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Okay everybody. Here's my monthly update photo. Ho hum I know! But getting there nonetheless! With your inspiration, I shall prevail! Thanks for all the great photos and posts!
Ted
WOW, in this recent pic, more than any other from the past, I can really see a big difference and noticeable increased hair growth -- especially when compared to your avatar pic!!!!
Excellent "work", my friend!
- Ken
PS - Have you ever considered growing a mustache or beard? Just curious!
Hi Ken,
Many thanks for the kind compliments my friend! The thing I really don't like about my hair is that it doesn't really fall in front of my shoulders. I have a funny feeling that it will always be like that, even at greater lengths. But I definitely don't have to worry about thickness that's for sure! I do believe I will have thick full ends no matter how long I grow it. Once all these stupid layers fill in it should look much better. I always like "one-length" hair better.
Funny you should ask about moustaches and beards. I am follically challenged in that department! Also, I have never really liked the feel of facial hair. My Dad had a lovely thick moustache before he passed away. My brother has a very nice thick goatee. But his hair seems to be thinning! Go figure! I will leave the beards and moustaches to the more qualified men! Like you!
Thanks again for the very nice words!
Ted
Wow!!! HUGE difference! Your hair is really coming along nicely!
Nah, of course it won't always be like that! Your hair is now long but not quite long enough to get separated by your shoulders. A few more inches and your shoulders will separate part of your hair in front of them and most of your hair behind them (like my hair does in my new avatar pic). Be patient! :)
Me neither. I HATE facial hair!
Re: I seem to not need conditioner
Re: I seem to not need conditioner
Damon
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Hi Damon,
Thanks a bunch for the very nice reply my friend! It is funny though how I don't see the progress like you guys do! Maybe it's because I see my hair everyday!
Yes, I'm sure you are correct! Once I get some decent length everything should be better. My hair will fall gracefully around my shoulders like it's supposed to. Your hair is looking very nice in your new avatar pic! I always like the wavers you have and the dark rich color! Consider me jealous man!
As for the facial hair-I am leaving that to the men who make them look respectable! I am putting all of my energy into my hair! Thanks again for the kind words my friend!
Ted
Dammit! I forgot to tell you about stretching washes. Yes, I did see your post. My apologies if I forgot to reply! I have stopped my "no conditioner" routine and gone back to using conditioner. And I have started going 1 day between washes. Seems to be working well for me. I may try going 2 days in the future though.
Ted
Patience, Ted! I'm just ahead of you by perhaps an inch or so, and I'm just starting to get that 'split' effect. And yes, it's frustrating, waiting for the shorter layers to fill in. Keep the faith!
Don
Looking good!... Bo ayrprize, thought as you have marvelous hair with a great wave. Love the texture and rich color. As for facial hair. I also have ther sparse beard issue. However, My moustache caomes in good (Since my early 20s)and it and I are inseparable. Use of facial hair id a personal thing. However, I am certain .with your dads genes. you may be able to grow a righteous "stache"
Hi Jason,
Many thanks for your kind remarks my friend! I must admit that sometimes my hair doesn't show much wave. It all depends on how much I comb it when wet. I have a little bit of many colors it seems. My Mom has red hair and my Dad had jet black hair. So I have gray/white, light brown, red etc. I'm happy with it though. As long as it doesn't thin out I'm fine!
As far as facial hair, I will leave that to people like you! I must say your moustache is awesome! It suits you to a "T"! But then again, you're just a handsome man! What can I say? Thanks again for the very kind comments!
Ted
Hi Ted,
I always enjoy your updates. Some of them have more of a whoa! factor to them and this is one of them. There's such a noticeable difference in your hair. It seems like it just took off this past month!
You're really at an exciting stage now where every month is going to bring rewarding results. You'll soon see your hair behaving in all kinds of new and cool ways.
