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5 Reasons Women Dig Long Hair – From a Woman
Do Women Like Long Hair on Men?
There’s something about a guy with long hair. I can’t speak for every woman on earth, but when I hear the question, do women like men with long hair?
…the answer is YES!
Maybe it’s the confidence, maybe it reminds you of your sexiest sports/music/celebrity crush, maybe it’s just knowing this one is different from the rest. I’d love to know what other women think, but here are my top five reasons why girls like guys with long hair.
1. The Way It Looks
Whether it’s tied up in a high ball, or running wild down his back, long hair just looks sexy. It’s manly and bold, like a viking or a gladiator. It’s natural and primal like an ancient warrior.
It’s hard to put into words because it’s more of a feeling…like a tingle when you see a guy with long hair and you just know…yep—he’s hot.
2. It Shows He’s Confident
Having long hair as a man takes a certain amount of confidence. It’s the type of thing that people notice, but a longhair doesn't mind. "Let them stare," he thinks as he runs his fingers through his sexy mane. He doesn't need to ask himself, "do women like men with long hair?" He just knows.
3. You Know He’s Different
A guy with long hair isn’t concerned with the standard male archetype. He does what he wants, and that's all there is to it. It's not likely that he has a standard corporate job, and he certainly isn't an average Joe. He dances to the beat of his own drum.
He’ll love that you’re different, too. He’s more likely to appreciate all the things that make you…you. He’s also more likely to understand why it takes time to get ready!
4. It Shows He Can Commit
Growing long hair isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s a long process, fraught with many difficulties.
There’s the awkward stage where no matter what you do it just doesn't look good. There are months and months of patiently waiting for his locks to hit his shoulders. Then there’s the break-in period when a novice longhair learns to tame his tresses. If this guy can get through that, he’s more likely to commit to something even more sexy… you!
5. You Can Talk About Hair
Finally, a guy that understands how awesome it is to have long hair! Maybe you’ll take turns braiding each other's hair, or he might let you practice the newest straightening technique on his virgin strands.
You can commiserate about bad hair days, and share hair ties and hair care products! Maybe he’ll even be able to give you a hair tip or two. A guy with long hair won’t be afraid to enjoy something you both share…gorgeous long hair!
6. (BONUS) He’s Going To Be Good In Bed…But It’s Tricky
He’s got the right look and the confidence to back it up. You’ll be running your fingers through it all night. Sure, there might be some logistical issues to work out, and heaven forbid you only have one hair tie!
There might be a lot of hair everywhere, but once you get into your groove there’s sure to be fireworks.
So…Do Women Like Men With Long Hair?
This woman certainly does! Of course not every woman is going to agree, but I’m sold…in fact I even married a longhair!
If you love a man with long hair like me, your next step is going to be Living With A Longhair: The Mess, The Stress, The Awesomeness.
Anything I missed? Ladies, what do you love about guys with long hair? Let me hear it in the comments!
La Rubia
Beloved wife to El Moreno, La Rubia is a teacher, athlete, outdoorswoman and mommy of three. Down since day one, she is a lifetime supporter of The Longhairs.
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FR. I stand by my long hair
@ El Moneo. Part 2 of WWE Longhairs?
…. Ironically, quoting a shaved head guy, but “Oh, hell yeah!”.
Ok I’ll hit you direct on email!
I’m also a proud long-hair here, and it was a story from being in the middle of high school to all the way now. I was at a strict private school, where boys were not allowed to have hair even touching the collar – and we are talking button-up shirts where the collar sticks up a little. With little rules to the girls and only so much you can do with short hair, I thought that was a big rip. I looked forward to graduating and seeing haircuts in the rear-view mirror.
That was to be another ten years upon graduation, with a really bossy sister constantly dragging me to the barber when it got a little shaggy. I almost got to year at one point, practically having a mullet (it looked more like that 1970s teddy boy look as opposed to the bogan/redneck appearance). When it finally got to the point where I had a full-time job (librarian), only a couple of haircuts were done – one to look good for a wedding, and another just to trim it that bit to look presentable for a staff photo. For that whole period, a few years either way, I resembled Catweazle.
I do not know how it happened the following year, but the sister was finally convinced I could keep it that long. It had gotten to the point of tying it into a ponytail (albeit that awkward, small one – it even looks weird on women). So it has been like that for a long time now. This was a long-time before the lockdown period. Fast forward, I am working as a kitchen hand, and it either goes to put your hair into a baseball cap (which I initially did), or to tie it up into a bun (male or female, I am the only male as of this moment not including the boss).
And with the awkward phase, it is like any kind of transformation. The best example is going from tubby to fit (or at least looking partially healthy). While certain parts have been trimmed down, tiny bits of fat are still prominent, which look just weird – especially with the Molson muscle (and boy, did I have that at one stage – and I hardly got fat anywhere else). But you just keep powering through. It’s all about the process and the progress, and what you could not do beforehand. Some old photos, I start to have slightly long hair and a small goatee – hard to not think you resemble a llama with that.
