Should You Cut In The Awkward Stage? Learn From Men Who Faced the Challenge

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[@TheLonghairs]

YO! AWKWARD STAGE GUY! More dope content, a KZbin bonus...and we’ll even show you the secret handshake: thelonghairs.us/pages/youtube-viewers/

[@eevs8595]

They cut the awkward stage, so that you can experience the awkward stage 2 months later again.

[@brittanied.9509]

Normanne Z hahaha right!!!

[@mawiveal]

Hahaha this

[@mohart4641]

You obviously didn't watch the video

[@danieldobak5823]

@dan theman Sure and wth are you gonna do with the long hair on the back of you head which falls on your neck huh? Where to gel that? At least that needs to be trimmed

[@tylersoexclusive713]

You must didn't hear the part where she said "you should come back in 2-3 months from now for another cut" cmon bruh use your head

[@edjomal1047]

god the world needs more hairstylists like you that knows that a trim is just trim, not a cut.

[@RobNO]

Third guy is not awkward, it' my goal

[@bluebotmemes5125]

I know same

[@okok-dz2hx]

Ok

[@amer7212]

same

[@gimygaming8655]

Ikr

[@inimayhiro7758]

Fr... He's hair is already long lol

[@juttwsredandblack1717]

the dude with brown hair said it grows fast and it just now touches his eyebrows after 5 months that's some slow ass growth just saying

[@ann4rchy]

juttws red and black maybe he had a buzz cut when he started growing it out

[@juttwsredandblack1717]

Vittu aka manksiu i did to I was rotc when I left i stared growing it out at 6 mouths it was at my chin

[@piotrciesielski8937]

Exactly. The same thing happened to me after the buzz cut. It just takes enormous amonut of time to get to the eyebrow lenght. Currently at the mouth lenght after 13 months.

[@ChristEnlightenment]

juttws red and black 8 months was to my shoulders

[@RandomGuy-jb8wu]

juttws red and black got a small face

[@Mashed_joetatoes]

"I'm kind of a 'little-effort-as-possible kinda guy'..." It's ok, bro. We know.

[@longhairguy8489]

to get long hair, you Stop cutting it. Trimming just discourages you and prolongs the awkward stage. The awkward stage is Inevitable , just gut through it.

[@rubengomez5541]

longhairguy what about split ends

[@reznov551]

The Clever Dragon keep your hair healthy

[@gonponieman7307]

i disagree. you can grow out from a long hair disconnected undercut and it will look pretty good even with shaved hair grown to 4 inches or so

[@gonponieman7307]

Ονομάτιος Επιθετίδης i think it depends on your preference. if your long part goes past your jawline or mouth when its loose up (not when pulled down) then its time to grow the sides out

[@gonponieman7307]

samplexample begins when your middle part of the hair isnt long enough to go all the way through your jawline or mouth

[@loganarmstrong8709]

I dont think that last guys hair was "awkward" before the trim, but thats just my opinion..

[@webheadgabe1177]

Logan Armstrong his hair was fuckin majestic

[@ehgiggs]

His hair are already great, something I am going for, for next 8 months.

[@jeffersonsantiago5567]

But it did look a lot better after.

[@alejandrorocha1651]

I'm loving all the support i'm finding online for men who want to grow their hair out. I never thought i could get this motivated about growing out my hair.

[@johnny_tapia]

Damn, that last dude's hair looked magnificent after she got done with him.

[@vladislavkosenyuk9842]

Aaron Vincent that was my first thought, what a makeover

[@benjaminbridge5975]

He’s the first guy I’ve seen online with the same hair as me except mine’s a little darker red. Definitely motivating me to grow it out but gotta keep it clean for an office job! Wish I could wear a hat to the office lol.

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Benjamin Bridge You don’t need a hat and you can just wash it to keep it clean.

[@deivisony]

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 He meant clean design. Minimalistic

[@stefanohickey9777]

Its me or the guy at 1:10 looks exactly like Shaggy from Scooby Doo?

[@TheLonghairs]

+Stefano Yekcih haha

[@trenbabone6359]

RAGEE

[@JOSEPH-mz9sh]

Shaggy..hahaha

[@simongaywanjala598]

lmfao i wasnt the only one 💀

[@dirtydan179]

zoinks!

