Already missing my long hair

Me and my hair - This is me in my long hair four months ago.
@choybel (5042)
Philippines
June 3, 2012 6:17am CST
My sister asked me to have a week vacation in Manila last month. I was to stay at her place and she bought my round-trip ticket. She typically spent everything for that vacation. One of the conditions though was, I had to have my hair trimmed. I have not had a haircut for already a year and it was already shoulder length that time. My father and girlfriend have tried so many times to convince me to have it cut before but I always declined and argued. Then, my sister gave another shot at it. After long debates and thoughts about it, I finally agreed. Now I have a new hairstyle. I can't say I don't like it, but I just miss my long hair. I usually tied it upwards, and I really liked it that way. It was the first time I grew my hair long and probably would never again. Oh well...*sigh* Anyway, for the women here, are you attracted to guys with long hair or you prefer the clean cut look? Why? For the guys, have you tried shoulder length or longer hair? How long did it take and was it easy to maintain? I know I had times when I wanted it cut because it got bothersome. P.S. Attached is a photo of me in my long haired tied upwards. It's not shoulder length yet at the time this photo was taken. I think this was taken like four months ago
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13 responses
@sajuman (1854)
• India
4 Jun 12
I tried longer length hair but not up to shoulder length.Some what to that extent.I like it to grow the hair.My hair is very silky type.so i used to keep the back side at length.But nowadays am very disappointed because my hair is falling, so icant grow my hair that much because it will induce the hair falling..
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
I am sorry to hear about your condition. I guess there is cure for that, isn't there?
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@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
5 Jun 12
That is sad. Sometimes things happen for a greater purpose. I just hope you live a long and happy life.
@sajuman (1854)
• India
5 Jun 12
I think there is no treatment available. i tried many medicines.But i failed.Now i just found one medicine that stopped the hair falling but i already lost some hair ,that cant replace.So actually i am afraid of growing my hair now.If it further go means , i am gone
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
3 Jun 12
I can't have long hair, so I think you shouldn't cut it. I wanted long hair eversince I was a teenager, but they are too weak and very....few!
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
I don't know if I will ever have it that long again. It seems difficult now because my girlfriend won't allow it and I am still enjoying my new hairstyle. Maybe in the near future, if I have decided to grow it long again, then I will.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
@deliamy: I agree. Sometimes we have to do it for ourselves and not really bother with others' opinion, but most of the time I want to have a good impression on others so basically I would have to take their opinion on the matter. I believe that it has also been my opinion before, long hair dudes are usually perceived as one in the profession of art or band member. Thanks for the input!
• China
4 Jun 12
Choosing what kind of hairstyle is all up to you,if you like it,you can ignore other's opinions.Keep one hairstyle for a long time,you may want to change just for an experience or new start.But I think man with short hair is more attractive and will leave a good impression on me.Man with long hair gives me an impression of artist or singer.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
There are reasons why people debate with you or convince you to do something that you don't think you should. It is all the more important when the people who are doing the convincing are the people in your family and the people you love - they will always want what's best for you. I must say, I saw your photo with your long hair, and I would convince you to get a haircut as well. I remember your hair with that of one of my students in college. He felt his hair was really nice and all but to me it just looked as if the person doesn't shower - ever. I hope you will not be offended, but just imagine that hair on a woman. She'd be the most unattractive girl in your sight, right? You cannot say as well that I just don't like men with long hair, because I found a lot of my students with long hair (straight, silky, long hair) looking all neat and attractive still. I guess it comes with the quality of hair the person has. If the guy has long and silky hair that looks healthy, then it would certainly look good. But if it's kinky and looks dry, then I wouldn't want it for the world. So I think your sisters and family and girlfriend, were right about you cutting off your hair. I'm pretty sure you look better and would have looked better for sure. haha.. Have a great MyLot experience ahead!
