Gentlemen... Start your postings!

[Bat]

Oml thanks!

[Bat]

Is there a guyde that shows the hair length stages for men? Mines half lower nose length and half eyebrow bone length

[trolleypup]

Is there a guide that shows the hair length stages for men? Mines half lower nose length and half eyebrow bone length
Just use the regular markers, you can call BSL MidBackLength if you want, but everyone will understand if you say BSL.

[Bat]

Just use the regular markers, you can call BSL MidBackLength if you want, but everyone will understand if you say BSL. thanks for that, will do

[Bat]

topic is still open guys, come join me, maybe

[Bat]

Reviving this to hopefully get it more attention to it

[cjk]

Okay, here you go.

https://i.imgur.com/idM8KB0.jpg

Been a week since my last wash, and all I did was brush out my bed head.

[ZoeZ]

Lovely hair cjk, I for one would love to see all you guys progress pics.

[Bat]

Okay, here you go.

https://i.imgur.com/idM8KB0.jpg

Been a week since my last wash, and all I did was brush out my bed head.

It looks great with a bit of sebum. On me sebum makes it all stringy

[cjk]

It looks great with a bit of sebum. On me sebum makes it all stringy

It would take me a good 2 weeks to get to this stage, sebum only. I lightly oil with coconut.

Everyone has a different schedule, I could easily go 2 or 3 weeks between washes.

[Bat]

It would take me a good 2 weeks to get to this stage, sebum only. I lightly oil with coconut.

Everyone has a different schedule, I could easily go 2 or 3 weeks between washes.

I don't mind so much I'm addicted to washing every few days anyway, I might streach it 4 days and see how it looks

[cjk]

I don't mind so much I'm addicted to washing every few days anyway, I might streach it 4 days and see how it looks

I love pampering myself, washing my hair is similar. And if my hair didn't take two or three days to dry, I might do the same.

[cjk]

Drove a friend to the doctor. Sitting in the waiting room, trying to keep myself entertained.

We were talking about vikings, sooooo...

https://i.imgur.com/07iBc6z.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x5bZycO.jpg

[Neoma]

Drove a friend to the doctor. Sitting in the waiting room, trying to keep myself entertained.

We were talking about vikings, sooooo...


cjk, you have mad braiding skills! :cheer:

[Bat]

I love pampering myself, washing my hair is similar. And if my hair didn't take two or three days to dry, I might do the same.

mines really short still so I don't have to worry about drying time, so when it gets longer I'll have the same issue, I can't wait lol

go forth and conquer sir viking!

[Iyashikei]

Drove a friend to the doctor. Sitting in the waiting room, trying to keep myself entertained.

We were talking about vikings, sooooo...

https://i.imgur.com/07iBc6z.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x5bZycO.jpg

That looks so good!

[Amy-Lee]

My boyfriend's hair.


https://i.postimg.cc/QxxDwW00/13198504-647686518712401-6934588683728637273-o.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Bat]

such nice hair that is how straight mine used to be, now it kinks out everywhere

[Amy-Lee]

such nice hair that is how straight mine used to be, now it kinks out everywhere

Looking at your avatar, your hair is beautiful! It looks so soft and shiny. I'll trade you!

[Bat]

Looking at your avatar, your hair is beautiful! It looks so soft and shiny. I'll trade you!
It's pretty damaged but I got it cut today! I love your hair so yes we can swap xD

[Outmoded]

I am now jumping onto this thread too. Out of curiosity, what length do the rest of you guys have or aim for?

[lapushka]

I am now jumping onto this thread too. Out of curiosity, what length do the rest of you guys have or aim for?

I think I'll just shout out some gents on here! Just because I admire them a lot.

trolleypup on here has about floor right now, or else, it's close, and that's the longest I think any of the gentlemen on here have. I think of gumball too, who has superbly gorgeous curls.

[drake]

I am currently aiming for waist length. That was my original goal and I'm still a ways a way from getting there but I might grow longer after getting there.

[Bat]

I buzzed most of mine off recently but I'm aiming for mid thigh/ Terminal but I'll be surprised if I'll ever get past APL with my hair dying cutting addiction.

