You definitely have seen that many times, and for sure, you did that yourself even more often. Yep, we are talking about playing with your hair! God knows why, but we simply can’t live without playing with our locks sometimes, right, girls?
A girl twirling her hair looks sweet and attractive, but why does she do that? What does that mean according to women’s body language? We did a small research, and now we are ready to share what we found out with all of you.
What Does It Mean When a Girl Runs Her Fingers Through Her Hair?
Why do women play with their hair? There can be tons of reasons, to be honest. From innocent flirting and seduction when she is trying to attract a man’s attention to more serious (and negative) signs of stress, nervousness, or even compulsive states!
To better understand what that hair-twirling stuff means in each particular case, we need to dig deeper into the mysteries of a female body language. You see, women are not as straightforward and bold as men are. Ladies tend to be way more subtle and delicate when it comes to expressing their feelings and emotions, and especially when it comes to revealing their romantic feelings!
This is why women make use of significantly less direct ways of showing their affection. And playing hair is one of them along with smiles, winking, small glances, and lots of others. But the desire to get attention is not the only reason why girls can twist their tresses.
She Plays With Her Hair Because She Is Flirting
This is perhaps the most common explanation to why a lady would start playing with her locks! If a woman is interested in a man as a potential romantic partner, she will try to attract his attention of course. And twirling her tresses is the easiest way to do that.
See, ladies are not that direct when they want to attract or seduce a man. However, it does not mean they will not try to show him their feelings. So if a lady is doing playful and slow movements to her hair (especially if she is trying to show her neck at the same time), it definitely means that she is interested and she is flirting!
Of course, the additional “symptoms” also count and matter, such as smiling, keeping eye contact during the conversation, leaning into her vis-a-vis, etc.
She Might Feel Uncomfortable!
Playing with hair does not always mean something pleasant. In some cases, a woman can start twirling her locks because she does not feel safe and comfortable.
Perhaps, she was told something unpleasant, or somebody has reproached her. Or maybe, her mood suddenly changed. No matter what, if her inner state is not balanced and calm, a woman will start brushing her hair harshly out of the way.
If you notice you do that often yourself, try to figure out the possible reason. Maybe, there is something that makes you worried, nervous, or stressed?
She Simply Might Be Bored
Well, that’s not the best piece of news for a man on a date! If a girl suddenly starts braiding her locks in the middle of conversation slowly, it is time to be alarmed! There is a huge chance that she is getting bored and starts losing interest in her mate.
If, in addition, she is not listening to a man attentively, if she is not involved in a conversation and shows little or no interest in him and what he is talking about starting to twirl her locks instead, then it is the sign he lost her attention completely.
If a Girl Touches Your Hair What Does That Mean?
Ok, we have just figured out what it might mean when a girl starts playing with her hair. But what if a girl plays with your hair or touches it if you are a man? We guess there is no need to explain that such a behavior can be interpreted as a clear sign of her being interested in you!
Usually, when a man and a woman start interacting, they begin with a talk. In case a lady remains interested in her vis-a-vis, and she wants the conversation to keep on going, she will let the man know about that using non-verbal signs. For instance, she will be smiling at him often, trying to make eye contact, and flipping her locks.
And if the communication reinforces her interest in a man, she will sooner or later try to touch him, often by playing with his hair. This is a clear sign she is interested. Also, it shows that she feels comfortable and safe with this man, and she likes him quite a lot.
Physical Signs a Woman Is Interested In You
Not all men are good at telling when a woman is interested in them, and when she is not. In addition, a common habit of playing with hairs may not always mean that a lady has any romantic feelings towards a man or she is interested in him as a potential partner. She might be bored, anxious, or simply trying to fix her hair!
So are there any signs she likes you said with her body language? Fortunately, there are, and they are not that difficult as you might have thought. If you want to be absolutely sure that your female friend or vis-a-vis is interested in you, check out the basic female body language signs of attraction:
- she is smiling at you every time your eyes meet
- she is trying to keep an eye contact
- she is playing with her hair while looking at you and smiling
- she is leaning towards you when you are talking
- she makes attempts to “accidentally” touch you
- whether she is sitting or standing, her position is relaxed
- she is trying to be as close to you as possible
So whenever you notice any of these signs, be sure that you lady is pretty much attracted to you!
She Is Deep In Her Thoughts
You definitely know that when people think deeply about something, many of them have a habit of keeping their hands occupied. Some of us can pull buttons on the jacket or play with the wristwatch or a wristband.
When a woman is thinking about something deeply, she may also do this by pulling fingers through her locks or by playing with her tresses. If this is the case, you may notice that her eyes have a dreamy or thoughtful expression, and they are not focused on anyone or anything particular.
She Is Thinking Over Something
Sometimes women may touch their hair and play with their strands when they are thinking over something.
But you should not mistake this reason with the one described above! When a woman is thinking something over, it means that she is deeply involved in a conversation and trying to find an answer to a question, etc.
In this case, playing with her hair helps her concentrate better.
