Gentlemen... Start your postings!

[theoperative]

Hair in my first decent braid :D
http://i.imgur.com/jKz81Lo.jpg

and some kinda length pic (well, with some fantasy type of braid in it, but still a pretty good length shot)

http://i.imgur.com/WhTYysp.jpg

Btw, im glad this thread got revived after being off my radar for some weeks :D

Man, you really have great hair by any standard, I'd be very proud of that :D Mine is not so great, thus I've not had it long in a while…. I like the braid fantasy type braid too very cool. :D Takes some guts to wear in public I imagine. I've always felt long hair looked good on both men and women and that beautiful hair is simply that. Does your girl support you in this long-hair endeavor? Mine did not :(

T.O.

[thebacontree]

Man, you really have great hair by any standard, I'd be very proud of that :D Mine is not so great, thus I've not had it long in a while…. I like the braid fantasy type braid too very cool. :D Takes some guts to wear in public I imagine. I've always felt long hair looked good on both men and women and that beautiful hair is simply that. Does your girl support you in this long-hair endeavor? Mine did not :(

T.O.

Thanks man, and yes, first i didnt like the idea of goin outside with braids and stuff, but then i just thought "They're gonna stare anyways, so why not?"
And for my girflriend to support my hair? I'd first need a girlfriend for that ;)

[flemeister]

Thanks man, and yes, first i didnt like the idea of goin outside with braids and stuff, but then i just thought "They're gonna stare anyways, so why not?"
Yep.

In my mind, for someone staring my way:

1) They don't approve, so they can get stuffed
2) They will forget about me well before the end of the day anyway
3) They like what they see

So don't be shy when wearing those braids, buns etc. You might even encourage someone to grow out their hair. Someone who was a bit unsure, but liked what they saw, decided to go for it, and ended up a little happier in the long run. Worked for me. :)

[EdG]

So don't be shy when wearing those braids, buns etc. You might even encourage someone to grow out their hair. Someone who was a bit unsure, but liked what they saw, decided to go for it, and ended up a little happier in the long run. Worked for me. :)At first, I felt strange about wearing buns in public. Then, I found that buns were less likely to attract attention than long hair worn loose. The effect is as though putting one's hair up in a bun causes it to become invisible... I think. ;)
Ed

[theoperative]

Thanks man, and yes, first i didnt like the idea of goin outside with braids and stuff, but then i just thought "They're gonna stare anyways, so why not?"
And for my girflriend to support my hair? I'd first need a girlfriend for that ;)

You make a good point :D In fact, anymore with tats, piercings, extreme hairstyle and what not being so common nowadays, perhaps it's not such a big deal. Regarding a girlfriend, with rocking' hair like that the girls who like it will definitely want to talk to you :)

[Ani Ta]

At first, I felt strange about wearing buns in public. Then, I found that buns were less likely to attract attention than long hair worn loose. The effect is as though putting one's hair up in a bun causes it to become invisible... I think. ;)
Ed

I love the possibility to completely hide my hair in a bun. No one ever imagines how long it is and I like that very much especially when I do not have time and the right mood to answer all these questions. Plus it is far easier manageable in a bun :)

BTW I see more and more men with buns normally combined with beards - like that trend ;)

[EdG]

I love the possibility to completely hide my hair in a bun. No one ever imagines how long it is and I like that very much especially when I do not have time and the right mood to answer all these questions. Plus it is far easier manageable in a bun :)

BTW I see more and more men with buns normally combined with beards - like that trend ;)I too have seen a few man-buns in the wild.

Beards and long hair go together. A long time ago, I remember thinking "I haven't cut my hair in years, but I shave my beard every day". Didn't make sense. :silly: I haven't shaved since then.
Ed

[MeAndTheMaz]

I actually have very little experience shaving. If I've done it a hundred times in my life, I'd be surprised. I do trim the facials though. I don't want a ZZ Top beard. :eek:

[flemeister]

Braids :cool:

March 2014 --> May 2015

http://s6.postimg.org/y0a0r0i6l/DSC02277a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/pi0kmobo1/DSC02277a.jpg) http://s6.postimg.org/xvrjp0znx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/jpbstsosx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg)

[jpitt]

Braids :cool:

March 2014 --> May 2015

http://s6.postimg.org/y0a0r0i6l/DSC02277a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/pi0kmobo1/DSC02277a.jpg) http://s6.postimg.org/xvrjp0znx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/jpbstsosx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg)

Awesome growth man! If mine grows like that I might be abel to make a decent braid in a year.

[yahirwaO.o]

Braids :cool:

March 2014 --> May 2015

http://s6.postimg.org/y0a0r0i6l/DSC02277a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/pi0kmobo1/DSC02277a.jpg) http://s6.postimg.org/xvrjp0znx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/jpbstsosx/English_Braid_16_MAY15.jpg)

Awesome braid and progress.

I think beards and long hair get along really well too :o .... But me being more on the indiginous race side, my nature is to have very little facial-body hair. :silly:

... You go guys, the ones who can have both!!!

[longsword]

So, little update of me (So sorry for the huge pics)

This is me around early august last year (this was before i joined LHC, it was dry,heat damaged etc, wonder why it even looked ok in this picture, and yes i have permission to post this from the person next to me)
http://i.imgur.com/qHQqbFi.jpg?1



Sabaton And Iced Earth...Yes! I approve also! :rockerdud (oh and nice thick braid in the middle picture that I didn't include in the quotes!)

[gthlvrmx]

Y'all are way ahead of me but here's for now.

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/103_8926_zpskaseh047.jpg

That is pretty hair! I love the curls! :)

[mcflurry]

New guy here. Figured i'd post on this thread since I am indeed a gentleman. Awesome hair all!
Here's mine:
http://s17.postimg.org/gkhnd86wb/052515.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/gkhnd86wb/)

[EdG]

Welcome mcflurry!
Ed

[mcflurry]

Welcome mcflurry!
Ed
Thanks, much appreciated.

[thebacontree]

So, i just got a trim yesterdy, and i was worried about the hairdresser cutting of waaaaay too much besides my split ends.
As it turns out, im very happy with the result.

Before(notice the ends doing some weird poof):
http://i.imgur.com/9Y2vXwWl.jpg
After:
http://i.imgur.com/b6gczMel.jpg

[Clarkie]

Looks really good!! ^^ You definitely need to hang on to that hairdresser. It's so rare (IMHO) to find one that will actually listen and not chop too much.

[Éowyn_GreyEyes]

So, little update of me (So sorry for the huge pics)

This is me around early august last year (this was before i joined LHC, it was dry,heat damaged etc, wonder why it even looked ok in this picture, and yes i have permission to post this from the person next to me)
http://i.imgur.com/qHQqbFi.jpg?1


Iced Earth, right on :D I had the privilege of seeing Sabaton as the second opening band for Nightwish this past April! Your colour in that top pic looks cool!

[yahirwaO.o]

After:
http://i.imgur.com/b6gczMel.jpg


:thud::thud::thud: Oh man I love your hair! The hemline flows just nicely and its looks healthy and thick! Good JOB!

[thebacontree]

Iced Earth, right on :D I had the privilege of seeing Sabaton as the second opening band for Nightwish this past April! Your colour in that top pic looks cool!

NICE!! Im also gonna see both this august :). Nice seeing some metalheads on here

[thebacontree]

:thud::thud::thud: Oh man I love your hair! The hemline flows just nicely and its looks healthy and thick! Good JOB!

Thank you :)

[thebacontree]

Also, can someone please tell me my hairtype by that last picture? im horrid at it

[brickworld13]

Also, can someone please tell me my hairtype by that last picture? im horrid at it

I'm not sure that the last photo would be a good hair typing one. There are directions around here somewhere, but I'm pretty sure you're supposed to clarify, skip conditioner, don't manipulate it at all, and let it air dry for a typing pic.

[Todd]

So, i just got a trim yesterdy, and i was worried about the hairdresser cutting of waaaaay too much besides my split ends.
As it turns out, im very happy with the result.



Looks great! So shiny!

[Éowyn_GreyEyes]

NICE!! Im also gonna see both this august :). Nice seeing some metalheads on here

Jealous! But Nightwish was my dream concert so I've had it good for now I suppose. Cant always have so many good things hahaha

There's a metalhead group on here if you're not already a part of it :)

[yahirwaO.o]

Also, can someone please tell me my hairtype by that last picture? im horrid at it

Well yeah to proper hair typing,go for little to almost non styling manipulation and let it air dry. But I reckon you can either 1C to 2A, last pic looks like brushed out waves turned to straighter look.

[mcflurry]

After:
http://i.imgur.com/b6gczMel.jpg

Absolutely awesome!

[yahirwaO.o]

Porsted some in another thread but I decided to put some more here.....

My hair down out of a pony in casual day at home. My nice cam is kinda lost. Still try with my lap top and while the quiality is not the greates, these ones are ok I think! :D


http://i58.tinypic.com/2w23g2f.jpg

http://i60.tinypic.com/8vuna8.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/27x1f87.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/2a6w684.jpg

I like this last one, its kinda creppy vibe and my hair look sort of 70's black sabbat with my sides cut shorter LOL!

