40 Times When Men Chose To Grow Out Their Hair And They Look Absolutely Amazing
Now, we see that an ever-increasing number of men are deciding to embark on the journey of growing their hair.
Long hair on men has gone from a niche look to a full-on style statement, and these photos show exactly why. From pandemic grow-outs to years of patience, the results are bold, striking, and sometimes surprisingly polished.
This roundup pulls together 40 men who decided to let their hair grow and ended up with looks that range from rugged to effortlessly cool. Some are showing off fresh growth, others are celebrating major milestones, and a few are just having fun with the transformation.
Scroll through the gallery and see which long-haired look stands out most.
1. My hair is ready for you
dmpiz2. My hair is down for once
kenzodelv3. Totally rocking it
ApatheticRadiation
4. Feeling kind of motivated today
MarinaBaay
5. Remember Mowgli and Bagheera? Do we look like them?
mrsuzukid
6. I haven't cut my hair in 4 years. What's your opinion?
whorsebitch
7. Keeping my hair now that I have positive feedback for it
Upper_Butterfly_4658
8. Showing off my mane and hoping you will like it
LittleBear42
9. From being bald to feeling fly all day
Mr-J-Bingsbon
10. Are my locks making an entrance or what?
Smellslikechillvibes
Some of these grow-outs are doing the most in the best way.
11. Letting my mane grow after I regretted having my friend cut it 2 years ago
Whisky_Jesus
12. Donated my hair to Wigs for Kids, and you can do the same
gaedikus
13. Yay or nay?
Vyath
14. Got great hair, and I thought I'd share
picklefingerexpress
15. Serving manes this morning
MuhammedBen
16. A man and his cat
mrsuzukid
17. A rare picture of me wearing my hair down
hiksot
18. Just start, and you'll surely get there
WannabeCoder09
19. Don't you just love the curls?
michaelrichardhall
20. Letting my hair free for a wedding event
moons_n_stars
This one definitely brought the drama.
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21. Did my passport verification at a police station, and they found me clean
Dreadindian
22. Over a year's worth of growth. Fierce, right?
Wearer_of_black
23. Fifteen months in and already feeling like a Viking
barry_macockinner
24. I totally love mixing up my feminine and masculine sides
mcsnatcher32
25. Introducing the length of my hair to you all
emiasis
26. Bringing back the '70s hair vibe
Ripster99840
27. I'm having one of my best hair days, so you guys should take a look
delazoo269
28. Someone took this picture of me at a local festival
sha-ggy
29. I'm a Native American, and I'm never going bald
reddit.com
30. The length of my hair one year apart. Do I look good with it?
JeanMinusClaude
The before-and-after shots make the difference impossible to miss.
31. I'm definitely serving
mcsnatcher32
32. Two years of my manes being in
wakewildest
33. Got a blue splash after I cut a bit off
Edwannawonga
34. It's a chilly day in Florida, and hello to you too
asegers
35. A year of growing my hair
Grownupjob
36. I know, I know, but it's not me...
Tor_Tor_Tor
37. One year of growing my hair, and I'm loving it
PrestigiousFile1190
38. Here's my ferocity look
Ripster99840
39. It finally reached the length I wanted
MuhammedBen
40. A fancy look for my cake day
Apolecia
Long hair clearly has a fan club of its own.
The potential outcomes of long hair are essentially endless, as long hair can be styled for any event, from wearing it out and packing it to getting it twisted. However, it also requires more attention and care.
Consider standard hairstyles, invest more time in blow-drying your hair, and ensure that it sparkles instead of looking dry and messy. It's no surprise why some individuals feel deterred or threatened by growing their locks.
That last part explains why the commitment is not for everyone.
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