Hairstyles: Short Vs Long. Which Is Sexier?
Cutting her hair short dramatically changed one woman's dating life.
In Elle this month a woman writes about how cutting her hair short dramatically changed her dating life.
[My boyfriend] attempted to run his fingers through my now-inch-long hair, opened his mouth to say something, decided against it, and then, for the first time in the two years we'd been together, looked at me without a single watt of sexual charge. It was in that moment I realized just how serious he'd been about this, that he'd actually meant it when he said he wasn't attracted to women with short hair.
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Every boyfriend, even every male friend with whom I raised the issue of pursuing an asymmetric Selma Blair chop, has responded with heavy, humorless resistance [to short hair]… when asked to explain why I shouldn't cut my hair, even if the suggestion was hypothetical, none of these articulators could present me with a sound, convincing argument. What's more, not a single one cupped my face in his hands and said, "Go for it. Cut it off. Long hair, short hair—you're beautiful, no matter what." Instead, all I got were nervous stammers and "I'm just not into it" vagueness.
Cutting your hair off can be liberating—or horrible. This Love Buzzer had super-short hair for about five years. The very first shearing was awful—it didn't feel stylish or edgy, just unfeminine. But a few crops (and a whole lot of pomade) later and the short, sexy thing started happening. One boyfriend loved the boyish look. The other boyfriend was not a fan—he loves the classic, long-haired look. Poll: Do Looks Really Matter?
Women, how do you wear your hair? And how do men react to it? Men, what kind of hair do you like?
Discussion
I actually love my hair short. Right now I have my hair at the longest I've had it in 10 years and it's never really effected my love life. None of my boyfriends have cared. In fact, my current boyfriend doesn't care whether it's long or short except I can't shave my head. I feel sexy even with short hair, which I actually find odd because I have a square face shape and most hairstylists say that square faces shouldn't have short hair.
It really depends on the face structure. I worked with a woman I thought was ordinary looking when she had long hair. She came in to work one day with it cut a few inches shorter than shoulder length, and my jaw almost hit the floor.
A really boyish hairstyle is a turn off for me though. Everyone has different tastes, thankfully.
i grew up with very short hair, and it worked fine - but mow as I get older (i'm 30) i like the versatility long hair offers (but i miss the ease of short hair). I think they're both sexy when worn properly. but some people do have to 'grow into' the hair styles they try.
oh boy - is this a sensitive topic for me. I lost my hair to chemo for breast cancer treatment and it is just now long enough to style.... before cancer, it was long, blond and beautiful... it is coming in dark and wavy... everyone tells me I look great with short hair and I actually believe them - it does suit me. However, I would be lying if I said it doesn't matter... it is devastating for a women to face cancer AND lose her hair...I have a new litmus test for men now... if he is not attracted to me because my hair is short and he can't see beyond it to my heart and soul and mind............ buh bye.
In all reality, I think most men prefer with longer hair. From what I noticed, it just depends on the health and style of the hair that makes a difference. I've seen bald women that I found to be beautiful, and I've seen women with really long hair that looked horrible to me. Personally, I think that well maintained hair looks great. I must admit that to me any length too much past the shoulder on most women is just hard to style and keep up with, and it sort of looks outdated.
Only a strong woman can pull off short hair?!?! OH PLEASE! this is not true, I AM a strong woman with long hair who has worn my hair shorter in the past. not a matter of who is strong or weak in confidence , its all about face structure! if it looks good on ya, go for it.
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I have short hair and I love it. anyone can hide behind long hair but only a strong, confident woman can pull off a short hair cut.
Same here! I've had short hair for 15 years in various hairstyles, but shortest in the last few years. I love it! I cut it myself. I have people (men AND women) positively comment about it constantly! I think you have to be comfortable with who you are to wear it short. Hair becomes too much of a woman's identity. It's freeing, different, and easy! My husband likes it but would accept any way I wanted to wear it. He loves me and shows it no matter what my hair looks like.