Jason
Hello Jason,
Thank you so much for your kind words my friend! You must know that I am so inspired by your wonderful hair! I think my hair may look similar to yours when it gets longer. That will be a great thing! I can't wait to get there man! I do agree that it seems I have gained some good growth this past month.
Yes, I also agree with you about this being an exciting stage of growing. I am starting to feel the hair brushing on my back. This feels cool without a shirt on! At first I thought I wanted stick straight hair. But now I'm enjoying my waves more and more with added length. Gives it just enough movement and interest in my opinion. I am having a lot of fun following everyone's progress as well as my own! Life is good!
P.S. I send my thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in the teacher's beating death in Danvers. May she always rest in Peace.
Ted
Fantastic Ted and so funny how it always seems to work. Long periods when one could swear that no progress was being made and then all of a sudden wham! A very noticable difference and such a happy one at that. More on their way for sure and lots and lots of happy things ahead for your long hair. You get the original "Justin long hair success guarantee" on that one!
With all good wishes-
Justin~
Hi Justin,
I thank you kindly for your very nice remarks my friend! Yes, I am trying my best to not pay attention to my hair. Seems like when I forget about it things change drastically! I do appreciate your "Justin long hair success guarantee"! I do remember well your lovely long dark hair with admiration! One day I hope to be there also! No "two week rules" for me I can assure you!
I thank you again for the nice reply! Hope your week is going great my friend!
Ted
...you make more progress in months than I make in years...
Lookin' good my friend..Thanks for Sharing
Walter
Hi Walter,
Thanks so much for your very kind words my friend! I probably have somewhat thicker hair than you have. I would gladly give you some of this crazy thickness man! But I can tell you one thing. Nobody can wear those hats like you do! You look great wearing the hats! We just have to work with our hair genes. Your hair looks fine and dandy under the signature hat! And did I mention I like your moustache too?
Thanks again for your very nice reply my friend! Great week to you!
Ted
Nice ted. How many months are you in now? Looks good and keep it going!
Hi Preston,
Thanks a bunch for your very nice comments my friend! I am about 14 months in now. It's just now starting to get to where I like it. Finally growing those stupid layers out. The front layers are just below chin level now. They just barely reach the ponytail.
But I really like your nice straight hair! The color and smoothness of your hair is amazing! I must say I can't wait to see your future updates. You will look so awesome with long hair! Please keep it growing and flowing! Your patience will be rewarded!
Ted
Looks good Ted. The hair is really spreading across and below your shoulders.
Chris
Hi Chris,
I appreciate your very nice compliments my friend! Yes, it is finally starting to fill in the damn layers I had before. Once it gets closer to being all one length I think I will like it better.
Needless to say, you have the kind of hair I wish I had! The color and straightness is just right in your hair. I can't wait to see your future updates! Welcome back to the MLHH! Please stay awhile, huh?
Ted
Looking awesome Ted!
I am happy to see the difference between your avatar hair and your current length . Its so cool to see how times goes by and how hair keeps growing. Its amazing, indeed.
I also loved the waves on the back of your hair. They look amazing.
I am also waiting for my side layers to fully stay behind my shoulders. Since my hair grows in layers, the sides are shorter than other layers so I am growing them out. Little by little.
Hey, add me to the No facial hair club please haha . In fact, today I bought a new electrical shaver so that I can keep my face hair-free all week long without irritating my skin.
Keep growing buddy!
Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for your very kind remarks my friend! Believe me, I am inspired by your hair updates! You have wonderful hair and are making awesome progress as well! Yes, the layers are crazy to grow out! I just don't want to cut it to make it grow evenly. That just makes it take longer to grow out. Little by little we will get there and our patience will be rewarded!
Yes, I get a lot of use out of my electric shaver also! I like to use a blade and shaving cream, but it takes longer. Thanks again buddy! And onward and downward we go together! Great week to you!
Ted
Ted,
Thanks for sharing your latest update pictures - both front and back views... it looks like you've finally made - leaving the awkward stage behind and now folks might call you a long haired guy... Congratulations...
