- Throughout history, hair and hair styling has been used to indicate things about a man's status. Monks shaved their heads to indicate their spiritual closeness to God, while many European men wore elaborate wigs to indicate their wealth and social status. In some cultures boys grew their hair long, then cut it when they reached adulthood.
- In the present day, it is far easier to stay clean regardless of whether your hair is long or short. As a result, hairstyling has become far more about personal preference and statement than it used to be. Most men wear their hair short because it is considered to be more professional, but even short hair has many styling options.
- "Short" has traditionally been defined in one of two ways. Some people say that a short haircut is anything that does not brush the ears, while others use the shirt collar as the boundary between short and long. This is largely a matter of preference on an official level, since both lengths are relatively conservative.
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Hair this length can be styled in a number of ways.Short hairstyles are easy to style and maintain. They generally have two to three options in how they can be worn. Hair can be combed flat and allowed to dry naturally, creating a conservative, somewhat prim appearance. On the other hand, the same styles can be worn in spikes by using liberal amounts of styling product. The length of your spikes will depend on the length of your hair, and generally men who spike their hair regularly keep it an inch or less in length. You can also blow dry your hair for a more "feathered," high-maintenance look. Of course, some short haircuts like buzz cuts, which crop hair very close to the head and leave only a little fuzz, have only one look because the hair is too short to be styled or combed. - When selecting a short haircut, you need to factor in several things. If you enjoy styling your hair and trying different looks, then you should keep your hair at least an inch or two long so that you have some styling options. On the other hand, if you do not even like washing your hair, then a buzz cut could be perfect because you can just run a bar of soap over your head and be done with that portion of the bath. Also factor in requirements at your job or school. Generally, short hair is not a problem, but if you choose a radically asymmetrical style, for example, you may encounter opposition.
- Short hair has many benefits. It is easier to keep clean and untangled, and is almost always quicker to style than long hair. Generally speaking, most employers find it to be more professional as well, which can increase your chances when interviewing for jobs.
