For one, it can be a way to show affection. hair is also a very sensual part of the body, so playing with it can be a way of flirting or teasing. Additionally, some guys simply find hair fascinating or fun to play with.
It's a way of showing their affection
If a guy plays with your hair, it may just be the best way to express himself. He may not play with it in an obvious way, but act like he's arranging it, or dusting something off it. From his body language, you'll know if he is romantically into you, or only admiring the hair.
Some men are possessive about their hair, so they don't enjoy a random person touching it. However, if he likes you, he might feel relaxed when you run your fingers through his hair. They feel special and pampered by your touch. You can enhance their experience by lightly massaging their scalp.
Playing with hair may be a sign of affection but it could be a way to show how close you guys are and how they think of you as a close sibling or friend than a lover.
She's Flirting
One of the signs a woman finds a man attractive is that she plays with her hair. It's a subconscious gesture that says, “I'm trying to get your attention.” One study found that after a woman's face, hair is the most attractive female body part.
"Some people touch their hair, play with their fingernails, or rub their arms, as a way to psychologically and physiologically calm themselves when they're feeling anxious, uncomfortable,or stressed," Blanca Cobb, body language expert and author of Method of the Masters, told GoodHousekeeping.com.
Touching the hand, arm or shoulder may be socially acceptable (until someone says stop or pulls away). But touching hair is more intimate and should be presumed unwelcome.
Playing with hair.
When a woman plays with or twirls her hair around her finger, that can be a sign of flirtation, especially when showing the inside of her wrist. According to Cobb, women will generally pull a strand from the back or side of their head when flirting.
Men who are attracted to you might even engage in more touch. If a man actively tries to touch you during your interaction, it may mean he wants to get closer to you or close the distance between you two.
Men prefer a woman who can stay calm and relaxed. Beauty is more than make-up and a fancy haircut. Men find women more attractive when they are neat and clean. Men find women who smell nice, who have clean hair and hydrated skin more attractive than a face perfectly covered in makeup.
When men are asked to rank features they find most attractive on the opposite sex, maintained manes always dominate the list. The truth is that long hair triggers a primal, instinctive response within men. Evolutionarily speaking, long hair serves a purpose.
Being a cute girl isn't just about what you look like, it's also about how you dress, how you act, and how you treat other people. You can be cute by being open and friendly with people, by being interested and curious in new things, and by dressing and behaving in certain ways.
The rate at which someone strokes your hair can cause feelings of pleasure or annoyance — too slow is repulsive, too fast is annoying, and just right soothes. There's a scientific explanation for this: People have special nerve endings (wrapped around the base of hair follicles) that detect the deflection of the hairs.
Likely he is interested in you. Men are visually oriented, so when they pay attention and wish to interact with you, they comment on your appearance. Your hair is noticeable and something they can describe in a compliment or observation.
It is an affectionate action.. He clearly is glad to be with you and you bring out his playful side.
Men love physical intimacy. Not just sex, even a non-sexual touch is something that can make them go crazy. Cuddling, hugging from behind, playing with their hair or touching their neck gives them a feeling of being loved. All these actions give them a sense of attachment, passion and care which every guy loves.
Guys that are into you often use lots of emojis, text first, or even double text. Watch for in-person signs, like holding eye contact, respectful little touches, or leaning in close. A follow-up text after a date or hangout, or a raincheck when he can't make it are sure signs that he wants to spend more time with you.
He'll touch his face a lot, while looking at you. If he's interested, he'll stroke his cheek up and down with the back of his fingers, touch his ears or rub his chin. It's a combination of nervous excitement, preening and autoerotic touching.
Stroking the hair is a preening gesture, which can be deliberate checking that it is perfectly coiffed or an invitation to stroke also. Playing with the hair is particularly flirtatious and invites the other person to do this for you.
In women, these gestures may indicate that they are indeed flirting: Slowly crosses and uncrosses her legs toward male. Licks her lips/slightly bites on her bottom lip. Excessively sways her hips. Dangles her shoe (once her legs are crossed toward the male)
It either means she's attracted to you or that she's in the mood to flirt around a little. Whatever it is, women playing with their hair, while talking to you is a good sign.
"We often play with our hair unconsciously. It can be when we are bored, deep in thought, nervous or stressed — hence the term 'tearing out your hair,'" says trichologist Anabel Kingsley of Philip Kingsley. “Hair pulling may be used as a coping mechanism, and as a way to initially alleviate feelings of anxiety.”