Body Language Playing With Hair (Its More Then You Think)

Body Language Playing With Hair (Its More Then You Think)

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When someone plays with their hair, it can mean different things based on the situation. Body language is important because it shows our feelings, thoughts, or even when we are flirting.

Twirling hair around a finger, especially for a woman, often means she’s flirting, but you need to consider the whole situation to understand it properly.

For instance, playing with hair can also show someone is nervous or trying to distract from something else. Next, we’ll explore the top 5 reasons why people might play with their hair.

Top 5 Reasons Why Somebody Would Play With Their Hair.

  1. The person is nervous.
  2. They are trying to look attractive.
  3. They are trying to appear more fun and approachable.
  4. They are bored.
  5. They are trying to get your attention.

The person is nervous.

The person is nervous playing with hair image

When someone is nervous, they might do things like play with their hair, pick at their fingernails, tap the floor, rub their thighs, or fiddle with a ring. They do this to help release extra energy from feeling nervous.

They are trying to look attractive.

They are trying to look attractive image

Women often play with their hair when they are attracted to someone. This is a natural behavior showing interest. If she smiles or looks over often, it’s a good sign she likes what she sees. You can try starting a conversation with her.

They are trying to appear more fun and approachable.

They are trying to appear more fun and approachable woman image

A girl might play with her hair when she wants to appear more approachable, but the context will be important.

They are bored.

They are bored playing with hair image

Someone might play with their hair because they are bored. When you see this, it means they are not really focusing or they might be daydreaming.

They are trying to get your attention.

They are trying to get your attention image

Playing with hair and smiling are two ways for a woman to attract your gaze. These are done in cases where you’re not giving her enough attention, so it is worth keeping an eye out for these cues to keep the conversation going.

Final Thoughts

People use different types of body language, like playing with their hair, to show their feelings. Touching hair can express feelings like self-consciousness or anxiety. It’s often a sign of feeling nervous or insecure, as people touch their hair to comfort themselves. If you found this information useful, you might also like to read about what it means when a girl touches your hair.

Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor Body Language Expert