There is the whole thing about how it makes you stand out, and ever since I was 14 I have embraced being eccentric. I have embraced being an individual, a combination of on purpose and just-so-happens. People see me with the long hair, the friendly demeanour, and how I help out in various ways at church and in my community. It’s almost like the biggest risk – you can be an absolute miscreant, or work among the hardest there is around. Believe me, when I can work hard I can work like a machine.
It’s not only that in the journey, but how I have been at the gym for close to a decade now – lifting weights. How much I can bench-press has gone up and down, that is due to injuries and surgeries between times. Life happens. But you just get back on board. As well as that, I lost over 10 kilograms working at my kitchen job (and it is not even full time) along with seeing a physiotherapist for my back. That combination has me in the best form of my life.
That last part goes hand in hand, and not just being into professional wrestling (you can’t take yourself seriously, so let’s relish some of the stereotypes – I enjoy it for all its spectacle). So the question with going for a long-hair is, would you ladies rather that they resemble Drew McIntyre or the Comic Book Guy?
P.S. I had to put in in, but I couldn’t see the right place in the main body. The awesome part is how you succumb to balding if it is on your mother’s side. Most of the male relatives on my mother’s side – her dad (rest his soul), her two brothers, and several of my male cousins – got bald in their 20s and 30s. Here I am, 34 and with a thick head of hair resting below my shoulders. Life can be awesome at times.
Yo Mikey thanks for sharing man! Seems like you like writing. Would you be interested in contributing a blog? Maybe Longhairs of WWE Part II
I had long hair in my twenties and the girls loved it – I was a total rocker dude during the 70’s 80’s & early 90’s
In 2020 when covid hit, I went home and worked from home for about a year and a half – started growing it back out month after month – my wife at the time wasn’t too happy about it (though, that’s why she married me) she’s my EX now – fast forward to April 2023 I’m about to turn 62 in June – my new beautiful long red haired GF of 7 months loves my hair and its now down just past my nipples – my color is blonde with of course grey hi-lights – my GF seems to love it so I will continue to grow it until one of us cant stand it anymore – send me an email if you would like to see a picture.
Lance great to hear man and I’m freaking happy for you. Sounds like you are in a great place!
I find it true more often then not…
I’m a 60 year old guy with thick hair down to my ass and I can’t go food shopping without 5 women & 2 guys asking me about it. The women seem way more animalistic, it seems to embolden them even when they’re normally shy.
When I tell them I’m donating to Children With Hair Loss they often sigh and say “that’s awesome but you should think twice” that usually seals the deal & the digits flow. At this age I don’t think I’d attract any attention like I did when touring with the band in my 20’s with 1/3 this length.
Like Frank Zappa said in an interview by an idiot…
Q: So Frank, you have long hair does that make you a woman?
A: Well you have a wooden leg does that make you a table? Great Blog – Rock on !
Epic response, Jerry! Keep lettin’ it ride.🤘
My late wife encouraged me to grow my hair out and I love the way it looks on me. I’m 65 years old now but still have good hair.
My man!
Before the pandemic started, I decided to grow my hair out, as I had it Clipper cut for about 30 years, the reason for that is I was going bald, all I had was left was a small lock in the middle at the front. I grew it out to about 6 in Long and it turned I to soft defined 1″ curls! And it covered and hid the baldness at the front of my head very well. I was getting positive reactions from everyone, and I noticed that women treated me differently when I had long hair, they seem to be friendlier and paid me more pleasant attention. So the idea that if you’re going bald you have to shave your head is total nonsense.
Being recently separated, I decided to get a hair transplant as I was making a new start in life. I had shave off the 6 in of hair that I had grown, so I had to start growing my hair out from a shave again. My hair is about 3 in long right now, and my family is like “I know you’re growing your hair longer but it looks really good the way it is” , and my daughter asking me how long I was growing it because it looked good the way it was before, and not to grow it longer than that.
I just go along with them, but I have intentions of growing it shoulder length, then just trims and maybe some light layering to keep it looking healthy and awesome.
I feel amazing when my hair is longer, and whenever I catch a glimpse of myself it made me really excited and happy cuz I love how it looks. Not to mention my hair blowing in the breeze and feeling it move, and my hair falling over my eyes is amazing, and just how soft and silky it feels when it’s long is awesome.
I think I was always supposed to have long hair, because when I had short hair I was externalizing my desire, and focusing on finding girlfriends with beautiful hair so I could enjoy it.
