Oh, I see. I notice that many of the creative musicians and songwriters with Metal past or roots, still think it is an absolute necessity to have long hair and be dressed appropriately, although it's not like they would appeal to an average fan of metal(just like Kayo Dot). Perhaps they just like it that way.
the picture avi posted is about how long my hair gets every month and a half or so--then i get it cut and it slowly makes its way back up to that length before i get it cut (1/2 inch off) then. i dunno how "neat and teacherly" it is!
the longest my hair has ever been (between shoulderblades) was longer than toby's hair has ever been.