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Hey there, it's been a while since I've posted any sort of update. It's been over a year since my last haircut, and I also have a couple of quick questions, so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone.
It's been a year and almost a month now, and everything is going really well. I used to part my hair on the left, but because it's gotten a lot longer and it kept getting in my face, I've started parting it in the middle. It's not quite long enough to get it all tied up in a pony tail yet, so it does cause a little annoyance from time to time if I want it out of my face. But it doesn't get in my eyes any more, which is better than nothing.
As for my question, I'm wondering if it's worth getting a small trim to even it up? A few people have noticed from time to time that it's a bit uneven in a few places, and that the shape of my last haircut is a bit noticeable. I've also noticed that it can be fairly uneven in a few spots (which is thankfully disguised because my hair is pretty thick and full). Does anyone think it might be worth getting a small trim to even it up, or just wait it out a little longer and see what happens?
Terry
Hi Terry,
I see what you mean about the unevenness up front but frankly I'd just let it grow until you achieve more length.You know how it goes with trims as you go in for a little taken off and end up with way too much chopped from your mane.Unless you absolutely trust the stylist I'd just let it grow for now my friend:)Cheers
Mârk
First off I wish my hair was as thick as yours.
To answer your question:
Personally, I'd wait it out. But it's more about what makes you comfortable. If you would rather make it all even, then go for it.
However, as Mark said, trims can easily go bad. If you do decide to trim it, you should either go to a salon (not, I repeat NOT, a barber or any of those places like Hair Cuttery our places like that. They do not know how to work with long hair. At all) and make sure that you are very specific about what you want done. If the person cutting your hair even shows a little distaste for long hair on guys, walk away.
Second option, get someone that you trust and that you KNOW likes your long hair to trim it at home for you. Again, if it's anyone who complains about your long hair or someone who you just don't fully trust with scissors near your mane, then don't have that person do it.
Third, if you trust yourself that is, you can trim it yourself looking at the mirror. But only if you completely feel comfortable trimming your own hair to even it up.
If you aren't comfortable with any of those, it's best to wait it out. The unevenness gets less noticeable as time goes on.
Peace, love, and hairyness
Jarvis
I would not trim anything, I've had too many bad experiences where you go into have a "small" trim and they end up making it
into a "huge" trim. If you feel you must get a trim to even it
out be careful to only use someone you trust fully near that
great looking hair.
First of all, GREAT update! As for your question, I honestly don't see any unevenness in the photo. Have you identified an actual difference in hair length, or does it just curl differently in some places than in others? My vote would be to just wait it out and let it grow, at least until you can tie it all up into a ponytail, and then decide if you want to go for a ***slight*** trim.
Cheers,
Val
Hi Terry,
I would not trim it until it is all one length. Make sure that it is long enough to put in a pony tail. What will happen is the back will be longer than the front and sides. You want the front and sides long enough to pony tail. After you achieve this length, you can choose to have it trimmed even to one length. I would personally stay away from layers, I would grow it to one length. It looks like your at least 9 months to a year from this point.
Darrin
Does anyone think it might be worth getting a small trim to even it up, or just wait it out a little longer and see what happens?
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My advice is to wait it out for awhile. Let your hair get at least a few inches past minimum ponytail length before any trims.
Scott
Whoa! Your hair looks really good! Really like it a lot. I think you should just let it grow further without any trims.
Hi Terry,
Whenever in doubt over whether to trim or not trim, I say: DELAY!!
If, on the other hand, when you look in the mirror and the unevenness starts to bug you so much that you feel tempted to just "throw in the towel", so-to-speak, in that case then I would say OK to go in for a good-quality professional trim.
By "good-quality", I mean the following:
1) Go to a very reputable salon, especially if you can find a hairstylist who specializes in long hair (ask a long-haired woman friend, if you don't know any local long-haired guys who can recommend someone);
2) Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT go to a barber shop or any of the cheap haircutting chain stores -- be willing instead to pay top-dollar for this trim!
3) If you find a great hair-stylist, also be willing to tip him/her generously!
Word-of-mouth is usually the best recommendation, so ask around -- especially if you notice anybody with exceptionally nice-looking long hair that you don't mind approaching for advice.
... Hope my comments have helped!
- Ken in San Francisco
PS - By the way, you have TERRIFIC- looking hair!!!
The consensus seems to be avoid a trim, so that's what I'll do. I can put up with it being a bit uneven at times, it never looks the same twice anyway.
And thanks everyone for the tips about heading to a proper salon. On the few occasions I've had haircuts in the past few years, I've only ever gone to places like that. Come to think of it, I've never actually been to a barber shop, and I wouldn't really want to.
Also, there's one more question I forgot to include in my post. I've been thinking of dying my hair off and on for a little while now, either making it a deep crimson shade, or being completely ridiculous and bleaching it blonde. Any opinions on which might be better, or even that I shouldn't change the colour? Be as brutally honest as you like, advice talking me out of it is just as welcome as anything else!
Terry
PS: The tipping advice would be awesome Ken, but unfortunately it's not all that common in Australia. I'd get some weird looks if I tried tipping a hairdresser :P
Hi Terry,
Well it took me like forever to finally take the plunge to dye my hair.I would never do it chemically so I went with the next best option and that was henna.I used pure henna so it is reddish but you can mix in other natural dyes to tone that down.I'm just afraid of what chemical dyes would do to my hair in the long run.I love my henna red as I feel so unique and like pushing the envelope:)In the end I only did it to please myself.Cheers
Mârk
When you talk Hair color you have to talk skin tone.
And to me it appears Hairball/Mark hit the jackpot. It looks like his skin tone and that Red Henna is a match made in heaven.
So you may try multiple hair colors, and find that more than one of them, looks very very good on you. But do to skin tone, I think we all only have one color or a range of colors found within that one color that can truly look great, like Mark and red henna.
So you could go to a Salon to see what they think or maybe there is somthing on the web to find out which hair colors jive with which skin tones.
I agree with Mark, below. The results of his henna treatments look outstanding, and I think a similar color would suit you very well, too (much better than deep crimson or platinum blonde, in my opinion). In addition, from what I understand, coloring your hair with henna actually IMPROVES the health and condition of the strands. In the end, though, my advice is to express yourself with authenticity and do what truly makes you happy.
--Val
My natural hair color is a medium brown. I currently have a blue goatee, black hair, and bleached ends. I've gotta bleach the ends atleast one more time so I can make them blue too. Possible damage from dyeing all depends on your hair. I've dyed and bleached mine multiple times and it's still just as soft as before. Some people aren't that lucky though and their hair feels like straw.
Hi Terry,
Your hair is progressing very nicely, and I agree with the others, that it is a good idea to delay any trims for now, at least until you have achieved more length.
Keep it growing,
David
Hi w0nderfish
I would say your hair looks fine, and as for being uneven, maybe its just the way it hangs and curls in different directions. It looks even enough to me, and when it all grows out longer you will most probably find that it is uniform.
Try and resist the temptation of trims, the best way to get through these stages is just leave it alone, and try not to think about it too much (I know its difficult).
Cheers Dave
Your hair is growing out just fine. Don't touch it!
Shorter hair is hard to trim "a little" or "even out" while if you wait until its much longer, you'll find that you probably won't need to do too much if anything.
Bruce
I get one-inch trims every six months and it helps me a lot.