posted May 29, 2007 10:15 PM         

I wish I could keep mine.

Why does it grow on my body more but less on my head?

God is wicked.

Hair

She asks me why...I'm just a hairy guy
I'm hairy noon and night; Hair that's a fright.
I'm hairy high and low,
Don't ask me why; don't know!
It's not for lack of bread
Like the Grateful Dead; darling

Gimme a head with hair, long beautiful hair
Shining, gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen
Give me down to there, hair!
Shoulder length, longer (hair!)
Here baby, there mama, Everywhere daddy daddy

CHORUS:
Hair! (hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair)
Flow it, Show it;
Long as God can grow it, My Hair!

Let it fly in the breeze and get caught in the trees
Give a home to the fleas in my hair
A home for fleas, a hive for bees
A nest for birds, there ain't no words
For the beauty, the splendor, the wonder of my

CHORUS

I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy
Snaggy, shaggy, ratty, matty
Oily, greasy, fleecy, shining
Gleaming, steaming, flaxen, waxen
Knotted, polka-dotted; Twisted, beaded, braided
Powdered, flowered, and confettied
Bangled, tangled, spangled and spaghettied!

O-oh, Say can you see; my eyes if you can,
Then my hair's too short!
Down to here, down to there,
Down to where, down to there;
It stops by itself!
doo doo doo doo doot-doot doo doo doot

posted May 29, 2007 11:27 PM         

He had that whole nekkid scene.. they used blacklights and it was quick... but, um,
yeah.. my brother naked.. stage.

Maybe God wants us all to knit, so by the time we are old enough to perfect knitting a hat, we need it?
And if we run out of yarn, we can use our body/nose hair.

posted May 30, 2007 12:55 AM         

Yeah I guess you could have done without seeing your brother naked, at least as an adult.

posted May 30, 2007 09:33 AM         

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Well, nearly all of us guys went bare chested in this forum :whi:, and thus came the debate on the pros and cons of body hair.

Well lets see what Sam Stilson has to say on the subject.

Source: http://www.thesoko.com/thesoko/article1062.html

Chest hair is a contentious issue in the world of male grooming. Some of us love our body beards while others loathe them. This divide is further separated by the fact that some women love hairy chests while others… loathe them.

For many men their allegiance in this matter is preordained by nature. Those who can’t sprout a whisker between their nipples tend to lean towards the bare chest, whereas the sasquatches among us prefer the wild side. But for those of us with options, the decision can require a great deal of thought – and perhaps shaving cream.

Pros and Cons:

When assessing one’s body hair one must ask what are the benefits of keeping a thick forest above your belly button? Chest hair can be interpreted as a sign of masculinity, and virility. A hairy chest recalls images of gladiators, lumberjacks, and Burt Reynolds.

If you feel an affinity with these archetypes or even share the same occupation, let your chest fill in. Similarly, if you feel you lack these qualities you may want to sprinkle some Rogaine beneath your shirt and hope for the best.

On the other hand, the benefits of a shaved or waxed chest are obvious as well – increased visibility. If you feel the hours at the gym are paying off and want to parade your newly discovered pectorals, waxing your chest will clear the view for your lady friend. A hairless chest is also a smooth and clean chest something many women admire.

So if you’re an Olympic diver, an underwear model, or just a show off, grab a razor and hit the shower.

No matter which side of the fence you fall on there is a grooming etiquette to be followed. For those who let it grow there is a big difference between looking like Sean Connery as James Bond and Michael J. Fox as Teen Wolf. As well, a shaved chest is not a one time thing but a life-long (or several months long) commitment.

Keep Up the Upkeep:

Shaving your chest or, God forbid waxing it, can be a painful, annoying and time-consuming procedure. However if you dig the look, it is a necessary evil - one that must be repeated. It is not okay to shave your chest intermittently. Not only will you suffer from the itchiness of re-growing hair but also a stubbly chest looks ridiculous, and probably doesn’t feel too nice for the girlfriend.

Waxing can afford you longer breaks between de-hairing but if you are going for the hairless look find a salon and become a repeat customer.