[Outmoded]

trolleypup on here has about floor right now, or else, it's close, and that's the longest I think any of the gentlemen on here have.

Oh, wow, the longest hair I have seen in person, male or female, is a friend who reaches terminal around classic.

[Outmoded]

I am currently aiming for waist length. That was my original goal and I'm still a ways a way from getting there but I might grow longer after getting there.

That sounds about the same as me; tentatively aiming for waist length.

[Outmoded]

I buzzed most of mine off recently but I'm aiming for mid thigh/ Terminal but I'll be surprised if I'll ever get past APL with my hair dying cutting addiction.

I can sympathise; I have been dying my hair black since my late teens (I had lost my original naturally black colour around then), and later had my hair cut very short (I think it is called 'business classic' or something like that, side parted and slicked back), sort of a James Stewart or Éamon de Valera look, when I had to jump through some society/government standard hoops in order to access medical services I needed. I had intended to immediately grow it back afterwards, but the in-between length was so awkward, that, I kept trying to cut it in various ways, in an effort for it to not look so bad as it grew, and it wound up taking me years to get to shoulder-length again as a result.

[Iyashikei]

I first thought waist length but when thinking about it further I just grow it until I'm satisfied. Doubt it will be something like calf length though. Anyway, waist will be a long term goal already since I'm not even APL length yet.

[Bat]

I can sympathise; I have been dying my hair black since my late teens (I had lost my original naturally black colour around then), and later had my hair cut very short (I think it is called 'business classic' or something like that, side parted and slicked back), sort of a James Stewart or Éamon de Valera look, when I had to jump through some society/government standard hoops in order to access medical services I needed. I had intended to immediately grow it back afterwards, but the in-between length was so awkward, that, I kept trying to cut it in various ways, in an effort for it to not look so bad as it grew, and it wound up taking me years to get to shoulder-length again as a result.

Same here I hate looking ordinary as well so I bleach far too often and do weird cuts to stand out, this time around I'm embracing the awkward until apl if I can handle it

[EdG]

I have been growing out damage from matting and lint. Lint has been a nemesis. :(

I am at APL. I want my length from a decade ago. ;)
Ed

[luluj]

I have been growing out damage from matting and lint. Lint has been a nemesis. :(

I am at APL. I want my length from a decade ago. ;)
Ed

Hi, Ed. :waving:

When did you cut your hair to APL?

[EdG]

Hi, Ed. :waving:

When did you cut your hair to APL?Hi luluj! :waving:

I didn't cut my hair. The matting and lint were hiding a real problem - my terminal length has become very short. It used to be between waist and tailbone, but now appears to be APL. :(

I still have a lot of hair for a man my age. :)
Ed

[luluj]

Hi luluj! :waving:

I didn't cut my hair. The matting and lint were hiding a real problem - my terminal length has become very short. It used to be between waist and tailbone, but now appears to be APL. :(

I still have a lot of hair for a man my age. :)
Ed

Oh, okay. APL is a great a length for a man, for anyone, actually. Yes, you most certainly do have a lot of hair for a man your age. Your hair color is awesome, Ed, I have always admired it. :crush:

My own hair is now past APL and I believe this may be the sweet spot. BSL is very close, but it is beginning to feel like too much hair some days.

[EdG]

Oh, okay. APL is a great a length for a man, for anyone, actually. Yes, you most certainly do have a lot of hair for a man your age. Your hair color is awesome, Ed, I have always admired it. :crush:

My own hair is now past APL and I believe this may be the sweet spot. BSL is very close, but it is beginning to feel like too much hair some days.Thank you, luluj!

I am certain your hair is thudworthy. :)
Ed

[Bat]

Hi luluj! :waving:

I didn't cut my hair. The matting and lint were hiding a real problem - my terminal length has become very short. It used to be between waist and tailbone, but now appears to be APL. :(

I still have a lot of hair for a man my age. :)
Ed

That's rough but apl is still a nice length :) maybe your terminal is still longer but since you've had lint/matting issues has given you a false terminal?