[@lil_weasel219]

The second dude has blonde, brown and red hair all at once hahaha

[@TexboyGamer]

It's the fox! Don’t hate bro, I made fun of this dudes red beard and now I have red chin hair 😪

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

It's the fox! It’s actually cool

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

TexBoy cool

[@craigbryden7487]

2nd guy is in denial that he's going bald

[@TheLonghairs]

+Craig Bryden till the bitter end

[@eevs8595]

Craig Bryden hey may stay like this.

[@RealRed01]

I think he should embrace. I have a very similar hair line. Little less recession. F*ck what others think .

[@EmilieSagae]

He looks good after the trim. My hairline is similar and I'm trying to grow my hair out. It's most awkward when it's too short to put behind your ears but too long to wear as a fringe.

[@DownfallDarkness]

2nd dude looked WAY BETTER before the trim... This barber gave him a complete farm-job, guy looking like he got a total bob-cut from medieval times.

[@Pellbort]

I love the attitude of this video. Made me genuinely smile. Thanks, bros.

[@tejassalankar5746]

You guys rock man. It’s so encouraging to hear ur words..!! Let’s rock n keep growing our hair

[@Unlucky13ification]

Finally a video for those guys in the awkward stage! I was there 2 years ago and loved being in it until my hair got a little longer. Now my hair is almost touching my nips and it's feeling heavy. About time I start some braids

[@nielvincentullegue1982]

This is my first subscription of hair channel. Hoping this journey will be awesome

[@pinkleish1]

Very very good hair stylist!!!!!! She did a great job on all three!

[@frostyfrost-hp6zt]

This video is exactly what I needed I completely buzz cut to the scalp and I'm in the awkward stage RN but I gotta say I love this journey man!

[@_nadie0]

Thank you guys! I got my motivation. Now that I am on the awkward stage, I won't give up

[@Chorith77]

Wow the last guy!! Amazing result. Love his hair ❤️

[@MrOrlandobob2]

Wow she is phenomenal !!!! great job . 2 years growing mine out

[@TheMegaGamingWizard]

When that first guy said his hair looked shaggy i thought "he kinda looks like shaggy too" 😂

[@AaaAaa-ql3fz]

I'm balding, why am I even watching this lol

[@cristiana3916]

Same 👿

[@edriesssakhi8518]

Try neemoil, works miracles

[@cornstar1253]

Hair porn

[@Apples431]

I’m 14 and I’m growing my hair out

[@theaussiee.t.1015]

@@Apples431 same. How far are you through growing

[@wahajroy9734]

that guy in the end just gave the inspiration of lifetime , the guy who doesn't want to grow his hair will grow out his hair due to those end magical inspirational lines . love that guy .

[@JBrooksNYS]

I havent cut my hair since May 2013. Not even a trim, and I'm alive to tell the tale. No barber or hairdresser is ever going to tell you not to trim your hair while growing your hair long because its NOT GOOD FOR BUSINESS. You'll get all kinds of warnings and horror stories about what might happen if you dont trim your hair but... its BS.

[@WeeklyUFCBETS]

KingOfKings same here, there's no point if you want to grow your hair out, just do it. Simple

[@iamlordeyayaya3709]

your not meant to cut it, you just trim the split end areas every 4 to 6 months, if your hair doesn't have split ends then don't go for the trim, its simple.

[@rubengomez5541]

IAmLorde YaYaYa does split ends only happen of 1 strand of hair?

[@THOMAS2910able]

Grew my hair without anyone touching for a year and 3 months

[@slashnagy6]

Your barber is probably just a money-grubbing ass. My barber was the one that actually suggested I grow my hair out because it's really healthy and thick

[@caiosouza9729]

Stick to it, it pays off after a while! I've been growing my hair for 3 years now!

[@fivemile13]

It is so refreshing to see a stylist who wants to help guys reach their hair goals. Too many just chop away and do no favors for the guys. Here we had practical advice, the health and shape of the hair as factors in the cut, and nice results which will grow out well.

[@Jared_Garske]

Was part of the Longhairs up till the previous April when I went all the way down to a half inch to donate the hair. On my way back and still looking forward to being a part of the gang again. Just have to work on training that hair back...

[@idraote]

4 years+ later The lady knows her job, she loves long hair on a man, she avoids accurately the all too easy undercuts and she understands what "I want to grow my hair" means. A great professional, well done!