[Todd]

I like this last one, its kinda creppy vibe and my hair look sort of 70's black sabbat with my sides cut shorter LOL!

My favorite one too! Looks good!

[yahirwaO.o]

My favorite one too! Looks good!

Thanks Todd :cool:

[David W]

New guy, figured I'd post here and introduce myself. I've had long hair for about 10 years in various forms, currently its about mid back. Looks like you guys have a bunch of awesome hair!

[Todd]

I posted this elsewhere but it belongs here too: (left picture is several months old)

http://imageshack.com/a/img540/1940/HM3Pdf.jpg

[yahirwaO.o]

Tood your hair is gradually thickening up with nice grow!!!!!! I hope mines go like yours now that I decied to grow again!!!

Your welcome David W

[Frankenstein]

I posted this elsewhere but it belongs here too: (left picture is several months old)

http://imageshack.com/a/img540/1940/HM3Pdf.jpg

Fantastic head of hair :)

[Todd]

Thanks yahirwao and Frankenstein!

[SampsonEH]

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11391607_10207105342731224_5965142328117438290_n.j pg?oh=eedb788a2d896b00c7a6b9d2c62c0e28&oe=561FE1FC

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11391607_10207105342731224_5965142328117438290_n.j pg?oh=eedb788a2d896b00c7a6b9d2c62c0e28&oe=561FE1FC

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/532945_10205708480730547_1164277694607690464_n.jpg ?oh=a0332147803c6a09a0462f9714f35313&oe=5626AE5B

[Frankenstein]

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/532945_10205708480730547_1164277694607690464_n.jpg ?oh=a0332147803c6a09a0462f9714f35313&oe=5626AE5B

I hardly ever see men with hair that long... looks amazing!

[David W]

Been working on my braiding skills and figured I'd contribute to the other braids here.
http://s16.postimg.org/4ayjblslh/61268.jpg

[yahirwaO.o]

SampsonEH Such inspiration man!!!!!

David W I wish my braid was as thick like yours Bro! It looks so great

Decided to put the sort of manly pics of my own dutch braid attempts and the down waves released!!!

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1190665_zps5vwcu2py.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1190665_zps5vwcu2py.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1190668_zpsa33fowex.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1190668_zpsa33fowex.jpg.html)

... I usually prefer to brush them out and sort of looks more voluminous, but today I wanted crimped waves instead!

[flemeister]

Yay, more awesome manes in here! :D

3 years and 4 months since I started growing mine out. Now a little past waist length, so onwards to hip length I think. :)

http://s6.postimg.org/j46hxnp59/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/utahlmg41/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg)

And lazy wrap bun for work, using a flexi-8:

http://s6.postimg.org/9icxhcxzh/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/8su54zxg1/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg)

[Platzhalter]

The thickness of your braid is great, David W :)

[bte]

Been working on my braiding skills and figured I'd contribute to the other braids here.
http://s16.postimg.org/4ayjblslh/61268.jpg
Very impressive in every way!

[yahirwaO.o]

Yay, more awesome manes in here! :D

3 years and 4 months since I started growing mine out. Now a little past waist length, so onwards to hip length I think. :)

http://s6.postimg.org/j46hxnp59/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/utahlmg41/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg)

And lazy wrap bun for work, using a flexi-8:

http://s6.postimg.org/9icxhcxzh/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/8su54zxg1/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg)

Man your waves look so soft, your lenght with that taper is perfect and you proved me wrong that a flexi can not be masculine in an updo! :eek:

[Clarkie]

[QUOTE=SampsonEH;3038507][URL]https://scontent

Dude!! I have some serious braid envy. Love, love, love your hair.

[Knifegill]

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9451_zpsidomc5vw.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9448_zpsasonsns9.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9449_zpsxjl7rqf4.jpg


http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9450_zpsdig7e4ct.jpg

[bte]

Yay, more awesome manes in here! :D

3 years and 4 months since I started growing mine out. Now a little past waist length, so onwards to hip length I think. :)

http://s6.postimg.org/j46hxnp59/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/utahlmg41/IMG_20150712_105555a.jpg)

And lazy wrap bun for work, using a flexi-8:

http://s6.postimg.org/9icxhcxzh/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg (http://s6.postimg.org/8su54zxg1/IMG_20150702_072058a.jpg)
That's fantastic progress fr 3 years! Looking good!

[gthlvrmx]

Been working on my braiding skills and figured I'd contribute to the other braids here.
http://s16.postimg.org/4ayjblslh/61268.jpg
That is such an amazing thick braid! It looks great!

SampsonEH Such inspiration man!!!!!

David W I wish my braid was as thick like yours Bro! It looks so great

Decided to put the sort of manly pics of my own dutch braid attempts and the down waves released!!!

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1190665_zps5vwcu2py.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1190665_zps5vwcu2py.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1190668_zpsa33fowex.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1190668_zpsa33fowex.jpg.html)

... I usually prefer to brush them out and sort of looks more voluminous, but today I wanted crimped waves instead!
I thought the braid waves were your natural hair! The braids look fun.


http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9451_zpsidomc5vw.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9448_zpsasonsns9.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9449_zpsxjl7rqf4.jpg


http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9450_zpsdig7e4ct.jpg
Wow you hair grew so much so fast! It looks great!

[goneJackal]

I think I belong here, too!

http://i.imgsafe.org/5974459.jpg (http://i.imgsafe.org/b656ff4.jpg)
(click to enlarge)

Started taking better care of my hair somewhat recently.
It was virgin until a month ago (or so), when I applied a black henna cream.
Tried to avoid it, but wasn't prepared to go Gandalf while still on my 20s! hahah

Also found a picture of a ponytail (that one is older, about 5 months ago):

http://i.imgsafe.org/9e25a24.jpg (http://i.imgsafe.org/9c5887c.jpg)
(click to enlarge)

[David W]

I think I belong here, too!

http://i.imgsafe.org/5974459.jpg (http://i.imgsafe.org/b656ff4.jpg)
(click to enlarge)

Started taking better care of my hair somewhat recently.
It was virgin until a month ago (or so), when I applied a black henna cream.
Tried to avoid it, but wasn't prepared to go Gandalf while still on my 20s! hahah

Also found a picture of a ponytail (that one is older, about 5 months ago):

http://i.imgsafe.org/9e25a24.jpg (http://i.imgsafe.org/9c5887c.jpg)
(click to enlarge)
Nice hair.

[goneJackal]

Nice hair.

Thanks, yours too!
Looks like we both suffer from extreme hair thickness! :P

[brickworld13]

Thanks, yours too!
Looks like we both suffer from extreme hair thickness! :P

I wouldn't call it suffering. I've always loved thick hair.

[David W]

Thanks, yours too!
Looks like we both suffer from extreme hair thickness! :P


I wouldn't call it suffering. I've always loved thick hair.
Agreed, I love my thickness.

[Todd]

Agreed, I love my thickness.

Exactly.

Mine is very fine and tangles easily; I'd SO much wish it was thicker!

[goneJackal]

I wouldn't call it suffering. I've always loved thick hair.

I was just kidding! :)

But it does have its ups and downs, anyway! :P

[Kitsunesunset]

Not male, but I just wanted to say that you all have fantastic heads of hair. I should not have wandered in here. Omg!! :thud: :blushing:

[Todd]

New pic; doesn't look any longer than my avatar pic but this one at least is drier and straighter hair. I don't dare for the sleeveless shirt but I will admit the hair feels awesome brushing against the back of my arms!

http://imageshack.com/a/img901/9338/fshAxW.jpg

[gthlvrmx]

This isn't a picture of my hair, but it's a video with a man with long-ish hair I just found. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHS0wzvJ-jI

[iYaap]

This is a picture from a couple of months ago. Now I am closer to solid BSL also from up front but I liked this picture.

What do you think? Am I getting somewhere?

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/Yaapy/iYaap%20tlhc%202_1.jpg

[brickworld13]

Yes you are iYaap. You're gaining length. It looks great!

[DollyDagger]

iYaap - you definitely are. It looks amazing!

[humble_knight]

All ye long-haired lions out there, with your handsome manes, what kind of jobs do you do? Does anyone go to work in an office environment suited, booted and man-banned (or any other bun)? I just wondered if the prevalence of the man-bun has made it more acceptable for office types to grow their hair out. I see a fellow commuter on the bus who wears a suit and has hair which just touches his shoulders.

[EdG]

humble_knight - I am an engineer. I am an exception in that I have had long hair for so many years that I surprised my co-workers the first time I showed up at the office with my hair in a bun. ;)

I have never worn a suit, though.
Ed

[brickworld13]

I am also an engineer. I work in a different industry than Ed. I went through engineering school with some long haired gentlemen. As long as their hair was kept professional(clean, not tangled, secured when required for safety, etc), it didn't cause them any problems. I'm working as a consulting engineer at the moment. So while I work in an office, I do visit the field sometimes and have to use a hardhat. As curious as I am to reach terminal, I am currently limited by the available headspace in the top of a hardhat for my braid to hide when I'm in industrial facilities. If I were actually working in an industrial facility every day, I would have to use a braid every single day thanks to the hardhat.