But when I grew my own hair long, I found I didn’t really care about anybody else’s hair anymore. It’s soft silky curly and shiny, I couldn’t ask for more
Hi I am 54 and I have long brown hair no grey curly down to mid back I’ve had long hair since I was 16 cut it short for 10 years now back to long I love it feeling slightly on top but who cares I am 54 after all🤣😂😜🤪🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
I am a long hair. I was born in the early 1960s and grew up in the 1970s with rock and roll drugs and the best bands on Earth. I went to every Rock concert there was here on the West coast. I am without a word of doubt a rocker. In the 1990s I had to join corporate America and get my haircut. What a bummer. I am now turning 60 I own my own business I am my own boss and I’m going to grow my hair long. This time way down past my back.. luckily I have a full head of here and lots of it. All my buddies with short haircuts and crew cuts even say to me that the long hair looks good. The women also love it. I love what the women love. So the grow period Has begun. I am currently shoulder length and intend to keep on growing for at least the next three years. Rock on.
We are thrilled to hear you’re back on the path, Glennski! You’re blessed to have your hair still rockin’ at 60 years old. Keep it going! -El Chuckarino
I had a swoop (think Hermey the elf dentist from Rudolph) til my early 20s, mostly to hide a cowlick. I went super short at 24, but now, at 51, I’m loving the long. Quarantine kept me home and it’s been about 6 months since I’ve cut it. I keep waiting for it to be unmanageable or to look awkward, but it hasn’t yet! I’m totally rocking the Andy Gibb feathered look naturally. I love the breeze in my hair. Love running my hands through it. I finally experienced tangles for the first time! I feel particularly bold because I’m balding on top … not normally a good look for a longhair. But pffft who cares? And my sister showed me how I can put it up to cover the chrome! I gasped when I looked in the mirror. Oh, and she introduced me to dry shampoo. That stuff is a miracle. Anyway, been a fun adventure! Ladies love it. I’m gay but hey – I’ll take the attention wherever I can get it! 😁
Great to hear Zach and thanks for sharing! Glad to have you here and it’s so great you’re loving the flow. Keep lettin’ it ride!
I’m 67; had long hair for several years (down to my elbows) but cut it about 10 years ago for business purposes. Never thought about growing it again–didn’t want to go through the awkward states again, but the pandemic changed all that. I isolated for a year due to health related issues, got vaccinated, and have over a year’s head start, so I am letting it grow. Having a full head of hair gives the impression to many that I am younger than my actual age. I have also been dating a lady that likes long hair on men so I am happy. All I can tell people is to do your thing; don’t worry about what others think. I like the individualism.
YOOOO G-MAN! Good to have some youthful guys around here. Down to the elbows is master-length; let’s see how long it takes to get back there. Glad to have you here amigo, and thank you for the comment!
I think for me, I just like long hair Funny: ALL my MALE Friends tell me to get a haircut. All of my FEMALE, LOVE LONG HAIR ON GUYS! Jealous guys I reckon haha. Anyway Iike my hair and I’m 64! Cheers. Dougie longhair.
I reckon you’re right Dougie.
I say it all the time. (99% of guys hate my long hair. 99% of women love my long locks. I’ll go with the girls.
SAME!
I am 66, and have had a similar experience. I grew my hair long as a musician in the 60-70s, but went with short hair as an engineer in the 80s. I retired, and am back to school as a full-time double major in biology and computer science, so most of the people I now meet lately are in there 20s-40s. Covid kicked off the long hair process, but I then decided to grow it out to about shoulder length. I am glad it straighter than it was in my 20s, and that it is not grey yet, although my beard is. I sometimes think the long hair and retired student path is like a bucket list thing, but I mostly think i do it because I can and want
to. Hopefully in another 30 years, we’ll still be rocking the long locks.
After years of working for myself….I’m a science geek, I decided to go back to my roots…grew my beard out…LOL long and grey…then trimmed it short, and decided its time to grow the hair out. I grew the hair on top to about 7 inches and trimmed the sides. I was in Europe alot…Germany…they do the long on top and short shaved on the sides…then I cut it all down to about 3 inches…about 8 weeks ago I said…no cuts for 3 years…and it feels awesome…67 years old..salt and pepper…and a free spirit. I have my own company and honestly I don’t care if people don’t like it….I love this blog. Its really nice to feel a sense of brotherhood…so tired of the divisional crap in politics…go back to the late 60’s and makes me think of a musical called “HAIR”…long beautiful hair…casual with jeans..a t-shirt and plaid shirts as a jacket…back to me!
Thanks for your insight, glad to have you here Paul!
Love this
Me too
Wish we could react to some of the comments on here just like the reaction option on Facebook. Especially the nice comebackks. Found this website again because I was cleaning out cookies and web history I actually forgot about my mother-in-law and my husband with the long hair comment. Also as somebody who is severely visually impaired and needs to use screen readers, and things like voiceover on the iPhone, when playing with my husbands long hair, I would ask him, can I fondle your hair the way people on Hollywood like to represent the blind? You know everybody thinks that we go up to a stranger in touch their face. So it’s simply, can I touch your hair. Also met a drummer at a workshop, when he walked by, my right I is the one with an OK amount of vision to read large print for short periods of time. But this drummer just like some of you guys, he had hair it was a dark color might’ve been brown, well past his ass.
