Over the past few years, the idea of men growing their hair longer to be able to achieve the "man bun" has become seemingly more popular. A lot of personal opinions definitely play into whether a boy would look good with this hairstyle, and man buns are certainly more popular in areas associated with bohemian or outdoorsy vibes (not to say that they aren’t becoming fashionable everywhere, though). But, that is the question nowadays: is this new hairdo a fashion statement here to stay, or is it simply a craze that will eventually die out like brightly colored skinny jeans and velour tracksuits?
From @dailymanbun and @manbunsofdisneyland on Instagram to @manbunnation and @manbungoals on Twitter, this hairstyle has become the ultimate up-do for men. With stars such as Bradley Cooper and Jared Leto rocking it, who wouldn’t want to grow their hair out? I personally enjoy the style, as well as most millennials I know. Because of the man bun's association with the bohemian, outdoorsy and hippy lifestyle, a lot of non-millennials, or even some millennials, may look at it as dirty or unkempt, which is why it could be disappearing. As most fads fade out, I believe that this one may also be leaving us. Some may see this as a blessing, and others may not.
But there has been some oversight in whether or not this new trend is good for you. According to Cosmopolitan, the man bun could actually be damaging to your overall hair growth. They say that this new up-do is leading to hair loss -- pulling hair back tightly can cause a condition that is called "Traction Alopecia," which is baldness on your temples and forehead. Traction Alopecia can go unnoticed, but once discovered, it is irreversible.
El Dorado News talks about a survey held in May of 2015 that statistically says the man bun is an unattractive hair-do to women. The survey included 1,000 women and was used to see where this style was most popular. The results of the survey were as followed: 62.9 percent of woman disliked the man bun, 74 percent said their significant other would look unattractive with a man bun, and 58 percent would never date someone with a man bun. With Washington as No. 4 for most popular, the list also includes Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky, New York, and Washington, D.C. for the top five most popular states.
Yet, even a year after these not-so-positive statistics made their debut, we're still seeing the man bun on celebrities and all over our local towns, if a little less often. While some women may agree or disagree with the facts, this once-fashionable hairstyle seems to be a trend that is not sticking around for much longer. However, its duration gives hope for maybe one day making reappearance and potentially transforming men's hair for good.
What do you think, ladies?