[trolleypup]

All ye long-haired lions out there, with your handsome manes, what kind of jobs do you do? Does anyone go to work in an office environment suited, booted and man-banned (or any other bun)? I just wondered if the prevalence of the man-bun has made it more acceptable for office types to grow their hair out. I see a fellow commuter on the bus who wears a suit and has hair which just touches his shoulders.
I don't quite match that profile. A uniform isn't a suit. Anyway, I work as an instructor for a rail transit division. Hair is usually up in a bun, but now and then I have it down. The culture at Muni is pretty much uncaring of hair length (or other physical characteristics) as long as you show up and do your job. Skills over appearance.

On the occasions where I've been front and center (driving the mayor and dignitaries on one of our open streetcars, etc.) I usually have my hair down. Never had any issues.

[EdG]

On the occasions where I've been front and center (driving the mayor and dignitaries on one of our open streetcars, etc.) I usually have my hair down. Never had any issues.You are part of the image that San Francisco projects. :)
Ed

[Neodrache]

Been a while! Hope all is well!

ETA:

http://i63.tinypic.com/mcb1xf.jpg

ETA2:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2wgyvrl.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/rwihq8.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/rif2go.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/9ftv86.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/sccpdd.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/20at820.jpg

[jarlofthebogfey]

One of my kiddos. :love:

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19752&d=1447129529

[barbievange]

This thread really interests me. I promise once we get to discover a beard growing product I'll have my boyfriend's pics posted here. haha

[Todd]

Haven't done a pic in a few months.... So here it is.

http://imageshack.com/a/img633/7892/Z2HaFk.jpg

[Mimha]

This is a picture from a couple of months ago. Now I am closer to solid BSL also from up front but I liked this picture.

What do you think? Am I getting somewhere?

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s428/Yaapy/iYaap%20tlhc%202_1.jpg

Beautiful iYaap !! How your hair catches the sun !!!! :sun: :thud:
... and so nice to see you from front too ! :) :)

[Sarahm]

Very nice, Todd!

[reilly0167]

Been a while! Hope all is well!

ETA:

http://i63.tinypic.com/mcb1xf.jpg

ETA2:

http://i63.tinypic.com/2wgyvrl.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/rwihq8.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/rif2go.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/9ftv86.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/sccpdd.jpg

http://i64.tinypic.com/20at820.jpg

Wow..just wow=)


Very impressive in every way!
Beautiful thick hair


http://i58.tinypic.com/28ti8au.jpg
Neodrache please stop...lol just kidding...your hair absolutely gorgeous..so envious...sigh

[barbievange]

Wow! Nice work on those beards! I really think my SO should see this thread forr ideas. haha any advice for growing a mustache or beard?

[humble_knight]

Wow! Nice work on those beards! I really think my SO should see this thread forr ideas. haha any advice for growing a mustache or beard?

Let it grow! Let it grow! Don't shave it off anymore. Let it grow! Let it grow! Throw your razor out the door :D

What style of beard could he grow? If he tries for a full beard, let it grow in for at least a month then he could start lining and edging it up :)

[gthlvrmx]

Wow! Nice work on those beards! I really think my SO should see this thread forr ideas. haha any advice for growing a mustache or beard?

Clean your mustache and beard somehow to get food out of it. Once it's long enough, mustache hairs will get into your mouth and you might take a bite out of your own hair and pieces of food might get stuck on your beard or mustache.

[barbievange]

Let it grow! Let it grow! Don't shave it off anymore. Let it grow! Let it grow! Throw your razor out the door :D What style of beard could he grow? If he tries for a full beard, let it grow in for at least a month then he could start lining and edging it up :) Wow thanks for the advice. I had my SO read this and he was like singing it in the tune of the 'Frozen' song HAHAHA

[Swan Maiden]

This thread deserves a bump!

[lapis_lazuli]

This thread deserves a bump!

I'd say so! These pics are great :)

[yahirwaO.o]

So here some pics from some months ago that I'd like to share. I don't post that much because my hair is so dark and details on camera are a pain to take, still hope you like.
Basic bun, Freestyle Dutch Half up and day after all Loose.

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1200347_zpsfuvhelup.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1200347_zpsfuvhelup.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1200715_zpsppyljebz.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1200715_zpsppyljebz.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1200706_zpszbhumhrz.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1200706_zpszbhumhrz.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1200774_zpsmf9eh8ee.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1200774_zpsmf9eh8ee.jpg.html)

[goneJackal]

I'm very jealous of your hairstyles, yahirwaO.o! Braids are my goal for this year.

http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_blackhair.gif

Avoiding pics lately. I've been a bit down and lost 6kg since november.
Ironically, my hair has been looking good. Hasn't been affected yet, I guess.

[lapis_lazuli]

They look great, yahirwaO.o ! Thanks for sharing :)

[yahirwaO.o]

I'm very jealous of your hairstyles, yahirwaO.o! Braids are my goal for this year.

http://www.felipesv.com/forum/k_blackhair.gif

Avoiding pics lately. I've been a bit down and lost 6kg since november.
Ironically, my hair has been looking good. Hasn't been affected yet, I guess.

Thanks bro!.Dont be that jelous, its easy once you master the whole thingy! Why you've lost so much weight? Hope you are doing fine!


They look great, yahirwaO.o ! Thanks for sharing :)

Thank you!!!!! I love you signature. Feels so holistic and goood!!!!

[lapis_lazuli]

Thank you!!!!! I love you signature. Feels so holistic and goood!!!!

Haha, I'd like to think so! Thanks so much! :smile:

[Groovy Granny]

Looks great yahirwaO.o, iYaap, Todd, and Neodrache :thumbsup:



Avoiding pics lately. I've been a bit down and lost 6kg since november.
Ironically, my hair has been looking good. Hasn't been affected yet, I guess.
Sorry you have been ill; hope you feel better soon....and glad your hair is still ok!

[gregh]

yahirwaO.o very cool! Impressive ability and confidence. I am just working up the courage (and skill) to do something other than a ponytail.

[yahirwaO.o]

yahirwaO.o very cool! Impressive ability and confidence. I am just working up the courage (and skill) to do something other than a ponytail.

Thanks Gregh!!! Don't get me wrong. I pretty much live between down a low pony, but sometimes I need to jazz it up a little bit! Oh Man with your thickness you can certainly play with it a lot!

Ok So I add one more pictures of my new semi conquered updo a high fanned out bun!!!!

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1220283_zps1n3bka6a.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1220283_zps1n3bka6a.jpg.html)

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/P1220279_zpsc1vhuuwy.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/P1220279_zpsc1vhuuwy.jpg.html)

[gregh]

Thanks Gregh!!! Don't get me wrong. I pretty much live between down a low pony, but sometimes I need to jazz it up a little bit! Oh Man with your thickness you can certainly play with it a lot!


Haha, we'll see. I imagine it's nice just to mix it up on occasion for kicks. So far I've just tried out a bun at home which the wife approved, but haven't had the guts to trial elsewhere.

[MeAndTheMaz]

yahirwaO.o very cool! Impressive ability and confidence. I am just working up the courage (and skill) to do something other than a ponytail.

I know what you mean. To paraphrase Wayne's World's Garth: We fear change. That, and if I tried something like a braid, it would be embarrassingly pencil thin.

[goneJackal]

Thanks bro!.Dont be that jelous, its easy once you master the whole thingy! Why you've lost so much weight? Hope you are doing fine!

Sorry you have been ill; hope you feel better soon....and glad your hair is still ok!

Thank you, yahirwaO.o and GG! I'm hoping things will get better, too!

[lapis_lazuli]

Awesome bun, yahirwaO.o!
I hope you'll find your confidence soon, Gregh, you have great hair :flower:

[EdG]

Haha, we'll see. I imagine it's nice just to mix it up on occasion for kicks. So far I've just tried out a bun at home which the wife approved, but haven't had the guts to trial elsewhere.The supermarket is a great place for bun-testing.

I always see buns in the supermarket. You will feel right at home. ;)
Ed

[lapis_lazuli]

The supermarket is a great place for bun-testing.

I always see buns in the supermarket. You will feel right at home. ;)
Ed

Punny! :laugh:

[trolleypup]

Aahahaha!

Walking back from the store with my roommate, I notice a convertible with the top down (in weather I would have the top down) and turn to take a look...the two dudes inside suddenly and very firmly turn their heads back to the road.

[MeAndTheMaz]

Something tells me that they had to go find something to scrub the gay off after they found themselves checking out a man. :eyebrows: shudder:

[lucasBA]

I a new guy here and figured I would post on this thread. I had long hair growing up but cut it a few years ago. Now I'm growing it back out again because short hair just wasn't as good as long hair.

[yahirwaO.o]

I a new guy here and figured I would post on this thread. I had long hair growing up but cut it a few years ago. Now I'm growing it back out again because short hair just wasn't as good as long hair.

Welcome bro! Yeah short hair is just not for some men. Great decision!!!

[lucasBA]

Welcome bro! Yeah short hair is just not for some men. Great decision!!!

