What it means when a man touches your hair: these 4 things

Touching someone’s hair is a very common gesture that occurs in many relationships.

But when a man touches your hair, it can have various meanings and intentions. So what does it mean when a man touches your hair?

It is not the same for him to caress your hair when greeting you, than for him to brush your hair away from your face.

Just as women have gestures that subtly show what we want, so do they.

Although, I must admit to you, most men have these urges unconsciously.

It is in us to have the ability to identify what each gesture hides.

But calm down, here I will share 4 meanings when he touches your hair.

And I will describe the traditional ways in which a man strokes the hair.

In addition, I will give you tips so that you can identify if he desires you sexually or even if he likes you.

Here we go!

When he touches your hair, he wants to tell you that…

1) appreciates you or cares for you

If he touches your hair from time to time, and only when it’s justifiable, it’s probably affectionate.

What do I mean justifiable?

There are times when good friends are confident enough to touch each other’s hair.

For example: if you are watching a series together, one lying close to the other, and he caresses your hair.

Or, if he plays with your hair while you’re both in class.

Whether it’s threading his fingers through your hair because he’s bored, or using a strand to pretend it’s his “mustache.”

Although some guys can express what they feel, the vast majority do not.

And they usually show the affection they have for someone with these attitudes of tenderness or friendly mischief.

But it is not necessarily a sign of falling in love or desire for you.

He probably just wants to distract himself or likes the feeling of touching your hair.

And he trusts you enough to do it.

That is, if you only notice that you have these gestures with you and there is nothing more than that.

Neither intense looks, nor constant friction, nor be attentive to what you do….

They are friends. Nothing else.

2) he likes you

Does he pull your hair from time to time? Does it ruffle you?

Does he constantly seek to touch you and teasingly play with you to annoy you?

Well, if you notice that he does this often, and he does it to make you angry, he likes you.

Or, at least, there is a high probability that it is.

You see, when a person is attracted to someone, they will seek to have physical contact with you at all costs.

This is an involuntary and unconscious reaction, you don’t necessarily plan to do it.

I mean, he’s trying to make you notice his presence.

But, at the same time, he’s checking how you react when he does it.

Think about it, what do you do when it bothers you this way? Do you imitate him and do the same with him?

Do you ignore it?

Your involuntary response, that is, your gestures and body language, will be letting him know if you like him too.

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3) He is in love with you

Do you usually touch your hair delicately, like caressing it?

Or, perhaps, do you hold a few strands between your fingers as if treasuring them for a while?

If he has these gestures and a deep gaze accompanies it, he may have feelings for you.

Just like when you like someone, when you’re in love, you try to show it unconsciously.

But the difference is that everything is much more intense and, at the same time, obvious.

His caresses, the way he looks into your eyes or if he smiles when he sees you, will give him away.

4) wishes you

If you’re already in a relationship with him, you’ve probably noticed that when he kisses you passionately, he pulls your hair slightly.

Or, also, take your hair tightly in his hands.

It is a way to release sexual tension and demonstrate your virility.

This is a clear sign that he has a deep desire for you, and is ready to go to the next level with you.

Analyze your body language

According to Allan & Barbara Pease, in their book Body Language. The Definitive Book,

“Every gesture or movement can be a valuable clue to the emotion a person may be feeling at that moment.”

This means that you should not only pay attention to when your hair touches you, but to EVERYTHING.

That is, his gestures, looks, movements, and even the way he touches your hair.

Because? Because the different ways in which he touches you will say a lot about what he thinks and feels.

Here I leave you 5 meanings to understand it.

1) When a man brushes your hair out of your face

This is a gesture of total tenderness that refers to our childhood.

Have you ever noticed how a mother brushes hair from a child’s face when he cries?

This is because it is a gesture of true unconditional love and protection.

They are involuntary movements that we usually do to show affection and attention.

In addition, it serves so that the person who receives the caress understands that that person cares about them.

And that he will be there for her no matter what happens.

So now you know.

If he brushes your hair out of your face, it’s likely that he has feelings for you.

2) When he plays with your hair

When a man plays with your hair, it means that he feels good about you.

Clearly, he is comfortable and shows it to you physically.

In addition, it is an attitude that trusts you and feels safe.

His play may be calm, like touching strands of your hair while he thinks of something else.

