Never tell your plans to the internet. That goes double about changing your personal appearance. You'll get a variety of opinions from friends, colleagues, and total strangers. Some of those comments will elicit a response in the back of your mind that could be expressed as "Don't tell me what to do!" And then a change in plans. That's apparently what happened to Chris Hallbeck of Maximumble. That long, flowing hair does look good, at least on a black and white stick figure.
I think the same goes for in person. I'm growing out my hair colour so I can get it cut short and maybe live with the grey/salt & pepper for a while. Everybody I've mentioned it to is horrified. I'm not sure why, but being the contrary person I am, I'll be sticking with the grey for a while even if I don't like it. :)
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