Yeah, definitely not for me. Guess I took my long hair for granted before but after cutting it I realized how much I missed it.

[yahirwaO.o]

Yeah, definitely not for me. Guess I took my long hair for granted before but after cutting it I realized how much I missed it.

Yeah I got you! my hair is just now part of my personality I would feel like an alien without it! But some guys are pretty lucky (like me), because in one-two years rate, can get decent at least shoulder length hair. How fast does your hair grow?

[lucasBA]

Yeah I got you! my hair is just now part of my personality I would feel like an alien without it! But some guys are pretty lucky (like me), because in one-two years rate, can get decent at least shoulder length hair. How fast does your hair grow?

Never really timed it. Started really growing it back out about 2 years ago, but that was from a longish shag haircut and now it is about APL or so. So I guess probably average speed or maybe a little faster?

[yahirwaO.o]

So you are already APL! I thought you were starting from zero or short. I think your speed would be between average and fast.

I know most LHC ers feel APL like short, but that's my length and to me it feels like long hair without going everywhere when down!

Great man, just keep doing what is working for you!

[lucasBA]

So you are already APL! I thought you were starting from zero or short. I think your speed would be between average and fast.

I know most LHC ers feel APL like short, but that's my length and to me it feels like long hair without going everywhere when down!

Great man, just keep doing what is working for you!

Haha, miscommunication I guess. I used to have it about mid back so it still feels kind of short to me but it is starting to feel long, and it is definitely infinitely better than short hair.

[MeAndTheMaz]

Welcome to LHC lucasBA. It's a great place to hang out.


Yeah I got you! my hair is just now part of my personality I would feel like an alien without it! But some guys are pretty lucky (like me), because in one-two years rate, can get decent at least shoulder length hair. How fast does your hair grow?

Yeah, what he said. I've had "long" hair for decades, and I just wouldn't be me without it.

I've been struggling to get to APL for forever. But then, I've mostly been practicing abusive neglect. A practice that I'm trying to overcome.

Happy growing.

[yahirwaO.o]

Welcome to LHC lucasBA.

I've been struggling to get to APL for forever. But then, I've mostly been practicing abusive neglect. A practice that I'm trying to overcome.



Just cope with positive neglect (aka bun with a great hairtoy) and you are done. Of course this comes after the dreadful awkward stage!

[HeartofHaleth]

Hello! Just dropping by to let you know that I think you guys are awesome! That's all, keep up the great work!:)

[Wildcat Diva]

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/DC5ACA3D-842C-44B0-B831-D2B28E772895_zpsppopw9kr.jpgHusband and I started watching Vikings show...It's bleeding out (hahaha pun) into our daily lives.Here is my (almost) 14 year old son's style today.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLHZvUpJ8tQdv5JGZzctwht98hY9V7aapv&v=6YA9Kf8IrcA

It's a good way to keep hair out of your face without needing a ponytail or headband.

[yahirwaO.o]

Husband and I started watching Vikings show...It's bleeding out (hahaha pun) into our daily lives.Here is my (almost) 14 year old son's style today.

It's a good way to keep hair out of your face without needing a ponytail or headband.

Great style and your sons hair is absolutely great!!!! :guns:

I might give this a try, seems fairly easy to do. My thickness on the other hand might be the issue!

[EdG]

Wildcat Diva - you have the coolest family. :rockerdud
Ed

[Wildcat Diva]

Great style and your sons hair is absolutely great!!!! :guns:

I might give this a try, seems fairly easy to do. My thickness on the other hand might be the issue!

I hope you can try it and I would love to see a picture! Thank you for the compliment on my kid's hair.

Wildcat Diva - you have the coolest family. :rockerdud
Ed

Ed, that is quite a nice thing to say. I really appreciate it. We have our ups and downs but it is always interesting! XD

[gregh]

Wildcat Diva that is awesome! Congrats to him for rocking awesome long locks.

[Wildcat Diva]

Thank you greghh! He asked me for a sleep cap so that his hair wouldn't get all tangled up. I don't think he knows how to take care of it brushing wise, because he spent the night at a friend's and came home with lots of tangles and a few spots almost dreaded. I'll have to help him and teach him. :D

Did a side braid on him last night so he could keep it out of the way.

[lapushka]

That's a cute style on him, WD, and he's got a gorgeous shade of blonde!

[gregh]

Thank you greghh! He asked me for a sleep cap so that his hair wouldn't get all tangled up. I don't think he knows how to take care of it brushing wise, because he spent the night at a friend's and came home with lots of tangles and a few spots almost dreaded. I'll have to help him and teach him. :D

Did a side braid on him last night so he could keep it out of the way.

I can appreciate that. i have always slept with it loose, but am starting to get to the point where I think braiding might become a necessity or at least some type of restraint will be. Glad he's working on taking care of it though.

[humble_knight]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2qsz1ps.jpg


http://i63.tinypic.com/23j36go.jpg

[Swan Maiden]

So shiny! And your curls are amazing!

[Groovy Granny]

Husband and I started watching Vikings show...It's bleeding out (hahaha pun) into our daily lives.Here is my (almost) 14 year old son's style today.

It's a good way to keep hair out of your face without needing a ponytail or headband.


I can appreciate that. i have always slept with it loose, but am starting to get to the point where I think braiding might become a necessity or at least some type of restraint will be. Glad he's working on taking care of it though.


[


You guys look great :thumbsup:

[gregh]

humble_knight it looks awesome.

[FuzzyBlackWaves]

I am so envious of your ponytail, humble-knight! Your curl formation stays so nice.

My partner's hair is getting quite long considering it was in a buzzcut a year ago. Coincidentally, it's so much easier to braid someone else's hair :justy:

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u605/NikkiBik/hurr_zpsgpcajpbl.jpg (http://s1324.photobucket.com/user/NikkiBik/media/hurr_zpsgpcajpbl.jpg.html)

[Mavi]

FuzzyBlackWaves I too use my partner for braiding practise, and it goes so much smoother than on my own hair :P
http://s8.postimg.org/f7gat8tkl/QSuyz_Fog.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

[A.D.]

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j386/janineevans/DC5ACA3D-842C-44B0-B831-D2B28E772895_zpsppopw9kr.jpgHusband and I started watching Vikings show...It's bleeding out (hahaha pun) into our daily lives.Here is my (almost) 14 year old son's style today.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLHZvUpJ8tQdv5JGZzctwht98hY9V7aapv&v=6YA9Kf8IrcA

It's a good way to keep hair out of your face without needing a ponytail or headband.

Sure wish my parents would have let me grow my hair long when I was a teenager....

[yahirwaO.o]

My current lenght stravy hair-shine, my porcupine pony braid whenever I feel ok for a thing down my back and cat selfie LOL!!!! :p


http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/Orange/20160406_163915%202_zpsylafod4q.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/Orange/20160406_163915%202_zpsylafod4q.jpg.html)http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/Orange/20160406_161733%202_zpsbkuw2sxh.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/Orange/20160406_161733%202_zpsbkuw2sxh.jpg.html)
http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/Orange/20160325_120556%202_zpsfgjzdrpd.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/Orange/20160325_120556%202_zpsfgjzdrpd.jpg.html)
http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/y375/Marino_Torocho/Orange/20160404_212158%202_zpseit29faz.jpg (http://s1031.photobucket.com/user/Marino_Torocho/media/Orange/20160404_212158%202_zpseit29faz.jpg.html)

[MeAndTheMaz]

Sure wish my parents would have let me grow my hair long when I was a teenager....

I know, right?

[Xavien_Grey]

Gentlemen I give you ficcare, bc I need some opinions; yay or nay?

Pardon the sideways, I've tried to upload it several times and tonight it refuses to be upright. ..

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23173&d=1464227859

[EdG]

Gentlemen I give you ficcare, bc I need some opinions; yay or nay?I see no reason why a man shouldn't wear a Ficcare. The Y chromosome doesn't appear to have gummed up the works. ;)
Ed

[yahirwaO.o]

Gentlemen I give you ficcare, bc I need some opinions; yay or nay?


Do it! as long as you feel comfortable and confident with it! :disco:

[gthlvrmx]

Gentlemen I give you ficcare, bc I need some opinions; yay or nay?

Pardon the sideways, I've tried to upload it several times and tonight it refuses to be upright. ..

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23173&d=1464227859

I give it a, "Yay".

[Ophidian]

I see no reason why a man shouldn't wear a Ficcare. The Y chromosome doesn't appear to have gummed up the works. ;)
Ed

Love love love. You guys rock :)

[Xavien_Grey]

Thx guys :D sometimes i just need the confidence boost

[EdG]

Love love love. You guys rock :)Thanks. I was almost literally rolling on the floor laughing when I posted that. :rollin:
Ed

[brickworld13]

Xavian, you should talk to Rowie. He has a very impressive collection of Ficcare in almost every color.

[Xavien_Grey]

Xavian, you should talk to Rowie. He has a very impressive collection of Ficcare in almost every color.

Thanks, I'll look him up

I was gonna post this over in the braid thread but here is prob better; feed your thread - feed it

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23200&d=1464368857

We had a 5k for Autism at the Crossroads school in Natick, Ma. Stayed pretty much all morning

[gregh]

Xavian_Grey that is a sweet braid! And this is late but the ficcare looks great too! I admire your fearlessness good sir.

