Social media is no longer a platform just for entertainment. Every day on Instagram and TikTok can be a new learning, only if you pay attention. From fashion trends to makeup looks to whole new theories about how makeup and hair impact us, the learnings are endless. One such theory that rose to fame in 2023 was the Hair Theory trend. Read along as Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India breaks down the concept.
With millions of views on TikTok on the hashtag #hairtheory, this trend has persuaded many to change the way they shape and style their hair to enhance their best features. It has also made people consider seriously styling their hair for important occasions to leave the best impression. Social media shows many influencers looking very different by doing simple things like switching from a side part to a middle part to tucking or untucking the hair behind the ears.
What is the Hair Theory trend?
We have all heard casual comments like “Oh, she’s got a rainbow in her hair, how bold!” “Who wears a messy bun to work? How unprofessional.” “His sleek combed back hair with that business suit makes him look all set to rock the meeting” and many others. To an utter surprise, these are not just stereotypical judgments. If you go by social media’s Hair Theory trend, you will learn that the way you part, cut, style, and colour your hair impacts not just the way you look but also the way people perceive you.
Not just people’s perception, as per Hair Theory, the way your hair looks greatly impacts the way you feel. It is something we’ve all felt but maybe haven’t acknowledged enough. For instance, pulling off a sleek hairstyle on the day of that important meeting might have made you feel uber-confident. Or, waking up to a bad hair day might have tipped off your mood and confidence on a particular day.
But, is anyone applying this theory practically?
Now with a name, hair theory is a common practice amongst hair stylists. The stylists, for a long time, have placed immense importance on your face shape, forehead size, and sharp features to determine which haircut you must get. Also, when you get your hair styled for a special event, the hair stylist doesn’t always go by the reference picture you have saved on your phone. Why, you ask? Because stylists are the best judge as to which hairstyle will enhance your best features and make you look like a Greek god/goddess. It’s nothing but the practical application of Hair Theory: styling your hair in a way that enhances the way you look.
Furthermore, even when you get a hair colour, a stylist often looks at your skin tone, your eyes, and the kind of makeup you often wear. All of this helps the stylist to decide which colour will suit you the best.
While the hair theory trend might be new, it is something we all have long practised, especially stylists. So, ladies and gentlemen, please take this theory a little more seriously and let your hair do all the talking!
