I could never figure out why some guys go to all the trouble to grow their hair out and then wear it in a pony tail every day. I think that guys can wear their hair in many of the same long and loose styles that women do without appearing feminine. One example would be the way that Liam Neeson (http://www.space-debris.com/stwars_neeson_quigon.jpg) wore his in Star Wars I.

I notice that the posts on guys with long hair get a lot of views but few comments. What gives?

I think that it is up to women to let men know what they like. What are your thoughts on the subject?

Bill;
Believe me, I do tell people what I think  But I also think that a person needs to be happy and comfortable with themselves.  I have longer hair because I want it.  It is nice that my hubby also likes it, but when I am no longer happy with my long hair, I will have it cut.  The same should be for you. 

Bill;
I understand your issues with how society reacts to your long hair.  With women over 40, society seems to think they should all cut their hair into short little bobs and color the heck out of it.  "Society" doesn't not necessarily accept an older woman with long hair, and certainly not with grey hair!!!!!

I think we all need to hear some encouragement from time to time, especially when we choose to be a bit off track from the mainstream.  Men with longer hair, and especially older men with longer hair has not been an accepted norm for a long time.  However, it is more acceptable now than it was in the 50's - so we've come a long way in that regards. 

I will continue to give compliments to anyone that has hair that catches my eye - including men with long hair. 

Looks like you have a great start on a web page for men - good luck!  I look forward to "chatting" with you more.

Hi, Bill.  Sorry I don't know of any web sites or places to refer you, but I do have some comments.

I have always liked longer hair on men, but especially if it looks tidy, which I think should be true of any gender.  Keeping ends trimmed and hair in good health is probably most important.  I agree with the previous comment made about unkempt hair - if it looks like someone is wearing a fright wig they should start over and take better care of it.

Yesterday in the grocery store I saw a young man with what I found to be a very attractive hair style.  It was braided, the end of the braid being about at the bottom of his ribcage, if that makes sense. (I am trying too hard NOT to say that it was longer than bra length and shorter than waist length, because it doesn't come across as a manly way to put something  )  BUT rather than just a head full of hair in a braid, the long  portion was everything from each temple up to the crown, then back to the occipital knob.  The long hair was pulled back and the braid started fairly low.  The braid was nice and thick, there was plenty of hair in it.  Below the temples, and running along the sides then back to the area below the occipital knob, it was trimmed neatly, only long enough to not allow the scalp to show through.  I was actually surprised at how good this style looked. It had the effect of making him look not only handsome, but Well-Groomed, which always impresses.  It also appeared that if he chose to wear his hair down, one would not ever see that the bottom rear portion was trimmed - it would just be long and flowing and might even look very much like the Liam Neeson Jedi style.

My cousin used to have long hair, just BSL.  It was very fine in texture, but there was a lot of it, and it was a striking color - women pay BIG $$ to make ours look like his!  He would occasionally have me or another nearby female relation french braid it after he washed it.  Once it dried, he would finger rake it and it was one of the handsomest heads of hair I have ever seen.

More power to you guys!  When you get comments, remember that women used to hear the same sort of thing for wearing britches instead of dresses, and eventually society came around.  I think it's coming around to longer hair for men, also, and I think that is GREAT.

Wow, that guy's site shows more hairstyles  than many women's sites.  Some of his styles are too feminine for my tastes (on a guy), but who am I to judge?

I like the french braid, the banded pony tail, half up/half down, the twin braids that start low and behind the ears, single braid, the curly/wavy down, and just plain down on guys.  I'm undecided on a bun on a guy - I think a low bun, almost at the nape could work, but buns that are up higher on the head I'm not sure of.  The high pony tails and braids are too "little girl" for a guy (unless that is the look you want!)

Well that is just my 2cents worth.  Which styles do you like or want to try, Bill?

I think the big barrette can look OK if the barrette is simple.  A leather covered or wood barrette would look very nice holding back hair.  I think the thicker the hair, the better as far as the barrette goes.

You really should re-think the french braid - it is great for holding back hair of different lengths.  The tie off could be a piece of leather for a "manly" look.

A good way to get comfortable with new styles is to wear them around the house/apartment.  You will then find out how well the "hold" or stay in place and you get used to seeing yourself in the style, then one day you just forget and walk out of the house.

Which of those styles does your girlfriend like or would like to see you wear?

I don't know why the others aren't checking this out.  I rather enjoy long hair on men and am happy to give you my feedback/opinion. (Of course, you can take it or leave it too!   )

A french braid doesn't have to include the bangs.  I don't have bangs, so of course, all of my hair would be pulled back into the braiding.  I know french braids are used when growing out bangs as well.  A french braid can be started very close to the front hairline or as far back as you want.  If you have bangs to include, you would probably want to start at the top of the head or closer to the front hair line to make sure the hair gets braided in securely.

The only way you will know what will work is to try it!  Be creative!