Is long hair "unprofessional"?

[Anonymous]

I am 37, in a fairly high position at work.... I have long hair, but I feel like it would be more "work-appropriate" if I got a cute long bob or something. I'm starting a at a new company soon and feel like I might be more respected or at least look more professional if I had a different cut. My hairdresser loves long hair and always discourages me when I ask for a bob - she feels that my hair looks good long & that I should keep it that way since I'm still young enough.

What do you think? Would a stylish bob be more work-appropriate than long, layered hair??? Is long hair too "young" for me at 37??? Appointment today - quick answers appreciated!

[Anonymous]

I believe you should cut off enough for it to not be considered long. Maybe shoulder length or slightly longer if you're comfortable with that.

[Anonymous]

You're in a high position, so long hair has not kept you back. Your stylist likes it so it is obviously not ratty. There will come a time when you can't have it, period. Like after 50 or so. So keep it for now.

[Anonymous]

how long is long?

[Anonymous]

It's ridiculous that long hair on a woman should be associated with unprofessional.

[Anonymous]

Michelle Duggar long= a problem. Maria Shriver long= prob ok, if you have constant upkeep.

[Anonymous]

Agree - Maria Shriver is a good barometer.

[Anonymous]

Maybe get a long bob? Shoulder length?

[Anonymous]

It's easy enough to fake shorter hair that a drastic trim is unwarranted unless you really want to lose the length. Get yourself a couple of hair donuts (use a matching thread to shape one into a more cylindrical form), lots of hair pins (spin pins rock!) and then find yourself some tutorials on Sock buns, Gibson tucks, Gibson rolls and fake bobs.

http://www.amazon.com/Chignon-Brown-Medium-Hair-Donut/dp/B003TRVTBA

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Goody-Simple-Styles-Blonde/dp/B004IDJ5E2

http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Bobby-Pins-Bronze-300-pack/dp/B001A38Q52

[Anonymous]

Depends. Visit the Corporette archives for various threads on this topic:
http://corporette.com/category/fashion/beauty/hair-beauty-fashion/

FWIW, my hair comes an inch or two above my bra strap.

[Anonymous]

I have long hair and am 38. When I am at work, I generally pull it back or put it up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree - Maria Shriver is a good barometer.

Agreed. It is only unprofessional if it makes you look unkempt. But that can be said about any hair length.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's easy enough to fake shorter hair that a drastic trim is unwarranted unless you really want to lose the length. Get yourself a couple of hair donuts (use a matching thread to shape one into a more cylindrical form), lots of hair pins (spin pins rock!) and then find yourself some tutorials on Sock buns, Gibson tucks, Gibson rolls and fake bobs.

http://www.amazon.com/Chignon-Brown-Medium-Hair-Donut/dp/B003TRVTBA

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Goody-Simple-Styles-Blonde/dp/B004IDJ5E2

http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Bobby-Pins-Bronze-300-pack/dp/B001A38Q52

Speak to me of these spin pins. How do they work? Have you used them? (Np here.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's easy enough to fake shorter hair that a drastic trim is unwarranted unless you really want to lose the length. Get yourself a couple of hair donuts (use a matching thread to shape one into a more cylindrical form), lots of hair pins (spin pins rock!) and then find yourself some tutorials on Sock buns, Gibson tucks, Gibson rolls and fake bobs.

http://www.amazon.com/Chignon-Brown-Medium-Hair-Donut/dp/B003TRVTBA

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Goody-Simple-Styles-Blonde/dp/B004IDJ5E2

http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Bobby-Pins-Bronze-300-pack/dp/B001A38Q52

Wow, this would be really fun to do every single morning while getting ready work. I'm looking for ways to add time to my morning routine, so I can get even less sleep. You delivered!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's easy enough to fake shorter hair that a drastic trim is unwarranted unless you really want to lose the length. Get yourself a couple of hair donuts (use a matching thread to shape one into a more cylindrical form), lots of hair pins (spin pins rock!) and then find yourself some tutorials on Sock buns, Gibson tucks, Gibson rolls and fake bobs.

http://www.amazon.com/Chignon-Brown-Medium-Hair-Donut/dp/B003TRVTBA

http://www.amazon.com/Pack-Goody-Simple-Styles-Blonde/dp/B004IDJ5E2

http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Bobby-Pins-Bronze-300-pack/dp/B001A38Q52

Wow, this would be really fun to do every single morning while getting ready work. I'm looking for ways to add time to my morning routine, so I can get even less sleep. You delivered!

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