Introduction, Continued
Guys that work at Renaissance fairs sport long locks from the medieval ages, and get discreet double takes from women patrons. Fantasy novels like the Valdemar series by Mercedes Lackey, and books by Laurel K. Hamilton, feature wizardly straight and gay men with long hair in various colors. These fictional story books are also very popular with women.
In Inuyasha, in the animé and the games, the main character has long white hair and cute dog ears (yes, it is my favorite). He is powerful, wields an over-sized magic sword, and is in the process of discovering his sensitive human side and love. His brother, Seshomaru, has even more fantastically long white hair. He plays the part of a full demon in a stunning white kimono. He seems deep and troubled by "important things in the past". He is the typical brooding unknowable character.
Miroku, the lecherous monk, has long black hair that is worn in a ponytail. He wears several gold earrings. He is the most approachable of the three male lead characters, funny and sensitive. He makes long insightful speeches about the troubles that arise for the female characters - and is often correct.
