Is Having Long Hair Really All That Important To You??

[kizzylonghair]

Now you guys have shown me that it can be done.

I WANT IT ! LONG HAIR

It has become a personal challenge for me, this full healthy head of hair is currently giving me so much confidence. I cant wait untill I reach my goals

Kizzy

 

[Cooyah]

i went my whole life (so far almost 21 yrs) with hair that would not grow past my ears, while my mother had past shoulder length hair. i thought it was impossible for my hair to grow but now i know different and it is important to me to take care of myself n my hair to achieve at least shoulder length.

 

[Queenie]

It's important to me. Seeing other people with long hair has made me say I can do it too. So, it's more of a personal challenge than anything. Healthly hair is most important.

 

[MissYocairis]

"Long Hair" is a preference just like weight/dress size, cosmetic enhancements (i.e. makeup) and jewelry.

I PREFER it for my total look the same way I prefer to only wear silver jewelry and natural makeup and the same way I prefer my weight at a size 8 dress. In that sense, "yeauh, it IS important to me". I don't see anything wrong with that. ESPECIALLY given the doomsday thinking that Black women are incapable of growing long hair. So, I, for one, cannot WAIT to have my long hair the same way one would be looking forward to getting in shape and/or losing weight.

 

[czyfaith77]

Same here, it's a fun hobby. Just the other day, my mom said that I have been like this since I was a little girl starting with my Barbies (which were black) and then onto my own hair and then other people. I also like the challenge and the outcomes. It it also a time of indulgence for me. Some people shop fiercely. I enjoy shopping too, but I truly enjoy hair.

It's a fun hobby for me! I love haircare and I like when I see progress. I love being a PJ and a kitchen chemist lol

 

[czyfaith77]

I like your new picture, it's pretty.

I want long natural hair because I am hoping it would grow south versus in every other direction. I am hoping the weight of my hair will make it lay down.

 

[andreab]

It is not as important as having beautiful healthy hair inside and out. I will certain enjoy the fun I will have with it. Long hair for me will enhance my sexuality and femininity.

 

[Country gal]

I like your new picture, it's pretty.

Thanks, CZYfaith77

 

[CarLiTa]

i love long hair, it's very eye-catching...

i'm not the type of person that tries to focus attention on me, and even though i'll mostly wear it in ponytails etc, it's a good feeling knowing that it's there, that i can whip it out whenever I want and feel hella sexy with it

healthy hair is important to me, and i've practiced healthy hair techniques for a long time except the two years leading up to my discovery of this site. It's good to know that I CAN grow it long, break the stereotypes, etc, but that's not even that important to me.

Like CantBeCopied said, i love it b/c it'll be a part of me... just like i'm really into other aesthetic things about myself, I'm really into hair!!! and u know what, now that i'm thinking about it, YES IT'S VERY IMPORTANT... why? b/c i dont let other people touch my hair, which is why i dont get braids anymore, I won't let the stylist trim it, although I want a nice haircut, but i'm afraid she'll ruin my progress, i'm extra careful when handling it... because heck, i worked to get it to where it's at, and still working to get it further down my back and i'll be damned if someone out of the blue comes in and ruins it

 

[senimoni]

I'd say its pretty important to anyone who took the time to search out a board about it. But yes, its important to me.

 

[MizAvalon]

Yes, having long hair is very important to me. My hair is already healthy. Having it long as well is an added bonus. I'm a very feminine woman and long hair is a wonderful symbol of femininity. Also, and this is probably shallow, but having longer hair makes me stand out among other black women.

 

[RabiaElaine]

My ultimate goal is healthy hair, as thick as I can get it to be.

But to be honest, length means a lot to me. Maybe it's because I've never had long hair, and would love to have it (and not sewed or braided in). It could also be because of what society has defined as beautiful. I want my boyfriend to be able to run his fingers through MY long healthy hair. If I get married I want to have a beautiful updo without any assistance from wefts of hair.

What can I say, I WANT LONG HAIR!!!

 

[shawniegee]

It's important or I wouldn't be jockin' hair boards. Right now, I'm concentrating on health, cause' I don't want long sickly lookin hair. But yes, length is my ultimate goal.

 

[qtgirl]

YES!

Why would anyone be on a site called LONG HAIR CARE if it wasn't? Is it life or death, of course not, but it's important to me like clear skin, white teeth, and my body shape is important to me.

Personally, I think it's a loaded thing to ask on a LONG HAIR CARE site?

 

[MissYocairis]

....and, might I also add....it irritates me a bit when people make BW's feel guilty about wanting longer hair as thought it's diametrically opposed to what it means to be Black in the first place. No other race does this, and, in fact, in other races, long hair is a badge of femininity that is favorably looked upon...but, in OUR community, it cannot be admitted, mentioned, accepted and men aren't allowed to be attracted to it....why is this?

