BEAUTY 101
Guys Reveal: Do They Really Prefer Long Hair Over A Short 'Do On You?
Posted on October 19, 2009 10:00 am by Happy Lopez, Associate Fashion Editor
Photo: Courtesy of Piandre
We've always had this notion that men find it more attractive when a woman has long hair. Maybe because it’s more traditional and feminine to some, or it’s a sign of good health to others, hence more attractive in the eyes of men. But these days, more and more women are experimenting with hairstyles, trying out short bobs, edgy androgynous trims, pixie cuts, and even shaved and slipped ‘dos.
Is it possible that these shorter hair trends are dampening your attractiveness to men? Could your short do be taking ganda points off you? To get to the bottom of this, Cosmo asked Pinoy men what they really think about short hair. Read their views before you completely ditch your plan to chop off your locks or dash to the nearest salon to get hair extensions.
Short Is Attractive
I like girls with short curly hair. Basta neat tingnan and kaya niyang dalhin. The reason? Mas cute sila. Haha.
– Mark, Technical Operations Officer
Short hair is attractive. It says something about their personality. Spunky, energetic, always on the go with little time for vanity.
– Denis, Media Practitioner
I like it when they’re a bit boyish. It shows they can adjust to any environment (i.e. different kinds of people and places).
– Lito, Community Worker
I like short hair on girls only if they’re also rocker chicks to boot, haha! It has more personality!
– Chan, 25, Teacher
I prefer short/mid-length hair, but not too short a la boys’ cut na. Short appears neater kasi.
– Edj, 27
I like it short, because almost everyone else has long hair, haha.
– Carlo, 27
Not necessarily less attractive but it’s sexy in a way because she looks and feels like a strong and confident woman despite having an unconventional haircut.
- Mark, Businessman
No, [short is] not [less attractive] because people have their own unique style.
– Xian Lim, Actor
Short straight hair = Victoria Beckham and Linda Evangelista. It accentuates a woman’s face shape and neck, providing a mysterious glam look. Short curly hair is less attractive on the other hand.
– Francis, Freelance Video Editor
It depends on the face and body of the person kung bagay but generally, I prefer short hair as it gives the impression of a girl that is not too fussy.
– Birdie, Marketing Manager
[Short hair is] attractive because if the face is beautiful, why hide it with distracting long hair? Short hair reveals the whole face better.
– Jesse, Photographer
Short hair rocks! There’s something about seeing the face and the neck without hair getting in the way.
– Mars, DJ
Short hair brings out the features of the face more clearly.
– Miggy, Finance Manager
A girl with short hair has the confidence to carry it.
– Kevin, Relationship Manager
Tags: beauty,hair,haircut,short hair,long hair,hairstyle,his point of view
31 Comments
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31. I'd like to try Angelica Panganiban's short hair on Cosmo's Issue (August 2008). But I have a round-shape face. Does it look good on me? Help! :(
May 09, 2012 at 09:36 pm report abuse -
30. I don't care what other people say, what matters is Im comfy with what I look.
March 08, 2010 at 01:33 pm report abuse -
29. wag po kau matakot magexperiment sa hair nio ;) ako lagi mahaba hair ko kaso nainggit ako kay rhianna. nagpa gupit ako ng gaya ng hair nia, ayun bumagay nman sakin :)
March 07, 2010 at 10:41 pm report abuse -
28. i like long hair.
February 10, 2010 at 04:43 pm report abuse -
27. shorth hair does not look good on me becuase I have a round shape face. I always have this long hair. I just maintain the beauty of my locks by giving it treatments once a week.
February 10, 2010 at 09:35 am report abuse -
26. @donnaportia:ok un story mo abt short hair.funny!
