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Hey all.
I'm going to go ahead and count these pics for February, because I feel I'll be unable to post them tomorrow.
I've been lurking around here since November if anyone is wondering, and although I've not pulled a complete disappearing act, I don't know how much I'll be able to post in the future.
So here is my hair for a year and a half's growth. I guess I like it. The braid picture I just kind of did by myself for no reason. It looks okay I think. I usually wear my hair in a ponytail all day.
I'll be honest with the board in that I've had thoughts of cutting. Nothing serious yet, but I feel my hair is putting an isolation barrier between and everyone around me.
So what do you guys think? Keep, cut?
- Brian
i think it looks great, well kept condition. a nice length too. I dont think you should cut it in the hope that itll remove barriers between other people.
Mark
Yo Brian I Have Been Lookin At All Ur Progress Pics and To me Your An Inspiration I Have About 5 Months Of Growing My Hair Its Lookin Good Now I Hope That u Decide To Keep Your Hair Like That i suggest U Let It Stay at The Current Length
Brian,
First of all, your hair looks GREAT! I'm sad to hear that you think it's putting up a wall between you and others. I don't understand why anyone would have a problem with it...your hair looks like it's well maintained.
I say keep it, but only you can decide what's right for you. You can count on our support whatever your decision!!!
Take care and (hopefully) keep it growin!!!
Brett
Looks Great - I don't think you should cut at all!
In what way to your feel isolated because of your hair?
All my friends have short hair, but that puts no barrier between us because we all have similiar interests... As long as these common interests remain we'll all stay friends and nothing will drag us apart, hair styles are largely superficial. (sp?)
nice pic, i really like the back, it looks good.
in the second pic above, there is some "stray" (i'm not sure what its called exactly) hair on the back of your neck. when growing long hair, what do you guys suggest in making that neat? do you trim it, shave it off? what?
Personally, I trim. Those little hairs tend to get really annoying if allow to get too long.
That is amazing growth for 18 months, your hair grows about 3/4 of an inch per month. Your hair is definitely a keeper. It is your choice of course, but I think it would look good even longer, maybe mid back length. Try not to allow others to pressure you into cutting it. The length of your hair should be your decision alone. Absalom
Looks great.
Looks OK? It's inspiring! (i'm going to try that).
Sensational hair! Looks great! (Despite what society says, I myself feel that many like guys with long hair, but because they just can't be themselves "think" they should act like everyone else so dare not voice their true opinion.) About thoughts of cutting? Naturally this will be a decision you will have to make yourself to "feel" best about yourself. But man, your hair is just so great. ALWAYS give those thoughts the 2 week waiting period. Good Luck.
If you can't change the people around you, then maybe you need to change the people around you!
I really like your progress. Keep it up.
ToddB
You're on a long-hair support forum? What do you think the consensus is going to be on that question?
LOL!
Looks great!
" an isolation barrier between and everyone around me."
Sounds like their problem. I got plenty of sh1t off people for deciding to grow my hair long back in january 2002 (1 1/2 years proper growth because of trims). Some of my friends really hated the idea of it, but they don't say anything anymore, mainly because they know they'd get sh1t back, and some of my friends really liked the idea, especially the already long haired friends. My parents couldn't care less, especially my dad, because he had longer hair than most of the people here before he joined the RAF, and he's into what long hair's normally associated with (rock music etc).
Hmm, rambled a bit. Anyway, if you get it cut, you'll feel like crap (you will, trust me), the not-so-understanding people around you will feel like they've won (they may not know it, but they will, deep down), and it'll be a real shame since you've taken it's so long.
Don't get it cut for anyone else but yourself.
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JoNty
if they dont like you because of your hair
Nice progress, Brian!
You say "you feel" - are you absolutely certain? And even if it's so, I agree with those who say just be yourself, don't let anyone dictate how you should look.
Keep dude, your hair looks great!
Thank you for all the kinds words.
I'm not going to be cutting my hair just yet, and if I were going to, it would be because I feel my hair sets me apart from others in a negative way. Namely - I'm not looked at like I used to be by girls.
I know, I know, it's an eye-roller but I still feel I'm looked at differently. My friends don't treat me seriously like they used to. Alas, I guess that's just a stereotype of all longhairs.
I'm definitely going to wait until two years growth and see where I'm at. That's my ultimate goal. From there, if my hair is still somewhat unruly I'll decide whether I'll keep it.
Once again, thanks for the replies. I'll try and keep you guys updated.
- Brian
Now that I have long hair I also don't get as much play as I used to. But the thing is, it was mostly with council estate girls, and I don't really associate myself with them anymore. I do get a lot of good comments from the "alternative" girls though.
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JoNty
Forgot to mention, I reciently found myself in the part of the city where all the skaters and moshers hang around with a friend of mine. He got speaking to a friend of his, she noticed I had long hair, said it looked cool, and didn't stop fiddling with it until we left. :)
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JoNty
So you want to date a girl who will only date you with short hair...
Personally, I'd never want to be in that type of relationship...
Alas, to each his own. Best of luck with which ever path you choose.
Hey Brian, since they are your friends after all I'd suggest simply talking to them. "I feel I'm looked at differently lately and not being treated as seriously as before." You never know when what is on your mind is way off from what others think.
Elizabeth
Brian - Wear the braid out on the streets, the girls will love it...
I'm telling you I've had more positive comments about my hair from Women since I started growing than I can ever could have imagined. Not once did a girl tell me I had nice hair when I wore it short, since its been longer, I get several compliments a week. Sadly I'm normally so tongue tied by the unexpected flattery I blow the moment.
I think the trick is to be different, and anything you can do with your hair or general appearance that makes you an different will get you interest from the opposite sex.
There's nothing less attractive than Mr or Miss "Normal"