Or, that he touches your hair in a more mischievous way, looking to annoy you.

This can happen between friends, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that he likes you.

3) When he caresses your head

If he takes the trouble to stroke your head more intensely, there’s something else there.

This type of caresses betray tenderness, but also attraction.

He enjoys “massaging” your head and, in doing so, wants you to relax.

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That is, that you give yourself to him.

Of course, this can start a more naughty game, since it can arouse sexual desire.

If, for example, when touching your head, it begins to generate friction in other parts of your body.

Maybe also caress your arms or neck in a slow and deliberate way.

Whatever it is, it’s clear that he wants you to feel comfortable with him and be stress-free.

What arises after this capillary massage will remain between you…

4) When he pulls your hair

This type of gesture occurs in pairs. Since it implies a more intimate contact.

Surely, this occurs when they are kissing passionately.

He takes your head hard, but at the same time, delicately.

And, while they kiss, intertwine your hair between his hands and hold it tight.

Sure, take a deep breath and push your body hard against his.

He may even take a couple of strands and pull them hard during the kiss.

This does not mean that he wants to hurt you, quite the contrary.

In an article in the newspaper LaVerdadNoticias it is explained that when pulling the hair:

“The man feels that he is in control, that he has been given all power and since of course we are all a bit of an animal, this is his alpha male moment.”

When we kiss, we let ourselves be guided by our instincts more than by reason.

So, that he kisses you passionately and has these gestures, it is not surprising.

In his unconscious telling you that he wants you and wants you for himself.

5) When it ruffles your hair

If a man runs his hands over your head energetically as if to ruffle your hair, it’s positive.

And it has possible different readings, depending on the context of the situation:

If you’re friends, it’s a way of showing approval that you’ve done something right.

For example: if you have passed an exam and when you tell him about it, he reacts by ruffling your hair with joy.

It can also mean that he loves and trusts you.

Just like when we greet a small child we know, ruffling him.

Another possibility is that he likes you. But this must be accompanied by other gestures to notice it.

You see, when a person likes another person and there is trust between them, they tend to touch each other constantly.

And, looking for excuses to “bother you” in a mocking way, ruffling your hair, could mean that he is attracted to you.

But what gestures should you pay attention to to know if he likes you?

Here I explain it better.

Gestures a man does when he likes you

You are already clear about the options of what it can mean to touch your hair.

But here I list the gestures that you should pay attention to to know if he likes you.

Nervousness: If you get close to him, you notice that he suddenly becomes nervous. You may even talk nonstop or say nonsense things. Looks: you have caught him on more than one occasion looking at you from a distance (or near) and, when looking at him, he quickly changes his gaze. Blushes: His cheeks or face blushes when you talk to him or look at him. He looks for you: he writes you messages, he seeks to share things or situations with you, he is attentive to what you need.
Rubbing: you notice that their bodies rub against each other constantly and everywhere. A brush of hands when greeting you, sits next to you and your legs touch, accidentally hits you with his foot or hand, etc. Change his posture: when you appear he adjusts his clothes, stands more upright or, when the opportunity allows, shows off his arms or puffs out his chest.
He pays attention to you: he makes conversation, he wants to hear from you or you feel that he really listens to you and remembers what you say.

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How to know if you are in love

He wants to be your hero. Yes, this simple and elementary concept can be the key to deciphering if that man is in love with you.

I don’t mean a movie hero, but an everyday hero who feels he gives you something no other man can.

He wants to protect you from the big and small things in life, he gives you emotional support.

If you notice that attitude in him, when he is close to you and caresses you, you can be sure that he loves you.

There is a theory in relationship psychology that develops this concept in detail in detail. It’s called hero instinct.

According to the hero instinct, men have a biological drive to care for the woman they love, to keep those they care about, and to earn their respect.

James Bauer is the relationship expert who first coined the term. If you want to know everything about this concept, click here to see the excellent video of it in English.

Dr. Blanca Fernández Tobar, explains about falling in love that,

“Man falls in love first by sight, that is, the physical appearance is what most attracts his attention, giving importance to inner beauty a little later.”

If you have checked all the gestures on this list, it is very likely that in addition to liking him, he has deep feelings for you. But if you want to be sure, I recommend that you watch the video of James Bauer that will clarify many things for you.

Here is the link to the video once again.

And you will know if more than just flirting, he may really be in love.