The Man Bun Meaning

The man bun demonstrates that our society is becoming more accepting. Back in the day if we were to see a man with long hair and his hair up in a bun, we would all start to judge in a blink of an eye. The bun was only worn by women and for a man to adapt that fashion was utterly insane. But the point, is times change. The “Man Bun” was popularized by a culture called “Hipsters.” As the trend started to become more popular, I noticed a sudden change in many of my peers. Most of my friends are the type of people to judge with no remorse and when I heard about the man bun, I thought that my friends would start the name calling and what not. I was wrong. They seemed to be okay with the concept. Our society is becoming more accepting of things we don’t understand. The man bun is just one small thing that reflects on our values. There is more to it. By just being able to accept such a small trend without judgement it shows that we are becoming more open minded. It is bringings a step closer to the
Conan the Barbarian had long hair, as did the Greek demigod Hercules. Even the Old Testament’s Samson claimed his hair gave him strength. The man bun is as much a pragmatic necessity as it is a fashion statement; believe me when I write this, it’s not fun hitting your one-rep max for your squat with your hair covering your eyes. Aside from representing physical strength, hair can serve as a kind of symbol or metaphor for other values as well. It takes commitment, patience, and dedication to grow long hair – all traits that are a prerequisite for success in other domains. For men, growing their hair out can serve as an act of rebellion much in the same way that short hair does for women. It represents individuality, and a willingness to buck tradition and eschew stereotypes. In 2015, this is truer now than in the recent past, as many of us struggle to form an identity in a constantly evolving