Styles for long hair men
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Topic: Styles for long hair men
Posted By: Unregistered Guest
Subject: Styles for long hair men
Date Posted: June 17 2004 at 7:04am
| I have been growing my hair now for 18 months and it about 3 inches past my shoulders. I have it mainly in a ponytail but have also tried a high half pony tail which I have also plaited which looks good. I am keen to try other styles/updo's what suggestions do have, and what do you think about using hair clips and slides my wife is worried that they are too feminine but I do not think so. |
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Posted By: Gollan
Date Posted: June 18 2004 at 2:41pm
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The two ponytail styles are good. I also wear a low Bee-Butt bun. I've just learned how to make a regular bun and I'll try that. I wore bobby pins from very early on. I also have a ponytail cuff from http://copperbracelets.com/ - copperbracelets.com that I believe looks great. I grew up with the same fear of turing into a girl if I wore or did anything remotely feminine. The fact is that *most* males have strongly male faces that can withstand a *lot* of traditionally feminine accessories. Think about the last time you saw a man in drag. Even in a dress, a wig, and a lot of makeup most males still look masculine. The protruding brow, the flat forehead, the square jaw, the male hairline all send a very powerful message. Furthermore, hair accessories don't have a gender. A slide is just a device to hold the hair. It is only considered 'feminine' because it is traditionally worn by females. As more and more long-haired males start wearing these things you will find stores offering styles that appeal more to men (right now it is easier to find a pink slide with yellow butterflies than a black slide with silver rivets but keep looking). I say give anything you want a try. For you it may take some getting used to when you look in the mirror but I'll bet that if you live in a big city you won't get a second glance. Good luck and let us know what you try. ------------- |
Posted By: Viktoria
Date Posted: June 18 2004 at 5:45pm
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Thank god culture has moved on from the Procrustes beds of the 50´s! We have a so much broader outlook now, taking inspiration from other cultures, other times - and being creative, like you guys (hurra for you! and - you´re all so handsome...) is spinning the wheel towards more diversity and tolerance. Even merchants are getting it, eventually. Girly? Phaa!  ------------- The more you complain, the longer God lets you live. |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: June 19 2004 at 8:21am
On behalf of all the men here (well, I can't really do that, but... ) thank you, Viktoria, for the compliment! ------------- |