News in Brief The Politics of Facial Hair Potential voters perceive men with facial hair to be more masculine—and that's not a good thing. Lisa Wade
News in Brief The Racially Biased Hairstyle Regulations of the U.S. Army Dreadlocks, twists, or any type of matted or coiled hair, the Afro-centric hairstyles of many black women in the Army, are now out. Anita Little
Social Justice Are Hipsters to Blame for a Rise in Facial Hair Transplants? They're one factor mentioned by surgeons who have seen interest in the expensive procedure skyrocket. Lisa Wade
Social Justice Shaved Heads: Less Attractive But More Powerful Toss the toupee: New research finds Americans associate shiny scalps with masculine dominance. Tom Jacobs