I’ve known a lot of men who were sensitive about their hair. Guys who didn’t want to part with their long locks for the sake of an office job, men who were concerned they didn’t have enough hair, and others who checked out the gray around the temples and thought about coloring it. But men rarely talk to me about their hair prior to an interview and if you think about it, that’s as good a time as any to discuss the topic.
So recently after reading a post over on The Cynical Girl blog about professional haircuts for men, the topic came to the forefront again. In her post, Laurie Ruettimann discusses why buzz cuts and long hair don’t work in corporate America. Her post got me thinking about all the other hair styles in between the two, so I spoke to Ann Lindsay, image consultant and owner of Style of Success (and a strategic partner with Career Solvers) about men, hair, and work. Here are a few things she recommends men consider.
- Go for a shorter look if your hair is thinning.
- Men in entertainment, architecture, PR, and fashion can have more creative and longer hairstyles. Stubble is also often an acceptable “look” in these industries.
- Men in insurance, investing, banking (anything that has to do with money) need short and tidy hair and little to no facial hair is recommended.
- Scrupulous tailoring of eyebrow, nose, and ear hair is a must.
Has your hair ever been an issue at work? What profession are you in and how do you wear your hair? Do you think it makes a difference? Would love to hear your thoughts.