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I'm ditching this board, again.

People here do not seem to care about growing their hair. Or seeking advice about doing so.

Hi Philip,

That sounds like a perfect plan, and you will get here, I promise!

David

Hey David,

I just thought I'd chime in too - I work on a college campus and so many of the male students I see have long hair or are growing it out.  I have never seen as high of a percentage of long haired men as I do these days. I sometimes wonder if that's an effect of living in Colorado, but I think it's a wider trend among young men in the U.S. and I am totally in favor of it!  :D 

Philip

Hi David,

You are exactly right - the bangs will continue to grow with the rest of my hair.   At some point, inevitably, I will pull it into a ponytail (probably often) but that's not my main ambition - right now I just want to see it long, loose, and flowing past my shoulders ;) 

Thanks for the encouragement on the journey!  

Philip

Hi Cicero,

Just my personal opinion, but I’m not a fan of bangs, and prefer the longer front hair to allow the use of a ponytail, with all hair tied back, and away from my face.  That’s the way I wear it most of the time, and the only time that I wear it down is when I’m at home.

I know that some guys prefer the bangs, though, and everyone is entitled to wear their long hair exactly as they wish.  My thoughts are that Philip is not planning to keep the bangs, and the only reason that he has them now is just a part of his grow out process.  I will let Philip speak for himself, though.

David

Hi Cicero,

      Wow how time has flown by.To me 2011 doesn't seem that long ago but yes its 15 years! Great accomplishment in your field of work and a noble career. Your hair looks fabulous as well in your pics. Time marches on but we are only as old as the number says.Thanks for the cool post my friend.Cheers.

      Mârk aka Hairball

Hi Cicero,

Thank you for sharing so much of your background with your fellow MLHH members, and that we can all succeed in our endeavours, whether one has long or short hair.  Congratulations on your success.  Personally, I was a scientist while still working, a chemist in a lab, and I retired in 2008.

From what I can see here, your hair seems to be fairly wavy.  I think that I noticed some waves in your other photos as well.

David

Only I, am I.

My name is Joe Marks. I once posted on here as Bruin. I am now posting as Cicero.

Put your mind to a thing. Achieve that thing.

Cicero

I pulled my bangs down once and cut my hair along my eyebrow line… big mistake on my part. The hair popped up and made me look pretty silly. It's all part of the hair journey. We make mistakes. You probably didn't have to cut that gum out of your hair. Living and learning is life. People say peanut butter works to loosen the gum. Maybe butter would work better. I honestly don't know personally. Just know that it's not really a big deal at your length.

Cicero

It might sound silly, but I consider myself to be a long-hair pioneer. Don't care what people think more than what I think as it pertains to me being me and true to me. If that makes sense.

I'm an introvert. You won't see me in public with my hair down often. Too many people still criticized me back in that day. It didn't stop me. I just stayed away.

Long hair on men is more accepted these days, which I'm pleased to see. My own family discouraged me back then… about twenty years ago. Above all, be you. Don't care what other people think more than what you think about yourself. I have many stories of conquering adversity.

You can't braid hair that long behind your back. You braid it as far as you can, and then pull your hair off to the left or right depending on what works best for you… left or right handed, and finish the job from there. Practice makes better, but not perfect.

Best wishes on your hair journey,

Cicero

Mop top is awesome. If you want bangs, cut them. It takes many months for your hair to grow out so your hair does what you want you hair to do for you. Be true to you and your hair goal.

Cicero

Peanut butter will get gum out of your hair.

Hi Kris,

Congratulations on three years, and your hair looks very good here.  I recall that you posted a back photo recently as well, but that’s well down the page now, so it may be worth posting that again, since someone else did ask for a back photo.

I assume you have a length goal in mind.

David

Hi Philip,

You’re actually doing very well, and the bangs are clearly past your eyes now.  It also seems that you have a perfect hairline as well, so no problems in that regard.

In no time at all, your hair will be past your chin, and a ponytail will be an option.  Please be patient, though, since the journey can seen frustratingly slow sometimes.

David

It's a good start. Wait one year and you'll have a ponytail.

Hi everyone,

It’s been about 3 weeks since my last post and thought I’d post a May update.  Still a work in progress but getting a little longer every day 😄

Hope everyone is doing well!  Keep growing!

Phiiip 

Like most guys my terminal length seems to have shortened a bit from my younger years but still I'm thankful for the fact I haven't lost hair on the top of my head aka MPB. I'll take that any day and any length, even if shoulder blade, is icing on the cake.Cheers.

     Mârk aka Hairball

Hi Kris, 

great hair, what is your hair length goal? Do you ever wear it in a ponytail or bun?

Cheers,

Tes

Hi Jesus,

Welcome to the party!  I’m at terminal length as well, a few inches above my waist, although there seem to be times when it seems to try to gain a small amount of additional length, but it may be wishful thinking on my part.

It’s only people with absolutely perfect hair genes, those whose individual hair strands last 10 years or more,  who can grow to such epic lengths as Cicero, and mere mortals such as you and I have to be content with waist length or a bit shorter.

David

It's Men's Hyperlong Hair!

I would like to have such long hair. I haven't trim for years, it seems stopped almost at my waist.

Hi Jesus,

As Mark mentioned, I hope that you were using a respirator when you were doing this work, since fine dust can be very harmful to the lungs.  I’m sure you were, though, since you’re usually very meticulous in everything you do.

David

I do all construction jobs! Laying bricks in the cold wasn't a funny thing but, plasterboard is an awful thing: it takes time, it's boring and you are always covered with dust. You have to be meticulous because each default will be visible and there's no “magic paint” to hide imperfections.

Of course, I wear a mask because it makes a lot of dust and I don't want to breathe this thing. I'll try to find something to protect my hair, I think that a head cover used in kitchens should do the job by covering all hair. When I think to workers who do this job everyday, I don't know how they do.