Thanks for the comment Dani, glad to have you here! I appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
Always been infatuated with the look, the demeanor. Early Tarzan, every Titan. After my Army stint I let it flourish in grad school; then short cuts till Covid factored in. I’m full on silver (grey), started in high school. Now I’m about 8-9 months out from my last trim. Loving the mentality of it all, I do feel more myself now. More grounded somehow. Screw the uptight corporate look. Live in the desert so hydration inside and out is key. Film at 11.
Hi Stephen, thanks for sharing. I read through your website and you’ve got an incredible story. Hope you remain strong, and the hair keeps coming in strong too!
I have had long hair for most of my life and I am now in my 60’s. Used to have lot of confrontations when I was younger but being a competitive bodybuilder through the 70’s and 80’s kept that as a non issue. I made a promise to myself in the early 70’s that I would never have short hair. In the 90’s I worked for a very liberal media company and for as liberal as they were with their newspapers and television outlets, they demanded I lose the hair. I in no uncertain terms told them where they could stick their six figure job and walked, taking a job for half the pay. I do what I want and no amount of badgering or money will change my attitude. Slowly as I age ,the hair is thinning somewhat but its still a few feet long and looks good. I do ride a Harley every day of the year and wear a skull cap with all the hair tucked up inside, tangles are a nightmare but when I pull the cap off and it all falls out, it looks great plus turning heads of people that dont know me.
Dude. Reading this was the absolute best. Stoked to have you here George! Would love for you to send in some pictures from the 70’s and 80’s and today!
Ehm, marry me? Ahahah
I agree with the article, soo spot on!
Greetings and Salutations Long Manemers!
I first grew my hair long after having an out of this world experience with D.M.T. and having a alien being communicate with me telepathically.
To honor that experience I grew it out.
Then the other day my most moronic supervisor which is as bald as a Sphinx cat, came up to me and said hey, you need to cut your F-ing hair.
I smiled and walked away thinking what a putz!
After so many compliments from women, I refuse to chop my locks!
To be continued.
Thank you for sharing Pablo! Please keep us posted, interested to hear what happens next. The Longhairs are with ya!
tell them your hair is religious
Oh like that one!
Good for you, bro! I glad you are walking your own path and letting it ride for life. And I am with El Rubio and, based on what you wrote, I too would like to see your pictures.
Right??
You’re awesome. I’ve had short hair most of my life but thought long hair on a dude looked cool. I never had the courage to grow it out but when my wife became ill in my fifties she encouraged me to grow it out. I’ve had long hair for ten years now. I also started strength training at the same time and added 20 lbs to my body which complements the look. I bet you look amazing.
I’m like so attracted to long hair on guys the only problem is if I brought home a guy with long hair my dad would be really judgmental. But I guess at the end of the day that’s his problem and he’d have to get over it. I can’t help but believe this attraction started thanks to Marvel movies with characters like Loki, Thor, and The Winter Soldier/Bucky rocking long hair unapologetically.
You young girls would have loved my era. I was a child of the 70s and 80s. Almost all guys had long hair. Many that didn’t got extensions. Long hair on men has always been a fetish for me. Unfortunately, at my age now it’s hard to find.
You can’t be that damn old! I’m a 51 year old longhair and I’m commonly mistaken for being younger.
Hi!my husband is 75 and he has really long hair.the men we know here keep saying when are you having that hair off?or the barbers are open.well he’s not.
Hi Lynda, YA JUST LOVE TO HEAR IT! Hair whips to you and hubby.
i had long hair from the ages of 8-15 and got it cut when i turned 16 and im deciding to grow it back out. I had long curly blond hair that went half way down my back and a full grown beard at the age of 12. I want to go back to that time it was the best times of my life. i am now 17 and im doing strongman training and i believe that the long hair will look better then my high and tight.
Get STRONG, MAN!! Good luck with your training and hair growth, can’t wait to see those blonde curls and JACK CITY! Keep lettin it ride!
I am currently a 17 year old male who has had long hair for the past 10 years and I can say there are ups and downs, but it seems to be mostly ups, especially from what I have experienced with women/girls. (The downs for me are just brushing in the mornings and sometimes I have bad hair days on photo days, which can suck, but other than that good)
Having the long hair allows for cool and nice nicknames such as Thor, or surfer dude (I have long blonde hair, im not sure if its the same with dark hair) but it also allows for, as stated, conversations about hair and sometimes girls wanting to just be with you to braid your hair or tie it up.
So far, ive only known having long hair and have loved it and cannot imagine cutting it because it seems like a part of me. That’s just my opinion on it, I say, if you have long hair and can keep it clean, keep it!
