Perceptions of Female Age, Health, and Attractiveness Vary with Systematic Hair Manipulations

    October 2025 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Susanne Will, Mandy Beckmann, Kristina Kunstmann … Bernhard Fink
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that high-shine and straight-aligned hair are perceived as more youthful, healthy, and attractive by women across various countries, with alignment having a stronger impact than shine.
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