Long hair on guys? thoughts

[sonny]

I have had long shoulder length hair and shaved to the scalp. I just hit my 40th and I am thinking about growing it out again. Just a little background. My hair is going grey and is super thick and I will probably never be bald. What do you girls/guys think about long hair on dudes. No mullets just long all over. I wanna get some thoughts if possible. Job not withstanding and give me some hair stories and pics if possible. Thanx---Sonny

[DD]

Sonny, I grew up during the days of really long hair on guys. Loved it then, not so much now. I will say once in a while...it's ok..but it's got to be about more than the hair.

[dunelover]

Sonny---I think it totally depends on your personality and maybe that of the woman you want to attract. Long hair says fun, and maybe not so professional- short and trendy says hip and professional. I prefer the short. Ok, I might get slammed for the not so professional part---maybe it says creative type, artist type, biker type or beach bum. Does that help or fit?

[mrs.rocket]

Rocket had long, beautiful golden locks for YEARS and cut it literally days before we met.

My personal preferance is short.

But I like beards, goatees and all manner of facial hair as long as it isn't sprouting out of anybody's nose or ears.

[DD]

Rocket had long, beautiful golden locks for YEARS and cut it literally days before we met.

My personal preferance is short.

But I like beards, goatees and all manner of facial hair as long as it isn't sprouting out of anybody's nose or ears.

[SHELLY]

Post a picture and set up a poll.


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[sonny]

Sonny---I think it totally depends on your personality and maybe that of the woman you want to attract. Long hair says fun, and maybe not so professional- short and trendy says hip and professional. I prefer the short. Ok, I might get slammed for the not so professional part---maybe it says creative type, artist type, biker type or beach bum. Does that help or fit?

Well...I wanna attract my wife and I always act professional, in sales and restaurant management for the last 24 years but my post is more of a "do you like the looks of Brad Pitt with long hair or short or how, Tom Cruise, Orlando Bloom or even Jack Black? " So let's try this. Would you buy a car from a guy with a ponytail? Sorry--my keyboard is jacked or I would have some cool smilies with this, and an enter key. Sonny

[DD]

Well, you didn't mention Brad Pitt before. Long, short. bald, who cares?

[Ocean Lover]

My preference is short for men. I do like long hair on teens though.

[sonny]

Well, you didn't mention Brad Pitt before. Long, short. bald, who cares?

Well...I guess it doesn't matter for me either then. insert smilie here. My 'puter is jacked.---sonny

[Smiling JOe]

a few pics for you. I say go for it.

[seagrovegirl]

What kind of hair do you have...soft and thick or wirey and thick? Wirey and thick...forget it...soft and thick....okay as long as you find a stylist to layer it and let it flow naturally. Well groomed, if it is long. Goatee.....oh yeah....like that. Keep it neat!

[seagrovegirl]

a few pics for you. I say go for it.

My point EXACTLY!

[mrs.rocket]

I think those guys were hanging out at Pandora's the other night.

[seagrovegirl]

I think those guys were hanging out at Pandora's the other night.

Hey, hey, heyyydon't be talking about the locals like that!

[SWGB]

Well, you didn't mention Brad Pitt before. Long, short. bald, who cares?

Blad might be an issue, but otherwise...

What kind of hair do you have...soft and thick or wirey and thick? Wirey and thick...forget it...soft and thick....okay as long as you find a stylist to layer it and let it flow naturally. Well groomed, if it is long. Goatee.....oh yeah....like that. Keep it neat!

Thick and wavey if I let it grow out. I keep it short and buzzed. I also have a beard that grows in red as opposed to my dark brown hair w/ grey specs.

[mrs.rocket]

Hey, hey, heyyydon't be talking about the locals like that!

Oh, puh-leeeeze. Half the people I was talking about are in my husband's band.

[seagrovegirl]

Oh, puh-leeeeze. Half the people I was talking about are in my husband's band.