I think you look fine clean shaven - I'd rather have your thick hair than an abiltiy to grow a beard - if I had a choice - I can grow a beard - had a moustache for years and years, then grew a goatee, then finally a beard for one winter - but, my facial hair is almost completely white - and current age causes me to be vain enough to shave all facial hair so I can look younger. The grey hairs are slowly creeping up my temples and into my head - but still, I am pretty much no grey at 57.
Always appreciate your updates - and your kind, gentleman attitude with everyone here.
Fitz
Hi Fitz,
I much appreciate your very nice reply my friend! Yes, I guess I can call myself a long hair. I want to get to waist length though! That is long hair! But I'm content with it so far.
I would have to agree with you on the thick hair vs. beard. I don't think I have to worry about balding anytime soon. At least I hope not! Yes, I much prefer myself clean shaven! I am way too lazy to maintain facial hair and such! Besides that, I am follically challenged in that department!
I do believe you would look great with beard, moustache or any combination thereof! However, I must agree that usually the lack of facial hair does make a person look younger. But some men (think Charles Bronson or Tom Selleck) just look good with moustaches. And you look wonderful at 57! I wouldn't worry about gray hair!
I try to be gentlemanly. Every once in a while I go awry! I love this board and the togetherness it provides us in our longhair journeys. Thanks again my friend and great week to you!
Ted
Hi everybody,
Much appreciation for your very kind replies! Here is a pic of my current lackluster ponytail. Please be gentle!
Ted
your first pony tail? another milestone!
Hot damn! that's progress, man...
Hi Fitz,
Yes, I'm finally making some headway! Took me long enough to get to this point! Fun getting here though:) Thanks for the reply!
Ted
Hi Mike,
No, not my first ponytail. Just my current length put into a tail. A milestone, although still sorely lacking! Thanks for the reply!
Ted
Hi Ted,
Think this is one of the first ponytail pics I've seen by you that looks quite mature.Looks like most,if no all, of your hair is making the hair tie:)I have to agree with the others that this update but you shows significant progress from past ones.I don't think you'll have any trouble achieving any length goal you desire.Keep it growin' and flowin' as the saying goes.Cheers my friend.
Mârk
Hi Mark,
Thanks so much for your very kind reply! Yes, my hair is almost all fitting in the hair tie. I am very impressed with my growth so far! Can't wait to get to a nice full tail that stays put well! However, I like to wear my hair loose most of the time. But I am finding out this is not always practical! Thanks again for your kind words! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Ted
Hi Ted
That is one impressive tail, and you seem to have very thick hair and a great colour. Your hair journey is coming to the really fun stage so do enjoy it!!
Best wishes Dave
Hi Ted
That is one impressive tail, and you seem to have very thick hair and a great colour. Your hair journey is coming to the really fun stage so do enjoy it!!
Best wishes Dave
Hi Dave,
Thank you kindly for your very nice compliment! You are correct about my hair being thick! Sometimes I do hate the thickness sometimes I must admit! But it's better than no hair! As far as the color, I don't really know what to call it! I am definitely having a bunch of fun growing though! Once I get my hair all past shoulder length I will be a happy man. Thanks again for the nice reply! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
P.S. Hope your beard is coming along nicely:)
Ted
Hello again Ted, yes beard coming along very well, thankyou for remembering. I would maybe post an update but with my hair short it may not be welcomed.
Have a great weekend :)
Dave
Hi Ted,
Thank you for sharing another excellent update, and your hair continues to get better and better. You are making wonderful progress, and you have gone from a "ponytail stub" just a few short months ago, to a full fledged ponytail today. Just imagine where you will be with another year of growing!
Keep it growing,
David
Hi David,
And thank you very much for your kind comments my friend! I am definitely inspired by your wonderful hair! One of these days I will look back and remember the different stages I went through. It will be fun to do. I will probably close to mid-back length in another year. My tail is definitely getting fuller now, which is great. Thanks again for the nice remarks! Great weekend to you!