Not to say the thread poster meant that, because she clearly didn't but, as I read the responses, I was happy to see that most of us are admitting firmly, "YES, long hair is important to ME". I am glad ain't no shame in our game cause there doesn't HAVE to be!

 

[RabiaElaine]

....and, might I also add....it irritates me a bit when people make BW's feel guilty about wanting longer hair as thought it's diametrically opposed to what it means to be Black in the first place. No other race does this, and, in fact, in other races, long hair is a badge of femininity that is favorably looked upon...but, in OUR community, it cannot be admitted, mentioned, accepted and men aren't allowed to be attracted to it....why is this?

Not to say the thread poster meant that, because she clearly didn't but, as I read the responses, I was happy to see that most of us are admitting firmly, "YES, long hair is important to ME". I am glad ain't no shame in our game cause there doesn't HAVE to be!

PREACH GIRL!!!!

And to add to what my dear "sister in long hair" said I am thouroughly upset when our own people think that our texture determines the fact that we will have short hair, or only if you are somehow mixed that you hair can grow to great lengths. Or that you just have to have "that type of hair" that can grow.

My texture many people feel can't grow because it's kinky. Well that's why I've decided to stop talking to people besides you wonderful ladies on LHCF or my sister (because she understands my goals, and thinks they are attainable). I've also decided not to let my hair down very often or at all just so people can be shocked a year from now and can swallow their words then.

 

[Kimberly]

I have really been thinking about this question...

You know what, ya'll? This is the longest my hair has ever been and, if it never grew another inch, I'd still be happy. It's been a challenge and it's definitely a hobby. I sought out the boards because I was looking for something to do with myself. I needed a hobby, obviously. This still may be my only one. My hair was short but I knew it could grow or else I would never need another relaxer, right? I just wanted a "decent ponytail" and I got that months ago. My uncontrolable PJism is a wonderful compliment to my shopping problem...gives me something else to shop for.

But I'll tell you this, I was very feminine and sexy with short hair. I'm sexy as hell either way and it has nothing to do with my hair, it's just my poise, personality and attitude. I'm a total package. I've gone out with a rag on my head (*had my deep conditioner on, plastic cap, bandana tied on and went for a run...I only do that when it's warm out) and sweats and had young guys trying to holla at me! I could have been bald for all they knew and not a stitch of make-up on.

I want longer hair because I just want it. The same way I want to be a size 8 or continue to look like I'm in my early to mid-20s even though I'm 30-something or have nice manicured fingernails and pretty feet. But my life doesn't revolve around it....life goes on without it. Like I tell those people that like to tug on mine when I wear it down...it's just hair.

Halle Berry was one of the most beautiful women in the world with very short hair.

I think I may be rambling again. Sorry.

 

[Southernbella.]

IT's important to me. Health is most important overall, but I'm excited because growth is a bi-product of health. I had long hair as a child, but as a teenager, I had it fried, dyed, and layed to the side. As an adult, I thought the only way to have healthy hair was to spend $80 for someone else to do it. Now that I'm here, I am learning how to care for it myself. I would be lying if I said that long hair didn't matter to me.

I am one who likes to dispel the myths. Black women, even those of us with coarse, 4b. can grow our hair long, and I'm happy to be proof of that. I've had my hair cut Halle Berry style before, and I didn't cry or get depressed. Hair is an accessory, and some like it long, some like it short. At this point in my life, I want to see how long it can get. I'm sure I will eventually cut it again, or go natural.

Anyway, I don't think anyone here is OBSESSED with long hair, but most of us want it, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Maybe we should be asking this of women who refuse to wear their own hair, and sport the long, silky straight, blonde/red stuff. I'd rather a woman be interested in growing her own hair long than glueing on someone else's for sport. (No offense to those who wear weaves. Nothing wrong with it. But some women can't ever leave the house without their's, and that's an issue too.)

 

[harigeek]

Important ? No, not like life and death. Great for my self-esteem ? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

I don't know any woman who looks bad with a great-looking head of hair, and yes, long hair. Its attractive to both men and women, and I've noticed that it mesmerizes children too!

 

[aileendq]

YES it's important. Why? Because for most of my life I have been in some sort of uniform or another that didn't allow me to have hair either touching my collar or when, down, past my collar. (Army MP and police officer.) AND even when I was a child in parochial school, I couldn't have my hair out.

When I was little, I had braids down to my butt. My mother used to chase me around the house because I hated to have it brushed (pain!). Then my jealous Aunt (who had only boys and wanted a little girl) convinced her to cut it short. I was SO MAD! I think that was the first time I ever flipped someone the bird!

So, yes, I want long hair. It makes me feel feminine, which is important, considering that I am not your proverbial "feminine" woman. (I'm assertive and have what has been described as a masculine personality.) I like the idea of looking utterly feminine yet having a serious backbone. (The "steel magnolia" quality that so many Southern women have...all graciousness until someone pisses them off! Hah! It's what I aspire to.)

