Curly Hair Vs. Straight Hair: Which is More Preferable?

Curly Hair Vs. Straight Hair: Which is More Preferable?

As every woman's greatest asset, there has been an ongoing debate over what style is more preferable for the hair-straight or curled. Some people born with naturally straight locks curl their hair, while those with natural curls hit the salon to have permanent hair straightening treatments.

The decision usually depends on their preferences, but people around them may be a contributing factor. After all, the way women wear their hair can say many things about their personality.

What Statistics Say In a press release, L'Oréal Paris took the longrunning debate head on and started to find answers by commissioning a survey. The Curly Girl survey conducted in 2013 by Harris Interactive online shares the following results:       

About 50% of men and more than 50% of women say that curly-haired girls have more fun Three out of 10 women (31%) say that curls make them feel unique Nearly 80% of women would wake up with curly or wavy hair if they stick with their natural hairstyle, yet 16% still want to straighten their hair every morning Around 47% of women proudly said that they leave their hair alone, while 15% confessed that they straighten it most of the time Rocking loose, curly hair makes 43% of women feel free, 25% feel girly and 22% feel young From a man's perspective, 37% of men see women with curls as adventurous and 42% of them see the curly hairdo as sexy For women with straight locks, about 54% of them reach for a curling iron when they need to style up and look glamorous

What Psychologists Say

Straight or curly, psychologists noted that these all start with how the mind works--the way it makes people more confident in different social situations. Straight hair has been the default hairstyle, but curly hair is making its return along with dip dyes and other hair treatments. While both are acceptable, it's still up to the person to decide.

The long debate about straight and curly hair may not end because people have different preferences. Unless they all come with a single mindset, then the ideal hairstyle choice depends on what the person wants.

Sources:

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/news/a33862/curly-hairstigma-workplace/

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/loreal-paris-takes-the-curly-vsstraight-hair-debate-head-on-210226961.html

http://circlesofsubiaco.com.au/services/keratin-hair-straightening/