[Outmoded]

Same here I hate looking ordinary as well so I bleach far too often and do weird cuts to stand out, this time around I'm embracing the awkward until apl if I can handle it

Heh heh, I have the opposite problem; I would rather fly under the radar and not draw any attention to myself, but I refuse to compromise my own aesthetic taste too far in an effort to achieve that, so inevitably still stand out. I think I must look like a bit of an anachronism, as, I have actually been mistaken for a wax figurine by tourists while sitting in a museum.

[Outmoded]

EdG, is that your natural colour in your avatar? If so, it looks amazing!

[EdG]

That's rough but apl is still a nice length :) maybe your terminal is still longer but since you've had lint/matting issues has given you a false terminal?I still have a lot of breakage, but my longest strands have stayed at APL. I believe this is a real terminal. :(


EdG, is that your natural colour in your avatar? If so, it looks amazing!Thanks! My hair is silver underneath and black on top. The contrast is natural.
Ed

[lapushka]

Ed, so sorry to hear of your new terminal. I had no idea! Why didn't you tell us sooner? :)

[Bat]

Heh heh, I have the opposite problem; I would rather fly under the radar and not draw any attention to myself, but I refuse to compromise my own aesthetic taste too far in an effort to achieve that, so inevitably still stand out. I think I must look like a bit of an anachronism, as, I have actually been mistaken for a wax figurine by tourists while sitting in a museum.
I'm still introvert I just don't like blending in, I'm a mixed bag of weird

[Bat]

I still have a lot of breakage, but my longest strands have stayed at APL. I believe this is a real terminal. :(

Thanks! My hair is silver underneath and black on top. The contrast is natural.
Ed

They could possibly still be breaking off? Have you considered maintaining and seeing If anything changes?

[EdG]

Ed, so sorry to hear of your new terminal. I had no idea! Why didn't you tell us sooner? :)I spent a few years telling myself "it will grow back". :(


They could possibly still be breaking off? Have you considered maintaining and seeing If anything changes?I am still getting breakage. The reason is that the hair had become twisted/folded over itself near the scalp, and lint had accumulated in the folds. Combing that out caused a lot of wear. Age may also be a factor.
Ed

[lapushka]

I spent a few years telling myself "it will grow back". :(

I am still getting breakage. The reason is that the hair had become twisted/folded over itself near the scalp, and lint had accumulated in the folds. Combing that out caused a lot of wear. Age may also be a factor.
Ed

Oh... I totally get it. Maybe it still will, who knows. Sometimes hair can stall a while and then all of a sudden... it starts right back up where it left off.

[foreveryours]

I spent a few years telling myself "it will grow back". :(

I am still getting breakage. The reason is that the hair had become twisted/folded over itself near the scalp, and lint had accumulated in the folds. Combing that out caused a lot of wear. Age may also be a factor.
Ed

EdG, have you ever considered using an air filtration unit in your dwelling to remove crap from the air? You could make one from some furnace air filters and a box fan

Air and water are the two "products" everyone uses most on their hair, without even thinking

[Bat]

I spent a few years telling myself "it will grow back". :(

I am still getting breakage. The reason is that the hair had become twisted/folded over itself near the scalp, and lint had accumulated in the folds. Combing that out caused a lot of wear. Age may also be a factor.
Ed

I never considered lint. You hair must be quite staticy?

[EdG]

Oh... I totally get it. Maybe it still will, who knows. Sometimes hair can stall a while and then all of a sudden... it starts right back up where it left off.

EdG, have you ever considered using an air filtration unit in your dwelling to remove crap from the air? You could make one from some furnace air filters and a box fan
I never considered lint. You hair must be quite staticy?The lint was a result of not having an effective removal routine up until a few years ago. I am now an expert. :lol:

I think my hair will be okay once the breakage grows out. I am about a year away. :)
Ed

[Iyashikei]

I spent a few years telling myself "it will grow back". :(

I am still getting breakage. The reason is that the hair had become twisted/folded over itself near the scalp, and lint had accumulated in the folds. Combing that out caused a lot of wear. Age may also be a factor.
Ed

That sounds like fun 😑
I'm sorry to hear. Do you think cutting the breakage away could maybe help? It could otherwise become something of a vicious circle I think. Sure, it will set you back lengthwise but at least you start tabula rasa.

