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njrb
March 23rd, 2018, 01:35 PM
Hi LHC, I am Nate. I haven't ever posted before, but I have been a frequent lurker for the past 3-4 years. I came across this place looking for hair care information when I was about 18 months into my journey when I started to realize I had no idea how to take care of long hair. I definitely owe a good part of my success to all of you for providing inspiration and teaching me nearly everything that has turned me into a proper longhair bit by bit.
It's been 5 years since I started growing now, which is hard to fathom for me. As much as I would have liked my hair to grow at light speed it is definitely good that it grew slowly. It was a huge adjustment to go from 1 inch of hair to over 2 feet for me and everyone else.
As much trouble as my wife had getting used to the longhaired me, and as much as it bugged many others until they got used to it, the person that had the most to get used to was me. So much goes into having long hair you just can't appreciate if you've always had it short. I had to learn to comb, brush, condition, oil, wash, dry my hair, and learn to do it all properly with the right tools and products. There was figuring out how to keep it out of my face, food, zippers, car doors, seat belts, and any number of other things. Last but definitely not least was mastering the use of hair ties, clips, hairsticks, etc. It is enough material to make a respectable college course. Now I can manage all of those things and all of it is seamless apart of my day and routine.
Long hair is awesome! And for any of you worried you will never achieve "long" hair or learn to do what you want with hair you already have, YOU CAN DO IT! It takes patience and practice, but you'll get there if you stick with it. If a random 40 year old guy can manage it you definitely can.


Few months before I started growing with my standard look
https://imgur.com/xaEqf7R.jpg

03/2018 at 5 years!
https://i.imgur.com/20vycst.jpg

divinedobbie
March 23rd, 2018, 01:37 PM
Your hair looks so nice and healthy, that's great growth, congrats!

PixieP
March 23rd, 2018, 01:39 PM
WOW I love your hair! So healthy, and it looks like it has great movement and body.

lucid
March 23rd, 2018, 01:41 PM
You have amazing hair!!

fhairyqueen
March 23rd, 2018, 01:45 PM
Oh just WOW!!!!
Simply wow
Truly inspiring
Thank you for sharing.

littlestarface
March 23rd, 2018, 01:47 PM
Gooodness gracious that doesnt even look like the same guy :rollin: Your hair is amazing so thick and luscious.

Reyesuela
March 23rd, 2018, 01:49 PM
Gorgeous!
10 characters

ravenskey
March 23rd, 2018, 01:50 PM
Lovely growth and amazing hair - so healthy looking.

MsPharaohMoan
March 23rd, 2018, 02:26 PM
Omg!!! Speechless! Characters!

njrb
March 23rd, 2018, 02:51 PM
Thanks for the compliments! I wanted to post to make a small contribution to helping out a few others who might need a bit of inspiration like I certainly did.

NightSister
March 23rd, 2018, 02:56 PM
Inspiration indeed!! Thank you for sharing and congrats on the beautiful growth.

lapushka
March 23rd, 2018, 03:23 PM
It is enough material to make a respectable college course. Now I can manage all of those things and all of it is seamless apart of my day and routine.]

There can be an entire year filled with things women do since early teens until adulthood & beyond. All often taken for granted. ;) Things like keeping a budget, running a house, maintaining own hair as well as childrens, child rearing, the lot. :p

Anyway, you went on a very impressive journey and came out the other end with a very gorgeous mane! You can be proud of that! :D :flower: It looks really well maintained. Looks like the college class paid off. ;) Ah, I'm messing with ya (hope you don't mind).

Anyway, welcome to LHC. It's great to have you. I'm sure the other gents on this forum will be ecstatic!

Sarahlabyrinth
March 23rd, 2018, 03:58 PM
Wow, what a fabulous result! :thudpile: Well done you! :D Your hair looks amazing.

diddiedaisy
March 23rd, 2018, 04:28 PM
Your hair is beautiful :)

CindyOfTheOaks
March 23rd, 2018, 04:32 PM
Welcome - your hair is absolutely beautiful !

Larki
March 23rd, 2018, 04:35 PM
Magnificent! You grew twice as much hair in five years as I have in four! Very impressive!

