What Is Considered Beautiful Hair? The Truth No One Tells You
Beauty or illusion? It really depends who’s looking
Let’s get real. “Beautiful hair” is one of those ideas that feels universal until you actually try to define it.
One person sees long, sleek locks and goes wow, while someone else falls in love with thick curls bouncing in every direction.
A few weeks ago, I was talking with my friend Ashley (a stylist who’s seen it all), and she said something that stuck with me:
“People don’t actually want perfect hair. They want hair that feels like them at their best.”
Boom. That hit hard.
Shine, softness, and movement: the usual checklist
Is it all about the glow?
Hair that reflects light — you know, that “ooh, did she just step out of a shampoo commercial?” look — tends to get labeled beautiful.
But here’s the thing: shine isn’t about oil or straightness. It’s about health. Hair that’s well-hydrated, not over-processed, and not screaming from too much heat… that’s what shines.
(And yes, I once fried my bangs with a straightener trying to get that shine. Regret? 100%.)
The feel matters too
Soft hair gets attention. When someone runs their fingers through your hair (with permission, obviously) and it glides — that’s a little moment of magic.
But softness doesn’t mean thin or lifeless. Even coarse hair can be soft when cared for properly.
Ashley once showed me how a client with 4C coils had hair so soft it felt like clouds. Not straight. Not silky. Just… soft. I was stunned.
Volume vs. control: the eternal debate
Some folks dream of big, voluminous hair — the kind that enters a room before you do. Others want that sleek, tamed elegance.
Here’s the secret: beautiful hair isn’t about one or the other. It’s about balance.
Hair that sits the way you want it to — whether that’s wild and free or pinned and polished — is what looks beautiful.
And sometimes that means letting go of what Instagram says and figuring out what you actually love on your own head.
Cultural bias and the “beauty” trap
Let’s be blunt: beauty standards have been unfair, especially toward textured, Afro, or non-Eurocentric hair types.
For decades, the media sold this idea that beautiful hair had to be straight, long, and “manageable” (whatever that even means).
But that’s changing. Slowly. I’ve seen more curls on runways, more braids in ads, more natural coils on magazine covers — and every time, it makes me smile. Because representation isn’t just trendy — it’s healing.
When I stopped trying to “fix” my hair
Okay, here comes my confession: I used to spend so much time trying to make my hair do what it didn’t want to do.
Blow-drying it flat, straightening every wave, loading it with serums that made it limp. Why? Because I thought “beautiful” meant looking like someone else.
One day, my blow dryer died (may it rest in peace), and I had to go out with my natural waves.
And you know what? People complimented it more that day than ever before.
That’s when I started listening to my hair instead of fighting it.
So… what is beautiful hair?
Hair that’s healthy — not perfect, but cared for.
Hair that reflects your style, not just trends.
Hair that moves, glows, or just plain feels right.
Hair you’ve made peace with — maybe even fallen in love with.
There’s no magic formula. No “one look fits all.”
Just you, your hair, and a mirror that finally smiles back.
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Is 172 cm good for a man?
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Is 165 cm normal for a 15 year old?
The predicted height for a female, based on your parents heights, is 155 to 165cm. Most 15 year old girls are nearly done growing. I was too. It's a very normal height for a girl.
Is 160 cm too tall for a 12 year old?
How Tall Should a 12 Year Old Be? We can only speak to national average heights here in North America, whereby, a 12 year old girl would be between 137 cm to 162 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/3 feet). A 12 year old boy should be between 137 cm to 160 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/4 feet).
How tall is a average 15 year old?
Average Height to Weight for Teenage Boys - 13 to 20 Years
| Male Teens: 13 - 20 Years) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 Years | 112.0 lb. (50.8 kg) | 64.5" (163.8 cm) |
| 15 Years | 123.5 lb. (56.02 kg) | 67.0" (170.1 cm) |
| 16 Years | 134.0 lb. (60.78 kg) | 68.3" (173.4 cm) |
| 17 Years | 142.0 lb. (64.41 kg) | 69.0" (175.2 cm) |
How to get taller at 18?
Staying physically active is even more essential from childhood to grow and improve overall health. But taking it up even in adulthood can help you add a few inches to your height. Strength-building exercises, yoga, jumping rope, and biking all can help to increase your flexibility and grow a few inches taller.
Is 5.7 a good height for a 15 year old boy?
Generally speaking, the average height for 15 year olds girls is 62.9 inches (or 159.7 cm). On the other hand, teen boys at the age of 15 have a much higher average height, which is 67.0 inches (or 170.1 cm).
Can you grow between 16 and 18?
Most girls stop growing taller by age 14 or 15. However, after their early teenage growth spurt, boys continue gaining height at a gradual pace until around 18. Note that some kids will stop growing earlier and others may keep growing a year or two more.
Can you grow 1 cm after 17?
Even with a healthy diet, most people's height won't increase after age 18 to 20. The graph below shows the rate of growth from birth to age 20. As you can see, the growth lines fall to zero between ages 18 and 20 ( 7 , 8 ). The reason why your height stops increasing is your bones, specifically your growth plates.