Does long, thick hair look unprofessional on a 40 yo woman?
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Anonymous
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While I have thick and shiny hair, I’m worried that it looks unprofessional for 40 yo.
I’d appreciate links/pics on what you think looks polished and professional. |
Anonymous
| How long is long? |
Anonymous
| No way. |
Anonymous
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Classic French twist
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Anonymous
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It really depends on how it is styled, or how you present yourself overall. I've known lots of women in their 40s with long hair who can pull it off. But usually their hair is well styled and cared for, and the hair isn't so long it gets in their way.
In some professional settings, hair that is long and loose will always look a little unprofessional -- it won't look right in an office where everyone wears suits all the time or anywhere that cleanliness and order are highly valued. Also, if your hair tends to shed, either put it up or cut it shorter. No one wants to be finding long hairs around their workplace, and everyone will know it's you. |
Anonymous
Hits mid-chest. |
Anonymous
| Do you get compliments on your hair? If yes, it's probably nice. If not, cut it. |
Anonymous
Since the royals are in the news, I noticed my hair length is nearly as long as Kate Middleton’s hair. My hair is thicker and lighter. |
Anonymous
those are hard styles if you have actually thick hair. |
Anonymous
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Is it possible that you could cut a few inches off and yet really basically have the same style? In my opinion most hair looks best professionally a ittle shorter than what you are doing but this does not mean you have to go short. It's a matter of degree...I know she wears wigs (and she's one if the most beautiful women) but I like this length on Jaclyn Smith and think it can be professional as well.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.today.com/today/amp/tdna127155 |
Anonymous
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I'll switch, OP. Here's my fine, breakable, hair. Thanks for your luxurious mane. I don't care if it's unprofessional 
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Anonymous
| It really depends on the individual and their overall look. My late 40s BFF has long, thick, straight hair and it is inoffensive, but totally blah. Other same-age friends with similar hair have thrown in a few long layers and done subtle highlights/balayage and it looks much more youthful. |
Anonymous
Too long. Not professional. |
Anonymous
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There’s no such thing as unprofessional hair. All hair is good hair
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Anonymous
Then do a braid, or just pull back the top part, or get it cut/styled in a way to make it more manageable (layers and thinning). If your hair is very thick and heavy and you can't at least pull it partially back, it's probably too long or not sufficiently shaped. |