Best Thing About Long Hair?
The Best Things About Having Long Hair
It seems obvious, but people often ask, “why have long hair,” while others insist you should cut your hair. A quick internet search for the “best thing about long hair” will reveal plenty of good reasons, but the truth is…it’s different for everyone.
So we asked our faithful readers to answer the question for us: what is your favorite thing about having long hair?
Instead of launching into a verbal dissertation with curious inquirers, now I just point to this blog post: a community compilation of the best things about long hair—straight from the longhairs themselves.
Editor’s note: in the words of Tupac, these submissions are posted ruff, rugged & raw.
"There is not much guys in my area that have long hair. I get many looks because I take very good care of my hair and along with the stylish hair ties I buy from you guys! I'm also asian, so it is very rare to see an Asian with long hair where I live.
I love how my hair feels on my neck and letting it flow in the wind. It makes me feel like an entirely different person!"
"For 20 years, I had to comply with U.S. Army hair regulations. Now that I’ve retired, I’ve been growing my hair out for about two years now (and still growing)!
My favorite thing about having long hair is that I truly feel free! I can express myself now by styling a different hairstyle according to my mood! LOL Everything from being laid back (Letting It Ride), to looking semi-modest (with a Sloppy Joe), to being formal (wearing the side part low ball). I love being a Longhair!!!"
Epic/Dramatic Flow
Compliments on the mane by Males/Females
Engaging in Hairkeeping/Styling Tips with Males/Females (Abolishing the taboo of guys being open about self care in general)
Being part of the Longhairs! (A'duhh)"
I find the fragility of the situation fascinating, especially when it's something as 'benign' as hair."
"Compliments on my ponytail are a surprise. One recent was from a gal that said her brother has started growing one out recently and wished more men should be sporting one. And not to worry gentlemen(?), I did give her your info so she could spread the love to her brother and beyond.
A big plus, it will be going to the ""The Great Cut"" unless I decide to cut it before 2024. Then it will be off early to ""Locks of Love""."