February 05, 2010 at 05:02 pm report abuse -
25. my hair is short,its beautiful.hehe
February 05, 2010 at 05:01 pm report abuse -
24. short hair is indeed cute but to me long hair is still sexy. I remember the movie, "the ugly truth", wherein the guy said that men prefer long hair so they can have something to grab on to while in the sack. Ouch! =)
February 04, 2010 at 04:21 pm report abuse -
23. I'm surprised to read a lot of guys favoring short hair.
February 03, 2010 at 02:46 am report abuse -
22. i agree with short hair.. hehe.. just a few strokes of brush, and you're ready to go.. :D
February 01, 2010 at 04:33 pm report abuse -
21. i'm both comfortable wearing short or short hair. it doesn't matter. what matters is that i look good in whatever way i have my hair. :)
February 01, 2010 at 09:15 am report abuse -
20. short hair easy to manage.
January 30, 2010 at 01:58 am report abuse -
19. Girls wearing their hair short exudes more confidence.
January 29, 2010 at 07:16 pm report abuse -
18. I had a bad experience of having short hair. Back in high school there were rumors that my crush also had a crush on me. He called me one night and told me that he likes me etc. One day, I've decided to cut my hair short (not that short but it's short. you know what I mean) The next day, He didn't even talked to me nor called me. I found out he didn't liked me anymore just because of my hair. I know. He's too shallow right? I never did cut my hair short ever since. Anyway, I want to try cutting my hair short once again after reading this article! Thanks Cosmo!
January 29, 2010 at 05:06 pm report abuse -
17. hehehehehe, i agree with one of them. mas girly if we're sporting a long hair style. feeling ko, boyish ako if magpapa-short ako ng hair.
January 28, 2010 at 03:59 pm report abuse -
Cheel16. Whoaw! i was surprised. Short hair is cute, but it depends on the shape of your face. Na-try ko na siya before, kaya lang they used to call me "Nene" haha tapos may Bangs pa. Magmumukha kang bata. I prefer long hair now, 'cause i can do a lot of things, styling and other stuff.
January 27, 2010 at 07:44 pm report abuse -
15. my guy prefers short cut too. looks cute and young looking daw specially pag may bangs.
January 27, 2010 at 11:26 am report abuse -
14. my bf prefer short hair but i wanted my hair to be long so ako pa rin masusunod.. hehehe.. there's a lot of things you can do if you have a long hair.
January 26, 2010 at 08:36 pm report abuse -
13. hubby doesn't want me to have short hair.. hayy, miss ko na nga ang one length na buhok pero sayang den naman ang long hair ko :D
January 25, 2010 at 11:05 pm report abuse -
12. Short hair is not for everyone, especially really short hair.
January 25, 2010 at 09:15 am report abuse -
11. so need ko na bang mag pa short hair... hehehe! miss ko na short hair, kaso mahirap kahit wavy hair ako kaya di pede ang short.. i envy girls with short straight hair, kasi it able you to make a statement, hair pa palang fashion na... pano pa kung pumorma... hehehe!
January 22, 2010 at 02:56 pm report abuse -
10. love short hair tas bold your hair color. ganda!
January 22, 2010 at 03:09 am report abuse -
9. so what's the final verdict? im contemplating to cut my hair or not hehehe
January 21, 2010 at 11:34 pm report abuse -
8. short hair for a change
January 21, 2010 at 09:54 am report abuse -
7. my bf won't allow me to have my long hair cut..he wanted it that way daw..
January 19, 2010 at 12:21 am report abuse -
6. huhu ayoko na nga long hair i want it to be short but my hubby will get mad at me.
January 09, 2010 at 08:47 pm report abuse -
5. I like to wear my hair long because you can style it more.
December 24, 2009 at 10:53 am report abuse -
4. It's just that we girls can do alot of things with long hair, we can tie it up or let it loose, have it permed or super straight, braid it or something. with short hair, lagay lang ng head bow un lang.
December 23, 2009 at 02:43 pm report abuse -
Nini3. Can you put statistics to show how many % of guys actually like long or short?
November 28, 2009 at 02:06 pm report abuse -
Gabby2. I'm surprised to read a lot of guys favoring short hair.
October 21, 2009 at 11:29 am report abuse -
cweesy1. I'm not surprised! (@ Nat's answer haha)
October 19, 2009 at 08:28 pm report abuse
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