By Monique L

Have you always assume that it’s just a random choice that you choose to wear your hair straight or the fact that you are itching to cut your locks off? Well, think again. Your hair tells the world who you are without you saying a single word.

They say our hair is our personal crown of glory but do you know that it also tells the world who you are and who you want to be? If you find someone drastically changing their hairstyle, you can safely assume this individual is trying to change some part of their life.

Research has shown that we form an impression of a person we meet within the first three seconds. Although their dressing, hand shake or other physical attributes might influence that first impression, hairstyle has been shown to be one of the most prominent of factors. In short, your hair tells the world who you are before you can utter a single word.

Secret Signals That Your Hair Sends Out
“Hair is often an excellent predictor of someone’s self-image and lifestyle,” says Jo-Ellan Dimitrius the author of Reading People: How to Understand People and Predict Their Behavior – Anyplace, Anytime. “Because so many hairstyles are acceptable on women, most stylistic deviations don’t indicate much about a woman’s personality. Extremes of length, volume, style, and colour are the most telling aspects of a woman’s hair,” she added.

Dr. Marianne LaFrance, a professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Yale found that your choice of hairstyle might project an image of intelligence and self-assurance, or one of insecurity and conceit.

Your Hair, Your Style Short Hair Cropped hair is often interpreted as signifying intelligence, openness and honesty. What you see is what you get. Dr. LaFrance’s study demonstrated that women wearing short, tousled tresses are seen as the most confident and outgoing. Short hair that is carefully cut and styled may also reveal an artistic personality. As a rule, shorter styles tend to make younger women appear older and more sophisticated. In a nutshell, short hairstyle says you are confident, matured and outgoing. Shoulder Length or Medium Length A woman with medium-length hair is usually perceived as classy and strong. People often view you as powerful and someone who exemplifies both brains and beauty. Women with medium-length, casual-looking styles are viewed as intelligent and good-natured. Women with medium-length darker hair are perceived as smart and fun loving. Long Women with long, straight hairstyles are perceived as the sexiest and most affluent. If your long hair is well kept, it suggests confidence and sensuality but unkempt styles might be sending the wrong message! Unkempt long styles might be seen as trying to cover up parts of the body or face that are consider flawed. Long hair could also reveal a bohemian spirit or freedom from conventional expectations. Generally, women with long hair are viewed as feminine and sexy. Curly VS Straight Waves give the impression of playfulness, warmth and a carefree nature while straight hair says you are together, polished and stylish. However, women with long and straight hairstyles are perceived as the sexiest and most affluent. Ponytail A neat, traditional ponytail is the picture of poise and confidence. This is the way a woman with long hair emulate the effect of a short hair cut. A ponytail higher on the head conveys a more casual and energetic look. Mohawks and Purple Hair Women who do extreme things with their hair are artistic and nonconformist. They are viewed as confident, different and rebellious. People who experiment with dramatic hairstyles are generally young and adventurous, with little regard to how they’re perceived by “conventional” society, such as employers or authority figures.

Decode Your Man By His Hairstyle! Short and Tidy Men with short hair can be interpreted as diligent, active, dependable and hard working. This is mainly because active and practical jobs require this hairstyle. Changes Style Often If you find your man always on the lookout to try out new styles, then he is adventurous and has a lot of creativity. He can also adapt to new surroundings easily. Mohawk or Punk This hair is commonly worn by youngsters so a man who gets this hair can be interpreted as rebellious. He likes to be remembered, to be free, seen upon as anti-authority and has a sense of humor. High Maintenance Hairstyle If your man styles, dyes and gets a trim ever so often then he definitely has a high maintenance hairstyle. To upkeep this type of style requires a lot of money; so a man with a high maintenance hairdo usually is rich. Chances are, you will have a fashion well-versed man or a Metrosexual in your hands! Bald This is a tricky one and not every man dare to go bald. At it’s best, bald men are bold, confident and sexy. But, if he’s always hiding behind hats or wigs, then he’s insecure and sees his baldness as a weakness.