Guys: Does hair length matter?

Benji49

My husband prefers the hairstyle I had the day we got married! He hasn't seen it since - 23 years and counting.

I change my hairstyle depending on what kind of mood I'm in when I get to the salon. Try short hair - if you don't like it don't sweat it! It will grow back in a while. And if the guy can't see past the hair ?????

JoyousRen

I wore my hair short for the longest time because I was always getting bored with it. I have it long now and I love it but I've had a couple guys I've dated say they prefer short hair not going to cut it though.

Swimgoddess

My hubby and pretty much any guy I've dated are all long locks lovers. You can still look sassy/empowered/tough with long hair. I tapped my inner Michele Rodriquez for the look in the profile picture. I never have to blowdry unless I'm in a rush. Keeping up the color would take the same amount of effort long or short. I did the locks of love thing once and was round-brush & blowdryer dependent for awhile and hated it (if Charlize Theron could pull off her Aeon Flux look, why couldn't I? So unfair.) Though I think it's sad when all a girl has going for her is long hair though

I prefer long hair.

When I worked in a CPA office where there were 2 of us guys and 15+ women, I would see the same result every time a woman switched to a short hairstyle. Typically they go and get it cut short with the battle cry: "It will be easier to take of!"

Then over the next few weeks you would see her shorter hair get grungier and grungier. So easy to take care of that they didn't.

That turned me completely off on short hair.

SO TRUE!!!!

BananaBee3

I've had short hair for a while now (everything from right about the ear to chin length or a bit longer)...I used to have long hair (couple inches past my shoulder), but ever since I cut it short, I can't stand hair just hanging all around off my head. Sometimes I can't stand the feeling of hair on the back off my neck either...BUT, I've been contemplating growing it back out lol

When I did have long hair, I didn't know what to do with it. Now, after a few years, I think I could have some fun with it and handle it quite easily.

I just never think long hair looks good on me because of my body type...broad shoulders, big(ger) chest...long hair just seems to weigh me down and add ten pounds. :grumble:

BananaBee3

Oh...and my boyfriend prefers short hair over long. Actually...he prefers short, COLORED hair. As in pink, blue, purple, etc...we met in high school when I actually did that kind of thing to my hair all the time.

FitFrenchGirl

i love short hair like the military cut look..yummmy

Begood03

Short or long, it doesn't matter. As long as the style matches the face!

myofibril

When you see a woman with a shortish (down to chin/or below chin) but stylish hair style, do you think it's unattractive?

Yes. And by yes I mean no.

However the cut must be right and the woman's bone structure suited to it. I think that slightly impish / pixeish look can be really hot.

I mean come on:

MissingMinnesota

I don't know how people can think short hair is easier to take care of. I go through my phases of long and short hair but I always which I didn't cut my hair off after I did it since I am not one to have my hair cut ever 4 weeks to keep the shape. This is also because I have extra curly hair and I have to be able to put it in a pony tail to work out or I am coming out with a fro. Right now with my hair straight it is half way down my back aka bra length with shorter pieces around the front which I love.

When I was in college I cut off about 16 inches of my hair and went home on break and my dad flipped out. My mom in my memory has always had short hair but says my dad complains that he likes it longer. I also think it has to do with age. Some reason people that are 50+ just don't look good with long hair in my opinion they need shoulder length or above.

JWeaser

My boyfriend votes long hair. Kind of a pain in my butt what with all the curl I have to deal with.

Uh, yeah totally this and mine is very thick and coarse. But.. he likes what he likes. haha

27strange

My wife has had long hair and she has had short hair. Right now its pretty short, chin length, but I like it. I think its more about how the hair is kept and styled more than the length. As long as she is regularly getting it trimmed and touched up then the short style looks beautiful!

sportsjunkee70

I like longer hair but some woman can pull off the short hair. If it was a choice though I would choose the long over short.

Miss_Chievous_wechange

I like my long hair and I think most guys prefer long hair, but who knows...

sleepytexan

Wear the hairstyle you like for yourself. Lose the weight for yourself. Get fit for yourself.

Love yourself because you are the most beautiful person in the world.

blessings.

Lyadeia

As far as a man "letting" a woman cut her hair, my basic belief is that if you're going to do anything that drastically alters your appearance, like going from long hair to really short hair or going from blonde to brunette, you owe it to your significant other to at least get his opinion. I'm not saying you need his permission; you're a grown woman. But to not even give him a chance to tell you what he thinks when you're planning to make a serious change in your appearance is just disrespectful, IMO.

