- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Viral Video: A woman walked in with a new short haircut, hoping to surprise her husband, but what followed shocked the internet. Instead of smiling or appreciating the change, her husband looked upset and questioned her choice, leaving viewers divided. The now-viral video shows the woman showing her new look to her husband. As he opens his eyes, his face changes. Rather than a happy reaction, he asks, “Can’t you ask before doing it?” and wonders whether the salon even got her permission. His disapproval didn’t sit well with many people online.
Social media users were quick to jump in. Some slammed his behaviour, saying it was controlling and hurtful. Others reminded everyone that a woman has every right to decide what she does with her hair.
The video has sparked a larger conversation about respect, personal choices, and gender roles in relationships. While some supported the husband’s honesty, most people stood by the woman, saying no one should be made to feel bad for changing their look.
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The video shared on Instagram by the handle 'varshamall' a day before received 17 million views from people. Users were quick to react to the video. One user wrote, "The fact that he mentioned twice that you should have asked him before chopping them off, bruh run. And also the fact that you don't find anything wrong with this video is sad too." "Tbh, the hair now looks healthier, and it suits her too. The reaction was a bit much. Men don’t have to worry much about damaged hair because they cut them all the time. God forbid a woman cut “her” hair because it was damaged," a second user added.
"Your hair looks 10 times healthier. Your husband shouldn’t have such a big opinion. I feel sorry for you," a third user added. "What nonsense…doing it short or long or even going bald is totally your decision and he has no right to make a single comment on it," added another user.
In the caption, the woman defends her husband's reaction, saying, "I understand where you’re all coming from, but I feel this video might be giving the impression that he’s at fault. Trust me, if his intentions were wrong, I would never have been okay with it. He’s genuinely a kind and respectful person, that’s exactly why I chose to marry him. Let’s not judge all men the same way. I know many of us have been hurt or have seen difficult men, but some of them are truly wonderful."