# Guys - do you like long hair on girls? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 19, 2003, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707 "2003-04-19T22:05:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Davebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Davebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Davebear)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/21 "2003-04-20T02:07:37Z")
This is one question that has a dozen answers. Or, maybe, just one; it depends. While I _loooove!_ long hair on women, it doesn’t look good on every woman. Someone asked why women tend to cut their hair shorter, as they get older. IME, there are two reasons. One, it’s easier to maintain, and they aren’t as concerned about knocking a guy off his feet, any more. And, two, shorter hair looks better on older women, in general. Long hair accentuates any wrinkles or sags by drawing the eye down. For younger women, it depends on the woman’s style and the shape of her face and head, plus the texture of her hair. Some women just don’t have the right combination to look their best, with long hair. So, although I prefer long hair, in general, I don’t really _care_ what length it is. What _I_ care about is whether is enhances or detracts from her overall appearance. And, I also agree with **stuyguy** about the ears, necks, etc., assuming those features are attractive, in themselves. Ears can be very yummy! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Kallisti](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f0a364/32.png) [@Kallisti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kallisti)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/22 "2003-04-20T02:12:23Z")
that Leo’s have the best hair, and usually a lot of it. Maybe it’s a “mane” thing. ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/23 "2003-04-20T02:15:58Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by stuyguy \* > \*\*Sorry to disappoint, but short hair does it for me. The shorter the better. Those exposed cheeks, and ears and necks like swans. Yumm… sexy! \*\* Funny story… I had my hair very short for a very long time (even shaved at one point)… I was on a bus going into town for some shopping before a holiday - a little old lady sat behind me on the bus (I know cos normally I would have taken the seat she was in cos I generally don’t like people behind me). Anyway, the journey took about an hour and, after we got off, she touched my arm and said “I have to say that you have the most beautiful shaped head I’ve ever seen”… I was kinda shocked but she was said exactly what you said **stuyguy** , that I also had a neck like a swan’s 🙂 I was thrilled with myself 🆒 I can’t wear my hair that short anymore, cos I have a very large, though very fine, scar on my scalp and very short hair would just accentuate it. Anyways, I’d miss that feeling of hair on my neck 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Honeydew\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e19b73/32.png) [@Honeydew\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honeydew_1)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/24 "2003-04-20T02:17:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Davebear \* > \*\*So, although I prefer long hair, in general, I don’t really _care_ what length it is. What _I_ care about is whether is enhances or detracts from her overall appearance. And, I also agree with **stuyguy** about the ears, necks, etc., assuming those features are attractive, in themselves. Ears can be very yummy! 🙂 \*\* I think, personally, long hair suits me better - I am sure others wouldn’t agree, but hey, ya can’t please all of the people, all of the time 😛 ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/25 "2003-04-20T02:27:42Z")
> [@](#): > > I love the feel of it myself (a friend expressed some dismay at me liking the feeling of my own hair brushing against my back… kinda turns me on - is that weird?) I’m a guy with long hair and I like that feeling too 🙂 I’ve enjoyed being with women who also had long hair, but generally not as long as mine. Also enjoy being with women who have short hair if it has personality. She of the at-this-point resiliently longterm relationship has short curly-springy hair which is lots of fun to run my fingers through! ---
**Author:** ![Brutus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Brutus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brutus)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/26 "2003-04-20T04:14:11Z")
Some women look great with long hair. Some women look great with medium-length hair. Some women look great with short hair. Hair is just part of the overall package (for me, at least.) I don’t take particular notice of length, style, or color\*. It just has to ‘work’ for me, for that particular individual. - Long hair, when worn in that late-70’s feathered style, is simply unacceptable. ---
**Author:** ![Drex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dc4da7/32.png) [@Drex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drex)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/27 "2003-04-20T04:23:55Z")
I really enjoy two main kinds of hair on women: A) Long, curly red hair. B) Short and sleek black hair. I have to second what people are saying about the exposed neck, but at the same time there’s just something about curly red hair that makes me drool and want to play with it for hours. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/28 "2003-04-20T04:29:30Z")