She Feels Stressed
When we feel stressed, we often do mechanical moves like twisting fingers, scratching our skin, rubbing our eyes, etc. These moves show that we feel very tense. Playing with the hair is another way to show that we are stressed.
In a situation when we are stressed, the movements like repeated touching of our locks work as a calming method, making our nerve system calm down a bit.
So if you see that a woman who looks pretty much stressed is constantly pulling or twisting her hair, she is probably unintentionally trying to calm herself down.
She Is Trying to Show You She Is Self-Confident
Sometimes, a woman feels really well and loves how she is looking. Maybe she has just made a new hairdo or is wearing a new outfit. If she is feeling that other people notice her and admire her, she might twirl her hair or even flip it.
In this case, the hair play may be all about her and not at all about anyone else.
It Can Be About Self-Consciousness
Some women are self-conscious, leading them to fiddle around with their clothes, fingers, and with their hair.
If the woman in question just got a new haircut that she doesn’t like, she got rained on, or has a history of insecurity, playing with her hair may be a mechanism her body uses to cope with the situation.
You may also notice that she is frowning or crossing her arms or legs to close herself off.
It Could Be Just a Force of Habit
We all develop habits, sometimes good, sometimes not very good, and playing with hair is a common habit that people have, both men and women.
But women are especially predisposed to playing with their hair simply because they have developed a habit of doing it.
It is pretty simple to define whether it’s a habit. If it is a habit, you will notice that she does it often and in most situations. Mostly, it would not matter what she is doing or saying at that very moment.
She Enjoys Her Hair!
Yes, so simple! There are women who really have good hair, healthy and glossy, and of course, they like to unintentionally (or intentionally!) draw other people’s attention to their manes!
If you try to look closer at these women, you will see that they are almost constantly playing with their hair, touching it, running their fingers through the strands, placing it from one shoulder to another, curling it around their fingers, etc.
It may look a bit annoying, but this way they just try to send everyone else a message: “Look, how gorgeous my chevelure is!”.
She Is Grooming Herself
If a woman is constantly touching her hair as if she is trying to check how it’s doing…then, this is most likely exactly what she is doing! See, women know about the power of their hair very well.
And if she is at the party with a beautiful hairdo, for sure she wants to know that her hair is absolutely flawless!
Otherwise, the entire impression of her look will be ruined. This is why she may touch her hair now and then.
She Needs to Be Comforted
You probably know that, when a person feels unsafe for some reason, her or his body language may unintentionally show this. For example, some people can make a gesture as if they are hugging themselves.
Others may snuggle. Like this, they show that they need comforting and attention from others.
Women often play with their hair for the same reason.
Quite many women love having their hair stroked. It is a very soothing and comforting action. And if she doesn’t have anyone who could stroke her hair, she would do this herself.
She Feels Bored
It is a common belief that, when a woman plays with her hair in front of a man, she is flirting. However, this gesture can sometimes have the opposite meaning completely!
Girls often start playing with their hair while listening to someone (not necessarily men) when they find the subject of the conversation extremely boring. However, this should also come with the appropriate facial expression.
But if you see a woman who looks bored and she is playing with her har, well, you know what that gesture means in this case!
It Can Be the Sign Of Shyness
Twirling the hair can be a sign of shyness, but if she’s twirling her hair because she likes you, look out for the following signs:
- She has a permeant smile on her face during your conversation
- She doesn’t hold your gaze
- She rarely makes proper eye contact with you
Every so often, she will look you in the eye and quickly look away. The looking away is typically accompanied by blinking a lot and looking down.
If you notice these signs, then this woman is most likely interested in you, but she is too shy to show it openly.
What Does Science Say About a Girl That Plays With Her Locks?
When girls play with their hair, it doesn’t always mean only practical goals she is aiming (for instance, fixing her hair). You might not be aware of that, but playing with tresses has rather interesting evolutionary reasons and background! And besides, it has much more to do with the female face and neck rather than with her tresses actually!
- Playing with hair releases pheromones.
- It shows a man that a lady is interested and wants to continue the interaction.
- When twirling her hair, a woman shows her neck and the side of her face that are very attractive to men.
- Such hair flips are the ancient sexual signals…No need to be comment!
- Playing with hair is a way to show they are strong and healthy, which is a major sign of a good fertility.
So it is obvious that all those playful moves women do with their hair are basically meant to show their interest in a man, as well as “promote” a lady as a healthy and attractive partner. But of course, today such actions can be also considered as mere attempts to keep the hair in order or, in case of a negative background, as a sign of anxiety or even stress.
To clearly understand what it means in each specific case, we need to pay more attention to how a lady is behaving, to her emotional state, as well as to the background of the situation.
If she’s not trying to fix your clothes, or she’s not trying to reassure or comfort you, then it can be a sign of her affection. It can be an attempt to attract your attention. Or it might be a sign that she is interested in you! It most likely means she’s attracted to you. Twirling her hair, smiling, pointing her feet at you, leaning into you, or touching you are all the signs that a woman has a romantic interest in you.Frequently Asked Questions
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