Exactly. I always keep my beard nice. (I have a short reddish beard even though I've got blonde hair. It looks great. I keep my hair moderately short though. Longest length I've ever done is The Dude from Big Lebowski length.)

I just got done writing a post about my hair coming out after my mom cornrowed the fuck out of my hair.

There’s particularly delicious fellow who lives on my block, with lovely hair that has gone a little thin on top. He sports a man bun and it is utterly yummy. Clearly an improvement on the comb-over, and I for one am delighted at this alternative to the scary crew cut.

Also, get regular trims. When your last haircut is so long ago that your ends are thin and form a V, you are WAY PAST DUE for a haircut.

I am a black woman who agrees.

Man bun AND ombre? What trand hasn’t Mickey done before it was cool? #HipsterRourke

My wife is a beautician (and man bun enthusiast) and when I read the headline to her, she immediately responded “That’s the stupidest fucking thing I’ve ever heard.” Like the other commenter, she says it’s much more likely with tight braids, and more commonly seen in African-American women.

If it’s loose, you should be fine, but if you want to play it extra safe I would try to change up the location of your top knot every now and then. You’re more likely to develop a bald spot if you’re putting stress on the same location day after day. Also, think about trying out some low bun styles. Buns and pony…

Now just turn on the heater and it’ll become a hot dog bun!

i mean come on. there are fans. because this man is fucking beautiful and rocks the man bun like its his job. stop hating.

Have some actual eye bleach:

Well, you’ve done what the Catholic Church, Mike Huckabee and Jesus couldn’t do: you’ve made me straight. I’m moving to Arkansas and marrying a Duggar. I hope you’re proud of yourself.

Exactly, or tight braids or weaves. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tight man-bun.

I give you the dog bun.

Sy Sperling won’t get none ($$$) unless you wear a bun, hun.

It is an interesting topic, and one that Gawker used to revel in. It was a few years back but every week it was something about the internet taking down the newspaper biz. I didn’t mind even though the personal agenda was obvious, because details about an industry I’m not in but still affects me is fascinating.

As someone who just became a full-time freelancer and kinda loves it, but of course, would prefer a full-time staff writer position somewhere—this article is, ah, a little scary. Very scary. But I think it helps me realize not to idealize a staff writer position at any institution, and as always, have a little…

I just finished a good book about the ups and downs of Jane Austen’s literary reputation, including her reputation within her own family: Jane’s Fame, by Claire Harman.