Thank you for the article, it was a great read 🙂
Great comment Jacob, glad to have you here and thanks for writing in!
I’m trying to grow my hair but it looks very messy rn. I used to have long hair at the top and short, trimmed hair on the sides and the back. Now I just want all of it to grow longer but it looks very bad specially at the back of the head, on the neck. Have any idea for what shall I do ? Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Adnan, thanks for the comment hombre! I know a guy who can help. Check out Andy’s series on the phases of awkward stage hair.
And KEEP LETTIN IT RIDE!
Just let it grow give it time once it reaches the desired lenth u can just style it the way u want to
Hi!
I’m a Spanish woman (so, sorry for my bad English), I’m 47 years old and I love long hair, either for men or women. If you have a nice hair and you feel like you want to have long hair and you can keep it clean and healty, come on!!! You will be good-looking and maybe sexy!!!
It’s no important your age, even an old man look good if his hair is good mantained.
My husband has a clean and soft long curly grey hair. He is a handsome man, but with his hair he is irresistible!!
On the other hand, I have a friend that has a straight oily hair, he often is for several days in the woods without a shower… I respect his way of life but he isn’t sexy, absolutelly!
I have also a long hair, it is clean, soft and shiny, but I’m never brushed, it look like a unruly wild mop. People (specially hairdressers) say me it’s so long, so unruly… It’s ok for me, it’s my personality!
Enjoy your hair, man!!!
🙂
Hola María! Thank you for the thoughtful comment! Your English is far better than my Spanish lol. ¡Viva pelo largo!
¡Que viva! lol (your Spanish is perfect)
Hello I’m 43 have had long hair many years I am definitely an attractive guy I would think I’ve been called Thor a lot I look like I could be his brother lol (not Loki) I’m tall with very long blonde hair my woman loves my hair we are a couple of old school metal-heads but I have noticed over the years most of my relationships the women were into rock or metal so they loved my hair but most of women in society didn’t seem interested in my long hair looks and most commonly heard women say that it looks girly and I have travelled for many years for my profession in events and conventions. I do believe most women from what I can tell do not find long hair on men attractive which doesn’t phase me I’m a rocker and I love my long hair…🤘😎
Anecdotally, I can say this article is very misleading. I’ve had long hair for most of my life and many of my male friends wore hair down to their shoulders, or even longer.
I’ve always kept myself in top physical shape, stayed clean, dressed well, and was gainfully employed, but very rarely did women flirt or take me up on dates. My long haired buddies all dealt with similar problems. This experience was even worse when I had a beard to go with it. The long hair was a flat out deal breaker for a good number of women and they were frank about it. The conversation inevitably would go something like this… “You’re so sweet and fun to be with, but I just can’t see myself dating a guy with long hair.”, or they would make a comment about how they perceived long hair on men as immature or “trashy”. Some years back, I went to a traditional short cut and everything changed. Women who wouldn’t give me the time of day were now sending me flirtatious texts and complimenting me on how professional and attractive I looked with the new ‘do.
It’s interesting because this article is in stark contrast with several others I’ve read about men liking women with short hair. There are men who might take a while to get used to a girl with a bob or pixie cut, but it’s never a deal breaker. Fellas, I just don’t think the road goes both ways. It’s hard enough having to keep up appearances along with a sleek car, fat wallet, and countless life accomplishments… funny how we’re depicted in popular culture as being the more shallow gender :/
Sounds like you live in the wrong place for guys with long hair. I also wonder what time period this was in.
This post was in fact written by a woman.
I think the most accurate thing we can say here is…”different strokes for different folks.”
I have long hair, love it. Never will cut my mane, and yeah i mean some girls will always dislike the long hair and say no because of it, but damn there is a lot of girls that dig that long hair, and trust me. I’ve had a few girlfriends already with the long hair, and it certainly isn’t a deal breaker, if they enjoy the long hair then they are worth keeping around. If they can’t handle your hair do you even want them around? it might take time but everyone no matter if your hair is long like mine or short will find someone it just takes time and effort.
Have to agree with you on that Noah! Appreciate your thoughtful comment amigo.
Sucks for you dude, my hair is pretty close to my ass when wet and I can personally say I’ve never had more attention in my life than when I’ve had long hair, you must just live in a preppy area. In Australia girls froth it
I love long hair on men because it is beautiful. That’s it. I don’t give an eff about confidence, rebellion or anything else associated with long hair on men, really. It’s all about the looks. It makes average looking men attractive and good looking men stunning, whereas short hair looks boring at best but most times plain unattractive on every guy, OR woman, to me. I don’t like short hair, period. But to each their own.
Glad to know this La Tiburona! Thanks for commenting!
Guys with long hair are gay or filthy hippies enough said
I’ll give you five American dollars if you come on down to our headquarters and expand on your comment over a cup of tea.
