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Hi everyone,
November’s update is a link to a short video
I made this morning. This is at 13 months progress. Still want to double or triple this length, but I am proud that I’ve made it this far. In this video my hair is still damp so it lays a bit flatter and the length is easier to see.
Anyway, hope everyone is doing well and that your hair is healthy and flowing as always!
Philip
Hi Philip,
I’m very impressed with your progress for 13 months, since you started from a buzzcut, much shorter than what most guys start with. You have good thickness, and as far as I can see, the hairline is good, promising for future growth. Also, your bangs are growing along with everything else, another good sign. Earlier on in your journey, I remember you expressing concerns about your hairline, but I don’t think that you have anything to worry about.
I’m looking forward to seeing you meet your goal, and who knows, you may like it enough to try for an even greater length, possibly as long as waist length.
Keep up the good work!
David
Thanks for the encouragement, David! I'm not sure at what point it could be beneficial to get the ends trimmed up a tiny bit to even them out. I am afraid to cut any length off because progress thus far has been so hard-earned. I'm still in the awkward phase since I cannot tie my hair back yet, so I probably will wait several more months before trimming. One thing that I wanted to ensure was that my bangs/front and sides were leading the way on this hair growing journey. I was hoping to get to the hair style I wanted to have as quickly as possible. A few months in I gave myself a slight undercut around the sides and back to allow the top and front to ‘catch up’. I think that has worked out pretty well, and should continue to look decent as it grows out. Once it's beyond shoulder-length in front I will get it all trimmed to that length, and from there let it grow until it reaches whatever point I think I want to keep it. I don't know that I am patient enough to deal with waist-length hair, but, if my hair holds up long enough and still looks good, who knows! I'm glad to hear you think my hair density and hairline look good - I am hoping to grow it and keep it for the long term but I do realize I am starting this journey again in my 50s, so it's going to be different than last time I grew it.
I am attaching a couple of images to this reply for anyone who didn't want to have to download the video.
Thanks again for the feedback, and thanks for all the inspiration you provide!!
Philip
Hi Philip,
You’re most welcome, and as you know, I’m a huge supporter of older guys growing out their hair, and you definitely have the genes and hair type to do so. I see a very promising future in your hair growing journey. Although it may take time, I’m sure that you’ll have no problem reaching your initial goal, and there’s every chance that you’ll be able to grow it longer than mine, if you choose to do so. I’m at terminal length now, so won’t be able to go any more length at this point. Currently, I’m concentrating on the beard, hoping for a really long one.
I’m also a fan of “all length hair”, and you’re definitely doing the right thing to achieve that. Everything looks quite even now, so I would hold off on any future trimming until the bangs are well past your chin. Then, if you still think the back is too long, you could even everything up then.
I estimate that you should be able to do a decent ponytail in 4-6 months, since your bangs will be long enough so that everything is held by the hair tie.
Keep up the good work!
David
Greetings Philip,
First off great video as it displays your hair far better than still images for the most part.Your hair looks great for being just over a year of growing but as we all know its a very slow process so patience is key being some guys get discouraged and either start trimming it too much or just cut it short again.I wasn't aware you were in your 50s so good for you taking the plunge at that age. Sometimes its easier for older guys to grow their hair as they are less likely to get negative feedback or pressure to cut it short again from family,friends, or even strangers. Good thing you have good hair genes as I see no signs of thinning that sadly happens to many guys as they age.You have a great attitude about your journey so I'm confident you'll reach your goal. Nice you are keeping us all updated during your journey as I feel you'll have an amazing mane as your second year unfolds.Finally appreciate your participation in the new mlhh as we still have work to do getting more activity here.Cheers my friend.
Mârk aka Hairball