[01]

Xavien, you're still WO? If so then wow, you're doing great.

[Xavien_Grey]

Yes, still going strong although the past few days of 80-90 ish degrees is tempting me... I found that after about a month my oil production evened out, the only downside was the waxy build up in my wood brish and comb, that realization was... Special

[Kirbygrip15]

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9451_zpsidomc5vw.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9448_zpsasonsns9.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9449_zpsxjl7rqf4.jpg


http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/105_9450_zpsdig7e4ct.jpg
Fabulous hair, bet you can't wait till it grows to 9999.

[RustyAl]

Im new on here, but thought I would post some pics of where my hair is at the moment even though my goal currently is chest length, so got a while to go

https://s25.postimg.org/w3janq6y7/IMG_20160517_164119.jpg (https://postimage.org/)20mb image hosting (https://postimage.org/)

https://s25.postimg.org/hvy7ctjn3/IMG-20160611-WA0011.jpg (https://postimage.org)print screen windows 7 (https://postimage.org/app.php)

https://s25.postimg.org/h2llk7dm7/IMG-20160611-WA0007.jpg (https://postimage.org)print screen windows 7 (https://postimage.org/app.php)

[Tosca]

I love your plaits RustyAl ☺

[Wildcat Diva]

Really really nice!!

[gregh]

Very cool, and I'm impressed with your skills! Definitely cannot not manage that myself.

[Knifegill]

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/104_1254_zps0v8awyus.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/104_1047_zpsyt0mwl3k.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/104_1046_zpss9vordfn.jpg

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/104_1041_zps26bnz4lg.jpg

[Todd]

Good progress Knifegill!!

[humble_knight]

Length shot on Aug 14th 2016 :

http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcla1e.jpg

Onwards and downwards, as they say :D:D:D

[Ellethwyn]

Humble Knight, your hair looks great!

[Gilly]

Some seriously great hair guys!

[Xavien_Grey]

Finally back in the swing of things; fell off the WO bandwagon over the summer might go back, might not, depends on life. Anywho, posting an update

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24465&d=1472855546

[brickworld13]

Looking great Xavian. Love your texture.

[Xavien_Grey]

Thx brickworld13!! I had the layers shaped last in June2015 and thy've grown out really well

[Floh]

Hi everyone

3b/c hair type checking in :)

[Stepo_NiNha]

Length shot on Aug 14th 2016 :

http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcla1e.jpg

Onwards and downwards, as they say :D:D:D

Good lord... Im a girl but I think we are hair twins!

[Stepo_NiNha]

Length shot on Aug 14th 2016 :

http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcla1e.jpg

Onwards and downwards, as they say :D:D:D

Good lord... Im a girl but I think we are hair twins!

[Stepo_NiNha]

Sorry double post

[humble_knight]

Good lord... Im a girl but I think we are hair twins!

Hey-o hair twin! :waving:

[maegalcarwen]

Finally back in the swing of things; fell off the WO bandwagon over the summer might go back, might not, depends on life. Anywho, posting an update

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24465&d=1472855546

Beautiful waves!: ) whats your goal length?

[A.D.]

Im new on here, but thought I would post some pics of where my hair is at the moment even though my goal currently is chest length, so got a while to go

https://s25.postimg.org/w3janq6y7/IMG_20160517_164119.jpg (https://postimage.org/)20mb image hosting (https://postimage.org/)

https://s25.postimg.org/hvy7ctjn3/IMG-20160611-WA0011.jpg (https://postimage.org)print screen windows 7 (https://postimage.org/app.php)

https://s25.postimg.org/h2llk7dm7/IMG-20160611-WA0007.jpg (https://postimage.org)print screen windows 7 (https://postimage.org/app.php)

You're doing great! Be patient, you'll get there!


Length shot on Aug 14th 2016 :

http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcla1e.jpg

Onwards and downwards, as they say :D:D:D

Your hair looks great. What's your goal?

[Xavien_Grey]

Beautiful waves!: ) whats your goal length?

Sry, just saw this. Originally it was to grow out the layers to the equivalent of BSL for a guy, but idk, I look at trolley pup on here and I'm like, he's amazing can I do that? So I'm tentatively seeing how long I can go before it gets troublesome...

[humble_knight]

@ A.D Hi there :waving:

I would like my hair to reach the middle of my back, or Thorin-length as I call it :D I have to keep my hair up for work, but I do like to wear it down, so permitting a few accent braids, like the dwarves of Middle Earth, I could pull that look off, I think :D What is your goal? :D

[Shadow Walker]

Finally getting mine healthy again.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f346/ShadowWalker2550/Mobile%20Uploads/20160521_130451_zpskllci1c3.jpg

[humble_knight]

http://i65.tinypic.com/2rn8s9y.jpg


2.11.16.................I feel that my hair is slightly longer than it was in August and that it is slowly forming a nice U-shape.

[Knifegill]

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/x323/Knifegill/Hair/104_1973_zpsuubwdhja.jpg?t=1479608908

[Todd]

Looks good everyone! Just bumping the thread because I haven't posted in awhile.

[cassandraj]

:bigeyes: :crush: :bigeyes: :crush: :bigeyes: :crush: :bigeyes: :crush: :bigeyes: :crush:

this is my new favorite board.

[Seija]

Literally jealous of all of the man hair on here :disbelief

[Kirby-oh]

https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5565/30737354343_95e39e2819_c.jpg

My hair was dry coming out of a bun, so I am waiting for the leave in to settle. Late night snack and Pokemon in the meantime!

[Groovy Granny]

I just realized I last browsed this thread back in MARCH 2016....and you guys look AWESOME :thud:

[HairPlease]

My hair was dry coming out of a bun, so I am waiting for the leave in to settle. Late night snack and Pokemon in the meantime!

Wow, a dude with really nice long blonde hair. Epic!

[Kirby-oh]

Wow, a dude with really nice long blonde hair. Epic!

Thanks, I keep it conditioned and wait, just like everybody else :P

[HairPlease]

Thanks, I keep it conditioned and wait, just like everybody else :P

You make that sound so easy. :rollin:

[Kirby-oh]

You make that sound so easy. :rollin:

The harder part is constantly subverting expectations. On every level. Having long hair against people's expectations, then they have expectations of guys with long hair that I don't follow, and on it goes. :D

[lurker_danny]

New here! Finally able to tie all my hair back, though still isn't that long yet. Definitely converted to long hair though and hoping to grow more length.https://s30.postimg.org/j2ei0juy9/98487.jpg

[DangerousBeauty]

I am loving all the long hair I see on this thread. It takes a true individual to go against what is popular at the time and to me, long hair on either sex is both timeless and exquisite.

[Zindell]

New here! Finally able to tie all my hair back, though still isn't that long yet. Definitely converted to long hair though and hoping to grow more length.https://s30.postimg.org/j2ei0juy9/98487.jpg

That is some awesome hair you have there! I love that length on men! The mid pic... :inlove:

[Hailwidis]

Hi all, I need some advice! :)

My sister's bf is growing his 1a/C/ii/iii hair from a buzzcut. It's been a year and he's now between chin and collarbone length. It looks great! Really healthy and shiny.
Anyway, it's the first time he's grown it out this long, and because it's very thick, straight and stiff, it's constantly hanging in his face. It's not quite long enough to hold in ponytails/buns for extended periods of time.

Do you have any haircare/hairstyling recommendations for him as he grows from this length onwards?

[goneJackal]

Hi all, I need some advice! :)

My sister's bf is growing his 1a/C/ii/iii hair from a buzzcut. It's been a year and he's now between chin and collarbone length. It looks great! Really healthy and shiny.
Anyway, it's the first time he's grown it out this long, and because it's very thick, straight and stiff, it's constantly hanging in his face. It's not quite long enough to hold in ponytails/buns for extended periods of time.

Do you have any haircare/hairstyling recommendations for him as he grows from this length onwards?

When mine was at that length, I struggled a lot, too.
Hairpins, maybe? At least until ponytails hold tight enough.
By his hairtype, I'm guessing he'll have a hard time with buns (at least until it's BSL/Waist, if he goes there).

[yahirwaO.o]

Hi all, I need some advice! :)

My sister's bf is growing his 1a/C/ii/iii hair from a buzzcut. It's been a year and he's now between chin and collarbone length. It looks great! Really healthy and shiny.
Anyway, it's the first time he's grown it out this long, and because it's very thick, straight and stiff, it's constantly hanging in his face. It's not quite long enough to hold in ponytails/buns for extended periods of time.

Do you have any haircare/hairstyling recommendations for him as he grows from this length onwards?

Half up bun is a great option. Headbands, beanies, hats or bandanas in different ways are also options. Bobby pins are kinda intimidating but if you teach him how to hide them, he might kinda dig the look.

Slicked back gel look works for any guy. To be honest, its the worst stage for anyone with his hairtype (mine was like that and the most awful thing) Gets a lot easier as time and lenght goes by!

