New research explores the association of sexual attractiveness and 'good hair'

Women with beautiful long hair had more sexual relations with their partners than others, according to a South Korean study. Photo: AFP

Debates surrounding hair discrimination have put women's locks back in the spotlight. Because hair, particularly women's hair, is loaded with symbolism.

A study out of South Korea published in the journal Frontiers In Psychology shows the extent to which heterosexual men attach importance to their partner's haircut.