Why are females so obsessed with long hair, nails and make up, even tho guys don’t like it?

[aquamarine321]

[SometimesASiren]

Men LOVE long hair and tasteful makeup. Women like the power they get to almost "take back" when they have long, beautiful hair and their makeup done. It's no secret that men are visual, so we might as well play the hand we were born with, if that makes sense. Society, and especially men, treat us better when we look our best versus just rolled out of bed or with a short, choppy haircut.

Different women have different reasons for being into nails. Not all women like them. The ones who do their nails all one color, French, or something similar with a normal length usually do them because they make the hands look more feminine. Also, men like the feeling of long acrylic nails running through their hair. Natural nails are thinner and more jagged and knife-like, while acrylics are more like plastic brush bristles.

As for the crazy long decorated acrylic nails, I believe it's either cultural or cultural appropriation towards the black community. From my understanding, it's cultural for black women to do them this way because it stems from the adornment their ancestors wore in Africa. Aside from the occasional holiday-decorated nails, non-black women who do this are either teens or culturally appropriating.

[TommyMountainFigure]

I see why you have a 74% MHO rating. That was spot on..

[Seinna]

It's just something that girls like, not because of guys.

Sure, if they are with a guy and they're going on a date then they will put the effort to look nice for him and try to impress him. But aside from that, I'd say that women are more concerned with the opinions of other women than men lol Women are a lot more critical of their looks. But more than anything, it's just about art and self expression and it's something most women enjoy.

Also, it's not true that men don't like it. Sure they might say they don't like make up but will in almost every case pick a girl that has it but is not noticeable over a girl that doesn't and just looks plain. In my experience men also prefer long hair but don't care about nails.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I think it's because they can trick dumb guys. I mean yeah maybe us brainy guys look at the zits covered up with powder, the weird drawn on surprised eyebrows, and we just sort of grit our teeth and back away.

But us dudes have an intelligence bell curve that's way fatter than the females. Meaning we have way more retards and way more geniuses. Females are usually pretty fucking average. It is what it is... there are plenty of retards that fall head over heels for Ronald Ms. Dondald's looks. Easy to trick dudes and easy attention for women. ... and I mean, seriously, onlyfans wouldn't exist if there wasn't so many suckers falling for parasocial relationships as if they're getting somewhere. These dudes drool at a really ugly chick with clown makeup on and they get taken advantage of. They don't even comprehend that the chick doesn't even really like them... that the woman that has them tricked so easily just like the attention and/or monetary gains.

[OpenClose]

It's generally an art for or method of expression.

I keep a short beard even though girls generally like beards less. Same with glasses. I think I look better with glasses. Surveys of women say they prefer men without glasses.

But yeah, it's pretty clear they do it more for each other and/or conformity rather than for attracting men. Otherwise there are a TON of modern styles that would be an absolutely no-go. Things like drawn eyebrows, duckface, extra long nails, glasses with "wings", and a whole manner of other styles. And if their goal was to appeal to men, the standards would also be way less strict.

Another apt comparison would be bodybuilders. Bodybuilders sculpt their body as a sport in itself. If they do so competitively, it's to impress male judges in specific ways. Women find it horrifying, but it was never about women. Otherwise, they would stick with something between lean-fit or strong-man and would wear suits.

[Anonymous]

”Guys don’t like it” lol yeah right. Tell me how you love the look of all of those natural no-makeup girls and I could tell you the whole list of 20 products she’s using in just that photo alone. Guys think they like ”natural” girls but no, what they like is neutral colored makeup because they’re too blind to realize it’s there, but it makes her look prettier (and his dumb ass thinks she naturally looks like that). Only if it’s something like neon green might they see it, and then they’ll say they don’t like makeup on girls, as if makeup only come in bright or strong colors lmao. The girls who are actually not wearing any makeup you call ugly, plain or tired looking. As sad as it is it’s not exactly all the actual no makeup girls men tend to chase after or admire the beauty of. And yes, most men absolutely like long hair on women.

