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Hey y'all!
I think my last update was in April...work's been nuts, I had a couple of medical thingys, and I crashed on my bicycle last month. So it's been a painful yet good year. Here's my updates for September...
I usually wear my hair down all the time now. I only put it in a ponytail once in a while. I get a "hippie" or "rock star" comment now and then, but it feels good.
One more...by the way, I started using a natural bristle brush. Boys, let me tell you - it's made all the difference in the world. If you don't have one, go out and get one. You won't be sorry. Tangles are almost never an issue now!
The link below has my progress the last two years. There's more on there if you're really bored!
Take care, y'all and keep it growin'!
Brett
PS: It's supposed to be a windy day tomorrow...I'm looking forward to it!!!
nice hair bro, keep growing, the floors the limit lol
Thanx, abefsg!
I only wish the floor's the limit. I'll be getting near my usual terminal growth point within the year :-(
I'll keep it long anyway!
Brett
Fantastic hair, there is no limit to how long you want it to grow!! :)
Patrick_R
Thanx Patrick,
There is no limit to how long I WANT it to grow...Unfortuantely I'm not too far away from the terminal length that I achieved a couple of years ago. However, this time around, I've taken MUCH better care of my hair and I do think it's growing faster. I just hope that maybe taking better care of it will allow me to get just a few inches more in length...then I'll be happy.
Thanx,
Brett
Hey Brett, Looks like you are nicely on the mend.
Great hair update. Nice color variation and texture.
Keep it growin n flowin!
peace, jonalbear
Thanx, jonalbear.
I have to say that the improved texture comes from using a natural bristle brush. It really makes it feel much better. I couldn't believe the difference.
As far as the color goes...the days of coloring the gray in my hair are gone! I'm glad to say the color you see is natural. I haven't colored my hair since before I cut it last...and that was June 2006. I like the color of my hair very much...I just try to convince myself that the gray steaks are really blond. That helps me get through it LOL.
Thanx and keep it growin'!
Brett
Hi. Your hair looks nice, despite the hardships in your life, and I do like the little bit of waviness in your hair.
Regardless
Thanx, Regardless. I didn't mean for it to sound like I was near death or anything...just a couple of setbacks, but its all cool now. As far as the waves go, I get more definition from that brush I was talking about. Good luck on your longhair journey. Yours is looking well too!
Take care,
Brett
Wow Brett, excellent hair! really nice and full. Ya hippy you!
Bruce
Thanx for the kind words, Bruce...what's cool about being called a hippie is that it doesn't bother me one bit. Joke's on them I guess!
Take care,
Brett
Good to see you and your hair looks fantastic.
Sorry about the "thingys & crashes"...Don't Do That !!
Great update...Thanks for Sharing
Walter
Thanx, Walter.
Good to see you too! I'll try not to crash anymore...it was like 40 years since my last bike accident...I hope I'm good for another 40 :-)
Take care and keep it growin!
Brett
Hi Brett,
What an outstanding update, and your hair certainly grows quickly! You have achieved a gret mane in only 2 years pf growing, and should be able to grow it a lot longer if you wish.
I am genuinely sorry to hear about your medical issues, and your fall, and hopefully, things will be much better in the days ahead.
Keep it growing,
David
Hi David...it's good to hear from you. Things are much better now...the bike crash was just the pinnacle of a semi-suckass summer! All is good now.
Congrats, btw...I saw that you met someone in PA. I'm in Maryland, so feel free to drop by sometime!
Take care and keep it growin, my friend!
Brett
It's been a while indeed, you've made good progress.
Thanx, Vincent.
Once my hair gets to the two year point it seems like it grows slower...or maybe its just because it's harder to notice the progress once it gets below your face. Anyway...that's why I don't update that frequently, because I don't notice that much of a change. But I'm definitely loving it.
Take care,
Brett
Sure you have nice hair, Brett. Maybe a bit thin in the end, but you take care of it :)
Also, I liked the white goatee, in you photo album.
Bye
Vivien
Thanx for the kind words, Vivien! I agree that it thins out...which is a bummer. I'm not even sure if maintenance trims would help with that. I don't know. If anyone has any insight, let me know.
I went with the goatee thing for a couple of weeks then, as I usually do, I jacked it up when I trimmed one side incorrectly...so I just shaved the whole thing off. It made me look older too, which is a definite negative in my book LOL.
Thanx again and keep it growin'!
Brett
It may have been since last April that we saw an update but some things are worth the wait. Your hair looks good and like me you have a cool two tone thing going. I wish you a less painful autumn and hope things get better from here.
Take Care Brett
Kevin
Thanx, Kevin...
Things are definitely looking up...and I'm the happiest I've ever been with my hair's appearance and length.
Take care,
Brett
Great color and growth for 2 years.
Frank
Thank you, Frank. I see your hair is actually similar to mine, especially with the gray streak. Looks good.
Take care and keep it growin'!
Brett
Gorgeous long hair no question! You have much to be proud of........but I think you know that. :-)
Best of luck to you in continued long hair success.
Thanx a lot, Justin! I can only hope it gets as long and looks as good as yours. Excellent hair, dude!
Take care and keep it growin'!
Brett
Fantastic update, you have superb hair!
Congratulations on such a mane and good to see you again.
~ Dave
Thanx, Dave. Very nice compliment. I'm really loving it too!
Take care,
Brett
Looking great! I like the last photo the best since it shows the handsome color variation in your mane.
Mouse
Thanx for the compliment, Mouse. Sometimes the flash makes the color look worse than it is. I used a different setting on my camera so it wouldn't be as harsh. Thanx for the commments!
Take care,
Brett
Hi Brett!
Sorry to hear about your misfortunes but your fabulous mane kind of makes up for that I would say.I checked out your link and admit you've made tremendous progress from the early days up to present day.I'd love to wear my hair loose all the time myself but unfortunately its really not practical when I'm at work or outdoors in general if I want to avoid a tangled mess in the evening.The one downfall to having fine waist length hair as in my case.I've discovered the boar bristle brush myself recently after seeing other guys here rave about them and I admit its the best hair brush I ever used.Anyway great update and just keep doing what your doing my friend as it seems to be working.
Mark
Thanx, Mark! The brush is awesome, isn't it? Anyway, I doubt I'll be able to make it waist length, but I wish I could. I'm hoping I can get a few more inches out of it at least.
Thanx again...take care!
Brett
Excellent hair! I think you and I have similar hair thickness.
I even part my hair the same way you do, LOL.
I looked over your photobucket progress pictures and I see a lot of similarities in your progress and mine. You're wayyy ahead of me in length, though, and I'm convinced you have a faster growth rate than me.
I'm hoping mine will lie like yours does now when it reaches that length. Also, today marks my 21st month since starting from a near buzz-cut.
Thanx for the compliment, Bill. Don't worry about the growth rate. Yours is probably just as fast as mine. I didn't start from a buzz cut like you, so I was ahead of the game. Is this the first time growing it? I wish you luck and hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Take care and keep it growin'!
Brett
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Your hair is gorgeous, Brett. Just lovely. It looks very healthy.
Scott
Thanx, Scott!
Nothing beats yours, though. You have some awesome hair. I'd always envisioned growing mine that long, but genetics sees it differently. Maybe someday they'll come up with something that will enable growth beyond terminal length! A man can dream!
Thanx for the very nice compliment. You're awesome!
Take care and keep it growin'!
Brett