what does your hairstyle say about you

The manes of the man. The hair of men is very special. Some men have a very full head of hair and other men are looking in the mirror to see the progress of their balding.

How is it possible that men's hair looks so different from women's hair? And what does your hairstyle says about you?

In this blog post we will be answering these questions.

Difference between men's hair and women's hair

Not everybody has the same hair, but there is no difference between men's hair and women's hair. Both can have a full head of hair, but both can also have hair that is brittle and dry. But when it comes to individual hair strands, there is no difference.

The main difference is just how men and women wear their hair. Women have ponytails for example, but you will (almost) never see a men with a hairstyle like that.

Men and women behave very different with their hair. For little girls their hair is important from a young age already. They want long hair because that is considered feminine. And boys want shorter hairstyles because they do no want to be mistaken for a girl.

Men do have a way bigger chance of getting bald later in their life compared to women. That is in most cases caused by male hormones.

Men's hairstyles

So, boys like to have shorter hairstyles and this kind of stays like that in their adult life.

There are of course men that have longer hair. They do this because it fits better with their identity.

Since about 1999 men are also being seen as sex object. For women this was already the case for way longer.[1]. That caused that men are nowadays way more conscious about their looks and hair.

A hair salon is usually regarded as a place where women get their hair cut, so nowadays there are many ''salons for men.'' These are specifically for men and in many cases they do not even cut women's hair. These places are called barbershops.

For many men a visit to the barbershop is a necessary one to conform themselves to their identity. When you want status or look rich, you want to look the part with a great hairstyle.

What does your hairstyle say about you?

Your hairstyle can say a lot about you. It shows how you look at yourself and it can also show what kind of job you have.

In certain jobs they require a certain hairstyle. You do not see a lot of men with office jobs and very long hair, but there are always exceptions of course.

Your hairstyle can also say something about the place where you go to have your hair cut. You have barbershops that focus on more alternative looks or places that have perfected to beach boy look. And you have places where all the managers and executives go to get their very professional and neat look.

Neat short hairstyles

When a man works in the service industry, then a good looking hairstyle is an important criteria. Think about the men behind the counter, in shops and such.

When you have an office job, but you still want a slightly longer look, you can go for the undercut hairstyle. The sides and back are short and on the top the hair is longer. This hairstyle fits men that know how to create a win-win. A good look that does not create problems at work.

When a men wears his hair slicked-back, then a man usually likes the attention and he also knows how to get this attention.

And then there is the executive look that looks similar to the undercut, but the hair on the top is slightly shorter. This way you can have more time between barbershop appointments. An ideal look for men that are slightly less vain or just do not have the time for regular barbershop appointments.

Long hair for men

Long hair can be great for certain men. Just think of Jason Momoa. He is known for his long and wild hair. A man with long(er) hair usually is perceived as more of a free spirit. Someone that likes freedom and nature. You see these hairstyles more often with surfers and hikers.

It is also a very popular look for musicians and men that do not have a office job. It is being considered for ''rebels.''

Men with a side-part

A side-part is a really neat hairstyle that works for men in any profession. Primarily men that feel very responsible have this look. It is a very professional look, but it is also a fashionable one. These men want to be taken seriously.

Usually this hairstyle has a bit more shine, because it works great with pomades.

Buzz cut

This is just a no-nonsense look. The hairstyle is popular for athletes because you do not have to do anything about your hair and is easy to clean when showering. You just have to make sure it stays short enough.

A buzz cut is also recommended when you start to notice that the balding is progressing. It can mask the fact that this is happening if you did not find a solution to stop it.

The only thing that is important to notice with this look is that you need to cut it in time and when it is sunny, you also need to apply sunscreen on your head and not just your face.

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