With that said, a lot of women just love doing hair, nails or makeup because they think it’s fun. Like a hobby. Not everything women do is for men, even though I know many of you’d like to think so.

[DizzyDesii]

I haven't worn makeup since 2nd grade ballet. I hate makeup. But i’d consider it for the wedding day. I haven't worn nail polish since kindergarten. I hate nail polish. My hair hasn't been long since after graduating college. I wish it still were, but it hasn't been after a bad stylist and it hasn't grown long again. I’m not going to wear weave nor extensions unless I’m going out of town to somewhere with a beach/pool in which I’d wear braids. But I’d remove the braids the same week I got them because i hate the weight of fake hair and its hard to sleep in

[DizzyDesii]

But guys constantly suggest many girls wear makeup and get dresseed up for them. They also state many times how they want a girl with long hair. So I don't know what guys you’re referring to... the few who actually like a plain jane like myself?

[Horror_lover92]

I honestly don't know, I did ir once so my friends can leave me alone about it. Even made them pay for it. After one day I got rid of it all, it didn't feel like me and it made me uncomfortable because I'm comfortable with my natural face. So now they know and truly understand that I hate: fake nails, eyelashes, makeup, and whatever that word is called that they do to your eyebrows.
As for the hair, I don't care for long length but do to this rare disease I had, my hair was falling out. It's finally growing back but it's not 100% healthy and I don't think it will. So I no longer dye my hair, so usually when I want a color I will buy shoulder length colored hair extensions and then have my mom cut it to my real hair length ( pass my hair ) .

[JohannaSm]

"Guys don't like it" that's the thing, lots of guys do like it. There's a vocal portion (minority? Half? Who knows what percent) of guys who don't like makeup, but I get so much more attention from men when I have makeup on. But the reason I love it is because there's a certain pride that comes when you put effort into your appearance. The same as when a guy trims his beard and puts on a well fitted suit. It feels good to make myself look the way I want and play with my appearance.

[aquamarine321]

So what about the majority of guys that don’t like it, most guys don’t

[JohannaSm]

Well a lot of men I've interacted with love those things. But I think that depends on how much makeup / things and what location we're talking about. I think in some areas and cities, guys like more makeup. But maybe the biggest factor is that in places like a big city, it's hard to stand out. So the brighter red your lipstick is, the more flashy your nails, etc, the more people will notice. And the more people that notice and look at you, the more will be attracted - even if plenty of people don't like it, the attention helps for the people who do. That said, super excessive makeup and wild hair aren't my style, but I still love makeup and having my nails done more moderately

[MakeUpModel91]

I am a make up artist and stylist. I can assure you when I do wedding events etc. Men are very happy with how there bride looks and the confidence blooms.
If your happy with wearing make up and having long hair and nails done then so be it.
Its not about pleasing other people with the way you look it's about pleasing yourself.

[KitsuneFoxSpirit]

I've never worn makeup. Once. And I've never worn fake nails. No need. I'm naturally attractive, turn heads or have guys do a double-take without such rubbish and while wearing professional blouses, dress pants, etc.

The only thing I have is long hair. Because my hair is very curly when short. And it's course. It's typical of certain regions in the Mediterranean & Jewish/Jewish ancestry. Depending on where I am in the States something as stupid as hair gets you discriminated against. When in university it puffs around my head like a dandelion's seed-puffs do or... given the texture... a fake afro.

[Blackcosmo]

Women like using cosmetics and getting their hair done because they feel confident and more beautiful looking like that. It's a fact that makeup enhances your features. Having long hair, wearing makeup, and getting your nails done isn't just for the guys. In fact some women don't even do all that to attract men.

[FunkyMonkee]

I love long hair!! The longer, the better!! I don't so much MIND make-up, as long as she doesn't go overboard on it. I remember in high school all the girls suddenly had very blue eyelids! In a few cases, it actually looked nice, especially if they didn't OD on it but, most often, it looked kinda stupid! Just like how, now, they have such thick black rings around their eyes they look like they were punched in the eyes or are trying to look like a raccoon!! There's some woman I've seen on the news, her name is Maria. With her puffy lips, slightly big nose and VERY dark rings around her eyes, she looks like Barbra Streisand trying her best to look like Ringo Starr's cartoon character in "Yellow Submarine"! I saw her the other day without all that black shit and she looks a lot nicer.

