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I was having a discussion with my ex about how his mom wants him to cut his hair and i don't like it. Is long hair good on guys? I say it's good on some, but definately not all. I was just wondering some other peoples opinions, male and female alike. :confused:

I used to have long hair. When I began flying I found it a nusence as it got in my face. However, the the hair didn't go to waste as I donated it.

Well, I know a good four or five guys with long hair. And only one has managed to adjust to the fact that long hair needs to be washed more thoroughly than short hair, and more often. The other 3 or 4 just walk around with a week's worth of grease in their hair. Yech.

So I'm voting 'yes, as long as they can keep it clean'. Otherwise they can expect to be threatened by a crazy girl brandishing scissors, most likely.

Of course, that would pretty much go for girls too, except I don't often see girls with grease-trap hair.

short hair is better. easy to take care of and looks okay.

Well, I know a good four or five guys with long hair. And only one has managed to adjust to the fact that long hair needs to be washed more thoroughly than short hair, and more often. The other 3 or 4 just walk around with a week's worth of grease in their hair. Yech.

So I'm voting 'yes, as long as they can keep it clean'. Otherwise they can expect to be threatened by a crazy girl brandishing scissors, most likely.

Of course, that would pretty much go for girls too, except I don't often see girls with grease-trap hair.

see, my ex has started growing his hair and i think it looks horrible on him, but my new boyfriend has long hair, and i think it looks great on him, as well as a number of other guys from my school and work, and yes, i have noticed guys tend to have greasy hair when it's long because they don't wash it enough an dit can be gross, lol, oh well... what ya gunna do about it

long hair can look awesome on guys as long as they take care of it (wash it every day or at least every other day) and cut off the split ends when it starts to look bad. i like shoulder length on guys the best, but sometimes longer looks awesome too!

meh...i rather like it...i'm in the process of growing my hair out...it looks like crap right now but that shouldn't last much longer.

addressing the "guys need to adjust hair washing for length" thing...i find that amazing. my hair's only about 2 inches longer then it normaly is and i already see the need for adjustment. i can't stand the dirty hair feling. those guys just must be really stupid

short hair is better. easy to take care of and looks okay.

I disagree. I used to have long hair and it was so easy to take care of. Just run a comb through it and tie it up. No concerns about bedhead or cowlicks just hair that falls down. Several women even used to comment "wow, you never have a bad hair day."

Long hair rules, go long hair! (just not too long ;) )

I used to have long hair as a kid, like my dad did. I got bored with it after a year or two.

Of course, I'm starting to get neanderthal-long hair now :D

On women, I like long hair... http://img227.exs.cx/img227/8438/pimp4tq.gif :fluffle: http://img227.exs.cx/img227/8438/pimp4tq.gif

Being a bloke with long hair, i have to say i quite like it, because not only does it look good (yes i wash it every day) but it also keeps my head warm as it's thick and curly! :D

I do have a related question though, do guys look better with long curly or long straight hair (i straightened my hair the other day and am not sure which was better, so i'm asking in general)

i have long hair, longer than most, and i thoroughly enjoy it. i can't go out without getting five compliments on my hair from random strangers, it's a great ice breaker. being a long haired guy i'd have to vote yes on long hair, but keep it clean, and unless you're black, under no circumstances are dreadlocks cool. and if they're rasta dreads.... under no circumstances whatsoever are they cool. heh

there is one important argument that nobody mentioned til now:
headbanging looks pretty stupid without long hair :cool:

I think it depends on the guy, I had long hari and women seemed to love it (well, just above shoulder length, but still it was long for me)... It suits some, but not all men to have long hair :)

I personally don't like long hair on MYSELF (I am female and have been bald on a number of occasions.) Long hair on men or women I think is a personal choice. If it's well taken-care of, any hair looks good, whatever length.

I have to admit I really hate it when hair long or short looks greasy and unkempt. I also can't stand it when a balding man keeps a fringe of long hair and nothing on top -- I'd just go bald at that point, I think. The "comb-over" isn't much better, but I guess it's better than the fringe.

Ge-Ren

Well, I know a good four or five guys with long hair. And only one has managed to adjust to the fact that long hair needs to be washed more thoroughly than short hair, and more often. The other 3 or 4 just walk around with a week's worth of grease in their hair. Yech.

So I'm voting 'yes, as long as they can keep it clean'. Otherwise they can expect to be threatened by a crazy girl brandishing scissors, most likely.

Of course, that would pretty much go for girls too, except I don't often see girls with grease-trap hair.

i suppose youve never heard of a grunge rocker....

Depends on the guy. It seems to work on thinner guys better than buff guys.

i suppose youve never heard of a grunge rocker....Doesn't make it attractive.

depends on the guy. some guys i know look great with long hair, and some would be better off cutting it short.

