Is long hair bad for the office/interviewing for a job?

Question

I'm more curious than anything if long hair is something that could possibly make you look less desirable or taken less seriously by a potential employer. My hair is a little bit past my back and grows extremely fast so it's easy for it to get and stay long and I don't do much except for wash/condition/brush it to keep it in good condition.

For jobs/interviews I'll usually do a low ponytail or a bun or some type of up do so my hair doesn't get messed up in the possible wind, etc. Do Possible employers look at someone with longer/long hair as less serious or knowledgeable in their field (IE younger and less experienced) and go for someone with shorter hair and a more career look? Or does it matter in the end as long as you put your hair up, present yourself well-groomed if both candidates are otherwise equal?

Answer 1

There are ways that you can wear your hair and still look professional and yet keep your own personality.

I am a professional and work in a professional enviroment. I had long hair for years and decided to cut my hair short last fall. It was the worst mistake of my life and I am not happy at all.

It is usually accepted that our image has alot to do with how potential or current employers see us. Humans have eyes and can not help but to view us through them. Our hair and how we look does effect our impression on others.

I think that while short to medium length hair is considered to be more professional, you can still keep your long hair if it is cut to really enhance your face shape and you keep it in great condition. Having nice , well kept, neat hair gives the impression that you really care about your own appearance. Thus, this also gives the impression that if you are willing to spend the time to look good, you may be willing to spend the time and actually care about the quality of work you produce.

Here is an alternative to a bun, that I think looks great and yet it looks professional

http://www.style.com/slideshows/fashionshows/F2006RTW/GIVENCHY/BACKSTAGE/00300m.jpg

Answer 2

Your maximum suitable wager may be to diminish your hair. evaluate the places the place you're utilising and the region you're utilising for. Are the places that require slightly extra dressy look? Or are they actually casual places? look and notice what the staff are dressing like. many times it particularly is a good indicator of ways strict or lax a enterprise is with the way their workers look. verify your mannerisms besides. perhaps you're giving off the incorrect vibe, many times while all people is having a time attempting to discover a job, it shows in stance and usual demeanor. looking good is merely a factor of the conflict. Are you making eye touch? utilising sure sir and no sir (or ma'am)? Are you speaking appropriate English? Do you look or a minimum of supply the effect of being a guy optimistic in himself, or are you looking like your getting into into yet another vast unhappiness? And in case you comprehend the styles of places the place long hair on men is acceptable then i might carry on with those places. as properly, it particularly is purely hair. it particularly is going to strengthen back :)

Answer 3

if you put in a style that says your ready to work and you really wnat the job then your hair and you will be fine. put it up in a sophisticated look but not a school marm look. try putting it in a ponytail wrap. like when you put your hair in a ponytial leave a peice of your hair out at the bottom of your ponytail and then with the extra peice wrap it around your ponytail where the hair tie is and then when there isnt any more hair to wrap tuck it into your holder and best as possible or cliap it under your ponytail so its not visible.or try half up half down. or try curls.or put it ont an uspide down ponytail. like out your hair into a ponytail then loosen it a little bit.then it should hang just a bit.then make a hole with your fingers in the loose area and pull your ponytail up then down thru the hole.uh for other hair ideas just look up hair styles on google images.

Answer 4

The employer looks at the entire package. It also matters what type position you are applying for. If long hair can be a hazard in the job, pin it up out of the way. If glamour is more important then play up that aspect. Dress for the job you want. that includes your makeup and hair.

Answer 5

I don't think so at all. Long hair can make you look very mature if worn correctly. I would stick with a bun or some type of clip to keep it out of your face (NOT cute little butterfly clips! lol) Several of the women I work with have mid-length to long hair, and they look very professional. I think it has more to do with what you are wearing and if you're well-groomed and act professional.

Answer 6

I wouldn't thing it would be an issue if you're female, as long as it's done neatly.

For a male for most jobs, long hair would probably result in the person being taken less seriously.

Answer 7

short hair is good for several people, others, not. it depends exactly what u look like

Answer 8

I prefer hair which is shoulder length or longer, As well as since that men who like women are more often then not right, they like long hair because this looks more feminine, as most males have short hair.

Answer 9

um a power bob always makes you look more peofessional. but long hair is so great! you can do like a thousand haurstyles with it. for an intervewil try a twisted bun

Answer 10

Not saying it's right, but there is a perception of intelligence to wearing your hair up. I don't know if you wear contacts, but I'd go with eyeglasses on interview day as well. It may not be fair but if it gets you the job...