Demi Moore at the premiere of The Tiger - the film introducing the first designs in Gucci's new collection - Photo: IMDb
According to The New York Times, recently many women appearing in the media have long hair. This is a good sign that society is becoming more civilized and women have the freedom to do what they want.
Why are more and more women growing long hair?
Gucci's new movie The Tiger , Introducing designer Demna Gvasalia's debut collection, which debuted at Milan Fashion Week and starred Demi Moore - the icon of long, dark hair.
On September 17, President Donald Trump visited the UK and at the state reception, First Lady Melania Trump and Princess of Wales Catherine both had long, natural brown hair.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend a reception at Windsor Castle during their second state visit to the UK. The party was hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla, with many other members of the royal family in attendance - Photo: Cheet Sheet
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton attend a royal reception at St. George's Hall on September 17 - Photo: New York Post
For Michelle Obama, long hair also became a symbol of freedom and individuality, as she switched from her familiar straight bob at the White House to long braids after leaving office.
Linda Wells - editor-in-chief of Air Mail Look magazine - said this was a big change from the past, when women were often taught that the older they got, the shorter their hair should be.
This is not simply a beauty trend, but also reflects a larger shift in perceptions related to gender, status, race and age.
The moment Michelle Obama appeared on stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention with braided hair became a powerful act of protest, as a response to all those who had ever made her or any woman of color hesitate about their appearance - Photo: Pop Sugar
“Long hair has its own deep history and is tied to many implicit norms – from religion, to protest culture, to classic femininity,” says Duffy, who has worked on runways for Chanel, Celine, and Alaïa.
For decades, in Western tradition, long hair in women has been associated with childhood, girlhood, and fertility. Therefore, cutting hair or at least wearing it up was seen as a sign of maturity, a step into the social order.
At the same time, it is also a symbol of modernity, because only when the hairdressing industry developed, trendy cuts became popular with the masses.
The New York Times said that Melania Trump is the first first lady in modern times to have hair that is longer than her shoulders - something never seen before - Photo: X @Melania Trump
On the contrary, having long hair is a way to show resistance to the social order, to fight against old prejudices.
Experts say long hair is also a form of showing off. Keeping it shiny and lustrous requires good health and a certain amount of money to maintain. It is "rich girl hair" after all.
This becomes more difficult with age, as hormonal changes, especially the loss of estrogen after menopause, often lead to drier and thinner hair. The old tradition was to cut hair short to address this physiological problem.
In fact, long hair has become a hallmark of many women in the Trump administration as well as those in his circle of influence, from Kristi Noem, Karoline Leavitt to Lara Trump - Photo: REUTERS
Nowadays, new treatments are available to remedy this, but of course, only for those who can afford it.
Hair supplements, serums, masks and hair care routines have become popular in recent years.
There is no solid scientific evidence that these methods actually help hair grow more, but their popularity proves there is a huge demand for these products, The New York Times reports.
And this long hair trend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/xa-hoi-cang-van-minh-thi-phu-nu-cang-thich-de-toc-dai-20251004203207884.htm
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