Phewww....thank goodness......I like my locals.

[sonny]

Oh, puh-leeeeze. Half the people I was talking about are in my husband's band.

Does he need a keyboard player, or basist--perhaps a funky guitarist?--Ehhh-I am going to bed and getting up early to go get a grayt keybord. I do look a little like the first pic though. If I knew how to post pics i would download a picture of the guy from the THOMPSON TWINS. Just with more blond/grey/brown. Later kids, Sonny

[Cil]

I tend to chafe against the fashion police. But then, I don't care for any look that comes off as *too* cultivated. Like destindreamin, I came of age in those heady (no pun intended) days of the late 60's early 70's.

When I googled the Thompson Twin guy, it looked to me like he likes his mousse. That's okay, but as destindreamin says, a man needs to be about more than his hair.

I have a 40-something bro-in-law who wore long hair (ponytail length) for awhile, and I loved it. He has since cut it shorter.

I look for cleanliness, obvious use of a comb and trimmed ends--that's about it.
Ditto for facial hair.
And the whole shaved head thing has me a bit bemused. Of course I can understand shaving your head if you are almost bald, or going bald.
Other than that, why give up having hair while you still have it?

[Jdarg]

It depends on the guy- sometimes long hair actually makes a man look older, especially if the man's hair is thin and he is trying to compensate lack of thickness by going with length.

Bdarg had a ponytail for awhile- and it is now in my jewelry box, along with the kid's locks from the first haircuts.

[Allifunn]

It depends on the guy- sometimes long hair actually makes a man look older, especially if the man's hair is thin and he is trying to compensate lack of thickness by going with length.

I agree with this. I Hated Tom Cruise's hair in "Fourth of July", but loved Orlando's hair and Brad Pitt's hair in various movies. My favorite long haired man is Bon Jovi. I like the artistic look, so long hair says that to me.
I think long hair and a goatee are sexy, I am still looking for one of these guys, that still look sexy at my age....
where ever you are

[JustaLocal]

Short.

It is the rare man that looks better with long hair. Richard Gere comes to mind.

[NoHall]

It has to be really gorgeous if it's gonna be long.

I ran across a picture of a certain somebody recently who had thick, shoulder-length curls when he was in college. I wish he would post a picture of it, (NoHall clears her throat--*ahem*) since I don't have a copy...

[Mermaid]

I like it short but on the shaggy side. Merman has to keep his hair collar-short for the office but I love it when it gets long enough that the ends curl up. Unfortunately he takes his curls for the cue that it's time to get a haircut.

[Johnrudy]

I echo destindreamin and Cil's comments about my age and era. I tend to still go for the long hair look. But it is because I, myself, happen to be in the more creative personality category.

I have noticed men have completely different personalities depending on their hair length. My son will have long, wild hair and he takes on a more carefree personality. Then he'll get a supershort, trendy cut and immediately he becomes much more polished and "hot" (according to him ).

I say it's all about your personality. Go for it.

[Johnrudy]

I like it short but on the shaggy side. Merman has to keep his hair collar-short for the office but I love it when it gets long enough that the ends curl up. Unfortunately he takes his curls for the cue that it's time to get a haircut.

when my husband's hair starts to get shaggy, I tell him it's time to get it cut because he starts to look "homeless." Unfortunately, he doesn't have hair that starts to curl on the ends!

[Allifunn]

It has to be really gorgeous if it's gonna be long.

I ran across a picture of a certain somebody recently who had thick, shoulder-length curls when he was in college. I wish he would post a picture of it, (NoHall clears her throat--*ahem*) since I don't have a copy...

Oh, he is adorable with short or long hair! (even if he does have OMB's )

[elgordoboy]

I always was enamored with Jeff Bridges hair in The Fisher King, but not so much with the Dude's. Long hair is just way too much work.

[T Cline]

barf!

a few pics for you. I say go for it.