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
I appreciate your comment on this and I agree with you. I do know that these people's opinions are far more important than others, so I am also glad I heeded them. I'm happy having experienced it and as I have stated in my title, I am just missing it.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
14 Jun 12
Heyya choybel! It has always depended on who the hair was on as to what I liked. There are some guys that look great with long hair and then others, not so much. My b/f is one of those that dramatically goes from long to short, facial hair to no facial hair..lol. He is actually quite a bit more daring when it comes to change than I am. I think that there are some people that can wear their hair either way and look fine. The picture was great and it seems as though you are one of those people that can go either way.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
25 Jun 12
Thanks for the compliment. I have been contemplating on growing my long hair back but I find my short hair now very comfortable, so I guess I'll stick to it for a while until I really feel like having that long hair again. Besides my girlfriend still wouldn't agree of it being long again. The problem is, my hairstyle now is almost every other guys' as well. I'm sick of seeing it on almost everyone in school, and I just feel bad having to wear one as well.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
For me, it has always been guys with clean cut look that i like . Specially if they are also in a nice looking get-up. Sometimes, its also nice that you have experienced another type of look such as long hair for the guys. At least, you will know which one looks best on you. I think , you would be also nice in a clean cut look.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
Many people said that I look younger with a shorter hair. I think I did notice that too. I have always been wearing my hair with the same style, so having it long was something new for me. At least I experienced it, as I don't think I would have it that long again.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
So you see? You too noticed that short hair makes us look younger. That is why i always wear my hair always at shoulder length, as my picture shows.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
It doesn't matter to me what hairstyle a guy has as long as he still looks great on it. Some guys looks really bad when their hair's long while others look great on it. Judging from the photo you attached, you look good on it. Personally, however, I prefer guys with clean cut look.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
Thanks for that compliment. I believe most people want the clean cut look on guys, especially women. It probably has something to do with long hair associated to uncivilized, messy, or sorts like that.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
3 Jun 12
You don't look too bad in that picture to be honest. I am not a person that likes really long hair on guys though, but you pulled it off, atleast in that image. I say sometimes we need a change, but I'm female and I do like my hair really long. I've had to change it though because it'd get too hot or too bothersome for me to manage.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
I wore my hair that way almost all the time since it got that long and longer because it was more comfortable that way and because I wanted to look like a specific Japanese cartoon character. It was difficult at first,because it was my first time so I had to learn how to tie it and how to make it as least bothersome as possible. In my case, I think girls with long hair are more attractive to me. Thanks for the compliments.
• Jamaica
4 Jun 12
I am one of those that prefer the shorter hairstyle. I have had my hair down to my waist and now it is about an inch in length. It is cooler, easier to manage, looks good and takes less time to wash. I have seen men with long hair and I prefer the shorter styles every time. I think they wash the shorter style more often than when it's long because it takes so much time to comb out and dry.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
Funny that you've mentioned this. It was actually one of my concerns when I had my long hair. It really took time and effort for me to fix my hair and I noticed how fast a bottle of shampoo got consumed.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
I was never one who look into looks, i really do not care what the guy looked like as long as he is nice plus we can "connect" don't you worry as your hair will eventually grow.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
but you have to admit, first impression can last, so looks can matter as well. Yes, my hair will eventually grow, but I believe I will have it that long anymore for many reasons. Well, at least I have experienced having it.
• Italy
4 Jun 12
long or short hair are not an absolut: some men are good-looking in a way but not in another and vice-versa. :)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
i'd prefer guys with a clean cut look. :) it makes them look clean and pretty. it also make them more attractive.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
I think most women would say that, but have you actually ever had your guy have a long hair? I mean, I have seen guys with long hair that really look good on them, that's kinda why I wanted to try it before. I don't know if it was good on me. You can judge it on the photo I have attached.
@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
3 Jun 12
Wow! It sounds like you and your sister had an awesome time together in Manila! I know what you mean about missing your long hair, choybel. I miss my long hair, too. I had spent so much of my youth growing out the hairs and I liked all of the different styles I could have with the long hairs. But then as I got older, I cut my hair. For awhile, it was nice, but then I missed my long hair and I don't think I will ever again be able to enjoy it like that again. There are some guys who look good with the long hairs, but there are some who just can't pull off that sort of the look. Likewise, there are the guys who look very good with the short hair and not the long. The same is true of the women. Some women look very sporty and stylish with a the short hair.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
3 Jun 12
I know I really did. I was so thankful to her for it. Whenever I see guys with long hairs, like some of my friends, I start remembering my long hair days. I believe you are right. Some people can really look good with either short or long hair while some don't.
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@mercvict (127)
• India
4 Jun 12
I don't like guys with long hair. I prefer guys with short hairstyles as that gives them a better look and make them smart enough even for a girl to fall for him!! Maybe, you can grow your hair till neck, some guys look good with those styles but please, not more than that.
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
4 Jun 12
How do you like me in my long hair in the photo I have attached with this discussion? I believe that was still at neck-length at that time.