We talk about so many things that are important for the body. You wouldn’t expect clip in hair extensions to be one of them. Yet they are. It’s because of the psychological effect on our appearance.
The way we appear is more important to us than a lot of people think. And it’s more than just plain vanity.
What is Clip In Hair?
Let’s start with understanding what clip hair is. It can either be synthetic or real hair weaved together. It can be clipped onto your existing hair and used as if it was all natural. You can style it in any way you want.
They’re superior to hair extensions because you don’t need to have them sewn in. They also require a minimal amount of maintenance to keep them looking fantastic.
The Psychology of Appearance
Our appearance is important to us. It’s no surprise that the cosmetic and beauty industries are worth billions of dollars every year.
Most of us care what other people think. If someone laughs at our appearance, we instantly experience negative feelings. Only a select few of us genuinely don’t care what other people say to us.
There’s a reason why appearance is so important. The psychology of appearance directly influences our mental state. Someone who is bullied for their appearance in school might have a history of mental health problems going forward.
There have been numerous studies conducted into this phenomenon. A quite famous study involved about 150 volunteers looking at pictures of politicians. They were asked to choose their favorite based on a flier with their photo and policy.
To make sure that it was an even vote, they had the same politician on a conservative flier and liberal flier. The split was 60-40 in favor of the politician with the superior visage.
Other similar studies have been repeated. They received roughly the same results. People judge us on appearance, and rightly we respond to that.
Life Circumstances
Our position in life will always influence how we feel about ourselves and the world. It’s why appearance becomes important in everything we do.
As we demonstrated above, people judge us on appearance. Hair clips can give you that fashionable hairstyle you’ve always dreamed of. Think of how your life changes when you change something like your hair.
If you walk into a job interview, someone is going to judge you based on your appearance. You can’t do anything about this. Even if you’re the most qualified, you still might lose out.
Someone who doesn’t care about their appearance might not achieve their ambitions because of it. This is going to hit their psychological facilities. They might become angry and bitter.
On the other hand, if they get the job they’ll be euphoric and content in life for the foreseeable future.
Is it All about Hair Clips?
Hair clips are only part of the equation. We’ve used them as an example because of how significant they are in altering your appearance.
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Hello leonazoey,
Thank you for submitting a strong argument supporting the positive impact of clip in hair on self esteem.
Regards,
March 12, 2014 - 5:13pmMaryann
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