Garnetgem
March 23rd, 2018, 05:07 PM
Wow such beautiful hair...

CopperButterfly
March 23rd, 2018, 07:55 PM
That is some fantastic hair!

chiapommama
March 23rd, 2018, 08:07 PM
Wow! That's some thud worthy hair you've got. Good job, and enjoy it!

Corvana
March 23rd, 2018, 08:33 PM
:thud: Gorgeous!! And it's fun to see where I could be at after 5 years from when I started hehe.

DweamGoiL
March 23rd, 2018, 08:36 PM
Wow!!! That is some gorgeously luscious hair :shocked:

Dark40
March 23rd, 2018, 08:37 PM
Wow, you have gorgeous hair!!! That is great progress in 5 years!

Ligeia Noire
March 23rd, 2018, 09:18 PM
Your hair is fabulous, congratulations!

pili
March 23rd, 2018, 10:01 PM
Amazing hair! Congratulations on your mane and making it five years.

Milady_DeWinter
March 24th, 2018, 01:34 AM
Now that's a really beautiful and healthy head of hair!! So glad that you decided to grow long, no matter what. Thank you for sharing!

Lumienkeli
March 24th, 2018, 01:48 AM
WOW! Your hair is healthy and beautiful! I will show your picture to my husband, who has APL+ hair for 15 years, because constant physical damage.
I started to microtrim his ends last winter and every now and then i guerilla oil his hair! :) I hope after he see your hair he won't say anymore that haircare is too feminine.

AutobotsAttack
March 24th, 2018, 03:11 AM
Absolutely stunning!!!

njrb
March 24th, 2018, 01:03 PM
Thanks everyone! It means a lot since you all helped me out so much without knowing it and all get how much effort it takes.

Stray_mind
March 24th, 2018, 01:15 PM
Your hair looks beautiful! Congratulations :flower:

Beeboo123
March 25th, 2018, 04:01 PM
WOW your hair is so thick and healthy! And I love your deep U hemline, did you cut it yourself? I would love some tips if you did!

Rebeccalaurenxx
March 25th, 2018, 04:32 PM
So thick!! I’m utterly jealous!!

Alissalocks
March 25th, 2018, 10:39 PM
Glad you finally posted, your journey is jaw dropping to see and quite inspirational! :thudpile:

Ariel love
March 25th, 2018, 11:08 PM
Your hair yeah exactly your hair is my goal. OMG like seriously can you please share your routine for me. It's one of the most beautiful hair I have seen 😍😍😍

Katsura
March 25th, 2018, 11:20 PM
Amazing hair, congrats!

hennalove
March 26th, 2018, 06:32 AM
Oh my! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! So thick, shiny and healthy looking - well done :)

spitfire511
March 26th, 2018, 06:33 AM
One more WOW on the pile here! Thank you so much for de-lurking (I lurk A LOT myself so I get it!) to show us your amazing progress! :happydance:

njrb
March 27th, 2018, 10:51 AM
Thanks again for all the compliments. Sadly no I did not cut my hair myself and can't offer any tips in that regard. As for my routine I generally wash twice a week, though one is often just CO depending on how active I've been and gross my hair is. I've been using head and shoulders shampoo and conditioner for sometime and that seems to work well for me. I oil once a week with organ oil and generally leave the oil in overnight and then rinse it out the next day.

Guitargod
March 27th, 2018, 03:30 PM
Nice man - How long are you growing it?

*Wednesday*
March 27th, 2018, 07:07 PM
So very sexy!

Groovy Granny
March 27th, 2018, 08:40 PM
Wow,what great hair!

Welcome ~ happy growing :cheer:

Arciela
March 27th, 2018, 08:49 PM
Beautiful hair!!! It looks great! :flower:

zashin66
March 27th, 2018, 10:03 PM
03/2018 at 5 years!
https://i.imgur.com/20vycst.jpg[/QUOTE]

Nate!! What a beautiful head of hair!!!

teal
March 27th, 2018, 10:45 PM
Welcome! Your hair looks well cared for! :)

ravenheather
March 28th, 2018, 05:37 PM
Yes that is definitely one gorgeous head of hair. Nice job.