[Alissalocks]

(Why have I not been lurking this thread sooner? :p Looking great, gentlemen!)

[trolleypup]

I spent two years in baseball caps during the awkward stage.

[lillielil]

I may lurk here. My son decided he wants to grow his hair out from a buzz cut to ponytail length. At four he's too young to have a real hair type yet, but I think it is roughly 2a/F/ii. He's in for some awkwardness. When he was very little I used to put his hair in a "fountain" half-up right on top of his head whenever it was long enough to get in his eyes. I don't know if he'll be ok with that look now that he's in school. Right now it is just starting to grow over his ears, and the back seems to have an unfortunate natural rat-tail thing going on.

His stated hair inspiration is Lin-Manuel's Hamilton (photos 1 (https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/mt/2015/09/AP_248269138151/lead_960.jpg?1443545497) and 2 (http://static.celebuzz.com/uploads/2016/06/hamilton-061616.jpg)), so he might be ok with just greasing the ever-loving tar out of it.

His current routine is washing ever 2 or 3 (or 4...) days with a tiny amount of Johnson's baby moisture wash with shea and cocoa butter. At some point I'll have to reassess, but for the time being it seems to be ok.

[thunderseed]

I always wonder why guys always have softer hair then women ( at least in my experience) it's totally not fair and I want their secret.

[MeAndTheMaz]

Motor oil and grease. You should give it a try. :D

[Meredith_Sulok]

:heartbeat So glad to have found this thread!

What's up, fellow males? (I'm a man, I swear) :face:

[Todd]

January bump. I owe you all a new pic soon... I promise!

[Emmeline]

Mind if I lurk here? My 16 year old son (type 3C proper auburn hair) has decided he doesn't like having his hair cut anymore (takes after his mother:p). I love long hair on boys and men, so I'm more than happy with his decision.

[pili]

Mind if I lurk here? My 16 year old son (type 3C proper auburn hair) has decided he doesn't like having his hair cut anymore (takes after his mother:p). I love long hair on boys and men, so I'm more than happy with his decision.

I lurk here for my son too. He's 10yo with APL hair. He's only just now starting to let me ponytail it or braid it. He refuses to do any type of bun, not even mini-man buns.

[Emmeline]

I lurk here for my son too. He's 10yo with APL hair. He's only just now starting to let me ponytail it or braid it. He refuses to do any type of bun, not even mini-man buns.

That's so cool! Gentlemen - you seem to be an inspiration.

[Kirby-oh]

Sometimes it seems like my hair is so straight, should I really be in the 2a zone? Then I put it in a braid all day because i am on a bike and this happens:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/467/32557632171_ef5d4c0366_c.jpg

[Todd]

Then I put it in a braid all day ...

Braid waves eh?

Old picture. Pardon the hat. I was out all day and had severe "hat head". The hat stays!

http://imageshack.com/a/img923/4650/SBfFuo.jpg

[colin]

Looking good fellow gents. Figured I'd throw my name in the ring as a new guy. Also it is absolutely awesome there are a few little guys out their with long hair! Hope they stick with it.

[Wildcat Diva]

Bump needed!

How are all you guys doing?

[Bandedloot]

Different states haha. My hair is starting to frustrate me tho.

http://i.epvpimg.com/i0Rhfab.jpg

[humble_knight]

I self-cut my hair into an A-line bob on January 1st. Since then, it's grown back nicely and I enjoy having longer strands at the front rather than the back. I'm practising benign neglect for the rest of this year and I'll see how my hair looks in January 2018.

[Alissalocks]

OH banditloot I feel your pain. Every time my bangs hit that length I cave in and trim. Every time.

Be strong, you can do this!

[Bandedloot]

OH banditloot I feel your pain. Every time my bangs hit that length I cave in and trim. Every time.

Be strong, you can do this!
Issue is that I don't even know what to expect. My hair takes many forms. I am starting to think that it's not cut out for being long especially since I only like it when it's somewhat hanging.
Here are a few examples.
http://i.epvpimg.com/kZ6pbab.jpghttp://i.epvpimg.com/tlRyfab.jpghttp://i.epvpimg.com/z0iTcab.jpg
I am not really into the second pic (dry, my most of the time hair). Iwish I had a hair type that would actually hang instead of curl and shrink.
I tried straightening haha but well I don't wanna damage my hair considering the process requires "some" heat.

[MidnightMoon]

I don't know if this guy has been mentioned before, but I stumbled upon one of his videos dedicated to hair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAHkH2fB82I

[Corvana]

Adding another mom lurking for her longhair boy! He's 8, and has been wanting long hair for ages. When he was about 6, he decided on an undercut (not a fan of brushing his hair, so it was our compromise), but he's been growing it out now since this past Christmas! The undercut is at shoulder, and the top is almost APL! He's wanting what I assume would be BSL (right under his shoulderblades), and has already told me that when it gets there I'll have to trim it. He's enjoying our nightly combing/story time, and he LOVES the sleep cap :laugh:

[Wreckinbelle]

Adding another mom lurking for her longhair boy! He's 8, and has been wanting long hair for ages. When he was about 6, he decided on an undercut (not a fan of brushing his hair, so it was our compromise), but he's been growing it out now since this past Christmas! The undercut is at shoulder, and the top is almost APL! He's wanting what I assume would be BSL (right under his shoulderblades), and has already told me that when it gets there I'll have to trim it. He's enjoying our nightly combing/story time, and he LOVES the sleep cap :laugh:

Thanks awesome! My little guy (9) just donated his hair. He grew out 10 inches (from ponytail) then regretted cutting it. Not the donating part but cutting too soon. He had wanted to grow to hips so that when he cut it would still be long. He's growing out again. Mine likes to have brushed hair so he has to deal with the actual brushing part!

[papayatree]

Adding another mom lurking for her longhair boy! He's 8, and has been wanting long hair for ages. When he was about 6, he decided on an undercut (not a fan of brushing his hair, so it was our compromise), but he's been growing it out now since this past Christmas! The undercut is at shoulder, and the top is almost APL! He's wanting what I assume would be BSL (right under his shoulderblades), and has already told me that when it gets there I'll have to trim it. He's enjoying our nightly combing/story time, and he LOVES the sleep cap :laugh:


Thanks awesome! My little guy (9) just donated his hair. He grew out 10 inches (from ponytail) then regretted cutting it. Not the donating part but cutting too soon. He had wanted to grow to hips so that when he cut it would still be long. He's growing out again. Mine likes to have brushed hair so he has to deal with the actual brushing part!

Wish I had a mom as supportive as you!

[draysmir]

I don't know if this guy has been mentioned before, but I stumbled upon one of his videos dedicated to hair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAHkH2fB82I

I love Dave! Definitely one of my favourite heads of hair :p

[Corvana]

Wish I had a mom as supportive as you!

I'm your mom now! jk jk jk jk

[papayatree]

I'm your mom now! jk jk jk jk

On one hand, I would say awesome!!! But on the other, if you were my mom, you'd have me at age 11 :puke:

[Corvana]

On one hand, I would say awesome!!! But on the other, if you were my mom, you'd have me at age 11 :puke:

Very true! You're exactly between my sister (19) and brother (17), though! So super cool big sister will have to do ;)

[papayatree]

Very true! You're exactly between my sister (19) and brother (17), though! So super cool big sister will have to do ;)

I like the sound of that! I don't have a sister or an older sibling

[Corvana]

Update on my little monster ;)

He was at I'd say the abyss between CBL and BSL (bottom of shoulder-blade ;) ), but with a good 3 inches until his goal of BSL. His growing out undercut was brushing shoulder.

Now he's got about 2.5" to go, and his hair is starting to curl on his shoulders! He's very excited, but now I'm seeing just how wavy his hair is, which is... not something I have experience with LOL. We already CO wash, so I'm sure that helps! And he loves using the beard oil his dad got to try a new company's "coffee" scent. It smells more like very sugary cookies, and makes me think of Christmas! But it's much too sweet for either of us adults, so it's nice that it doesn't feel wasted (and he likes his hair smelling like cookies).

I should really measure his hair for him. I bet he'd love it as much as I do :laugh:

ETA: Just measured his hair, and it's 21" for his goal! His undercut is at 15", and the longer top is at 18.5" (stretched, due to his waves).

[Xavien_Grey]

Been a bit, but here's my update, chopped the tail off last month, prob gonna have to do it again soon... im thinking ive finally hit MBL but what do you guys think?

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&d=1501076517

[macguffin]

Update on my little monster ;)

He was at I'd say the abyss between CBL and BSL (bottom of shoulder-blade ;) ), but with a good 3 inches until his goal of BSL. His growing out undercut was brushing shoulder.


That's really awesome! Does he rock it loose most of the time?

[Corvana]

Been a bit, but here's my update, chopped the tail off last month, prob gonna have to do it again soon... im thinking ive finally hit MBL but what do you guys think?

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&d=1501076517

Def MBL! Your waves are incredible!


That's really awesome! Does he rock it loose most of the time?

