FIRE and hair - Page 2

Orchidflower · 05-08-2008, 08:46 AM

Took all the dye out, let it go natural which is a silvery gray/white and quite pretty and letting it grow midback now. I wear it in a twist or in a ponytail off my neck and shoulders now. I never would have 1. let it grow so long when working and 2. never let it go natural while in sales where you have to give an impression you are younger all the time. I love it long, wavy and natural now...alot easier on me and the budget.
However, I still use a pro to cut my long bangs and trim it evenly in back. I couldn't cut it if I wanted to in back as it is too long now.

If I were a man and balding, I would do the Bruce Willis thing where he cuts all of it in a stubble-like haircut. VERY sexy!

ls99 · 05-08-2008, 11:31 AM

None of the above. B never applied, C still does it by itself, D will happen when bald spot gets over half dollar size. Meantime trim when it gets unruly, once every six months or so get it cut short. Or when DW nags sufficiently for a cut, maybe.
Natural silver by now, once was blond.

**CuppaJoe** · 05-08-2008, 11:41 AM

One of my role models at the coffee shop always showers, shaves and arranges his hair every day, says it is really important to him. He's been retired 7 years. I plan to spend more time (and maybe more expense) on such activities. I'm inspired by an old friend who told me my hair looks better when I'm not working.

Ronstar · 05-08-2008, 12:41 PM

Doing nothing different and going gray fast. I dont plan on dying it.

NotReady4Purple · 05-08-2008, 12:58 PM

B is not applicable. D not under consideration.

I might cut my hair shorter which would allow C. - so E.

**Rich_in_Tampa** · 05-08-2008, 01:14 PM

On a slight tangent, I know one or two fairly recent retirees (men) who stopped attending to their hair, clothes and even hygiene to some extent (in this case, ear and nose hair qualify). DW commented that their look is almost derelict, or has a feeling of "Screw you. I'm retired and I can do whatever I want." True enough, though it probably doesn't do much to expand their social network.

And remember that an unexpected breakdown in hygiene and grooming sometimes is an early sign of dementia.

Khan · 05-08-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

On a slight tangent, I know one or two fairly recent retirees (men) who stopped attending to their hair, clothes and even hygiene to some extent (in this case, ear and nose hair qualify). DW commented that their look is almost derelict, or has a feeling of "Screw you. I'm retired and I can do whatever I want." True enough, though it probably doesn't do much to expand their social network.

And remember that an unexpected breakdown in hygiene and grooming sometimes is an early sign of dementia.

I did something similar in the first 2 months after retiring (did not get to smelly); I then constructed a personal schedule for personal hygiene (and watering plants and cleaning house...).

But I still don't cut my hair.

"Down to where it stops by itself."

bbbamI · 05-08-2008, 01:44 PM

Oh, we just have to see pics of that!

ls99 · 05-08-2008, 02:40 PM

Dang it Doc, now I may have to give up my tussled look. DW may confuse my selective hearing with dementia.

HFWR · 05-08-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

"Screw you. I'm retired and I can do whatever I want."

T-shirt spotted in Walmart the other day: "I'm retired; do it yourself"...

Not fully ~~retarded~~ retired yet, but I'll go either burr or ponytail. No combover, thank you...

REWahoo · 05-08-2008, 03:56 PM

I went burr for the first two years of retirement, then back to my regular cut. Took about that long for DW to gain confidence in her ability to cut it for me. She does a great job.

**Want2retire** · 05-08-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa

"Screw you. I'm retired and I can do whatever I want."

I think I'm going to feel that way for quite a while once I am newly retired. It probably won't be THAT obvious, though, because I don't necessarily want to look sloppy!

Well, maybe a little bit... but not really gross and scuzzy!

rs0460a · 05-08-2008, 05:02 PM

Here's what I use

...

Flowbee factory direct $69.95. Also Flowbee deluxe with vacuum

- Ron

Notmuchlonger · 05-08-2008, 05:06 PM

For the summer I just do a high and tight. Winter I let it grow a bit because it gets cold in California..

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-08-2008, 06:21 PM

Bwahaha...

youbet · 05-08-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lazygood4nothinbum

the other odd thing i noticed is that the greyer it gets the shorter i keep it.

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When I have a fresh haircut, my hair seems more grey. I think my barber can actually cut out the brown hairs leaving only the grey!

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-08-2008, 07:11 PM

Grey hairs are shorter and thicker, natural colored hairs are longer and thinner.

So what we need is a cutting unit that targets short, thick hairs and leaves the nice long natural colored ones alone...

HFWR · 05-08-2008, 07:48 PM

Then all I'd have was a few blotches of brown hair...

