do guys prefer women with short hair?

About a month ago I had my long hair cut really short - buzzcut short at the back and sides, kind of spiky on top. I hated it almost immediately even though my then boyfriend said he prefered it, I thought he was just being nice.
Since then I have been desperately trying to grow it long enough to have extensions put in. I am really confused now because I always thought that guys prefered women with long hair but looking at some of the threads and postings on "Short Hair", a lot of men seem to really go for short haired women. I beginning to think I would be better of saving the money on extensions and just going and having it cropped again. Anyone got any opinions?

I know my wife gets more attention with short hair than she does with long, probably because its different and a little more in the minority.

I'd try going for something in between. A short style thats not so extremely short and seeing how people react. It depends a lot on your face as well. There are a % of girls that are just flat out hot with short hair for reasons that are tough to describe.

I agree with what others have said. I think a lot more guys prefer short hair than you'd think. I know I do.

redhairedgirl -- Dave is right on the button with this one. I like short hair on women too, but only if the style is right for that particular woman. Of course, what everyone else wants shouldn't matter. If you hate short hair, then grow it out. After all, it's your hair, and your decision. Best wishes!

I think this post for whatever reason has generated a pretty interesting conversation.

For the most part I agree with most of the posts. I think the number of men who like short hair is probably greater than women realize. Women tend to associate long hair with their femininity and therefore gravitate to it. A lot of men like women with a little more of a funky streak and are attracted to the more modern look of short hair. Personally my attraction to short hair is for a couple of reasons. First I like it because I really love change and short hair tends to be more versatile, and also more subject to style changes with new cuts. Just as a result of the time it takes hair to grow girls with long hair don't change styles as much while girls with short hair play around almost monthly letting the sides grow, doing new things to the back, adding bangs, etc. The second is that I am not in any way a fan of the pulled back casually look. Some women are masterful at it, puling their hair back and leaving bits hanging down that are just sexy as hell. Others rarely pull it back and manage to always have silky, healthy, nice hair worn down. Those onese should leave it long if they like. The majority of women with long hair either have moderate to poor hair condition(split ends, etc) or they always seem to default back to a pulled back look thats just not attractive.

As for doing what you like VS what people like I think a lot of good points have been made. For some people its important to do exactly what they want and ignore the opinions of those around them, for others its important that those around you like what do. If you place a lot of value on others opinions its not a bad thing, its just the way you are.

I'll give one more piece of advice. If your hair is short now. and will likely be grown back in the future, then have fun with it. Style it lots of different ways, maybe cut it in some different styles while it grows out. Expiriment tons and enjoy. One thing that always depresses me a bit is when a girl cuts her long hair, decides she hates it in the first week, then never tries tweaking it to what may be a really fun cut. Nows a chance to do some new things and even if you grow it out you should still enjoy some of the positives of having it short.

You did something drastic going from so long to so short. Missing it is understandable. Most women aren't brave enough to do it all at once, so feel proud of yourself.

Your boyfriend is scoring major boyfriend points by saying your my hair is your decision and he would like you anyway you have it. But you say other people's opinions matter to you, especially the boyfriend's. So don't let him off so easy. Tell him that you like that he likes you no matter what, but that you want his input. Pick up a hairstyle book or download a lot of short hairstyles from the web and ask him to look at them with you. Only show him the ones you like. It will do a lot for your confidence if he says, "that one rocks" or "that would look hot on you." Nothing beats compliments from your significant other.

If your boyfriend were like the guys on the "Short Hair" board, you would hear a lot of compliments and might feel better about it. He might not be, but that doesn't mean he can't flatter you.

Maybe this cut is too short for you or just isn't the right cut. Experimenting might help you find a cut you like. View it as an opportunity. If not, you can always grow it long later.

Female, but here to chime in on the side that it doesn't matter what guys in general think. You have a bf already, so right now he's the only guy you need to think about. Definitely get him involved in making the decision for what to do next with your hair. But I like the suggestion of showing him styles you like and having him help choose from those, because you have to please yourself first.
And whether you grow it long again or not, do try to see this as an opportunity to try out different styles, styling products, and hair accessories (any little jewels, hairpins, clippies, headbands, etc. that will stay in your hair are fair game! any that don't stay, wait a month or two and try again ^_^ ). You can even try on clothes you didn't think suited you before, to see how the change in hairstyles affects how you look in them. You'll seem more attractive to everyone around you if you're having fun trying out new looks than if you were to sit around moping and wishing it were longer.

Its totally up to you how you want your hair but I`m a guy who loves long hair on ladies......Just way more beautiful and elegant in my oppion.......

I prefer long hair on 90% of women. Most guys feel similarly. That said, I like some short cuts myself on *some* women. You are lucky to have a guy who doesn't care about hair. Have fun re-growing! BTW, *MY* wife recieves far more positive remarks about her LONG hair! Bob
To me, long locks give a woman an extra dimension of beauty. A good short cut is one which highlights *other* facets of a woman's attractiveness, such as eyes, lips and neck, although long styles can also help do this. Amazing length, if it is worn with flair, can overwhelm any facial flaws to the point I don't even notice them.
This may sound corny, but *any* woman who tries her best to look good succeeds, in my eyes.