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$\"\"$ <\/a>It\u2019s time to talk about a disorder many guys suffer from. It\u2019s called \u201cLHD\u201d and is short for \u201clong hair disorder.\u201d As one who has suffered from LHD, I am well able to diagnose the disorder. It involves the disposition of many guys to think that they look best with short, rather than long, hair. The symptoms of LHD include too-frequent barbershop visits and extreme sensitivity to any comment regarding the length of one\u2019s hair. For many guys, as soon as one notes that their hair is getting long, action must be taken. Hair must be chopped, tips must be given, and order must be restored. This is a sad condition\u2014and it probably affects someone you know.<\/p>\n

As I said above, I can diagnose this disorder because I\u2019ve had it. For the duration of my life, I\u2019ve thought it best to keep my hair quite short, when I think in reality it\u2019s best to grow it long. It just works better for me. Though my dear mother and sister tried to warn me that I suffered from LHD, and tried to get me to grow my hair long, I steadfastly resisted. This happened for twenty-three years, when the whole shag look came back and I decided I wanted to try something different. A corner was turned then, and I was liberated from LHD. It\u2019s now part of my life mission to turn fellow sufferers toward health\u2014and hair. Perhaps someone you know suffers from LHD. They may never voice their struggle, but I encourage you\u2014warn their barber. Be a part of the cure, not the cause.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"