General hair and attitude survey for men

Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionnaire.

All replies will be kept strictly confidential,
but I will publish a summary of results on a regular basis.

The wording of this survey is aimed at finding male attitudes.
If you are female, please visit another survey written from a women's perspective.

More questionnaires will posted in future months.




Personal Information

Name:
Email (optional):

  1. Please confirm your sex:
    Male

  2. How old are you?
    1. 18 or younger
    2. Between 19 and 24
    3. Between 25 and 34
    4. Between 35 and 44
    5. Between 45 and 54
    6. Between 55 and 64
    7. 65 or older

  3. Do you cross dress to look like a woman (this is not meant to offend; just to make a distinction re: attitudes)?
    1. No
    2. Yes
    3. None of your business!



    Current hair information

  4. How long is your hair at the moment?
    1. Shorter than ear length
    2. To the bottom of my ears
    3. Chin length
    4. Longer than chin length
    5. Shoulder length
    6. Longer than shoulder length

  5. Can you describe how you normally wear your hair?

  6. Have you tried any hair styles like those on this site?
    Yes No

    • If yes, briefly describe the style:

    • Please describe the experience, other people's comments, etc.



    Future hair plans

  7. Do you plan to re-style your hair in the near future?
    Yes No

    • If yes, what is the main reason for the change:

    • Also, how long will it be?
      1. Shorter than ear length
      2. To the bottom of my ears
      3. Chin length
      4. Longer than chin length
      5. Shoulder length
      6. Longer than shoulder length

  8. Would you consider trying any of the hair styles like those on this site?
    Yes No

    • If yes, briefly describe which style you would like to try:



    Attitudes to men and long(ish) hair

  9. What do you think about men with longer than average hair?
    1. Definitely against
    2. Slightly against
    3. Indifferent
    4. Slightly in favor
    5. Definitely in favor

  10. What is your attitude to men trying more unisex styles like those described here?
    1. Definitely against
    2. Slightly against
    3. Indifferent
    4. Slightly in favor
    5. Definitely in favor

  11. Do you think if longer haired men took better care and styled their hair more it would make more difference to the attitude of society in general?
    Yes No

  12. Could women do more to support guys in growing out their hair?
    Yes No

    • If yes, briefly describe how they could help:



    Hair salons

  13. Do you ever go to a hair salon?
    1. Never
    2. Occasionally
    3. Every three months
    4. Every two months
    5. Monthly
    6. Weekly

    • If you go to a salon, what do you have done (select as many as you need)?
      1. Just a haircut
      2. Cut and blow dry
      3. Conditioning treatments
      4. Roller sets
      5. Permanent waves
      6. Coloring services (tints/highlights)

    • What is the attitude of the salon staff to you?
      1. Definitely against
      2. Slightly against
      3. Indifferent
      4. Slightly in favor
      5. Definitely in favor

    • What has been the attitude of other clients to you (male or female)?
      1. Definitely against
      2. Slightly against
      3. Indifferent
      4. Slightly in favor
      5. Definitely in favor

    • As a male, do you prefer a male or female stylist?
      Male Female Not bothered

    • What could salons do to make more men comfortable:



    Hair at home

  14. Do you style your hair at home?
    Yes No

    • If yes, what styling aids do you use (select as many as you need)?
      1. Blow dryer
      2. Curling tongs/styling wand
      3. Hot rollers
      4. Wet set
      5. Home perm kit
      6. Home color kit
      7. Cut my hair at home

    • Do you usually style your hair on your own or does a partner friend help you?
      By myself Partner/friend usually helps



    Hair accessories

  15. Do you currently use hair accessories?
    Yes No

    • If yes, what accessories do you use (select as many as you need)?
      1. Ponytail bands
      2. Scrunchies
      3. Bobby pins, clips
      4. Barrettes
      5. Bun nets
      6. Arched hair bands/Alice bands
      7. Other

    • Do you use hair accessories in public or private?
      In private In public Both

    • What has been the attitude of other people to you (male or female)?
      1. Definitely against
      2. Slightly against
      3. Indifferent
      4. Slightly in favor
      5. Definitely in favor

  16. Do you think men should be able to use hair accessories if they want to?
    Yes No


    Beauty treatments for men

  17. Do you think it's acceptable for men to have beauty treatments?
    Yes No

  18. Do you ever go to a salon for beauty treatments?
    1. Never
    2. Occasionally
    3. Every three months
    4. Every two months
    5. Monthly
    6. Weekly

    • If you go to a salon, what do you have done (select as many as you need)?
      1. Facial
      2. Manicure
      3. Massage/reflexology
      4. Waxing
      5. Electrolysis
      6. Other

    • What is the attitude of the salon staff to you?
      1. Definitely against
      2. Slightly against
      3. Indifferent
      4. Slightly in favor
      5. Definitely in favor

    • What has been the attitude of other people to you (male or female)?
      1. Never tell them
      2. Definitely against
      3. Slightly against
      4. Indifferent
      5. Slightly in favor
      6. Definitely in favor

  19. If you haven't been before, would you like to try in the future?
    Yes No

    • If you answered yes, what would you have done (select as many as you need)?
      1. Facial
      2. Manicure
      3. Massage/reflexology
      4. Waxing
      5. Electrolysis
      6. Other

    • Also, what could a salon do to encourage you:



    General comments

  20. Please leave any general comments about this type of topic or the site here and anything you would like to see

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