According to an article on MSN Careers:
Whether you part your hair on the left or right side of your head -- or not at all -- influences how others perceive you and possibly even how you perceive yourself. The idea behind their theory is that your hair part alters how others interact with you, thus altering how you interact with them, and so on.
This is the hair-part breakdown, according to the Walters:
Men who part their hair on the left are often popular and successful. People perceive them as strong.
Women who part their hair on the left are considered reliable and intelligent. It's a smart move for those who work in politics or business.
Men who part their hair on the right are seen as radical and open. These men should be strong enough to overcome the stigma against men with this part.
Women who part their hair on the right are viewed as gentle and feminine. Because it is a more traditional style, it can affect how seriously they are taken.
People who don't part their hair, can't part their hair due to baldness or use a center part come across as trustworthy and wise.
With that in mind, here are some examples of famous faces and characters with a variety of hair parts. Let's see if the theory holds up to their job roles.
Who: Rod Blagojevich
Job: Indicted Illinois governor
Hair part: Right
Verdict: While you wouldn't consider scandal-ridden Blagojevich an open person, you can't deny that he fits the description of a right-parter who makes people uneasy and sparks negative reaction.
Who: Condoleezza Rice
Job: Secretary of state under President George W. Bush
Hair part: Right
Verdict: Although Rice had to be cordial to the heads of state she met with, she was probably not overly concerned with coming across as nice and fulfilling a traditional feminine role. Her need to be aggressive and confident when the time came probably means she makes a better candidate for a left part.
Who: Oprah Winfrey
Job: Talk show host, radio host, business owner, avid reader
Hair part: Versatile
Verdict: Winfrey's hairstyles change daily, though she tends to favor no part and a right part. As a no-parter, she definitely fulfills the description of trustworthy and wise. When she declares an item one of her favorite things of the year, people storm retailers to get their hands on her recommendations.
As a right-parter, she definitely supports the theory that these women are perceived as gentle -- after all, viewers need to feel comfortable with her. Though you'd have trouble arguing that Winfrey isn't taken seriously.
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So, on what side do you part your hair? Does it fit your personality according to this?
1 comment:
I part my hair on the left, although until about 6 years ago I parted it on the right.
The only reason I made the change is because Becca, the awesome lady who styled/cut my hair at the time, told me it would look better if I switched the side. She said it would "lift" my face. So, of course, I switched. How could I say no to that?!?
I would say most people see me as reliable, though. So my left hand part seems to fit my personality and profession now.
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