Back Hair is Not Chest Hair:

Some guys are hairy – so hairy that if it weren’t for the nipples you’d confuse their front with their back. These guys like to pretend that all hair is sexy and the more the merrier.

Wrong. Back hair is not chest hair, ditto shoulder hair and neck hair – none of it is attractive. Stragglers need to be addressed, quickly and efficiently. It is true, some women love a hairy man, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one running her fingers through her boyfriend’s shoulder hair. Keep your rug localized to the area between your neck and your navel and you’ll be fine.

Know your Audience:

If you’ve started shaving your chest and you’re receiving nothing but complaints from your lovers and laughs from your friends, it was probably a dumb idea. Likewise, if you’ve let your garden grow and have started shedding like a sheep dog onto friends and strangers. Grab some garden shears and get your chest under control.

As much as grooming is about improving one’s confidence, it’s not going to work if you are the only one who is enjoying your new look. If you switched from shaggy to shaved, or vice-versa, ask your girlfriend and friends what they think and act accordingly.

Personal preference:

Once you’ve found the look for you, get comfortable. If you can pull off the rugged look, undo an extra button on your shirt. Let it show. If you’re going with the smooth chest hit the gym a little harder and make sure you’re looking good as well.

Either way as long as you keep yourself groomed and tidy there is no right or wrong.

Personal Input:

So guys what look are ya goin this summer? Tom Selleck or Brad Pitt? Lol!

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posted May 30, 2007 11:49 AM         

Doesn't it itch when a man shaves his chest? Ewwwwww think if I were a man I would rather look like a gorilla than deal with that. And well, waxing is just plain torturous. Takes a masochist to put themselves through that.

My husband can't even stand having cardiac tests with all those electrodes stuck to his chest hair, or even having to have a bandaid on his chest because when those things come off the hair comes off with it.

posted May 30, 2007 12:56 PM         

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Doesn't it itch when a man shaves his chest? Ewwwwww think if I were a man I would rather look like a gorilla than deal with that. And well, waxing is just plain torturous. Takes a masochist to put themselves through that.

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Look like a gorilla and not get a chance to show off that six-pack you have working on all that time? Pfft! As if... Lol! No actually it doesn't itches if you use the right razor .

Well again it depends upon personal preference and a guy thinks looks better on him. I personally use a mach 3 to get rid of any bit of body hair (don't have much to begin with Lol!) But that's more because of religious reasons rather than vanity related.

posted May 30, 2007 06:39 PM         

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I know what you mean by waxing... I don't know how you girls do it? *shivers.*

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ahhhh, it is easier, quicker and lasts much longer than any other method other than 'permanenet ones'.... the pain is over in a sec....

posted May 31, 2007 01:51 AM         

I myself like a certain amount of hair on men. To me it is manly. But I am not repelled by men who don't have hair on the chest. There is so much more than just how much or how little hair men have even on their heads.

posted May 31, 2007 12:48 PM         

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So, while we are on the subject of body hair, is it all cultures in the world with men who shave their chests or is that just a western thing?

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I really find it amusing that people often confuse mediterranean and Eastern practices with Western ideology (no offense intended offcourse Lol!) Mirandee, removal of body hair is an old Eastern/Med practice that the west just caught on to. Ancient Greeks and Egyptians prided themselves on smooth hairless bodies. The Ancient Egyptians shaved everything off their bodies; right up to everything on their heads (both men and women) and wore fashionable wigs instead.

posted May 31, 2007 03:02 PM         

I was more speaking of modern culture than in the past. Things change through the centuries and customs change. I just am not knowledgable about the modern customs in other nations so that is why I am curious. Thanks for explaining the customs of India today, ILWL

In the past even in the western civilization women did not shave their legs or the armpits. They didn't have the equipment to do that in certain parts of the country if at all. Also outside of the native americans they were all immigrants from other cultures and brought their customs along with them.

