Is shorter hair still considered more professional?

[MerdeCat]

I think this trend is changing. Most of the career advice you'd hear a few years ago said that shorter hair is more neat and professional.

But why should a woman have shorter hair just for her job? I don't think it's necessary really. What do you think?

[ricci]

Originally Posted by MerdeCat

I think this trend is changing. Most of the career advice you'd hear a few years ago said that shorter hair is more neat and professional.

But why should a woman have shorter hair just for her job? I don't think it's necessary really. What do you think?

well there is some grey area there

do you mean short like a womens basketball coach? or short like meg ryan?

[anne022196]

Originally Posted by MerdeCat

I think this trend is changing. Most of the career advice you'd hear a few years ago said that shorter hair is more neat and professional.

But why should a woman have shorter hair just for her job? I don't think it's necessary really. What do you think?

i am not infavor of this kind of opinion....
its not in the hair,.but the way you carry your dress and the way you dress also...maybe for men yes, i would consider that shorter hair is more neat and professional..

[chai]

some may required a short hair as their job requirements..but I don't agree in wearing short hair is more professional and clean...

[ricci]

Originally Posted by chai

some may required a short hair as their job requirements..but I don't agree in wearing short hair is more professional and clean...

huh ?

[Ishwani]

Originally Posted by ricci

huh ?

Hunny what is it you don't understand??? Some ladies have jobs that require they keep the hair shorter, others like fashion models look yummy with long flowing locks.

[Jewel]

I don't think that there are many jobs that will require you to have short hair, at least not in the U.S, if you are a woman. Unless you have a job that is based on looks, like acting or modeling, they really don't make that a requirement. By no means would that be professional behavior.

[kitsch_k]

im itching to cut my hair short but i would rather not right now because its sooo trendy..you end up being called rihanna or posh spice.

[ricci]

Originally Posted by Ishwani

Hunny what is it you don't understand??? Some ladies have jobs that require they keep the hair shorter, others like fashion models look yummy with long flowing locks.

i just need to brush up on my english, that's all

[anne022196]

and how about those women joining military?
i think short hair is one of their requirements?

[ricci]

Originally Posted by anne022196

and how about those women joining military?
i think short hair is one of their requirements?

I say let the girl butch it up and give her a gun!

[MerdeCat]

Originally Posted by Jewel

I don't think that there are many jobs that will require you to have short hair, at least not in the U.S, if you are a woman. Unless you have a job that is based on looks, like acting or modeling, they really don't make that a requirement. By no means would that be professional behavior.

I don't know. I once cancelled a job interview because they said women weren't allowed to wear pants there.

[MerdeCat]

I mean shorter hair as in not past the shoulders.

[ricci]

Originally Posted by MerdeCat

I don't know. I once cancelled a job interview because they said women weren't allowed to wear pants there.

unless you are the maniac hiring on for a welding job between dance school classes, I don't think they have the right

[MerdeCat]

ricci, this was at a very well known guard company. I think the owner is just old-fashioned. No, it wasn't a guard job, but in the corporate part.

I also wondered if it was legal, but I guess dress codes are legal in private companies.

[Bad Kitty]

I think that the professional image just requires you to be neatly groomed. Having your hair down on your face, short or long, is unprofessional. Some short hair cuts can be extremely sexy, saucy, and provocative. In thoise instances, short hair is not more professional.

IMO, you don't need short hair. You do, however, need to be steadfast about keeping it tied back and conservatively styled to get the respect you deserve. I am not saying it is right, but it is the way it is.

[ricci]

I just don't think that anyone should tell you how to wear your hair. NO man, for sure!

[laura]

I have longer hair now, and when I want to look professional or put together, I pull it back in a bun.

[ricci]

I sure do like your style Laura