Yeah he prefers it down! Whatever floats his boat, really. It's not particularly thick in the length, due to growing out his undercut, but now that I can get all of his hair into his scrunchie (he wants everyone to know that it's red, which is the best color ever), it's quite thick!! Takes after his dad, probably. I do wonder if his hair will become more coarse as he ages. It's still extremely fine right now, and I don't remember when my hair changed from fine to medium. I don't even know if it was ever fine past being an infant! But I think his dad has coarse hair. I honestly have no idea because the only hair he's ever had on his head in our nine years is on his face :laugh:

[Aredhel]

Been a bit, but here's my update, chopped the tail off last month, prob gonna have to do it again soon... im thinking ive finally hit MBL but what do you guys think?

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&d=1501076517

Looks great, definitely MBL!! You have my dream hair type. :)

[Alissalocks]

Been a bit, but here's my update, chopped the tail off last month, prob gonna have to do it again soon... im thinking ive finally hit MBL but what do you guys think?

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&d=1501076517
Hard to tell in that shirt, but you look like you're almost at waist length, even!! Great waves and looks really healthy :thumbsup:

[gthlvrmx]

Been a bit, but here's my update, chopped the tail off last month, prob gonna have to do it again soon... im thinking ive finally hit MBL but what do you guys think?

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28192&d=1501076517

Stretch the longest hairs down and I think you hit waist length. Even without stretching, I think you are brushing against waist. :) Congratulations, you have great hair!

[mxtt10589]

Besides on LHC i've seen some men growing out their hair on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/FierceFlow/ for those growing out their hair and sharing their progress

and

https://www.reddit.com/r/MajesticManes/ for those who want to show off their long hair

[Kirby-oh]

I started there myself, though I don't use Reddit anymore. This reminded me to get a picture in different light, though.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/36845244646_71b2eab8da_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Y8TvyJ)WIN_20170904_17_39_55_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/Y8TvyJ) by kirbyoh12 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137005458@N05/), on Flickr

[Xavien_Grey]

Looks great, definitely MBL!! You have my dream hair type. :)

Thanks! Thats one of the nicest compliments ive gotten


Hard to tell in that shirt, but you look like you're almost at waist length, even!! Great waves and looks really healthy

Much appreciated, i get the waves from my mom and i treat it very well; Going on almost 3 years sans-heat, never dyed or bleached. And sry for not replying sooner, i haven't been on since my last update.

[s-a-m-a-r-k-a-n]

I started there myself, though I don't use Reddit anymore. This reminded me to get a picture in different light, though.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/36845244646_71b2eab8da_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Y8TvyJ)WIN_20170904_17_39_55_Pro (https://flic.kr/p/Y8TvyJ) by kirbyoh12 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137005458@N05/), on Flickr

Wow! The colour! I love this cold shade of blond :o

[cjk]

Started from slick, shaved bald in January. Trying to figure out, while it's still "short" by long hair standards, how to style it.

Pictures inline.

https://i.imgur.com/3dZuW67.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IP7KYpp.png

[Xavien_Grey]

Wow! The colour! I love this cold shade of blond :o

Second, both the color and the texture look amazing

[Xavien_Grey]

First off welcome to LHC its a great place to pict up tips tricks and advice, ive certainly learned more than my fair share on the forums. Secondly, whoa that looks like some serious thickness. Judging by the second picture you should be able to stack buns if you wanted. At that length its experimentation, so have some fun with it. Beard's epic btw... far out of the realm of possibility for me.

[cjk]

Xavien, were those compliments directed my way? Thank you!

Now if I could just figure out how to keep my beard from having split ends and breakage. My hair is flawless, but even beard oil isn't helping me keep the beard tips from becoming damaged.

[Alissalocks]

Xavien, were those compliments directed my way? Thank you!

Now if I could just figure out how to keep my beard from having split ends and breakage. My hair is flawless, but even beard oil isn't helping me keep the beard tips from becoming damaged.
My husband had tremendous luck on his beard ends using my oil blends of sweet almond oil and a few drops of essential oils for scent, better than the packaged stuff he said!

Great start, your curls will be amazing.

[Corvana]

If only cjk would post his ponytail picture in here ;)

[megthehennahead]

My fiance has started growing out his hair (thank goodness, he has such lovely hair and kept chopping it all off for a long time) and is at one of those awkward, hair does whatever it wants as long as it's the exact opposite as you want, in between stages. Not quite chin, longer than ears.

Any tips for styling (low maintenance though, he doesn't spend much time on it and wouldn't want to) or men's products that are very hydrating and smoothing? I've given him some of my reject products and the extra moisture works great but he doesn't like the floral and fruity smells.

[EdG]

Any tips for styling (low maintenance though, he doesn't spend much time on it and wouldn't want to) or men's products that are very hydrating and smoothing?There is an "awkward stage" thread http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=89840
Ed

[trolleypup]

Any tips for styling (low maintenance though, he doesn't spend much time on it and wouldn't want to) or men's products that are very hydrating and smoothing? I've given him some of my reject products and the extra moisture works great but he doesn't like the floral and fruity smells.
I wore baseball caps until my bangs (short) could be ponytailed.

[ThrowNormanAway]

Besides on LHC i've seen some men growing out their hair on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/FierceFlow/ for those growing out their hair and sharing their progress

and

https://www.reddit.com/r/MajesticManes/ for those who want to show off their long hair

I’m occasionally commenting on things here and there on fierceflow but find that most posters don’t actually want to learn about hair care, and it can get discouraging to try to help or offer wisdom or even just common sense stuff they may not know about yet and they don’t want to hear it. “I’ll do anything for long flowing hair!” Except care for it I guess. Haha. I hope that doesn’t come off as being salty at all, but it gets exhausting. I find myself going back to that subreddit mostly cause like here, growth centered encouragement is everywhere and that’s way better than the likes of /r/hair

[gthlvrmx]

I hennaed my hair again and even on my dark hair, it finally came out a beautiful color I wanted, in the sun! I am happy to share with you guys! :) I even dyed my nails too! :D
https://s10.postimg.org/rpbbjp2th/26197122_1933442486918523_209442311_n.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/rpbbjp2th/)
https://s10.postimg.org/8wzgg3qzp/13_B7_DC7_B272_F8_E1_B96_B376_C983_C14_DC6_F190_AE 39_C24_A56_FCDC_pimgpsh_full.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8wzgg3qzp/)
https://s10.postimg.org/9mi8sgz91/BF4_EB6_A5_EAF0627_B624_F5_E50_C47_ADA12_C3882_F56 _CEBCFB3218_pimgpsh_full.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/9mi8sgz91/)
https://s10.postimg.org/vlonfovit/F1_A8_A720_AF4_B7_B619_C43_D4_F386_F77_E337_B4_FF5 _D35_FCD4238_D6_pimgpsh_full.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/vlonfovit/)

Here is a comparison from where I was in 2013, and the second photo is of now. I almost back to BCL!! I am SO excited!! :D
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o109/gthlvr13r/IMGA0314_zps7b399c40.jpg
https://s10.postimg.org/fq4epxca1/157854_F7391_E683_BD557_D490763_ED7_C155_B59_F20_F 8_B8_DF695_A_pimgpsh_full.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8mwjab6ud/)

[dyna]

Bump, I guess.

I'm new here, a guy who likes barrettes and scrunchies (aliexpress versions preferred, I don't like spending a lot). It's not that I'm as in love with long hair as some of you are, but at 70 I find it amusing, maybe a new hobby. (At 22, I grew it out to shoulder length, got snarled up sleeping, and figured it wasn't for me.) Pix when I get around to it, I don't have a cam or smartphone, can't the kids get off my lawn?.

[Badfurday]

Welcome Dyna.

Great to have you here. There is another men with long hair thread somewhere here, but either way, everyone is very helpful here and supplies great information.

Good luck with your journey!

[JackintheBox]

Welcome! I’m a recent addition myself. Lots of help and comraderie to be found here.

[Knightly]

I'm no gentleman but my brother, he has gorgeous BSL jet black hair with beautiful ringlets. I wish I got those genes, I envy his hair!
Also, he has a quite long beard for his age (you'd think he's in his 30's, but he's only 20 yo), jet black just like his hair, if I were a man, I'd be envious of his beard too!
I wanted to post a pic of his hair but sadly he hates photos with a passion :(

[oldrocker]

Just joined a week or so ago. another mid 50s guy that cut his hair years ago and thinking of regrowing. biggest 2 problems are that I'm mostly grey now, and think long grey hair on men is even less accepted than on younger guys, and the bigger problem is my wife who was semi-tolerant in the old days has become a vocal anti-longhair over the last couple years.

One question that I am trying to figure is what basic style(for loose hair) might look best. I basically try to go straight back from the forehead, and when it gets longer over the ears(it is still pretty thick), I usually side part on the left.

back in the day, I was(ok....gonna fess up here) 'rocking' the super mullet(I had my reasons...insane though I think of them now)...….but this time it would all be one length.

Hope there are some still watching this thread.

O.R.

[cjk]

biggest 2 problems are that I'm mostly grey now, and think long grey hair on men is even less accepted than on younger guys, and the bigger problem is my wife who was semi-tolerant in the old days has become a vocal anti-longhair over the last couple years.

