Long-haired men, how are you treated?

I had long hair (past shoulders) up until recently, and I must say I noticed major differences in the way I was treated. Could be a fluke, but women were much friendlier and treated me a lot more like a human, and there was this sort of comradery between me and other long-haired men. Going back to having shorter hair was almost a bit of culture shock to be honest.

Like, it was to the point that I'm growing it back out for that reason alone. So many little things. The conversation starter. Asking women about their hair routines, and them talking about it like I'm a peer of theirs, not just some guy. Occasionally women ask me if they can straighten, curl, braid, or style my hair and I love it, it's so nice. They ask me for a ponytail, or I ask them for one - and it's just this little nice thing. I love it.

Have you noticed a difference? I only have anecdotes, but I can't be the only one.