[Will B]

I'll have to post a picture of myself back from my days playing in the band! The day before my first interview at Delta I could reach behind my back and grab hair. It was LONG!!

[Will B]

I'll have to post a picture of myself tonight from back in my band days! The day before my first interview at Delta I could reach around and grab my hair mid-back!

[Smiling JOe]

Oh, puh-leeeeze. Half the people I was talking about are in my husband's band.

Here's one of those guys, but his hair is short compared to B Wise.

[ASH]

And then there those of us that hair is a nightmare. I was blessed with my mother's side of the family and have never had a great head of hair. Thin and straight. I would love to be able to shave my head, but I think someone took a ball-peen hammer to my head while I was still in the womb. Those with a lumpy head must keep their hair.

[ASH]

How's this for long hair? And no, this isn't me.

[Sand Angel]

I love long hair on guys, but not on all of them. It really depends on how you look with long hair. See photos above. My husband had really long hair when we met and always. He cut it all off, and I nearly left... not a good look for him! He is currently growing his hair long again. That said, he is a blonde surfer type guy, and the long hair really suits him and his personality.

[seagrovegirl]

How's this for long hair? And no, this isn't me.

Several years ago at a condo I managed, a woman was brushing....her husbands back!!!! at the pool. What a sight!!!!

[tistheseason]

I think Grey, thick, non-balding hair could look great long. It just depends on how well kept it is. Don't grow it long thinking it will be easier -- it will need MUCH more maintaining

[Sand Angel]

Several years ago at a condo I managed, a woman was brushing....her husbands back!!!! at the pool. What a sight!!!!

I can't even go there! Can't stand back hair...much different from long flowing hair. This is all I can picture...

[ASH]

Tistheseason: You mean like this maybe?

[seagrovegirl]

Even older and bald, Sean Connery is ALWAYS sexy...love his brouge.

[ASH]

Or how about this?

[seagrovegirl]

He needs food first, then a shave..............

[dunelover]

Well...I wanna attract my wife and I always act professional, in sales and restaurant management for the last 24 years but my post is more of a "do you like the looks of Brad Pitt with long hair or short or how, Tom Cruise, Orlando Bloom or even Jack Black? " So let's try this. Would you buy a car from a guy with a ponytail? Sorry--my keyboard is jacked or I would have some cool smilies with this, and an enter key. Sonny

Yes, although I really hate buying cars and try to negotiate online or phone before going in. But, sure I would have not prejudices w/ long hair there.

[cp]

Ya didn't say where the long hair was at? SJ has really long hair but it ain't on his head!

I'm not going there......

[Alicia Leonard]

Clean, well cut and groomed long hair can be very sexy. I like the shaved-bald look as well. It just kinda has to fit the guys look and head. Like he's not trying ya know........not like this guy........

[seagrovegirl]

Clean, well cut and groomed long hair can be very sexy. I like the shaved-bald look as well. It just kinda has to fit the guys look and head. Like he's not trying ya know........not like this guy........

[Minnie]

long or short, just please keep it clean. These Hollywood dudes that just show up with unclean hair just freak me out.

Over the ear is fine with me, as some have really ugly ears, but I personally prefer it off the collar.

Would I buy a car from a guy with a pony tail, probably not, I prefer women sales people.

[JustaLocal]

Clean, well cut and groomed long hair can be very sexy. I like the shaved-bald look as well. It just kinda has to fit the guys look and head. Like he's not trying ya know........not like this guy........

Is this guy from Niceville? Subtract 20-something years and 40-something pounds and I think I may have dated this guy in high school for a while.

Used to take him FOREVER to wash, dry, and fix his hair to go out.

[hnooe]

Clean, well cut and groomed long hair can be very sexy. I like the shaved-bald look as well. It just kinda has to fit the guys look and head. Like he's not trying ya know........not like this guy........

Can you (1) count how many phallic symbols are in this picture and (2) how many are "missing" (or not up to par)?