Speaking of native americans of all the nationalities, outside of the hair on their heads, they are the ones who seem to have always been by nature the less hairless people. It's still like that today. You rarely see a full blooded native american male with a mustache or beard or lots of hair on their chest and other parts of their bodies. Very hard for them to even grow a mustache. If they're mixed with another race that is different. At least that has been my observation.

posted June 01, 2007 12:56 PM         

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The Return of the Moustache

Source: http://www.thesoko.com/thesoko/article1286.html

Fashion trends and grooming styles tend to be cyclical. "There is nothing new under the sun” has never been truer than when it comes to how humans, and men in particular, outfit and groom themselves.

If what goes around comes around, then one has to wonder what grooming style is on its way back next? We’ve seen a return of long hair from the 70s and 90s. Hair products like gel and mousses that were once popular in the 50s and 80s have come back around too. If one looks at the current pattern, it appears that every 30 years or so, trends repeat. So if we look back to the 1970s, we should be able to see what’s in store. Tight jeans and long flowing hair have begun to creep in. Vintage clothes from the decade are being sold in every shop. It appears the only thing missing is…the moustache.

Could the moustache possibly be on its way back into popular culture? Will we soon be seeing whiskers sprouting on every post-pubescent man? If loosely interpreted historical grooming trends are any indication, all signs point to yes.

Star Power

The moustache has enjoyed wide scale popularity in the 1920s, 30s, 50s and 70s. This was largely due to many charming, attractive and popular cultural icons sporting the look. In the 20s and 30s many silver screen heroes like Clark Gable had a ‘stache and uber-masculine author Ernest Hemingway proudly wore his. In the 1970s you couldn’t throw a dart without hitting a rock star wearing his whiskers. The key to sparking any fashion revolution has always been in the domain of celebrities. Simply put, if someone rich and famous grows a moustache, people will follow suit.

The Seeds Have Been Planted

In our present day, many stars have begun to grow moustaches. Will Ferrell had one in Anchorman, George Clooney has grown many for film roles, Jack Black flashed one proudly in Nacho Libre and even Casey Affleck has tried to bring the moustache back with his character in the Ocean’s Eleven franchise. In the music world, members of the pop rock band The Killers all recently grew a hairy upper lip. Even heartthrob, Orlando Bloom, had a moustache in The Pirates of the Caribbean. Granted, most of these stars grew their moustaches as a joke, but the seed has still been planted. Popular culture is growing accustomed to seeing men with moustaches. All that is required is a new hot, young, mustachioed male star to break into Hollywood and the rest will fall in place like dominoes.

Breaking the Boredom

Nearly every grooming trend has come back in some form or another. People are getting restless. The time is nigh for the return of the moustache. Any man with a half decent beard growth has experimented with a moustache - if only for an hour or so - in the bathroom when shaving off a beard. They can be a ton of fun and have the power to turn an average Joe from a mild mannered male into a cowboy, a bandito, a used car salesman creep, a pirate, a swashbuckler or even a chief of police.

The moustache is incredibly diverse and has the power to completely transform a man’s look. At least ten distinct styles are easily recognized by most people (Fu Manchu, Dali, handlebars, Van Dyke etc.) and each with its own characteristics and attributes. It is an incredibly malleable look that completely opens up a man’s grooming arsenal and in some cases, can look downright dapper. It is a blessing that we as men get the opportunity to experiment with a look so completely free and open to interpretation. When it comes to grooming gifts, women got makeup and men got moustaches.

Beat the Bandwagon

Moustaches will be popular again, mark my word. No longer will they be relegated to fringe society, belonging only to dirty teens and trailer park rednecks. They will again grace the cover of magazines and appear on the average man on the street. It is just a matter of time, and the minutes are ticking away.

As a young man who helps define the style world in our time, the choice will ultimately lie with you. You can either fight the inevitable and ballyhoo the moustache or start the revolution by growing one yourself. When it comes to style, being ahead of the curve is always the preferred place to be. With any luck your moustache will look so damn good, you will be the one to spark the trend. Only time will tell, so gentlemen, the next time you shave, ignore your upper lip and do as the once mustachioed Paul McCartney said and “let it be.” Bring back the moustache!

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