Doesn't make it attractive.

grunge rockers in the early 90s didnt go for sex appeal, if you would notice kurt cobane never wanted to be a star or the leader of a style of music....in the end he couldnt handle it and he ended his life

grunge rockers in the early 90s didnt go for sex appeal, if you would notice kurt cobane never wanted to be a star or the leader of a style of music....in the end he couldnt handle it and he ended his life

It's entirely possible to be a grunge rocker that washes his hair. :p

(Woohoo, i'm seeing Mudhoney tonight!)

:D

Depends on your face and style IMO, and honestly whether it looks good on you.

well i for one look horrible when my hair doesnt hang past my chin

(Woohoo, i'm seeing Mudhoney tonight!)
:eek:
Cool!

I like long hair on guys, but it depends on their face and how i looks. Also I don't really like very very long hair when it starts to look thin and ratty.
Strangely enough my bf washes his hair more than me. :p

heh all the wiggers at school ask me when i wash my hair because i once went a month without doing so....i showered but didnt wash the hair

:eek:
Cool!

:D Unfortunately, I don't think my hair will be quite long enough to fit in with most of the crowd, but i'll see. :p

lol

there is one important argument that nobody mentioned til now:
headbanging looks pretty stupid without long hair :cool:
lol too true :p


my thoughts are 'i don't care' - if a dude wants long hair i'm not gonna pass judgement on it. unless it looks really awful, but thats out of kindness ;)
i'm a long haired dude, i wash and condition every day, give it a thorough brusing too (does that count as 'taking care of it'? :confused: )

hows this?
http://www.hlj.me.uk/NS/DSC03145a.jpg
i just took that and its 4.25am here (thats sad...and i'm still here :( ) so its a bit un-kempt at the mo...


long hair definatley suits chicks tho :)

I'm a guy, and this is my hair
http://img235.exs.cx/img235/6371/hair8kr.gif

I'm a guy, and this is my hair
http://img235.exs.cx/img235/6371/hair8kr.gif
wish i could grow mine like that :(


...all red and pixellated and all :D

I hope so. My hair goes well past shoulder-length.

As a male with long hair down to my arse... I'm all for it... as long as you take care of it. "Heroin chic" is NOT cool...

Originally posted by Dragon Guard
I was having a discussion with my ex about how his mom wants him to cut his hair and i don't like it. Is long hair good on guys? I say it's good on some, but definately not all. I was just wondering some other peoples opinions, male and female alike.

I don't think that your ex should have to cut his hair. Many men have long hair and it can be very beautiful. It should be well-kept though. There are many guys who are on NS that have long hair including Pure Metal and Legless Pirates (both who have pics). Their hair s beautiful, not unkept. Mens' long hair is a reflection of who they are personality wise, and gives them a sense of self. :)

Represent :D

I've had long hair for about 2-3 years now and most agree that it looks pretty damn good on me. It is necessary to take constant care of it though and that can be a pain.

"I pet it and feed it and walk it every day."

my x's dad tried to forcevly shave my head.....turns out she cheated on me so it was a no deal

My ultra-thick, natural blonde, long hair is perfect for me. And since I bathe every day (who the hell wouldn't?), it's not a bit of a problem. I've gotten used to taking longer in the shower, as well as with the towel and the hair dryer.

Long hair is king with me.


Edit: I never, ever "keep" my hair. Brushes and combs... Who needs them? Not me. My hair looks superb when it isn't "kept". I think that combing and brushing ruins the natural look of the hair, so I just never do it. Besides, I like the puffy/frizzy look and feel after I shower.

Actually many hairdressers have told me that washing your hair every day harms it. Also, the hairstylist on Queer Eye said that most hair looks much better 1 day after washing. And the queers, they KNOW :)

I'm a guy with long hair - I started growing it out about a year and a half ago, and it's down to about my shoulderblades now. I tie it back to keep it out of the way (and yes, I do wash it daily - it takes about four hours to dry properly).

As for whether or not it's attractive, I'd have to say it depends upon your body type (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_types). On ectomorphs, I think it suits some people - I certainly think it suits me! Mesomorphs and endomorphs would be less likely to look good with long hair, I think (although I can't be certain, of course).

And as for dreadlocks, I've seen precisely one person on whom they look good. There seems to be a trend, at least in New Zealand, towards ugly shoulder-length congealed mats of hair - it looks horrible!

Actually many hairdressers have told me that washing your hair every day harms it. Also, the hairstylist on Queer Eye said that most hair looks much better 1 day after washing. And the queers, they KNOW :)


That's funny, because whenever I ask any barbers/stylists around here (Houston), they say that washing your hair every day keeps it healthier. They also tell me that greasy hair can make you break out on your head (which has happened to me), and that it can really damage the scalp.

I was having a discussion with my ex about how his mom wants him to cut his hair and i don't like it. Is long hair good on guys? I say it's good on some, but definately not all. I was just wondering some other peoples opinions, male and female alike. :confused:

Long hair on a guy is... LOL!

Originally posted by Potaria
That's funny, because whenever I ask any barbers/stylists around here (Houston), they say that washing your hair every day keeps it healthier. They also tell me that greasy hair can make you break out on your head (which has happened to me), and that it can really damage the scalp.

