QuoteReplyTopic: how attatched are you to your long hair? Posted: February 03 2003 at 9:01pm
As I stated in my last post, my hair is long (for a guy), basically a home-done chin-length bob (longer at present, I cut my own hair and have to be in a good state to be able to do this) and I know I want it no shorter than that. For the rest of my life in fact, because in my opinion, short hair looks ugly with the shape of my face. Plus, I am not a slave to fashion; that stuff should work for you not you for it, and I don't care if fashion dictates or has recently dictated that men should crop their hair. Nonconformist that I am, I may even be helping fight against the pointlest standards!
Anyway, are y'all attatched to YOUR long hair, and think you may want to keep it forever (or at least until yer getting old and grey whatever) or do you see it as just the look of the moment?
And theoretic question, important for my sociological research: suppose you were going with your long hair for a regular trim. The hairdresser suggests it's time for a bigger cut. How quick would you be to say okay? Maybe the long hair board is not the best for this question, as it may draw long hair lovers more easily than the general board! Let's hear y'all, I'm in a good mood tonight despite the weather!
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So here goes - I'm very attached to my hair. I will more than likely NEVER cut my hair again in any quantifiable measure. Right now I do trims of 1cm or less, and snipping off the occasional split.
Long hair as a "look of the moment"? Considering the patience it takes to actually grow and maintain long hair - several "looks of the moment" come and go while you're growing out - so no, long hair, by it's very definition, can't be a "look of the moment". This is not to say extensions can't be a look of the moment, however.
If - IF - hypothetically I were to be sitting in a salon chair and the hair dresser suggested it was time for a bigger cut. Hmmmm... Funny, that's not what my watch says, and didn't I tell you I was here for my regular miniscule trim? Actually, I'd probably be asking to speak to a manager, and telling her that I was no longer a patron of her salon.
Well Duke - 5 days later, here's an answer for you. How's the weather?
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My hair has been at least waist length for 9 years, and short hair is a vague memory for me. All I remember was wishing it were longer so I could do more interesting things with it. I can't imagine what life would be like without my hair.
My hair is almost to my knees (~50") and continues to grow longer. Rather slowly these days, but that's ok - it's still *growing*.
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I didn't post before because I wasn't sure how to answer.
I guess I'm very attached. I'm trying to grow 9 more inches. I know my hair looks better long...after cutting it to shoulder length so many times... so I won't be cutting it that short again!
I have a love hate relation ship with my hair.....most days I absolutley adore it and am so glad to have it.....then some days I crave a change. Like today. Today i wish I could have a pixie like Ashley Judd's and feel the nape of my neck and be able to wash it after the gym and just leave it alone. But most day I LOVE my hair and wear it around me like a security blanket.
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Yes, indeed. I am attached to all 90,000 or so strands and feel each one like a limb.
Not cutting any hair ever again, no way, no how, never.
As it gets longer I feel more and more like a tree with branches spreading out all over the earth, like a network of external nerves and arteries growing all around me, like channels of radiance through which energy passes through my head outward into the Universe and though which I pull spiritual energy into myself. My hair breathes it's own breath.
Reductionist science says hair is dead. BAH HUMBUG !!!
I wanna keep growing mine out.I got it cut to a chin length bob in mid august but now its down to my shoulders.I wanna grow it another 6 or so inches.till its halfway down my back. Waist length is too long for me and too much maintainence!
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A short stick 2 elastic bands A bottles worth of super glue 3 very powerful magnets Some old sticky jam covered cheese And a safety pin, just to be sure.
I am VERY attached to my hair. I had my hair up in a tight updo and my grandma's neighbor came running out and said, "OH NO!!! You didn't cut your hair!!" And my grandma replied before I could open my mouth, "She would cut off her hands before she would cut off her hair, what's wrong with you???" And she' s right!!
I would never cut my hair. It's a part of me. My hair is currently a little past mid-back legnth. I remember when I had short hair and I was just starting to grow it long, everyone I knew was telling me what a pain taking care of long hair would be. They were wrong! I love taking care of my hair. Brushing, shampooing, braiding... I love it all. Since I was about five, I have wanted hair to my ankles. That hasn't changed. Someday, it will be that long. I'm going to love taking care of it! I know it's not common for a man to have long hair, and outside of reniassance faires, I've never seen a man with hair to his ankles. I guess I'll be a bit of an oddity. Should be fun!
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My long hair means very, very much to me. My hair is waist length and I'm very attched to my long hair. I started to grow my hair quite late but I can't imagine anymore to have shorter hair. Long hair is feminine and makes me feel young. I take time for my hair and love to comb it daily several times quite long. I vary the ways I wear my hair. Favorite is long and loose but I also like braids, ponytails and buns. My long hair is me! Anne-Loes
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Probably a lot more attached than is healthy! I cut my hair short a few years ago, and everything just felt wrong about it. I missed not being able to catch a whiff of freshly washed hair if I shook my head and the hair ran past my nose. I missed the feeling of "silk" running down my neck and back. I missed not using all the wonderful combs, barrettes, sticks, and other hair accessories. I missed ponytails! I looked perfectly fine in short hair, but I didn't feel fine. I don't have to have super long hair, but I need it a few inches below my shoulders. Without it, I'm just not me!
Oh, I'm especially looking forward to long hair when mine turns completely grey! One of my professors has stunningly beautiful waist-length silver hair that she wears loose. I'd been debating for the longest time whether I should cut my hair. I teach high-school English and I was afraid I'd slide into total frumpiness. I mean, I already have the practical shoes, long skirts and multiple cats.
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I am very attached to my long hair I love it. I am aiming
for elbow length possibly waist length but not sure yet. I would
also have to say that it is my trade mark as well. I like looking
at other's hair and thinking how mine will look similar when it gets to
that length. It was much longer when I was younger although I had
bleached it blond and it was damaged so cut it quite short. Now I
am almost to that point again but it looks much healthier and I will
grow it much longer. I don't figure I will ever go short
again. I am almost obsessed with long hair I guess I just love
it, don't know why I just do.
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I love my long hair. As one of the other girl's posted. I am very attached to wearing long hair. I think it's feminine and sexy, and it's always been kind of my "trademark". I totally agree with her. I love the feeling of my hair falling and resting on my shoulders.
I love my long hair and would hate to have to cut it. I want to get my hair past my waist. If my hair dresser suggested I cut my hair, I'd tell her that if she ever cuts my hair shorter then I request she'll be short a customer. I'm very insecure about my body, but my hair is the one part of me that I am proud of. I always try to display it nicely and show it off every chance I get.
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When I used to audition for plays in college, we had to sign a contract
that included being willing to make certain changes to your physical
appearance. I would always put a note at the bottom that said
"will not cut hair." I don't know if it made any difference in my
being cast or not, but I knew I was safe, just in case. (Like
they couldn't just get me a short wig?)
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grey! One of my professors has stunningly beautiful waist-length silver hair that she wears loose. I'd been debating for the longest time whether I should cut my hair. I teach high-school English and I was afraid I'd slide into total frumpiness. I mean, I already have the practical shoes, long skirts and multiple cats. 
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