It's All About the Hair

[UmSumayyah]

It\'s All About the Hair

Found this on about.com's beauty site.

*It's All About the Hair

Believe it or not, research has been done on the relationship between your hair and your happiness. Strange as it may be, everything points to the fact that if your hair is behaving, it looks shiny and healthy, you will be happier with yourself and the world in general. Who would have thought that hair could have this much influence over you. And if that isn't enough, research has even shown that if you don't like your hair, you begin to doubt your own intelligence

Now if you'll excuse me, I have some deep conditioner to apply.

 

[happylocks]

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that is strange, hair does matter, thanks for sharing

 

[inthepink]

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That is absolutely true!

 

[Poohbear]

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Hey...this is weird...ever since I cut my hair, my grades dropped

. I made A's and B's last semester in college and this spring I made 3 C's, 1 B, and 2 A's!

 

[Isis]

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Hmmm... that's very interesting.

I would like to read other research on this.

 

[Leshia]

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Gosh, I may feel UGLY when I can't get my hair right, but not quite stupid...*blank stare*

 

[alliyah4eva203]

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it think there is some truth to this.

 

[Valerie]

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There is a lot of truth in that.

 

[Angelicus]

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esteem = hair health ?

 

[AllAboutTheHair]

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I totally agree

...and I wouldn't have it any other way, hence the login....

 

[LABETT]

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Leshia said:
Gosh, I may feel UGLY when I can't get my hair right, but not quite stupid...*blank stare*

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[alliyah4eva203]

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i'm always on top of the world when my hair is freshly done. wether it be a retouch, braids or cornrows.

 

[Isis]

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LABETT said:
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Leshia said:
Gosh, I may feel UGLY when I can't get my hair right, but not quite stupid...*blank stare*

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UmSumayyah - I found another source of info on the topic you shared. Thanks for starting this interesting thread.

http://www.hairboutique.com/news/hairnews-1-2000.htm

January 2000
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New Study Conducted at Yale University 
'Bad Hair Days' Affect More Than Your Appearance Study Shows that 'Bad Hair Days' Impact Performance Self-Esteem, Social Insecurity and Self-Criticism

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone has had them -- the term has even become part of the vernacular for a bad day.  

According to a study conducted at Yale University, "bad hair days" are real -- the perception of bad hair actually produces negative consequences beyond not feeling good about how one looks.

According to the study, directed by Dr. Marianne LaFrance, Professor of Psychology and Professor of Women's and Gender Studies at Yale University, "bad hair days" affect individuals' self-esteem increasing self-doubt, intensifying social insecurities, and becoming more self-critical in general.

"Interestingly, both women and men are negatively affected by the phenomenon of bad hair days," says Professor LaFrance.  

"Even more fascinatingis our finding that individuals perceive their capabilities to be significantly lower than others when experiencing bad hair." 

The study, commissioned by the team launching Physique(R), a new hair care line introduced by Procter & Gamble today, was conducted among women and men
of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds in the Gender Communications Laboratory at Yale University.  

The research was designed to test the cause and effect relationship between having "bad hair" and experiencing negative psychological consequences. 

Specifically, the study uncovered important findings across three psychological measures: reduced self-esteem; increased social insecurity; and a diminished sense of being a worthwhile person.

Bad Hair Lowers Self-Esteem Regarding Performance
A person with positive performance self-esteem is an individual who is confident and optimistic that he or she is on top of things, understands what needs to be done and feels capable about being able to pull it off.  

According to the study, the perception of bad hair leads to a reduced sense of performance self-esteem, such that men and women doubt their capabilities and may ultimately perform below their level of competence when experiencing a bad hair day.  

Most notably, just the thought of a bad hair day caused both men and women to feel they are not as smart as others.  Surprisingly, the impact on performance self-esteem was more pronounced among men.

Bad Hair Increases Social Insecurity
The study further found that bad hair intensifies feelings of social insecurity and self-consciousness.  However, the psychological reactions differed among women and men.  Women tend to feel more disgraced, embarrassed, ashamed or self-conscious when experiencing bad hair.  

Men on the other hand,feel more nervous, less confident and are more inclined to be unsociable.

Bad Hair Intensifies Self-Criticism
Evidence shows that bad hair causes one to be more negative about oneself. Specifically, results indicate that a "bad hair day" leads individuals to find more personal character flaws that go beyond their appearance.  When asked to complete a list of statements about who they are, "bad hair" caused people to mention significantly more negative traits and attributes.

Study Commissioned by Physique(R)
"When we set out to develop Physique, our goal was to address the number one hair care consumer need -- 3 out of 4 consumers cannot get and keep their desired style everyday.  

As you might expect, that problem can contribute to bad hair days," says Jane Wildman, General Manager for Physique.  "We commissioned Yale University to conduct this study because we were curious about the degree to which bad hair affects people beyond their appearance.

You might even say that the study suggests getting and keeping the style you want has positive psychological effects beyond feeling good about your hair."

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[ElizaBlue]

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A woman's hair is her crown and glory.

 

[aprilbiz]

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I totally agree with it. I would tend to believe that it goes beyond just hair, but your entire look (weight, clothes, and hair.)

When I have a bad hair day, I'm not as productive because I'm usually upset all day (not drastically, but just not feeling as good as when I feel I look good.)

 

[Isis]

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I haven't really analyzed the relationship between our hair and our sense of well-beng before. It's very interesting and I see truth in it. This may belong on another board but I feel this explains a lot of why the obsession exists with hair, especially within the black race in this country.

 

[Shawn]

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This has the ring of truth to me.

 

[Karonica]

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Very much so.

 

[Isis]

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I'm remembering right now about my recent successful traveling experience when I had great hair days throughout that week, in all kinds of weather too! If those were bad hair days, I don't believe I would have been as upbeat as I was. I would have attempted to stay joyful for myself and for those around me but I'm guessing it would have been a different experience overall.