Left, right, or center—all hair-partings are not equal.
Men and women who part their hair know why they prefer a left part as opposed to a right, center, or no part in their hair. No doubt, the shape of one’s head, nose, hair, other facial features, and hair partings make an impression. A part or no part not only creates an impression but can also signal various things about us.
There was a hair color slogan that said, “Does she…or doesn’t she? Only her hairdresser knows for sure.” The slogan promoted and attested that Miss Clairol’s hair color was so natural that even the wearer’s most critical onlookers would not detect it.
Maybe only you and your stylist know why your part is on one side and not the other, but certain perceptions exist about them.
I usually wear my hair parted on the right because my hair is shorter on that side. Plus, I look better when I part my hair on the right side, but what messages am I sending?
Believe it or not, studies have been done on hair partings.
Thank goodness, the left/right parting is not as deep, defining, or scientific as the left-right brain studies and results. Because women tend to change their hairstyles more than men, these hairstyle messaging indicators may pertain more to men.
What are some of the impressions or messages that parts or no parts in the hair suggest?
The Messaging or Impressions about the Left Part
Mom’s beautician once parted her hair on the left. Upon looking in the mirror after he finished, she exclaimed, “Man, I’m not single!”
The stylist did not question her reaction and parted her hair on the right. He had no idea about a part signaling whether a female was married or single.
According to Mom, there was a time when married women parted their hair on the right and single women parted their hair on the left. If an apron tied with a knot on the left side indicates a single woman, why not a left hair part?
According to some studies, a left hair part also denotes an individual who is outgoing, confident, successful, influential, and business-like.
Most of our American presidents who wore their hair parted wore it on the left, which also applies to the current president.
The Messaging or Impression about the Right Part
Christopher Reeves, as Clark Kent, parted his hair to the right, and is a good example of the right-part traits. Need I say more for this aloof, insecure character? Clark Kent not only changed his wardrobe when he transformed into Superman, but Superman parted his hair on the left.
The Perceptions or messaging about the Center Part
Who wears a highway in the middle of their head, balancing hair on each side? People who wear center parts are perceived as free-spirited individuals. They travel their own path and are not troubled about being themselves.
I have never preferred a center part. The few times I did, the part was never really centered or straight as an arrow.
The Perceptions or Impressions about No Parts
Not much information was derived concerning men and women who wore no part in their hair.
How we perceive others and how we are perceived based on hairstyles/parts, and other physical details are interesting, to say the least.
How one is viewed or perceived is important to many people because we want to make a good, positive, and charismatic impression.
How we style our hair and part it is a personal choice, regardless of the reasons or impressions made.
When women tire of a particular style, we make changes; however, men are usually not as creative.
I hope you are happy and well.