Un-cut Hair

Uzi, you're totally amazing for having so much commitment, and being able to win the support of so many people on the Net, and your mum.

I won't do the no-cut thing myself because the styles I enjoy doing require straight ends, however I will, once I've got rid of my layers, only cut split ends. Probably.

Good luck with your hair growth: I hadn't read this before so it was cool to see how far you've come already.

Keep going, chick, and I can't wait to hear about how often you trip over your hair as it trails the floor!

You and I Uzma are on the opposite end of the hair spectrum, you with your ever-growing long hair and me with my short afro crop. I wish you luck lady. May your hair cascade to your knees if that's what you want!

Okay, let me try another writing pattern. I guess I am used to pressing "enter", and if I do after writing a long line, all the lines become crooked. Maybe I should just let the computer do "return" for me and use maximum space.

My advice on whether or not to trim is not directed necessarily at Uzma, but at anyone who is thinking about whether or not to trim.

Uzma, have you posted your picture anywhere?

Duke, I don't even think Uzma is even interested in a trim for any reason. At least that is what she wrote.

Duke, may
I ask you something?
Why do you
always write your
lines real thin
like this?
Is there a reason for
this? Or do you just
like to have only
a few words on a line?

This is a really old thread but I just wanted to let people know that Uzma, to the best of my knowledge has kept her promise so far. She hasn't cut her hair in all this time. It is getting long!
I wear my hair short but I like long hair too. I believe it is important to wear the hairstyle that you like for yourself!

Hi Jennifer! Uzma is well aware of split ends and their inevitability when deciding upon uncut hair--she has discussed this topic in detail on various other threads (check out this one: http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum/viewthread.asp?forum=AMB%5FAP881778452&id=3995&sr1=community&sr2=&ExMth=no#post3997 ) To quote Uzma, "I have very specific reasons for choosing un-cut hair and these reasons are sufficiently compelling to maintain my commitment."

Hi Kintaro

Thanks for your comments – very interesting.

> How long has it been since you stopped believing in all this society-mandated crap ? <

I read a book back in the 80s about mind-contol experiments by the US government. I was interested in the theory that the guy who assasinated John Lennon had been “programmed” into committing murder by the CIA.
After reading that – and a great deal of thought – it struck me how important social control was in societies with huge and diverse populations. If everyone was permitted to be truly autonomous – truly independent in thought and action – the state, status quo and social stability would be under constant challenge.
So, feed the key messages via parents, school, media, laws, etc. Feed the young, immpressional brains your concepts of right, wrong, friend, enemy, conformity, rebellion – all the symbols of fear and desire – and seal them in the name of freedom and civilization. Never has man been so free to do so little. Once you start the de-construction process in your head, a scatter effect takes place and your spirit, your uniqueness, thrusts you forward.

> homo sapiens: a creature that can have a much longer length on the head, and elsewhere. Hair is there. So I say make use of it instead of discarding it. <

I don’t know, and no one has been able to satisfactorily explain to me why we are the only species that grow such long “fur” in so selective a location. The “protect brain from heat-loss and damage” theory doesn’t explain why guys go bald. The aquatic ape theory consisting of “babies need to hold onto long hair while aquatic mother swims in water” is too far-fetched. So I guess the only way I can find out is through direct experience – which is where I am heading.

>The appeal of the long hair derives in no part from femininity or masculinity. <

I agree with you in that the hair itself is fascinating and attracts sensual attention, whether attached to a male or female. I find long-haired guys very sexy. However, I feel less of a woman (?), less whole perhaps or less spiritually and sexually complete with short-hair. Again, I don’t know why. I am on a journey of discovery.
My mind is open and my opinions are developing in line with my experience.
Hair is a gender-less. It is an entity with a strong, primal magnetism. Hair is mysterious.

>We are human, and if we exploit what we are and not what we are told to do, that is natural beauty. That is art. <

YES YES YES !!!!!!!!! That’s exactly it.
And there is something that I had rejected in myself, nature and God – something I had cut myself off from when I had cut my hair short. I don’t condescend to anyone – this is true for me – you know what is true for you.
So glad you thought and wrote those words.


> If I want to master something, it will be myself. Please remember that, it may be one of the mantras you keep sacred in your mind. <

I agree and thank you for your gift of wisdom. Seek the Truth and it will set you free. Indeed it is the only thing that can.

>Any good product suggestions you may have that do not have pervasive smells and actually are beneficial to the hair, please, make a list. <

I am experimenting with loads of stuff at the moment. I will share the results in due course. If I find something that produces good results that fits your criteria, I will post it on this thread.

Thank you so much for your message. I love everything you said. Good luck to you on all your journeys.

Uzi (hehehe)

Hal

Yes.
Minimal interference is my aim - but, as a religious woman - "cleanliness is next to Godliness".

Therefore, I wash it and moisturise it if and when I feel it is required. I administer basic care and then leave it alone.

If I lived in the Hunza Valley (a relatively unspoilt and pure environment in my homeland) - I would probably wash my hair and body in the local stream as needed - and that would be it.

But I live in polluted London on a questionably toxic diet, hence more washing and nurturing of hair and body wih "substances" than is ideal.

Best regards

Uzma

wonderfully said uzma:)

As a liberal thinker I have to admire you for your choice to go against the norm. As a cosmetologist I also want to tell you that it is possible to give your hair regular trims to give it shape and to guard against split ends and still grow it out. If split ends go unchecked they can split right up to your scalp and that leads to breakage. Be careful of over-conditioning. Hair needs a balance of moisture and protein(to strengthen). Too much of either one will lead to breakage. It's also a good idea to invest in salon quality products. The ingredients and cleansing agents are much better and more gentle on hair. The use of a shine mist or solution applied to your hair daily will help protect it from the elements, however, these products tend to make the hair appear greasy if too much is applied but it's worth it. I also hope that you don't end up with the long hair that makes me and every other stylist I know kringe at the sight. Long, untouched hair that gets so thin and stringy at the ends I want to go and cut it off where its fuller and would look better. It's caused by breakage. Regular maintenance can leave your hair full from scalp to the very ends. Good luck.