Well, gray hair is a point of contention for lots of us. In fact, Just For Men exists because lots of guys can't deal with the fact that age...happens.

I've always found that those who are comfortable in our own skin, those of us who embrace how we look, particularly natural, can radiate a confidence that looks so much better than those who try to hide it.

I considered dying my beard as it started to gray, but then I heard it described this way. Each white hair is another step towards becoming a wizard. Helped me to embrace my gray as a good thing, instead of viewing each gray hair as a mark of age and, to some small extent, shame.

There are two basic ways to present yourself. As you see fit, or as others expect. It really is that simple. Choose one.

As for your wife, that's between y'all. But I do wonder why she is specifically anti long hair. Length is only one aspect, grooming is an even bigger deal.


One question that I am trying to figure is what basic style(for loose hair) might look best. I basically try to go straight back from the forehead, and when it gets longer over the ears(it is still pretty thick), I usually side part on the left.

Start by identifying your hair texture. For instance, I never knew I had curly hair! Texture will affect the styles that look good on you.

Straight back, practically glued to the scalp, is pretty common. But it's hardly the only possibility.

And different styles work best at different lengths.


Hope there are some still watching this thread.

Hello!

[EdG]

Just joined a week or so ago. another mid 50s guy that cut his hair years ago and thinking of regrowing. biggest 2 problems are that I'm mostly grey now, and think long grey hair on men is even less accepted than on younger guys, and the bigger problem is my wife who was semi-tolerant in the old days has become a vocal anti-longhair over the last couple years.Welcome, oldrocker! :waving:

I used to dread that I was turning gray. Then, a few LHC'ers convinced me that this "bug" was a "feature".

I receive complements on my silvers. :)

There is a very long thread dedicated to people who are growing out their silvers. https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=16951
Ed

[lapushka]

Welcome, oldrocker! :waving:

I used to dread that I was turning gray. Then, a few LHC'ers convinced me that this "bug" was a "feature".

I receive complements on my silvers. :)

There is a very long thread dedicated to people who are growing out their silvers. https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=16951
Ed

Ed, you have grown a lot more silver since the last picture I saw of you; I think it's awesome! :D Way to go!!!

[EdG]

Ed, you have grown a lot more silver since the last picture I saw of you; I think it's awesome! :D Way to go!!!Thanks, lapushka!

The silvers are creeping up on me. I explained in my blog that my new avatar photo is actually the underside of my hair, where the silvers hide. My outer hairs are still mostly black. :)
Ed

[Neoma]

The silvers are creeping up on me. I explained in my blog that my new avatar photo is actually the underside of my hair, where the silvers hide. My outer hairs are still mostly black. :)
Ed
Ed, I bet that your hair would look awesome braided, since the silver and black strands would both be on full display! :thud:

[EdG]

Thanks, Neoma! Maybe some day I will learn to braid. :)
Ed

[Neoma]

Thanks, Neoma! Maybe some day I will learn to braid. :)
Ed

If you ever visit the Right Coast, I'll be glad to teach you! :flower:

[EdG]

If you ever visit the Right Coast, I'll be glad to teach you! :flower:Blushing. :flower:
Ed

[oldrocker]

a couple days ago I wrote a missive replying to all here who posted since I did, and of course, since I linked it didn't pick up the remember me box...arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

anyways, thanks to all that answered me.

To shrink my former post. have serious problems at home if I want to grow my hair out. I am on again off again about being totally confident in my look,etc…

I was trying to figure out what to tell my current stylist about styles to think about....I admitted to in the past having a 'super mullet'.....hey it was the mid/late 90s....but it did get to about 4 inches above waist when pulled straight.

this time it would be all or nothing. but, does it matter about basic style, brushed straight back, side part, bangs, what??????

sorry...but so much going on, it's hard to pick a path to go on.

thanks for all thoughts,
OldRocker

[oldrocker]

yay, this one actually took....I'm an IT guy that has been on the web since it went commercial, and have never had to deal with
a site like this. In my experience, if there is a timeout, it just knocks you out completely, not let you type for 10 minutes and then say....'oops....sorry, you just lost all that' grrrrr

OR

[oldrocker]

and, not to be ungrateful, but if you look at all the sticky threads, so to speak, under New Start Here, why isn't there a full grey one?
Closest one is salt and pepper, but they weren't my favorite group....yeah, bad music pun....I'm mostly classic rock and blues type of guy.

OR

[Rilig]

At what point of growing out did y'all cut it into a proper shape again? Did you trim the back while the front/top caught up, or did to leave it all until the highest hairs were at a good length and chop the rest to match?

I'm debating what I should do myself. Hat season is coming up so I could go either way, really

[humble_knight]

@Rilig : Once my hair was almost APL, I bobbed it twice over three years so I had pretty much one-length hair.

Hat season? Wizards and witches for Halloween? :pumpkin:

[oldrocker]

Bump,

Moderators got my old account linked to my new email. Gotten away from my major holdup and have started the regrow. Anyone out there doing the same?

O.R.

[Rilig]

I'm still trucking along. My longest is just past my shirt collar, and the shorts (the front) is long enough that I could tuck behind my ears. I look like a cross between Aragorn and Shirley Temple right now lol

[oldrocker]

any advice besides 'product' for keeping it under control until ponytail length? to be honest, before I had a super-mullet, so I didn't have to worry about the front and top having to be tamed. This time, I'm all in. Using a coconut based curl maintainer for the days between washes. Not really into clips,etc....and I have to look at least semi professional during the week.

O.R.

[cjk]

any advice besides 'product' for keeping it under control until ponytail length? to be honest, before I had a super-mullet, so I didn't have to worry about the front and top having to be tamed. This time, I'm all in. Using a coconut based curl maintainer for the days between washes. Not really into clips,etc....and I have to look at least semi professional during the week.

O.R.

Define semi-professional.

Curly hair introduces a randomness, and a volume, that many don't have to worry about. It's very beautiful, particularly at longer lengths, but it makes the awkward stages super awkward.

I'm not a huge fan of product. Usually when men make that suggestion, it means gluing all of your hair to your scalp. Please, for the love of God, don't do that.

A couple things that helped me at that length. Product. But I mean conditioner. I mean a light gel. Figure out what your hair does naturally, then use the gel to lock it into place. You're not trying to glue your hair down, you're trying to control some of the flyaways.

Mechanical assistance. Bobby pins for instance. Snap clips. Barrettes. There are thousands of styling options available, the ponytail just happens to be the go-to for most guys.

Believe it or not, braiding. I know, I know, but bear with me. Small multiple braids, an extreme version would be cornrows, can be done with remarkably short hair. An inch or less in some cases. The idea being that they wrangle the hair into an intentional style.

And understand that often less is more. slicking back the sides but leaving the top long and poofy is actually a very intentional look. Strive for achievable and intentional.

Like I said, you need to define semi-professional.

Be open to an attitude adjustment, not in a bad way, but more like opening your eyes to possibilities you had not considered previously.

Men can wear practically any style that we want. So long as our hair actually permits it, and it is worn intentionally and with confidence.

If you don't rock the look, it actually draws attention to you. Your fidgeting, your own discomfort, will draw attention to the thing that you find uncomfortable.

Someone comfortable in their own skin, or their own hairstyle, tends to be more widely and easily accepted. No matter what that style is.

[iforgotmylogin]

I'm start again too. I didn't buzzcut, I cut all my hair to the width of my hand. Or at least as well as I could, it's not entirely even. Moppy but a nice headstart

[Iyashikei]

I'm almost chin length, but with a mullet and a longer top. It looks awful but with some tweaks I can get it to something that looks a tiny bit better.

[oldrocker]

CJK,

Thanks for the ideas. Semi-professional means I work on an air force base, but as a contractor. There are some guys with longer hair, but usually back in a pony. I understand what you're saying about 'greasing' it all down. I'm trying not to do that. I have more wavy, but uhh..willful relatively thick hair. when I work the product in, I'm just trying to control the poof some. I try to use as little as possible, and let some of the natural waves remain. I am washing only twice a week, and air drying. If my bed head is too bad, I have a mister with just water, to get it under control, and only use the hold product if the misting isn't working enough on its own. I am planning a run to Whole Foods/Trader Joes in St Louis tomorrow. Need to find a better selection of natural poo and conditioner. In the old days I used to use Nature's Gate Tea tree shampoo and conditioner, and ate flax seeds. I think my hair was in pretty good condition at the time, but worry that as the greys come in the texture might have gotten worse....still too early to tell on that, but hoping the straight virgin coconut oil that I use lightly after a wash will help. Still trying to catch up on the threads....lot of posts since the mid 2000s when i used to visit here.

few more posts and I will hopefully get some current shots as well as my 'classic' look shots posted
....lol

O.R.

[Bat]

I thought it would be nice to make a little Thread for the male/ f2m members here, I'm sure there are a few! where we can show progress and inspire other guys to get the long hair of their dreams. tip pictures, share experiences ect<br><br><br>I'm currently starting a 10 year long journey to get hair past my waist and beyond

[EdG]

Welcome to the board! :waving:

There is already a similar thread https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=110732 with 100 pages.
Ed