[EdG]

That sounds like fun 😑
I'm sorry to hear. Do you think cutting the breakage away could maybe help? It could otherwise become something of a vicious circle I think. Sure, it will set you back lengthwise but at least you start tabula rasa.I don't cut my hair.

The mats have been next to the scalp. This is why they have taken so long to remove. I can tell that my hair is free-flowing.
Ed

[Todd]

I am now jumping onto this thread too. Out of curiosity, what length do the rest of you guys have or aim for?

I am a little past BCL. I tend to hover around there because the ends get straggly so I trim them back to BCL.

I need a new pic.... This one is about five years old!

[Bat]

I am a little past BCL. I tend to hover around there because the ends get straggly so I trim them back to BCL.

I need a new pic.... This one is about five years old!

Have you reached terminal you think?

[Todd]

Have you reached terminal you think?

No, I don't think so. It is still growing..... But the trims have allowed some of the stragglers to catch up and now my ends are thicker and more blunt than before. Which is fine with me; I'd rather have thick straight blunt ends at BCL than a bunch of thin random strands at classic length.

[Bat]

No, I don't think so. It is still growing..... But the trims have allowed some of the stragglers to catch up and now my ends are thicker and more blunt than before. Which is fine with me; I'd rather have thick straight blunt ends at BCL than a bunch of thin random strands at classic length.

Of course fairytale is OK But scraggly racers don't look good so I agree

[ETJ CURLS]

Some really cool pics in this thread! Hopefully more guys will re/join and post again. :)

[barefootrunner]

Hello everyone,

I've been letting my hair grow for about a year or so now. Prior to letting it grow, I had been getting it styled with a couple inches on the top, and about a #4 cut on the sides for many years. Right now, the hair on top is about 6" or so at last measurement. I've had a few trims during that time to try to keep it presentable during the growing out process, but I don't seem to have found a stylist who really seems to know what to do with my hair. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a guy, or just my curly hair in general. The last one I saw told me that she would cut some off the sides/back because that would allow the hair on top to grow, and that the hair on top would way down the hair on the sides to keep them sticking outwards.

I do wish I could find a stylist who could provide some guidance, because I'm not really sure what to do with it at this stage. I've decided not to go for a while because I do need to actually let it grow. But I think I'd feel better if there was a plan. Anyone have any thoughts, or experience growing similar hair out?

https://i.postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5/Screenshot-20250626-134658-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5)

https://i.postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ/Screenshot-20250626-134249-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ)

[TatsuOni]

Hello everyone,

I've been letting my hair grow for about a year or so now. Prior to letting it grow, I had been getting it styled with a couple inches on the top, and about a #4 cut on the sides for many years. Right now, the hair on top is about 6" or so at last measurement. I've had a few trims during that time to try to keep it presentable during the growing out process, but I don't seem to have found a stylist who really seems to know what to do with my hair. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a guy, or just my curly hair in general. The last one I saw told me that she would cut some off the sides/back because that would allow the hair on top to grow, and that the hair on top would way down the hair on the sides to keep them sticking outwards.

I do wish I could find a stylist who could provide some guidance, because I'm not really sure what to do with it at this stage. I've decided not to go for a while because I do need to actually let it grow. But I think I'd feel better if there was a plan. Anyone have any thoughts, or experience growing similar hair out?

https://i.postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5/Screenshot-20250626-134658-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5)

https://i.postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ/Screenshot-20250626-134249-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ)

I think that you can find some info and are more likely to get answers, if you also ask your questions in this thread :) https://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=369&page=213&highlight=curly+whirly+thread

And welcome to LHC :)

[PWild]

I do wish I could find a stylist who could provide some guidance, because I'm not really sure what to do with it at this stage. I've decided not to go for a while because I do need to actually let it grow. But I think I'd feel better if there was a plan.

