How to Tell If a Guy is Interested: The Hair Question

Okay, you and the guy you have your eye on have developed a friendly relationship-the banter is flying fast and furious; there may even have been a couple of comments that might be taken more than one way. Is he into you? How can you tell whether this is just a pleasant coworker/friend/acquaintance relationship, or something that has potential to develop further? Is he just friendly, or is he into you? Well, ladies, if you have long hair, there is an easy way to gauge his level of interest.

Make sure you are wearing your hair down when you do this, and also make sure you are alone with your prospective beau when you do this. You want an honest response, not something that could be affected by insecurity or a strict idea of what's appropriate to discuss in front of others. So let your lovely locks swing free, buttonhole your intended in the copy room, and, while idly surveying the trailing ends of your crowning glory, pop the question:

"I'm thinking about cutting my hair. What do you think?"

The following answers reveal much:

A. If his immediate response is to howl, "NO!" in protest, then he is definitely into you. Guys do not want things they like to change. EVER.

B. If he looks pained but gamely supports your decision, it is possible that he is actually howling "NO!" internally but will stand by your decision. This is a particularly good sign. After all, Guy A might turn out to be the possessive type, but Guy B will let you be you. A keeper!

C. If he starts to blush and stammer, he is either TOO into you, or he has just been made super uncomfortable by your question, which he considers excessively personal. In either case, this does not bode well for a relationship with a healthy level of communication. On the other hand, if the two of you are 13 years old, it is adorable and means he is, like, way N2U. OMG!

D. If he expresses surprise that you would ask him, or just mutters, "Do whatever you want," he is completely uninterested. Sorry!

E. If he immediately offers suggestions as to things you can do with color and style, he is gay. The bad news is he's not boyfriend material, but the good news is that you can totally be besties!

So, there you have it, long-haired lassies. He'll never know how much he revealed, and you will know for sure whether he is into you with no risk of embarrassment. Don't worry if you're closely shorn, though; I'll be working on a question you sporty chicks with shorter dos can ask.