Washing your hair everyday can be a bad thing. It can dry your hair out. If you're a person who is athletic and sweats everyday, you can wash everyday, no problem. In fact, some sweat is very good for your hair. What you don't want to do is wash your hair before you go to bed, that can cause your hair to break (more breakage than you'd have doing other things). Of course, you should try not to wash your hair too much if you have dandriff.

That's funny, because whenever I ask any barbers/stylists around here (Houston), they say that washing your hair every day keeps it healthier. They also tell me that greasy hair can make you break out on your head (which has happened to me), and that it can really damage the scalp.

Heh, depends on the schools, I guess. I, for one, have extremely thick hair and it looks extremely puffy and fragile if I wash it every day.

Washing your hair everyday can be a bad thing. It can dry your hair out. If you're a person who is athletic and sweats everyday, you can wash everyday, no problem. In fact, some sweat is very good for your hair. What you don't want to do is wash your hair before you go to bed, that can cause your hair to break (more breakage than you'd have doing other things). Of course, you should try not to wash your hair too much if you have dandriff.


I'm plenty athletic, and I don't shower before I sleep. I shower in the morning, and yeah, the grease/sweat does keep my hair healthier. But if I skip a day, it's bad. Very bad. My hair starts to shed more (note that I said shed, not fall out), and I begin to break out.

Oh, and I'm a Mesomorph, and I look much better with long hair than I do with short hair :D.

Originally posted by Potaria
I'm plenty athletic, and I don't shower before I sleep. I shower in the morning, and yeah, the grease/sweat does keep my hair healthier. But if I skip a day, it's bad. Very bad. My hair starts to shed more (note that I said shed, not fall out), and I begin to break out.

Oh, and I'm a Mesomorph, and I look much better with long hair than I do with short hair .

I understand. I'm very blond and if I skip a day of washing, people can tell. Umm...I 'm not sure what a mesomorph is. :confused:

This site will tell you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_types

I'm plenty athletic, and I don't shower before I sleep. I shower in the morning, and yeah, the grease/sweat does keep my hair healthier. But if I skip a day, it's bad. Very bad. My hair starts to shed more (note that I said shed, not fall out), and I begin to break out.

Oh, and I'm a Mesomorph, and I look much better with long hair than I do with short hair :D.

I'm an ectomorph who can only do short hair...or people think I'm a girl. :mad:

That sucks. I usually don't give two shits about what people think, so I'm growing my hair down to my ass.

You should do the same, and give every asshole who calls you a "girl" the middle finger. I've done that several times; twice when I was 12.

bah my hair got too much grey in it now to grow long anyhow. I go for really short cuts now and people think Im a cop or military person now instead. On the other hand people thought I was a cop when I had long hair when I was young... maybe I'm too serious or something. :D

Lol

I have a 2 inch goatee. Does that count as long hair?

I'm growing mine and it doesn't look good now, but I'm working to get through it. Now, on guys some long hair can be hot sometimes it can't, depending on length, case in point my current hair. On girls, I actually like fairly short hair. I dunno why, I just find it more attractive.

This guy must have something against Vikings, but what I want to know is what Vikings ever did to him?

Vikings are good people. :(

Being a bloke with long hair, i have to say i quite like it, because not only does it look good (yes i wash it every day) but it also keeps my head warm as it's thick and curly! :D

I do have a related question though, do guys look better with long curly or long straight hair (i straightened my hair the other day and am not sure which was better, so i'm asking in general)

it once again depends on the guy, i know a few that have long curly hair and it looks great, but i don't think it's for everyone

i still sort of laugh when im in a relationship wher i have longer hair than my g/f

As a male formerly w/long hair, it get annoying at times - which is why I cut it

Ok, this is the first time I think i've posted to the forums, so I'm paranoid I've done something wrong and will look ignorant. But anyway, my brother (who turned thirteen two days ago) has long hair, and it looks absolutely terrible on him. He's a bit chubby, and wears glasses, and with his long, puffy hair (that he doesn't even keep very clean), he looks very much like a girl. Everyone agrees that he should cut it, but nobody will force him to do it because we're all too liberal. :rolleyes:

Ok, this is the first time I think i've posted to the forums, so I'm paranoid I've done something wrong and will look ignorant. But anyway, my brother (who turned thirteen two days ago) has long hair, and it looks absolutely terrible on him. He's a bit chubby, and wears glasses, and with his long, puffy hair (that he doesn't even keep very clean), he looks very much like a girl. Everyone agrees that he should cut it, but nobody will force him to do it because we're all too liberal. :rolleyes:
lol
welcome to the fun and frigthts of NS (i think i can say that now i have 1500+ posts :) )

unfortunatley, i too wear glasses, am a bit chubby, and have long hair... (i do however keep it clean and conditioned at all times :cool: )
i know it doesn't look great (actually, sometimes it does when its got a bit of body to it) but i'm too scared of changing my hairstyle to anything else, i've been growing it for so long (2 years at least). that, plus the hair has gotten the occasional compliment or three from chicks :D