Hahahaha great come back. My hair is halfway length and already women keep reacting with facial complimentary looks😎👍✝️
The feedback is clear! Haha glad to hear it man, keep letting it ride!
drop us a selfie so’s we can judge you back…. no wait Im above that.. but thank you for your 2 cents✌️
Man…some stupid comments here… I am 19 years old and from india.. my advice is that if you got a handsome look and wide shoulders.. grow your sexy hair dude..girls can dig really deep for long haired male..and a beard combo looks killer dude.
Agree with you Hanifa! Thanks for the comment, I love your country man! Here is a favorite blog post from my travels to Incredible India: https://followchris.me/2012/07/25/seek-and-destroy/
Maybe…but not all of them…some are educated and very smart…some are even kind and care about people and humanity…some don’t even judge harshly…some even have a lot of money and bathe….and all of them share a common thread…they pleasure of long hair…but thank you for your pithy comment….hmmm I mean that in a nice way Jen….really.
I grew up in the 70’s so long hair was much more common and I’ve always loved it. Dated a guy with hair past his perky ass. It was so hot to watch him climb on his chopper and when we rode around his hair flowed beautifully. Long beautiful hair is a total turn on for me and many other women. And yes, he was a musician and also very sweet. I’d guess I’ve dated more long hairs than not. I currently live with a curly long hair, but these days it is thinner and nearly all gray lol. Still, every time he pulls out his ponytail I get transported back to the 70’s and am so attracted to him. I only wish he left it down more. One thing I would say about gorgeous long hair is that if an average or unconventional looking man has their hair pulled into a tail, then lets down the locks, it almost transforms their features. It frames their face and brings out all of the best aspects of their face.
Thanks for the insight Laurie! Great to hear from an experienced woman 🙂
I love wild long hair on men, so tactile, so sexy, makes me want to touch it, run my fingers through it, bury my face in it. Ooooooh!
It’s also no coincidence that hyper intelligent people have the long wild hair. It’s a natural transponder for the intelligent energies of the universe, whether this is considered a psychic phenomenon or not. Think Einstein.
Have to agree with you on this one here Cisco.
I agree
Then we’re all on the same page!
Makes me want to pull it just like men do with us. And horny.
As a guy with long hair, it is nice to know there are women out there who think it’s sexy. Thank you Trish!
Awesome. Long hair so sexy!
When I lived back in the states, I had some friends who thought of liking a man with long hair was weird. I’m sorry it’s not. My husband just so happens to be German, very tall, and he has long hair. Now people would argue that it’s a very light brown or a borderline dirty blonde but regardless, he has long wavy hair and I love to play with it. It’s really soft. I braided his hair once and took a picture of it, he wanted to see it before I posted it on Facebook. I said you know it only goes to friends. But you know what exactly if you’re a metalhead or a musician yourself, or a biker or just whoever, grow it out. I get sick of his mother bickering about his hair when she has the boys short haircut so I use reverse psychology with her I said well you know women should have long hair so why don’t you grow yours long? Well I like mine this way. Will your son likes his long hair so stop talking about it. I get along with my mother-in-law, I’m just saying I’m sick of hearing her bring the topic up from time and time again. As somebody stated, it’s the double standard that goes both ways. Enough is enough. Cut it out, no pun intended.
Couldn’t have said it better Dani!
People will either like,love,or hate you for a wide range of reasons. Short,long,longer, or wild. Thier opinions do not matter ONLY the opinion of yourself. I’m of Scandinavian decent my hair is about middle of my back, i used to braid my beard but that is a story for a different time lol. Screw the corporate scene i own and operate a classic car restoration shop. Just keep true and honest to yourself and shrug off what others think.
True and honest to yourself! Thanks mate
went to my 40th high school reunion a couple of years ago. the girl that every guy wanted was also there. she told me that she would kill to have my hair
Ha! See, 40 years in the making
I’m 35, have long hair. I rock a man bun through an Astros snap back with a full beard. I’m always strapped and ready to throw down. Most women can’t get enough of it and the ones that don’t care, well whatever. Texan for life. Bring it on or get to steppin
I’m a 58 yr old guy and I haven’t cut my hair for over 13 yrs, if I look up I can tuck it into my belt, also I’m a strawberry blonde (or redhaired) .
Go for the long!! Good luck !!
Well I’m 57yo and I’m still attracted to men with long hair. For me I think it’s just a part of the culture I grew up in. And yes I believe in live and let live but long hair is still a reason for discrimination as is short hair on women.
Man this blog has got me set on letting it grow! at the very least 2years. I’m 7 months in always had short or bald head. In southern California it’s not uncommon to see a dude with a long mane of hair, but bald and fades foresure take the cake. I just wanna b different now. I Been having doubts and regrets because of the akward/ugly stage I am in with my length, but these comments got me committed. Thanks guys and gals !!!
Glad to have you here amigo! Welcome to the community.