Ted
Hairs getting long bro! Looks in good health and it's creeping past your shoulders now. :)
Hi Mark,
Thanks a bunch for the very nice reply my friend! Yes, I am trying to make progress! Needless to say, I have resumed using conditioner. And I am beginning to stretch washes. Seems to be making a difference. I am finally starting to break shoulder length and loving it. I can't wait until the hair stops bunchin up at my shoulders. Kind of irritating. I really like when the hair all hangs freely. Looks awesome. Thanks again for your kind comments and great weekend to you!
Ted
Wow, Ted! It's one of your most noticeable updates so far as the difference between your avatar pic and your recent photos is just huge. It's especially easily noticeable at your front pic. Damn, love the way the hair lies behind your shoulders :)
Thank you, Ted! And please, keep growing! Your hair is in excellent condition and looks like you might reach your goal without any problems.
By the way, how is your experiment with only shampooing going? Have you been washing your hair each day for some time?
I had some kind of a terrible stress in recent days and my body kinda gave a break. The sweat production is now badly regulated and it has increased damn much. I do have to wash my hair every day now instead of every three or two days. Now I'm wondering how can it influence a state of my hair and I'm wondering if I should keep using conditioner on such conditions.
Huh.
Thanks, Ted!
Hi Serge,
Thanks so much for your very kind reply man! One of these days maybe I can update the avatar pic. That's funny because I hate the way my hair lies way back like that! I wish it would have more movement! But I have to be happy with what I have:) Damn I wish I had hair like yours!
I am sorry to hear of your stress! Just try to use as little shampoo as you can. Hopefully you can understand what is causing your stress. I have started using conditioner again. Seems like it does help the hair look healthier. I am washing every other day right now. I will start washing every two days soon to see how that works. But I only use very little shampoo. Thanks again for your nice words! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ted
Wow Ted, your hair is so long! It seems to get better and better every time you post. Congrats on your progress so far!
Hi Tommy,
I thank you kindly for the nice remarks my friend! I just wish my hair was longer! I am finally getting where I like my hair more. Once it gets all past shoulder length things will be awesome. Just have to be patient! Of course, I am watching your updates with great interest! You are going to have one heck of a mane man! Thanks again for the nice reply! Have a very nice weekend!
Ted
WOW !!! - Wonderful progress - so healthy & shiny - hugs to you Teddy :O)
Hi CEM,
Thanks so much for the hugs and kind words my friend! This photo was taken the day after I had washed with shampoo and conditioner. It looks somewhat different the second day. I will be very happy if my hair looks like yours man! You are such an inspiration to me! Thanks again! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Ted
Okay everybody. Here's my monthly update photo...: Ted: : WOW !!! - Wonderful progress - so healthy & shiny - hugs to you Teddy :O): Hi CEM, Thanks so much for the hugs and kind words my friend! This photo was taken the day after I had washed with shampoo and conditioner. It looks somewhat different the second day. I will be very happy if my hair looks like yours man! You are such an inspiration to me! Thanks again! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!: Ted
... you are most welcome & ditto !!! :))
Looking great, Ted!
Ponytail looks super, too.
Onward and Downward it goes...
- Oren
Hi Oren,
Many thanks for your kind compliments my friend! I am getting there slowly but surely! Can't wait until the ends are all behind the shoulder where they belong! That will be a great day for me! Hope you had a wonderful weekend and thanks again! Yes, onward and downward!
Ted
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You are getting there, slowly but surely. Keep growing it.
Scott
Hi Scott,
Thanks a bunch for your very nice reply my friend! Yes, I can't wait to get to waist length! It's just now starting to get over my shoulders, which is a good thing! Needless to say, I am very much inspired by your awesome mane! Now that is long hair! Thanks again for the kind words! Hope you had a great weekend!
Ted