OK, finally. It took me 10 mths but my hair is almost shoulder length and very managable.The main inspiration for growing my hair long was b/c of Roger Velasco, the Black Ranger from Power Rangers in Space. He played Carlos and had amazing jet black straight hair, and it looked great on him b/c he was Mexican American. I know it sounds weird, but its true. Anyone familiar with him or any comments/
Sorry, but the happiest day of my parenthood was the day my kids decided they were too old for Power Rangers. At that time, the White Ranger, Tommy, was the long-haired one. My hatred for the Morphing Ones aside, I must confess that it was gratifying to see a long haired guy portrayed as not only a good guy, but a hero to boot.
These days, my son is into The Simpsons. What can we say about Otto the bus driver???
It's also gratifying to see Qui-Gon Jin, a depiction of that rarely seen breed, the long-haired hero (and a main character at that!).
I used to tie my hair like that...but now it's too long and it breaks everytime i yank off the band.