[@krishmetalhead5328]

well longhairs I'm an afro long hair.....I've stopped calling my curls awkward stage ....let's call it the afro stage

[@stephen_jc]

Krish Metalhead I dealt with that with my curls. One it he's past a year and a couple months it will start to fall down and not go out

[@chillaxinfool6857]

Same bro but my hair is wavish and it looked like a lion when i looked upwards...it reached to the arch of my nose...sad i cut it yesterday...i like my new hairstyle tho

[@chillaxinfool6857]

Didn't even feel like my hair was still growin

[@davidsmith8467]

Krish Metalhead my little bro called it a " Jew fro" you know long ringlets for sidebruns

[@leermgt]

Afro hair? Huh? Is that supposed to be a bad thing? Please, clarify your usage.

[@rarekindbeauty]

Great video! The lady - hairdresser is a Hair Goddess- she did an awesome job! I have enjoyed watching her excellent performance! Wonderful!

[@anandmustafa6499]

The second dude went from looking like a subway guitar player to a bartender at a gay bar

[@theshark7647]

LMAO

[@nawaal4452]

Best comment here by far 😂

[@djtwiddles]

I "trimmed" my hair in April, it is now November. I am finally back to where I was in April before I got my haircut. They do it every fucking time. DO NOT GO IN FOR A TRIM.

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Ben H SAME. I actually did go again, but before she cut anything, she put the scissors in a certain spot and I kept on saying less and less for the amount to be cut until it was so little that if she were to try to cut any less, she would cut her fingers.

[@onionfield5306]

I'm in!!! Awkward stage 1.5. I need this community to stay strong.

[@TheLonghairs]

You got this man!

[@silvacs638jj]

This beautiful lady did an awesome job with all three dudes 👍

[@Giffey_]

Awesome video. I'm just now getting the "long hair" title it's a great feeling rocking the awkwardness for so long then conquering it. I hope these guys get that feeling!

[@captainblackbeard7520]

Alex Gifford I just hit that stage earlier this month and im so happy to claim the title!

[@Giffey_]

Autistic Carrot awesome man! It's also like hitting the "wizard" stage. It's like you finally have the certification to give advice to people haha!

[@captainblackbeard7520]

Alex Gifford God yes! Ever since i hit that stage i have gotten so many compliments on how luscious and thick and blonde and long my hair is. i’ve been called majestic!

[@termy3934]

zoinks...

[@TheBigWrestle]

Straight up the award stage is very easy just keep growing

[@drjoshuasenne]

Okay, so she did an amazing on all 3 of them. I'm up in Los Angeles and growing mine back out. Don't mind going down to San Diego for this either.

[@GearheadExplorer85]

I don't know if anyone else has experienced this, but it is a trend I have noticed ever since I started this adventure. It seems that with the majority of salons I go to, the stylists don't really listen to what you are asking them to do. For example, I tell the stylist that I am growing my hair out and just want to keep the back trimmed until the front catches up. Nothing else.Then they start asking if they can thin my hair out because it is so thick. Seriously!? It is so frustrating when you ask for what you are looking for and no one listens. I understand that stylists want to make a living. I guarantee that you will go a lot farther when you simply do what the client wants. Just curious, how many stylists do you guys go through until you find one that you jive with?

[@adams147]

I found a good one, and it's a turkish barber who cuts my hair for 10euro (~10USD)

[@primeevantv6487]

bro you speak my mind, hopefully one day in my 21 years of living i will find that perfect barber

[@max-lee]

Found it but cant find the salon the second time. Either im bad with direction or the salon were closed.

[@MiniLemmy]

You answered your own question towards the end - you went to a stylist - stylists gotta style!! Just go to a barber and say you need a trim...

[@grizelda4526]

I just stopped getting it cut.

[@freudbrahms254]

omg the pep talk at the end was awesome hahahaha

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

I'm doing it! I will carry on.

[@longhairguy8489]

whatever part offends you, and you trim it off, it will just grow back that way until it gets long. Deal

[@Scribbler1382]

This is some Buddha shit, right here.

[@marcusalford1750]

I'm on my hair growth journey at the moment and i'm gonna go for it .

[@BlySS93]

5:40 That nervous laugh. I bet he's thinking "I look gay as fuck."

[@LetBBB6345789]

Great intro! The rest, well...only thing awkward about Jason was not his hair but that he found it akward to apply the least bit of styling :-p

[@ulisesmorales3421]

Thanks for the motivation!

[@yaboisquacks2495]

This is a game changer! thanks

[@ivanm6490]

Daamn Bro, amazing video!