[Fvghtlxght]

I don't wear makeup. I just keep my nails nice but I don't put nail polish. I used to but I don't have time for that anymore. I do put a lot of effort into my hair. My hair is really long I can almost sit on my hair. So I always put my hair in nice updos or different styles. I think it's a good thing that the girl cares about her appearance. Don't you want to go out with someone who puts effort?

[Nads111]

I speak for myself and alotta women. It's because we don't do it for men. Makeup is a form of self expression /used to enhance features and women wear it differently, it makes them feel good... also if I feel like wearing long pink nails I'm gonna do it. If I like the way I look with long hair I'm gonna keep my hair long. I don't care what some men think... you like it thanks, you don't.. idc.

[olivia8888888]

First of all saying female is disrespectful and grammatically incorrect. Secondly, we wear it for ourselves, some like it and some don’t. Everyone is different, if u haven’t noticed.

[aquamarine321]

Doesn’t matter either it’s grammatically incorrect or not, it’s a fact and we can say females as we please, and yes everyone is different but at the end of the day and deep down, it involves men

[MegaMachina]

If a girl is obsessed with long hair and nails and such, it's because she likes it. Not every personal choice or decision to a girls appearance is made to attract a guy, as shocking as you may find it.

Also, "guys don't like it"? Some guys do. You can't say that all guys don't.

[Flower7]

This is a good point, that it might be because she likes it.

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

I have natural long hair and I keep it that way because I don't look good with short hair... Not because I think or don't think a man will like it or not like it..
I don't do fake nails because I don't like fake nails, again not because a man would or wouldn't like...
I wear minimal makeup (mostly to cover when get bags under my eyes)
Women are allowed to care about their appearance for themselves, not everything is about what a man likes or doesn't like...

[Keyboardkat]

Who says guys don't like it? Perhaps YOU don't like it, and that's your opinion, and that's fine. I happen to LIKE longish nails and hair on women. Beautiful nails make a girl's hands look sexy. I also like long hair, although short hair on girls can look cute. And l like tasteful makeup, just so she doesn't look like a bad ad for house paint. It should look natural. But I don't have any problem with any of this.

[Markm3212]

but we do like it, thats the point. other wise we would all be going out with girls with buzz cuts? ok i know that we maybe dont like/appreciate the fake eye lashes etc, but sure we like long pretty hair and nicely done nails. we just dont like the waiting around to get ready shit

[Tinana]

It’s funny most of my male friends have this idea that girls dress up for them. But meee, I personally dress up for myself. I loveeee seeing me look cute. We have lots of glass windows and doors. So I can see my cute reflection. 🥰🥰🥰 my favorite thing to do is look cute and hype myself up and take pictures. And I can assure you the last thing I’m thinking about is any guy. I love self care because it makes me happy

[menina]

Not all women have long hair, long nails and wear makeup. Sure, many women like these things but women are not all the same.
That being said, some women think they'll look more "feminine" and attractive if they have long hair, long nails and makeup on. It's the world we live in...

[Starlight007]

I don't like make up, i never wear it, I wear my hair natural It's not long its medium length even, I never wear heels always cute flats or flats that i find cute rather, i hate long nails cause they never let me get anything done plus they are uncomfortable and they do not look good to me i just cut my nails regularly and apply nail polish on them that's cute to me.

[Subarugirl]

It may come as a shock to you but women do not exist for men. Some times they do what and dress how they like... because they like it.

[aquamarine321]

This may be a shock to you and women, but you live and breathe for us men, either you want to believe it or not, everything females do is about men

[Subarugirl]

keep on lying to yourself kiddo

[Pinay_ako]

I’m not obsessed. I don’t even know how to put on false lashes, do my eyebrows or contour my face. I’m brave enough to leave the house sans makeup. I keep my nails short and unpolished. What I’m obsessed tho is good hygiene and chic timeless style.