How Does Hair Day Affect Women

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Good Hair Days and its Positive Effects on Women Good hair day, noun phrase, meaning “a day when things go right; good day”. The dictionary definition, only describes the meaning of the phrase, but it cannot express the feeling of one who experiences this phrase. Hair over the years has always been important. From Afros to mullets, and grey hair to purple, hair has been a trend that has never ended, and never will. Though some may ask, why is hair so important? Why does society make these natural strands that grow out of a human’s head so much of a big deal? Well, Hair is much more than just random strands that grow out of one’s head. People have made tons of dollars from styling hair, selling hair, advertising hair, and even having taboo …show more content…

It was found that twenty three percent of women do not leave the house if they are having a bad hair day. (“The Psychology of Hair” Youbeauty). This seems quite extreme when thought about how many women actually stay home because of their hair. To feel attractive, a person must feel like they look good. A woman can put on a face full of makeup, but if their hair is a disaster, their makeup will be overlooked. To feel attractive does not mean that the person has to look good to everyone else, but if they do not feel as though they are beautiful, they will not feel attractive, even if everyone compliments them daily. An article from The Huffington Post explains how people feel better when they are in charge and confident. “Many men and women associate confidence with feeling in control, and hair is one way most of us can be in charge”. (“The Psychology behind a “Good Hair Day”, Vivian Diller, Ph.D.) Most women can easily change their hair to many different styles as they please. When they are in charge of what they can do with their hair, it is easier for women to feel more confident in their look if they chose it themselves. Self-esteem is how confident someone feels about themselves. Believing that women will not feel confident in themselves unless their hair is styled would not be a true statement. Hair can be cut and colored to frame a person’s face more suitably, …show more content…

Judging of a person’s appearance is everywhere. First impressions are important in any circumstances. Especially when it comes to professions. Most people notice a person’s eyes and smile first, but also their hair. Aesthetically, hair frames the face, making it easier to notice. Dr. Marianne LaFrance, a professor of Woman’s and Gender Studies at Yale University, and a contributor to Lamas Beauty magazine, compares hair to be a nice frame to a beautiful picture. (“First Impressions and Hair Impressions Study” Dr. Marianne LaFrance). This comparison supports the reason as to why it is considered an important feature. The frame should complement the beauty, same as hair should enhance the beauty of a person. There are different ways to manipulate hair to change the way someone looks. Hairstyles express the woman’s personality. Interviewing for a job is a good example as to why having styled hair is important. The interviewer is most likely the manager or boss of the company. When the interviewee arrives for an interview their appearance is observed by the interviewer. Professional and clean clothing are of course one of the aspects noticed. Hair is also a big aspect in the decision making of being hired for the position they applied for. Most jobs have requirements and restrictions on how the employee should look. Such as body jewelry and tattoos.

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