I was in a metal band in Philadelphia a few years back, we had a few big shows,(Propain, Overkill, Quiet Riot..etc). Always a lot of people, I was also married at the time, I had a lot of compliments on my hair, from a lot of beautiful girls/women, my wife totally understood, she was always by my side, I grew my hair for seven years just because I was a musician, I never met a long hair that rubbed me the wrong way, it’s a lifestyle and brotherhood, we’re just normal people, probably some of the best people you’ll ever meet…
Heck yeah AK, glad to have you here amigo! KEEP BANGIN and keep lettin it ride.
That and it can make couple costumes A LOT easier. Do you know how many characters have long hair!? Point being, this is spot on and I have only one more to add.
1. Your friends who don’t find long hair attractive won’t go for him. No competition there.
I am 62yrs old and I have been growing my hair for 6 years. It’s almost to my waist – about 24 inches long. I was going to go get it cut this afternoon but now after finding your site I’m having second thoughts. Nobody my age that I know or have seen has long hair. It makes me feel connected to my Scottish/Celtic heritage.
Hell yes James, glad to have you here! Keep lettin it ride sir!
Hi James. I’m 60 and have hair down to my ass. And still look in my 40’s. I also date women half my age sometimes because I can! And I have all my hair. Thank God. Lol. I rock out to classic, hard rock and great heavy metal. There are alot of guys out there over 40-50 that have long hair. Keep it long and fuck those that don’t dig it.
Rock on.
Hi Chelsea, I like your post. I have long strawberry blond hair, it’s about mid back. I get way more smiles from women then most I’d say. But I have also been told that I wasn’t there type. I’ve also been told once that she would have never given me a second look. The funny part is, we’ve been dating for a few mouths now.
It’s the Man. Not the hair, that gets to keep them, ya know. Personality and confidence, will win every time over hair.
A few years ago when i traveled to all seven continents my hair was all one length to the middle of my back. I worked for Fedex in SF and men and women both told me to never cut it! Now the past five years as an actor i had to do the business haircut to get the work but good news! I will now be working for the City of LA and i will be growing it all back for life 🙂 So can’t wait as this is who i really am anyways.
Long hair for life, except when I was in the Army. I shaved it myself before entering, and grew it right back out after discharge. From that I learned that long hair tied back is lower maintenance than close shaved. Close shave gets fuzzy looking in 2-3 weeks, but long hair can get away with a few months without a trim. Also, no one ever volunteered to give me a free hair cut when I had short hair, but women like the opportunity to play with my long hair. The humidity where I live brings out a nice natural wave, so all I need to do is let it dry on its own after washing. And tying my hair back is kind of my thinking tic; whenever I’m focusing on something seriously I tie it back by reflex, so it drove me nuts when I used to reach back and find not enough hair to tie.
It depends. If it’s well-cared for hair, cut often, conditioned so on, and has a fair amount of thickness, then it’s cool. Comb-overs, thin hair that’s NEVER cut, hair that’s mostly gone but for the gross rat tail of what’s left… just looks dirty, nasty and to use an old 80’s word, “grody.”
80’s hair metal bands are hot long hairs. Steve Perry circa 1994/5, VERY hot. Allmans. And it HAS TO be on a masculine man. I can’t take a male that’s been unemployed more than working and cries a lot more than I do for any reason. Can’t be more into how he looks than I (or most females) are. Well-dressed, very clean looking= hot. Bikers. Musicians. Right up my alley.
Btw, anything that can’t be washed is a HUGE no-go. Dreads, cornrows whatever…ICK. JMO.
I’ve been growing my hair for 9 months now and my goal is 3 years. I work for a large company and people seem to admire that I’m willing to go for it. There is a group of guys who feel the need to always make comments but they are the typ who make fun of people 24/7 and never grew up after highschool. I have been told so many times I have the thickest hair ever not to mention the curles and waves but I am determined to see it through until it has the weight it needs to be cool and tie it back if I want to…wish me luck!
Dude go for it really. I’ve reached 41 months now and it’s the best thing ever! Now they want to criticize but in a couple years they will be finding excuses to touch it!
This happened some hours ago in a live rock show in my area: A woman with probably 50+ years just figured it was a good idea to touch my hair from behind twice without even asking. She grabbed the hair of a complete stranger without even asking or even bothering to make an excuse! I’m 23 years old but could easily pass as a 17 year old boy since I’m not that tall and generally don’t rock a beard.
Just a minute after, her husband shows up and she acts like nothing happened at all and plays it cool. Her husband was the typical short hair average Joe.
I’m not saying I didn’t enjoy the attention but man wasn’t that unexpected! Now try to switch genders and let your imagination do the rest. Imagine a 50+ man touching a random 23 year old girl’s hair out of the blue in a social environment! Deep down I believe women love long hair but are just socially conditioned to “prefer” boring short hair. Just look at any male perfume commercial and you’ll get what I mean.
