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Hi, and nice board you have here. How often do you find a publicly open board filled with supportive good advice? Wow.
I've been growing for about a year and a half and have about 6 inches past the tie. And, I like it. Plan to keep going.
The tail is getting wider than it is long though. I would prefer it look long and slim rather than this 'hair explosion' I have going on. I have seen guys do some kind of wrap thing that I think would achieve this using string? leather? something else? but am not sure how one would go about securing the bottom ends to avoid unraveling. Advice?
Also, I am sure I am not unique in this... some hairs mostly up front and along the sides seem to be somewhat short lived, so there's this population of stragglers that never reach the tie. So they straggle. It is possible that this is just part of the fun. But it occurs to me... does Rogaine increase hair lifespan at all? It is any kind of solution to the straggler problem?
Sincerely,
Your newest noob
Congratulations on making good progress!
I wouldn't worry about stragglies and a thick tail at this stage - as your hair gets longer, the tail will be proportionately thinner. A lot better than having a tail whichisn't thick or wide enough like mine.
I don't think Rogaine/Regaine will help. It might even encourage some of your hairs to fall out and regrow from short, which isn't what you want.
Good luck, keep on growing, and let your style develop as your length increases.
Thanks B, it's good to have a support group. Happy new year!