It is therefore Christ who is dishonored if a man prays or prophesies with a covered head. It is therefore the man who is dishonored if a woman prays or prohesies with an uncovered head. This dishonor is the same as if her head were shaven. Not only is it a shame if the woman is shaven, but it is equally a shame if she is shorn. This reflected glory is based on the order at creation.
Angels are spirits.
Her long, uncut hair is a glory to her, for it illustrates her loving submission to her husband or father. On the other hand, it is a shame for a man if he allows his hair to grow uncut. The covering mentioned in this passage is the woman's uncut hair. Thus, if a woman cuts or shaves the hair on her head, it is in the eyes of God a shameful dishonor of her father or husband. If a man allows his hair to grow long, it is a shameful dishonor of Christ.