It’s fascinating to observe the different reactions to my haircut these past few weeks.
After years of having it long-ish (not a good look for ultra-thin straight hair and a pain to style), I recently cut it pixie-fauxhawk short, kinda like I had it in college. To be blunt, it makes me look very Gay™.
Women react with awe and respect. A sincere “I love it” is standard fare; their follow-up comments and questions carry a distinct undertone of, “I wish I had the nerve to do it.”
Men’s reactions have been mostly surprise and discomfort.
“…Wow.”
“It’s so… different.”
You mean not feminine? Not for your gaze? Not designed to arouse your dick? Gee, imagine.
Occasionally one will say they like it, but save for a few decent guys, it very much feels like they’re just being polite.
The difference is disturbingly palpable: most women react to it as an act of empowerment on behalf of our sex; most men react to it as a threat.
To that, I say mission accomplished.