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-08-2008, 07:52 PM

Beats the hell out of the alternative...

bbbamI · 05-08-2008, 08:07 PM

Well, my hair is dark brown. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

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05-08-2008, 08:46 AM	#21
Orchidflower Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Il-Ia. border Posts: 903	Took all the dye out, let it go natural which is a silvery gray/white and quite pretty and letting it grow midback now. I wear it in a twist or in a ponytail off my neck and shoulders now. I never would have 1. let it grow so long when working and 2. never let it go natural while in sales where you have to give an impression you are younger all the time. I love it long, wavy and natural now...alot easier on me and the budget. However, I still use a pro to cut my long bangs and trim it evenly in back. I couldn't cut it if I wanted to in back as it is too long now. If I were a man and balding, I would do the Bruce Willis thing where he cuts all of it in a stubble-like haircut. VERY sexy! __________________ "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -- Confucius

05-08-2008, 11:31 AM	#22
ls99 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 311	None of the above. B never applied, C still does it by itself, D will happen when bald spot gets over half dollar size. Meantime trim when it gets unruly, once every six months or so get it cut short. Or when DW nags sufficiently for a cut, maybe. Natural silver by now, once was blond. __________________ There must be moderation in everything, including moderation.

05-08-2008, 11:41 AM	#23
CuppaJoe Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gone Swimmin' 'N Grinnin' Posts: 1,162	One of my role models at the coffee shop always showers, shaves and arranges his hair every day, says it is really important to him. He's been retired 7 years. I plan to spend more time (and maybe more expense) on such activities. I'm inspired by an old friend who told me my hair looks better when I'm not working. __________________ FIR(semi)-E 8/29/08. "The water's fine."-SteveR et al.

05-08-2008, 01:14 PM	#26
Rich_in_Tampa Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,339	On a slight tangent, I know one or two fairly recent retirees (men) who stopped attending to their hair, clothes and even hygiene to some extent (in this case, ear and nose hair qualify). DW commented that their look is almost derelict, or has a feeling of "Screw you. I'm retired and I can do whatever I want." True enough, though it probably doesn't do much to expand their social network. And remember that an unexpected breakdown in hygiene and grooming sometimes is an early sign of dementia. __________________ Rich Tampa, FL (10% retired) As if you didn't know..If the above message happens to contain medical content, it's NOT intended as advice, and may not be accurate, applicable or sufficient. Don't rely on it for any medical purpose whatsoever. Consult your own doctor for all medical advice.

05-08-2008, 12:41 PM	#24
Ronstar Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 448	Doing nothing different and going gray fast. I dont plan on dying it.

05-08-2008, 12:58 PM	#25
NotReady4Purple Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42	B is not applicable. D not under consideration. I might cut my hair shorter which would allow C. - so E.

05-08-2008, 01:44 PM	#28
bbbamI Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,307	Oh, we just have to see pics of that! __________________ I put myself on ignore, but I still keep getting in my face.

05-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#29
ls99 Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 311	Dang it Doc, now I may have to give up my tussled look. DW may confuse my selective hearing with dementia. __________________ There must be moderation in everything, including moderation.

05-08-2008, 03:56 PM	#31
REWahoo Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 10,337	I went burr for the first two years of retirement, then back to my regular cut. Took about that long for DW to gain confidence in her ability to cut it for me. She does a great job. __________________ Some claim to have a crystal ball when it comes to investing in stocks and real estate. Me, I've got a disco ball... Retired in 2005 at age 58 - better FIREd late than never.

05-08-2008, 05:02 PM	#33
rs0460a Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 947	Here's what I use ... Flowbee factory direct $69.95. Also Flowbee deluxe with vacuum - Ron __________________ *7AF, 377 CSG, Tan Son Nhut, Vietnam 68-69...*

05-08-2008, 05:06 PM	#34
Notmuchlonger Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,505	For the summer I just do a high and tight. Winter I let it grow a bit because it gets cold in California.. __________________ hey you kids get off my lawn!

05-08-2008, 06:21 PM	#35
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hot cross bun Posts: 21,358	Bwahaha... __________________ Mr. Poopyhead

05-08-2008, 07:11 PM	#37
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hot cross bun Posts: 21,358	Grey hairs are shorter and thicker, natural colored hairs are longer and thinner. So what we need is a cutting unit that targets short, thick hairs and leaves the nice long natural colored ones alone... __________________ Mr. Poopyhead

05-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#38
HFWR Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,134	Then all I'd have was a few blotches of brown hair... __________________ Have Funds, Will Retire I will now proceed to entangle the entire area...

05-08-2008, 07:52 PM	#39
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hot cross bun Posts: 21,358	Beats the hell out of the alternative... __________________ Mr. Poopyhead

05-08-2008, 08:07 PM	#40
bbbamI Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,307	Well, my hair is dark brown. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it. __________________ I put myself on ignore, but I still keep getting in my face.