There are thinks I like to do like electricity, it's my preferred part. I've rewired the whole house from scratch and added smart home functions, I can control all the lights with my computer.

I'm sanding plasterboard joints, it's not plaster, it's a special coating. It produce a very fine powder and keeping the hair in a bun avoid tangling.

When I wash my hair, it's a little difficult to wet them with the powder.

Wow Cicero! What can I say other than that is an amazing braid and impressive length. I can't recall ever seeing many guys in real life with hair that long either in the past or present.I'm sure they are out there but have to be in the right place at the right time.Have to say nowadays I do see more men wearing longer hair as its not uncommon anymore. Granted its not super long but at least shoulder or mid back length. Even in business situations I see men wearing suits with long hair which is cool to see.Thanks for that blast from the past as its a very inspiring picture of you.Cheers.

      Mârk aka Hairball

Hi Cicero,

Superb hair, and I assume that these are when you had your longest hair 20 years ago.

Sadly, I have never mastered the braid thing.  I am terrible doing things behind my back, although I can whip up a ponytail in no time flat.  I’ve never tried to do a man bun either.

David

Hi Cicero,

Excellent, and you do have some good points.  One thing of interest that I’ve noticed lately is a tendency for more men to grow their hair in my city, and this is nothing to do with those who started growing during Covid either.  I walk a trail close to my home several times a day, and as recently as a year or two ago, I could go for a week or more without seeing another guy with long hair.  Now, I’m seeing multiple long haired guys every day, and sometimes, several on one walk.  There are quite a few older guys with long hair as well, including a guy who will be 73 in July, started growing his 3 years ago, and now has hair that is probably longer and definitely thicker than mine.  He wears it in a ponytail, so I can’t say for sure as to the exact length, but he has a flawless hairline, and his hair is very wavy.  I only see him once a month or so, though.

David

Learn how to braid and have fun with your life. Forget everyone else. BE YOU.

Be true to you. Grow it long.

I'm not seeking recognition. That's an old photo. I'll post it in a new thread if you think it might inspire others to keep on growing long, though. Let me know. That photo was about 20 years ago. I have many photos of my hair journey. Back then, long hair for men was frowned upon. Not so much these days, but maybe. I don't know anymore because it doesn't matter as much to me anymore. I did my thing. I achieve my personal terminal length. My hair hit my ankles and stopped growing. My hair is now waist-length. Sitting on my hair got old after a while.

Hi Jesus,

     Wow, I know what a mess that job is being in the trades as I've seen it all on job sites.Hopefully you wore a respirator as you don't want to breath the fine dust.When I was at work I always wore a ball cap to protect my hair whether it be from dust or wind if I was outdoors on rooftops servicing HVAC equipment. A hat would have kept that dust out of your hair at least.I know its your own house but wearing proper PPE is a must to protect yourself and most important your health down the road. Good luck with the renovations and show us the results when done.Cheers.

     Mârk aka Hairball

Hi Jesus,

Cool, and next thing you know, your hair will be close to my colour, lol.  It’s done a number on your upper face as well.

That plasterboard dust must be a beast to thoroughly wash out, and it’s probably basic in nature, which isn’t all that kind to hair, so a thorough shampoo and conditioner when the day is done is in order.  Tying the hair in a bun, as you have done, while working is a good idea, and would serve to reduce the amount of dust that gets into your hair, prior to washing.

David

It's a my house that I renovate. Plasterboard is the wrost part!

My hair are white!

Sound advice, and what an impressive braid - amazing hair! 

Hi Cicero,

Very impressive, and excellent thickness.  I wish that I had your hair genes!

Thank you for sharing.  ( You should post this photo under your own thread, since many of our members wouldn’t realize that you had posted this under Philip’s thread, and would miss it otherwise.)

David

Thank you, David.

I'm not blessed. I just refuse to be oppressed.

Thanks!

My advice for long-term growth… don't use styling products.

Is your goal to have long hair?

Greetings Ares,

      Its very early in your journey but so far so good.Give it time and most important be patient as growing long hair does take time but the rewards are certainly worth it if you stick it out. Keep us posted as you proceed with your progress.Cheers.

      Mârk aka Hairball

Hi Ares,

You’re off to a good start, and hopefully, by now, your hair has managed to repair itself from your earlier episode with the chewing gum.

The earliest stages of growing long hair are the hardest, since it can seem frustratingly slow at times, but hang in there, and in a year you’ll have a mane to be proud of, and the journey will get a lot easier.

David

Started mar. 28th. How is it looking so far?

(After shower)

Greetings Georges,

      Nice to have those "Good Hair Days" from time to time. Sometimes I wonder why we, as longhairs, have such occurrences but probably its due to change or product or current conditions such as a very humid summer day.Very nice though as I like “Good Hair Days” when they come my way.Cheers.

       Mârk aka Hairball

Hi George’s,

Thanks for sharing your photo, and your hair looks excellent here. It looks considerably thicker than photos that I’ve seen of your mane in the past.  Your hair on your right side (left as seen in the photo) looks especially thick.  You must have changed your hair routine or something.

David

Hello everyone,  good hair day today. 

Hi OAD,

It looks like all the photos from before the website change have been purged.

No photo was purged during the update.

Photos from 2006 to now are present. Before 2006, the photos doesn't exists, they may have been purged on the server because I hadn't found them. All photos that were on the old server are online here.

Hi Cicero,

Wow, what an epic mane you were blessed with.  I could see it in very small size in your avatar photo, but being able to see a full sized image of it shows it in its full glory.

There’s an exceptionally small number of guys who could grow their hair that long, and it requires perfect hair genes to do so.

Thank you for sharing.

David