I absolutely adore women with long hair. I pony tail is cute too. Some women can pull off the short look, but for me long hair is a major turn-on. ---
**Author:** ![ITR\_champion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c67d28/32.png) [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/29 "2003-04-20T05:00:41Z")
I personally think that in general, very long hair is sexier, but there are exceptions. In some cases, I find short-haired women very attractive as well. There’s no set pattern for me, I just decide on a case-by-base basis. It’s also interesting to note that my tastes have changed over the years. When I was a teenager, I would have said that short hair was better. ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/30 "2003-04-20T05:43:18Z")
I like long hair on women too, but it’s not a deal-breaker. I realize how many women don’t like taking care of it & start cutting. I’d prefer they _didn’t_, but I have no real say. My current object of affection has the most beautiful near-waist length black hair. It’s nice on her, when she doesn’t keep it up. ---
**Author:** ![Sqube](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@Sqube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sqube)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/31 "2003-04-20T05:52:24Z")
Long. Please, keep it long. It’s just so sexy. Mmm… just running my fingers through your hair, or just I dunno… anything, long is so sexy. ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/32 "2003-04-20T06:40:39Z")
long is fine. Boy cuts can be an incredible turn on with the right looking woman. dunno how to describe. I guess I like 'em all ---
**Author:** ![Cardinal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardinal/32/4000_2.png) [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/33 "2003-04-20T08:20:33Z")
YES, YES, YES. Well, not a bob-cut. Something that touches the shoulders at least. Definitely. ---
**Author:** ![green\_bladder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/73ab20/32.png) [@green\_bladder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/green_bladder)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/34 "2003-04-20T11:02:25Z")
My preference is shoulder-length, but as stated numerous times above, it depends on the whole package 😃 I’ve known a couple of girls who cut their hair from shoulder-blade length to reasonably short and they still look incredibly sexy… ---
**Author:** ![godzillatemple](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/49beb7/32.png) [@godzillatemple](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/godzillatemple)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/35 "2003-04-20T11:41:01Z")
I suppose I’m a bit of a neanderthal, but i prefer long hair on women simply because to me it looks more feminine than short hair. One of my pet peeves is women who wear their hair long until they get married, and then quickly go for the bob because they no longer have to worry about attracting a man. But then again, that’s just me… Barry ---
**Author:** ![Drastic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Drastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drastic)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/36 "2003-04-20T11:57:30Z")
Long hair good. Short hair good, too. Big hair is always bad, though. Always. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/37 "2003-04-20T12:00:38Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by jinwicked \* > \*\*I’ve grown my hair out to a little past my shoulders, at the request of the previous boyfriend. It keeps getting on my nerves though. Having never had _really_ short hair, I keep threatening to get it cut off boy-short, Pink style, but the current bf just whines so I guess I’m stuck with it. > > Stupid long, takes-forever-to-dry, flat, straight hair. > > That, and if I cut it I will look really dumb in my hats. \*\* Jin, PLEASE keep your hair long. I’ve seen your picture and think you are absolutely adorable. ---
**Author:** ![Dragon\_Phoenix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bcef8e/32.png) [@Dragon\_Phoenix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragon_Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/38 "2003-04-20T12:40:35Z")
In general, I prefer short hair. Natalia Imbruglia is a case in point - I found her much more attractive when she was wearing her hair short. Then again, Mrs. Phoenix has long raven black hair and I’m still nuts about her… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@ski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ski)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/39 "2003-04-20T13:00:22Z")
Nobody’s mentioned bald women yet. No, I’m serious! Though in general I do like long hair like most other posters here, recently I have had the admittedly odd desire to find a bald girl. Cue-ball bald. Of course she has to have a good-looking cranium. Maybe it’s just because it’s something different and unusual. You don’t see many bald girls, so it’s “exotic” or something - I like to buck the trends. ---
**Author:** ![Bernard\_Marx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4491bb/32.png) [@Bernard\_Marx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bernard_Marx)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2003, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-do-you-like-long-hair-on-girls/169707/40 "2003-04-20T13:03:46Z")
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