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This is a current pic of my hair - at the length I have been wanting to get it for the last ten years or so. Check it out, let me know what you think. Most people seem to like it.
awesome! goddamn you! :P
Thanks all for such great comments. I saw some questions in the replies so I will try to address as many of them as I can now (my computer will only display one browser window at a time so I can't directly read each question and answer it).
How long did it take to grow?
It took about two years after having a cut down to about four inches in February 2000. This was also with fairly regular maintenance cutting - particularly round the back so that my bangs would catch up.
Why did it take 10 years?
I dreamt of having long hair from a very young age but was never allowed to grow it. I guess I just accepted what my mother said.
How did I get the ends to curl?
This is natural - in the photo there is no gel, no styling agent or anything - it looks like this all the time although I keep it in a ponytail most of the time which stops it getting tangled and greasy.
Was I facing the camera?
No, this is from the back - trust me.
Anymore photos?
I will try and post some from the front and sides when I get chance to and I'll do a couple of pony tail ones as well if you wish. I am also setting up a page at my website (http://www.listen.to/mathers_studios) dedicated to long hair although progress is slow at the moment.
What are my bangs like?
The hair is the same length all the way around, so the whole lot will go into a ponytail without falling out.
How did I get it this colour?
This is more or less natural, although I have also added some medium power sun-in to add the odd subtle highlight. Most of the highlighting at the ends is from a week in hot Maltese sunshine in March 2000.
Will I carry on growing it?
This is my goal. It's manageable and looks perfectly neat in a ponytail. This is the length I like it.
What general care?
I wash my hair daily - usually once with a clarifying shampoo and second time with a softer one. The two I use quite frequently are Pantene clarifier and Pantene Smooth and Sleek. I condition the ends of the hair about once a week with Pantene Smooth and Sleek, or one from the L'oreal Elvive series. I also use L'oreal shampoo quite often. It takes about 20 minutes in total to wash and dry it.
I find that keeping the hair tied in a ponytail keeps it fairly clean although it starts to show signs of greasing at the very top after about 36 hours - this is why I have to wash it every day.
I have seen that some people prefer to let their hair dry naturally. I find that blowdrying it yields the best results.
Your hair looks great. It is very full and healthy. I hope you will post more pics with your hair in different styles. By the way, dis you curl your hair at the ends or does it curl naturally? It looks cute.
Its Beautiful! nice , nice, nice! Looks Awesome
It's really beautiful.
When you say that you'be been trying to get it to this length for 10 years, what were the problems and inhibiting factors before?
Charles
Your hair is beautiful! I like the color too. How did you get the ends to curl?
Love,
Kev
F*** dude! That's friggin' awesome! How long did it take to get that long, and how short was it to begin with?
Looks damn great! Keep growing!
As long as you are facing AWAY from the camera for this pic, I would say your hair looks awesome! If not, go to the doctor straight away!
;-)
The Rev
At the risk of sounding redundant, it really is beautiful.
Looks very cool bud! Anymore pics like maybe one of your bangs at the front
Nice curls, Mark. Keep growing!
amazinggggg
no words
but as many ppl have said, i would luv to see these from different sides if possible
Gr8 job
keep it up
IndianBoy
WOW ! I wish mine would be so full as yours is !