[@ZeL19XX]

Last guy's haircut looks tight! the good thing is that my length is almost the same as him! and right now it really looks shitty, so I believe I'll make use of these tips soon. Keep up the good work fellow longhairs.

[@raineredacted161]

This is helpful. My hair is getting quite long but is very uneven. I am going to do research into a skilled stylist to help me out.

[@canuck81]

I'm going through this right now. I've done this once before. Just have to power through. Wear a hat when you're in public lol that's pretty well all you can do. Trimming honestly just slows the process down. Just power through man.

[@danamuise4117]

the second guy now has a woman's hair

[@MiniLemmy]

He made the mistake of allowing a woman to style it - when growing it out, you never cut the back while letting the top grow out - that just creates a ‘bob’, which is more of a feminine style...

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

But she just but the upper part of t back a bit, and maybe very slightly in the bottom part, but after this, he’s probably growing out the back and she did say that she made the front shorter so that it would be even with the back.

[@jayhillz3705]

MiniLemmy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@maocharlisme]

The last guy's hair is so beautiful all round! 😍 What kind of awkward phase is he on about?! 😒

[@crislopez5394]

great video!! better than the ret of the long hair ones . gives some perspective

[@TheLonghairs]

Happy you liked it

[@speedyprocrastinator]

I wish I have her as a stylist. Brilliant!

[@ibrahimsaleh7147]

My current hair now pretty much like the first guy thx for the advise

[@jayslangen5122]

haha, love the Longhair commentary! too funny. cheers!

[@TheLonghairs]

+Jay Slangen cheers!!

[@bartonlucasj]

The real trick is finding a stylist this knowledgeable. Impressive skill she has!

[@YgorCortes]

Layered cuts rock!

[@heraldhangly]

Hahaha I’m on the Way! It’s a tough life! But it’ll be worth it lol

[@jaimegermanotta8831]

tip - DONT CUT YOUR HAIR

[@mrvinyl-mrchili9583]

Need too at some point

[@gokaysenju9875]

jysk damp never, just let it grow

[@mrvinyl-mrchili9583]

@@gokaysenju9875 No. Its gonna look like shit then. Need a little cut every 4-5 months. A healthy hair is the Best. Plus it grows faster 😉

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

jysk damp It doesn’t grow faster if you cut it & my hair is fine after 4 months.

[@greggygregwav]

I had fried mine with a straightener and the split ends were traveling faster up my hair than my hair grows

[@the_bearded_maximus4601]

Absolutely magnificent work, well done on such incredible cuts! I'd fly over JUST to have you trim my hair, and I'm in Africa! ;-)

[@gioleo4579]

I had long hair in my teen years... I cut it. N now im going for a second shot growing it out again...miss my long hair💯

[@tx_reds2426]

I have been struggling with this (to me ) awkward stage and my stylist said this ...."Your doing so good, if you trim it now, your not getting out of the awkward stage your only prolonging it" and I ran far far away.

[@jhonmedina5298]

Thank you that really help me !!

[@12kuwanoya42]

We need an update of these guys and where their hair length is at now. Considering they kept it growing.

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

C. Lmystwa yes definitely

[@tarciomalcher7273]

The last one looks awesome

[@longhairguy8489]

first guy, Got a HAIR Cut! not a trim. He will not ever have long hair.

[@williamcowan4936]

Yup that stylist should have just told him to go home and let it grow

[@A21twentyone]

Not really, it makes you feel better and want to grow out your hair more.

[@mishkomensch3019]

I did this once after like 4 months, not ever again I am on 1 year now and looks good, going for 2 years for sure.

[@Mindraker1]

First guy was nowhere even near the awkward stage.

[@muhammadzulkar7692]

Wahahah

[@chinmaychindarkar]

This was soo helpful, thank you

[@TheLonghairs]

+0000 22222 rad!!🤘

[@dolphusmeyer]

I’m in love with this lady

[@nikkijennings3778]

My hair is down past my shoulders and it still feel it's in that awkward stage! 😂😂

[@doThatGWalk]

Nah there was no need for these men to get a trim, especially the 1st guy!

[@saintlaurentdon7147]

doThatGWalk that shit still short af, not even in awkward stage

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Saint Laurent Don exactly

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

There’s not even an awkward stage. It’s just a different hair length called long medium (in the sense that it’s long for medium hair), or medium-Long hair.