To each his own, but I find is disrespectful for a guy to expect me to run it by him when I want to cut my hair. If he doesn't like it, he'll get over it. If he can't get over it, then I don't want to date a complete d*** who would judge me by my HAIR.

Larius

No, it doesn't matter at all unless it's too long (down to waist or more).

Fochizzy

My fiance whines when I wanna cut my hair. He HATES short hair on women, ironic since my hair was as short as a boy's when me met. But my Daddy thinks that short hair is sexy. To be fair my Daddy did always say "there is nothing as sexy as a strong, confident woman" and he thinks short hair exemplifies that. (oh and legs, my dad likes legs)

pyro13g

That length is fine. Very few women look attractive to me with hair shorter than that.

Fochizzy

I LOVE long hair on women, but it's got to be well cared for.

Lol that is what I say about guys, but guys almost never do!

myofibril

There is a theory that men dislike shorter hair on a woman as it an unconscious indicator that they are less sexually available.

Many cultures and religions (from Muslim women to Christian nuns) adopt head coverings as a sign of piety. Long hair for women and a full head of hair on men are signs of virility and sex drive. There is no doubt that good hair is very attractive.

Of course it's just a theory. It could be complete BS. However, I'm sticking with it as it's in my interests;)

XFitMojoMom

I love my short hair, especially waking up, running some styling creme through it and being done. Being a Mother to two daughters, the older daughter was pretty upset when I came to school "looking like a boy". It's funny how media/society places such importance on women looking like women but not with short hair. It's true as far as cultures are concerned - we had muslim neighbours and the girls kept asking me why I wanted to be a boy.

Personally - it takes a strong women to pull off a short style. Maybe it's not the hair that men are not responding too, but the strength of character they are afraid of. Just a thought.:glasses:

myofibril

Maybe it's not the hair that men are not responding too, but the strength of character they are afraid of. Just a thought.:glasses:

I think that's certainly a possibility. Long hair tends to soften the features and give an hair of vulnerability - like a natural veil for example. Shorter hair exposes the face completely and could be seen as a sign of dominance.

I think you look great with your short hair. You certainly have the right features to pull off that look.

XFitMojoMom

merci beaucoup!

myofibril

merci beaucoup!

C'était mon plaisir.

Now, if you do deadlifts as well I may declare you the finest lady in all of MFP land

XFitMojoMom

245 is my 1RM :blushing:

ItsCasey

As far as a man "letting" a woman cut her hair, my basic belief is that if you're going to do anything that drastically alters your appearance, like going from long hair to really short hair or going from blonde to brunette, you owe it to your significant other to at least get his opinion. I'm not saying you need his permission; you're a grown woman. But to not even give him a chance to tell you what he thinks when you're planning to make a serious change in your appearance is just disrespectful, IMO.

To each his own, but I find is disrespectful for a guy to expect me to run it by him when I want to cut my hair. If he doesn't like it, he'll get over it. If he can't get over it, then I don't want to date a complete d*** who would judge me by my HAIR.

It's not judging you by your hair. It's being pissed that you would show such a complete disregard for his feelings about the way you look. Physical attraction is important in any relationship. People who say it isn't are lying, and just because you've already landed the guy doesn't mean he can never have an opinion about the way you look ever again. If your hair was long when you started dating and your husband/boyfriend prefers it that way, I absolutely think you should take that into consideration before chopping it all off. Likewise, he shouldn't go and shave his head or get a mohawk or a tattoo or a piercing without discussing it with you. It's not about getting permission to do it. Any man/woman who says "Do it and I'll leave you" is not worth keeping around. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be given fair warning and a chance to express their feelings before you do it, rather than you showing up one day looking totally different than the last time they saw you.

fteale

My husband didn't like it at all when I got my hair cut really short (boy short). He said I looked like a butch lesbian. Anything chin length or longer is fine.

myofibril

245 is my 1RM :blushing:

Holy crap...



Strong women are haaaawt. If you want a hand loading up the plates just come my way

Tree72

I've known men who preferred short hair and men who preferred long, just like some prefer blondes and other brunettes. As with any physical attribute, there's a lot of variation in what is considered most attractive. I think what matters most is that you like and feel happy with your style, be confident about your choice. If I ever have a significant other he'll just have to deal with the fact that I have somewhat freaky hair by modern standards; I would definitely not cut my hair for a man.

XFitMojoMom

245 is my 1RM :blushing:

Holy crap...



Strong women are haaaawt. If you want a hand loading up the plates just come my way

LOL! I think I could manage the plates no worries, would be hard from across the pond!