If a woman has long hair, it is a glory to her, for her hair is given to her for a covering. Something that is a glory should be given special care and attention. Hair should be groomed and worn in a tasteful and attractive manner. If left on its own, it would soon become quite unattractive. Any length is appropriate if the hair is long enough to be a covering and feminine. Any style is proper as long as it is modest and looks feminine.

The Bible prohibits shaving or cutting hair in specific ways that were part of heathen rituals to honor pagan deities. For instance, ancient Egyptians would crop or shave their hair to form a circular pattern on the head and shape their beards into a square to worship the sun god Ra. Similarly, creating a round bald spot on the head was another ritualistic practice forbidden by the Scriptures. These practices are distinct from normal grooming, which is not condemned in the Bible.

In discussing head coverings, the apostle Paul addresses the length of hair as a symbol of authority and submission. He states in I Corinthians 11:14-15 that if a man has long hair, it is a dishonor to him, while long hair is a glory to a woman, given to her as a covering. Paul emphasizes that a woman should wear her hair long enough to be recognized as feminine, showing her submission to the man. Conversely, a man should wear his hair short to reflect his God-given position of authority. If a woman wears her hair short like a man, she dishonors the man by not displaying the symbol of submission, akin to having her head shaved. Paul clarifies in I Corinthians 11:6 that if a woman has the wrong attitude about this, she might as well have her head shaved. The issue is not about wearing a hat or veil, but about the length of hair as a distinction between genders. For women, long hair should be groomed and styled to enhance femininity, while men must avoid long hair to maintain a masculine appearance. This distinction in hair length is a significant line of demarcation to God, reflecting His established chain of authority.