Cutting your hair after a break-up

@beamsey (425)
Philippines
May 15, 2009 4:46am CST
Why is it that people cut their hair when they go through a break-up? Some of my friends have cut their hair and they emerge out of the parlor looking very pleased and happy with themselves. I've never done this but I know a lot of people have. Have you ever done this? If you have, why? If not, do you know anyone who has?
3 responses
• United States
15 May 09
I have never done that. I have never even noticed if other people do it! It does make a lot of sense, though, especially if they werent the one to choose to end the relationship! I think in a lot of ways it is a statement. They are trying to make themselves look even better. This way they will quickly get a new boyfriend (because I am assuming this is usually girls who do this). They can then prove to their ex that they are worth it! They can show their ex everything they are missing! I have had the same hairstyle for many years! lol. I dont think I would change it now even if something major happened! Good thing I dont have to worry about my husband leaving me!
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@beamsey (425)
• Philippines
15 May 09
I cut my hair 2 months after a break up. But it wasn't because of that. It was because the weather was getting hot and I wanted shorter hair. :P
• United States
21 May 09
I believe this hair cut is a way of saying "I need a change, a fresh start". Alot of times when a relationship ends the parties involved try something new, different, in hopes to clear the air and start in a new direction.
@beamsey (425)
• Philippines
23 May 09
I guess so since the hair is the easiest thing to change physically. And it grows back anyway so it's not considered a permanent change. Just a longer temporary change.
@bubuth (1815)
• Philippines
13 Oct 12
I already done it before. I always love to go in a parlor and being in a parlor can release my stress. When I cut my hair I feel much better and I also like to look different after break up. I really don't know but I feel something good inside me when I cut my hair but not just when I cut my hair, but also when I make some different in my hair style like when my hair become straight from curly hair.