[@ralphjames1211]

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 The mullet stage, which can easily be grown out!!!!

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Ralph James How is it a mullet?

[@kamrongrant]

I have just stumbled across this awesome channel and just something about your character reminds me of Chris Pontius from Jackass. Epically funny mate and solid tips!

[@MrParisjunior]

LET'S GO BOYSSS !! already 11 months into the journey! Maintenance haircut comming soon! gl to everyone :)

[@Unnanymous]

Third guy is goals

[@ryanwhite403]

Great job

[@vitorrosachaves3170]

I liked the job she did. She is amazing.

[@steverocksyo]

It's amazing how much a wash and blow dry does.

[@TheLonghairs]

+Steve Steele fact

[@pete1704]

I have had long hair a few different times in my life. Currently I'm on 7 years of growth. BUT, against all the advise, I went to my hairdresser every month to 6 weeks to get a trim. Now my hair is almost to my nipples and well to be honest I have chopped big sections off at times. I also get regular foils, normally Blonde and Black stripes. For me getting through the awkward stage meant wearing sunnies a lot, using them as a head band I guess. I don't really wear hats though. Interesting thing is my father often said "maybe you should cut your hair, you'll get a job." My attitude was this is me, like it or not. My mum was far more understanding, realising that having long hair wasn't all bad. The key is knowing what you want, how to achieve it. Now I have a pretty good job, I talk to the ladies in the office about hair issues, and generally love being a long haired guy. I while ago one of the nice ladies came to me and said your hair is really really dry. To me it was always like that. So, I asked my hairdresser for some treatment, which now is a leave in conditioner. Now it's far better to manage and the overall look is far better. This channel is super.

[@ILoveJahangeer]

I just found out that I should be using ‘leave in conditioner’, which I’ve never ever used in my life otherwise, with oil added afterwards. My hair has just reached the bottom of my earlobes.

[@luccornielje384]

First helpful video I've ever seen regarding trims. Other channels just advise you to get a shit haircut because they can't handle the awkward stage. Third guy in this vid had the exact same "problems" I have, so thanks guys!

[@TheLonghairs]

+Luc Cornielje you bet man happy it could help!

[@killmyself4010]

Thank God my hair is on the curly, puffy side. Awkward stage was so much easier for me to deal with. I only just got out of the awkward stage tho. Cant wait until i can pull my all my hair back!

[@markalejandrox]

Like how did you deal with it? I got curly thick hair and puffy sides. The puffy sides is the awkward phase at the moment...

[@congdang7980]

This video gave me inspiration. I'm currently sporting a half man bun (top knot) around shoulder length. I was growing a full man bun but couldn't get through that awkward stage. Time to power through!

[@mrdeathbreath]

Going to see a stylist today to help with my awkward hair phase

[@Torsteinsson]

Im just starting to get into the awkward stage and one thing ive noticed is that my front or top now grows slower then the back and sides

[@donovan8049]

i needed this

[@xpeeriments6452]

3:45 sorry dude but you do not have “flowing hair”

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Xpeeriments Not yet

[@jayhillz3705]

😆

[@eliasparker5113]

keep lettin it ride baby

[@tonichecavalari5956]

A "Mullet" is the look of ( all business in the 'front' , top , sides ) and ( in the 'back' it's party time any time all the time ) 😎 !

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

My left ear enjoyed the barber's soothing voice lmao

[@richardmiller1567]

Ol hairlip sandy got your back

[@Emmet72]

I've been growing for over a year. Coupla trims to clean the ends here and there. Nothing more. Let the lettuce flow!

[@Neobluelightning]

I like yalls demeanor! Subscription earned! ;)

[@TheLonghairs]

+xxWindsxx thanks!!

[@dukea1672]

I could've used that hair stylist when I started growing my hair a while back

[@gianericpe]

im on that stage right now and recently have negative comments from people surrounding me and feel really sucks!!!!!

[@maxgains5426]

Awesome!

[@Fuiape]

I need that hairdresser in my city!!! she seems great and professional!

[@tuckinator566]

Anybody have a recommendation for what to do if ur school doesn’t allow hats I’m using a hair and right now is that the right way to train it back ?

[@billymillet5593]

3rd guy is any guy who's ever had their haircut ever lol

[@jacojaco4945]

Hi, what kind of products did you use for the third guy? He has brighter hair after your treatment. Thanks