# Why the bias against men's long hair?

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**Created:** [October 12, 2023, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-bias-against-mens-long-hair/991481 "2023-10-12T21:40:09Z")\
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Conventions for males’ hair length and facial grooming are always changing. In America, there always seems to be a substantial portion of the population taking serious umbrage at violators.

Some past discussions:

[Daily shaving has become optional during my lifetime - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-shaving-has-become-optional-during-my-lifetime/797692/33)

[Mustaches taboo? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mustaches-taboo/516723)

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