Long Hair?

[captains]

Short hair yuck. Why do ftms think you have too have a buzz cut too present male? I know guys who have long hair,when I was presenting male I grew my hair long and haven't looked back. Nowadays men are wearing long hair and women short hair,figure that one out.

Random fact: I'd actually say that most guys advise against a buzzcut for young trans dudes because the contrast of youthful/feminine face and buzzcut often brings out feminine features (and is perceived by people as either "rebellious young woman" and/or "lesbian".)

It's hard. We live in a society that latches on to any hint of female presentation -- like a one-drop rule of womanhood. It's why little feminine things like doing one's nails are often really visible on feminine men and trans women, but an FTM can shave his head, wear men's clothes, bind, pack, and put on a shirt that says "I'M 100% BOY" and still be seen as female.

Navigating societal expectations of masculinity can be really challenging because of this. I'd probably laugh at a cis guy who was afraid to grow his hair lest he be perceived as feminine, but as a trans guy, I really do feel like my "maleness" could be redacted at the slightest hint of feminine expression. Everything becomes possible evidence of my femaleness (to society). A cis guy in floral print is a cis guy in floral print; with my features, I even stand near a flower and people see a woman.

The fact is, unfortunately, long hair can make it difficult for trans guys to pass, or even to be taken seriously as masculine-of-center people. It sucks. After T, things become easier, but before that, the hair isn't just hair -- it's a visual cue.

Some guys out there are really loud about how [xyz aspect of feminine expression] doesn't make them a woman, but for many of us, safety and comfort is synonymous with a certain degree of conformation. Not everyone can afford to subvert norms.

Of course, a lot of us (like me!) just prefer short hair.  But that's beside the point, haha.

[Deborah]

Well, I'm presenting male with longer hair and honestly, especially in my age group, i feel like a minority of one in my city.  Most men of all ages in my part of the country have very short hair.  The only men with longer hair also have a beard.  Longer hair with no beard sticks out.


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[ChasingAlice]

There is no chance that i will have short hair. I've loved my red hair since i was a child and have missed it for years. I can't wait to take my biotin daily.