Welcome, and agree finding a supportive stylist is key. I got lucky with the one I've had, and stick to an every six months schedule now. My hair is not like yours, but I think many of the same things apply:

Envision what your long term goal might be - find short term and long term inspiration pics and keep them close at hand. Male or female - doesn't matter. Share them with your stylist.
Patience is key, you won't like what's going on every single day, but it gets better.
Let your stylist know what you DON"T want to see happen. i.e.: mullets etc.
Longer Viking styles might be fun to consider, and you already have that vibe going on.
Ignore (or at least tune out) feedback you might hear along the way. Everyone will have an opinion. Most of them don't matter.

Keep growing, and share your progress along the way! This is a community of believers.

[barefootrunner]

Thanks! I'll give that thread a try.

[barefootrunner]

Appreciate the advice. You're right, I don't like it every day, but I'm committed enough at this point to see it through. Hoping I can stay the course until I at least hit shoulder length.

[shayna]

Welcome, and agree finding a supportive stylist is key. I got lucky with the one I've had, and stick to an every six months schedule now. My hair is not like yours, but I think many of the same things apply:

Envision what your long term goal might be - find short term and long term inspiration pics and keep them close at hand. Male or female - doesn't matter. Share them with your stylist.
Patience is key, you won't like what's going on every single day, but it gets better.
Let your stylist know what you DON"T want to see happen. i.e.: mullets etc.
Longer Viking styles might be fun to consider, and you already have that vibe going on.
Ignore (or at least tune out) feedback you might hear along the way. Everyone will have an opinion. Most of them don't matter.

Keep growing, and share your progress along the way! This is a community of believers.

PWild, I just realized that now the photo uploader is working for the LHC site you can put your proper 'Deadwood USA' avatar picture up!!! :draw:

[paulownia]

Ignore (or at least tune out) feedback you might hear along the way. Everyone will have an opinion. Most of them don't matter.
Wow, PWild. Those words I shall write down and hang on my refrigerator :rolling:
Truly a wise thought of a real Longhair:D

[PWild]

Double post...

[PWild]

PWild, I just realized that now the photo uploader is working for the LHC site you can put your proper 'Deadwood USA' avatar picture up!!! :draw:

Done, and it's been a while, so here's the bigger version again for those that missed it:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54338195040_00f7aff69b_c.jpg

[ETJ CURLS]

Hello everyone,

I've been letting my hair grow for about a year or so now. Prior to letting it grow, I had been getting it styled with a couple inches on the top, and about a #4 cut on the sides for many years. Right now, the hair on top is about 6" or so at last measurement. I've had a few trims during that time to try to keep it presentable during the growing out process, but I don't seem to have found a stylist who really seems to know what to do with my hair. I'm not sure if it's because I'm a guy, or just my curly hair in general. The last one I saw told me that she would cut some off the sides/back because that would allow the hair on top to grow, and that the hair on top would way down the hair on the sides to keep them sticking outwards.

I do wish I could find a stylist who could provide some guidance, because I'm not really sure what to do with it at this stage. I've decided not to go for a while because I do need to actually let it grow. But I think I'd feel better if there was a plan. Anyone have any thoughts, or experience growing similar hair out?

https://i.postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5/Screenshot-20250626-134658-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/bGKnWqb5)

https://i.postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ/Screenshot-20250626-134249-Gallery.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7G0zyjnZ)

I think the stylist is correct, I've seen ladies with curly hair grow out a pixie pretty nicely if it's longer on top and shorter on the sides. That's if you care about having a nice shape as it grows out. I think what is easiest for the overall health of the hair is to let it grow until it's long enough to cut the ends bluntly and then continue from there, so you have less layers to deal with as it grows out, because layers and curly hair can be tricky if you're actively trying to retain length. Hope that helps!

I think your hair is going to look really nice the longer it gets.


Done, and it's been a while, so here's the bigger version again for those that missed it:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54338195040_00f7aff69b_c.jpg

Looks great, PWild!

[Bat]

Done, and it's been a while, so here's the bigger version again for those that missed it:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54338195040_00f7aff69b_c.jpg

I love that! It really suits you too

[shayna]

Done, and it's been a while, so here's the bigger version again for those that missed it:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54338195040_00f7aff69b_c.jpg

Awesome, PWild! :o