It will also be nice because once it's long enough I can wash and go and bun it up on hot days....

Sigh...writing about this is only making me impatient!

 

[determine3]

I woke up one day frustrated with my braids always looking like I had them in for months only after having them in for a few weeks and my weaves always looking so tired! I have a good friend at work who has beautiful, long flowing hair and the comment made about her is that she is from the "richer" part of Jamaica where all the women are light skin with long hair. It got me thinking...can I achieve long hair growth as well? She puts time into her hair, which I never did..my whole life. I think the longest my hair has ever been is shoulder length and that's only the nape area. My bangs have always hindered me from doing the styles I always wanted. So my original quest was to grow my bangs long but now I know I can grow my own hair long!!!!!!!

I'm sick and tired of people asking me if my children's father is mixed because they have such nice hair and my hair is short. I mean, they got their hair thickness from me..can't I claim something???????? When my hair is long and flowing (oh please God, please bless me for my efforts) I will feel personal accomplishment. I love my hair texture, now I just want the length..and that's the TRUTH.

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

Long hair is important to me, else I wouldnt be on this board just about every day soaking up all the knowledge about having healthy long hair. Having healthy hair is nice, but having healthy long hair is awesome! Its feminine, its an eye catcher and its more versatile than short hair. I enjoy taking care of my hair and reaping the added benefits!

 

[Trea]

Healthy hair is important to me . Length doesn't matter, bc if my hair grew to my waist...I would chop it off about 2 inches below my bra strap...

 

[CurliDiva]

I think LONG HAIR is important to me, because I never maintained it!

Sure, I've grown my hair out (below shoulders) several times in my adult life BUT then I would go F**K it up with chemicals to tried to make it look like Janet Jackson's latest weave.

I am finally making peace with my hair, by focusing on its health and not the latest fad style.

I want to rock beautiful, LONG, completely natural hair!

 

[Isis]

I've always said that having healthy hair is most important to me and is my overall goal. Growing it long in the process is fun and a very good learning experience for me.

 

[Lorraine S]

I just think long hair on a woman is so SEXY so is short, but there is just something about it when its long. When you have short hair all your life because of no knowledge on how to properly care for it . When you receive that knowledge you want to put it to use and see the benefits.

Also im tired of people of other races saying "some black people cant have long hair" It gets me like, what are you saying idiot!!!

 

[CinnaMocha]

I wouldn't say it's important, so much as to prove a point. For so many years when I abused my hair I would always wish that it was longer. Now that I know how to properly manage and care for my hair (and it is growing), I would like to see what lengths I could reach. I sometimes feel so blessed to have been born in this day and age (techology is a wonderful thing). HHG to all...

 

[matuncks]

I wouldn't say it's important, so much as to prove a point. For so many years when I abused my hair I would always wish that it was longer. Now that I know how to properly manage and care for my hair (and it is growing), I would like to see what lengths I could reach. I sometimes feel so blessed to have been born in this day and age (techology is a wonderful thing). HHG to all...

ITA. I can't wait to see how long and healthy I can get my hair to grow, now that I have been led to the TRUTH!

 

[Cincysweetie]

I mean how important is it to you?

And Why?

To me it is not important, I just want Natural Healthy Hair and I have reached that goal, I know that length will come as long as I take care of my insides as well as my hair. But what is your take?

I am just asking!

I'm not even gonna front. Yes, it's important to me...that's why I originally came here and why I originally started taking better care of my hair...because I wanted it to be looooong. And, I think those that say it's not important to them, aren't being 100% honest. This place isn't called HealthyHairCareForum. Don't get me wrong, healthy hair is most def. important also, and in order to grow pretty, long hair it does have to be healthy...but I don't think that the majority of us started coming here solely to get healthy hair. Anyway, healthy hair is important to me now also b/c I understand that in order for my hair to thrive to it's fullest, I need to be healthy all around, from head to foot, inside and out.

 

[SignatureBeauty]

YES!

Why would anyone be on a site called LONG HAIR CARE if it wasn't? Is it life or death, of course not, but it's important to me like clear skin, white teeth, and my body shape is important to me.

Personally, I think it's a loaded thing to ask on a LONG HAIR CARE site?

I understand and know that this is LONG HAIR CARE! I have been coming here for years, I was just simply asking a question, I know people come here for that reason to learn to take care of their hair and to grow their hair to great lengths. I know how it is when people think that Black hair cannot grow and won't grow, I know this. I am not upset but I was just wanting to know how important it is. I am in no way saying that it is a bad thing or it cannot happen. I see that alot of people here know how to take care of their hair now in a correct manner from tips and photos from here, I will ask this same question on a Nappy hair site, Why? because I want to know what others think.
Some people are here to learn to get Healthier hair as well but the majority wants long hair and there is nothing wrong with that. Just Simply asking a Question.