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moonchaser 60M
35 posts
5/28/2008 11:55 am
A Man's Long Hair, It's Grown on Me.

PLEASE COMMENT

I came to have Long hair almost by accident.

With my years in sports and then the military, I had always maintained a short hair cut. When I bought my own truck during the recession of '01, I found it very difficult to get a haircut. Finally, I cut off my Grizzly Adams beard. It was July, Hot and Humid in Pennsylvania, it was Itchy and scratchy, and I needed a change.

About 3 Months, later, I absolutely needed a haircut. For 6 weeks I tried to get a haircut. However, I was running 4000 miles a week. Every time I went to the Barber shop at a Truck Stop,I ran into a problem: "Closed", "Back in 30 minutes", or 7 people in line waiting their turn. I couldn't afford the time and energy of waiting that long.

Finally, I was looking pretty scraggly by this time and Got fed up. I said to myself "To Heck with it, I guess it's time for me to discover what its like to have long hair." "Besides, It'll save me some money." I went and bought my first hair ribbon and started a "baby" ponytail. I didn't do a thing to it for three years.

My Hair is naturally thick and semi-curly. My Tail now hangs down my back below my armpits.

I only wash it about every 3-4 days. Otherwise, it seems to dry out. I do two washes with cheap shampoo. I use a cheap conditioner and only partially rinse it out. No Hair Dryers. I use a long Ouchless Ribbon with 3 turns in it, then put it on and get 3 more turns. I have two brushes, One long bristle to brush in the curls and out with the snags; and One short fine to brush down my scalp.

For Frizzy days, I use a little dab of Gel over my scalp. About every 2-3 months I trim off an inch or two for the purpose of fending off split ends. Every now and then I take some scizzors to trim my temples. I still have to have a friend or Barber to cut my Mane off my neck. If I'm going somewhere special, out with folks, church, etc. I have a wonderful product that a stylist gave me that is oil which adds a nice sheen, sparkle, and deepness to my hair. It makes the Curls stand out and hold together.

I do get compliments. Not often though, A man's long hair isn't all that uncommon these days. I do find it interesting how many people will unabashedly announce they do not like long Hair on a man. It is often a generational thing. I do think it is a turn on for some and definitely a turn off for others.

The important thing for me is that with a ribbon, I can keep it a short profile from the front like my military style cuts. My long hair is not necessarily my first impression. I try to keep it clean and maintained. I do not go in public without my ribbon. I find long hair around my face distracting. I also wear a cowboy hat in Public.

Observation: Always amazes me how much hair is dispensed out of the shower and my brush after a shower.

My Least Favorite Time: Drying My Hair with a towel, Never Get it all done.

My favorite time with my hair: After my shower, and the hair is almost completely dry. That is when my hair is Long, Soft, Curly, and Smelling Good. This is the Good time.

My Fun Time with Hair: I do enjoy complimenting Ladies with beautiful hair, young and old.

Best Compliments ever received:
"I wish I had hair like yours!"
"May I touch your hair?"
"Your hair is Beautiful, I love it, it just seems unfair that a guy should have it after all the money I have spent on mine, and mine doesn't come close to yours ! It's just not Fair!"

Well those are the Chronicles of this man's Hair.

Yes, It has kinda grown on me!

Dave,

PLEASE COMMENT


Thank You For Your Time and Consideration ! Be Safe !! and, God Bless You and Yours !!! DAVE

Hebrews 10;24-25: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one anothe: and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.


virgo0969 54F
429 posts
5/31/2008 6:49 pm

wow, your hair is longer than mine!

it's good to see you around, dave.