Long-haired guys are very daring and sexy. Edginess is a great turn on! Both black and white guys are FINALLY letting it grow!
Personally, getting tired of seeing all these shiny bald-headed guys with goatees roaming around. These cue balls/skinheads/slapheads have no ORIGINALITY whatsoever!
My mom has told us many times about how in high school she sat behind this guy with long flowing hair, and was just so smitten with it, and started sharing her chicken nuggets with him at school, and stuff… in the wedding pictures, his hair is longer than hers! He later had to cut it to get a job, and it’s been short ever since. But 25 years and 7 kids later, they’re still together 😀
So cool!
honestly i have the misfortune of living in a smaller college campus in Utah. and i have hair that is about down to my armpits. here in this Mormon state, it seems that i tend to be feared and shunned more often for my “confidence.” now don’t get me wrong, i do walk around with good posture, making sure to smile at anyone who looks my way, but i guess its the thin air, because i am never approached or look at in a positive way. its always the stink eye.
Dang Raynor bummer to hear that. Way to stay positive though man and just keep on smiling!
Raynor,
It’s interesting that you mention Utah, because that’s where I was born and raised. I totally understand that the Mormon majority can get you down. Don’t worry about small mindedness, and rock your locks. The right girl in any state will totally get it. Even in the most conservative area you can still find your people. Good luck!
Raynor, it has been over a year since you posted your comment and I hope you see this.
As a Mormon myself, I apologize for those ppl’s behavior. Don’t judge us as an entire ppl. Utah is just a really weird place. I for one grew up outside of Utah moving around the U.S. of A often, then went to undergrad in Utah. I totally get where you are coming from. I was not happy there and am now finishing out law school in southern California, while growing out my hair.
I haven’t had a solid haircut in over a year and have a handful of other Mormon friends who rock the mane. We have your back!
I’m here in Utah too with hair just past my shoulders. People here definitely judge,but consider that a huge advantage. You get to know off the bat what type of person they are based on their reaction. You’ll either get compliments from those who are open minded or avoided by those who are not, and those who don’t like it are no fun to be around anyway, so it’s no loss! Better to have a tool to see who’s who than be surrounded by judgemental prudes. Cheers!
Why don’t you let people approach you with a smile and stop assuming something good in return? People usually can feel that you’re seeking. Just saying. Research about human behavior. Google stuff or don’t. Just be yourself but just stop expecting anything good but also don’t assume just bad. Mean and do what you want. If you wanna see if someone smiles back then that’s what you want. If you want to smile because you want to smile then that’s also what you want. Though don’t kick yourself for getting crap or nothing back. A lot of people are lazy or just selfish and some people think others are something wrong with them. I think it’s also a generation thing. Older people past age 30 well actually say hello back and or smile (usually the ones that smile are opposite sex above age 30 of to one that is smiling back at them). Then when someone assumes you’re approx the age of a son they could have then the same ago would usually smile back (I believe, from experience). There’s a lot of subconscious homophobes and people scared to assume someone’s on drugs or wanna screw them or maybe even mug them. People suck and some people are lazy and some people are just super shy or also have low confidence. Be you 🙂
Chelsea is correct. Just like El Rubio once said, “it’s part of your identity, you live with it”. So, if you find a woman that LOVES YOU and your LONGHAIR, chances are, you know you h ave found a good, worthy, loyal woman indeed!” 🙂
i’ve translated in french language and published on my site : http://chamanedaniel.canalblog.com/archives/2016/09/26/34369252.html
the testimoial from the reader Anne:
” for me , a long mane on a male does say he refuses the primal castration ( he is mature in his affects)and the refusing of all kind of control over him. That does not mean that he neglect his long mane; all are perfectly carefull with their longhair. Wearing longhair, we show himself as the nature did create us, include the hair; a longhair never resigne; his hair grows with his primal vitality; he shows as a lion, powerfull, a real amale, but with a sensible and refinement ( i almost believe that hair are sensual antennas). A mane is more as a symbol: an emanation from himself”
@Equus Ummmm what?
Yeah! Let it ride, men!
Ladies? Wassup with the men? Men, why are you into guys with long hair? In this day and age, us Longhairs need to be inclusive regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation and the gender binary. Let’s model language that embraces one another.
whattup?
only for, as you are identified as a male, the society considers you must wear short hair, as it considers free the females
no matter in that with gender or sexual orientattion
we only made a community to defend the right to wear all lenghts of hair as a man or a woman
Equus, and Chamane,
I totally agree! People should be able to wear their hair long, short, or shaved regardless of gender. In high school I chopped my hair into a pixie cut, and got a lot of negative comments from both men and women. Let’s embrace ourselves and others no mater how we choose to express ourselves. Let your hair grow, or cut it, but wear it any way you want.
Right on, man. 🙂
I do hope your right about this!