Although hair fashion nowadays is quite democratic, allowing for short, long, medium, “joãozinhos”, layered and any other variations for women’s hair, there are still those who prefer the good old long hair. It may be that he, in fact, takes a lot more work to look beautiful and healthy, but most women don’t give up their long flowing locks, not even getting paid for it.
Maybe long hair does have its downsides, but if you’re thinking of letting yours grow, check out a short list of the good side of being “Rapunzel” below.
1 – Versatility
While short hair does not allow great variations in cut or hairstyle, long hair can be styled as its owner wants. Braids, buns, ponytails, barrettes, bands, headbands, curled, straight – everything is allowed to change the look every day, if you wish. In addition, it is much easier to decide what to do with it on a party day, for example, since all the possibilities in the world are open.
2 – Hat for what?
Anyone who has worn their hair short knows how hard the cold months are. It’s a hat, cap, hood and hat that only those who lived know. Warming your ears and neck, for those with long hair, is no problem. Just leave it loose and that’s it – the cold becomes legend.
3 – They say that men like it more
Do a quick and simple experiment: pick a few male friends and ask them if they prefer short or long hair on their girlfriends. There is no scientific explanation, but the truth is that most guys will tell you that long hair is prettier. Maybe because the short ones don’t adapt to any type of face, maybe because the long ones convey the idea of more intense hair “pulls”, the fact is that the male preference is even for longer strands.
4 – Volume control
When the hair is short, it doesn’t have much “weight”. This makes it more common to see it “armed” than when it is long. In this sense, long hair requires less brushing, drying and flat ironing time, because the length naturally works in favor of volume control.
5 – Shows vanity
Short hair conveys very objective information about women: “I don’t have time to take care of my hair because I’m too busy with other things” or “I don’t have the patience to take care of my hair”. Thus, long locks will make you look more vain, as it is common knowledge that they require more time and dedication from their owner.
6 – Matches with anyone
As said, short hair does not always look good, due to the different face shapes of women. The long ones are very democratic, because they match almost any type of face and even body. It’s harder to go wrong at this point when you’re wearing long hair – and the extra advantage is that you can always change something in the cut that updates it. Fringes, peaks and shreds are almost an exclusive option for those with long hair.