Sunday, June 20, 2010

Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

I'm a 25 year old guy with a lot of thick, coarse, wavy hair.



It covers my eyebrows, hides my ears and goes over my shirt collars.



(Kind of like this:



http://www.hairstyles53.com/wp-content/u...



but shorter and puffier; like a really shaggy Beatles-esque mop-top.)



I'm trying to get a admin. assist. / clerical / data-entry / tech-support type job.



I want to keep my hair slightly long but (semi) professional looking.



I Googled extensively and found little useful info.



Any examples, pictures, guidance, tips, etc. are greatly appreciated.



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

Deemonie...... Try looking at the models for mens underware on undergear, and other places. Im sure you will find something you maybe able to use. If you do fill out a form for a free pamplet, and you will have it to take with you to the stylist. A lot of the styling shops have books to help you if you ask. Good Luck!



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

If you will be working with the public you will have to keep it neat. This may include a haircut so you don't have any hair covering your eyes or face. I can't tell you what this style looks like. If you will be working behind-the-scenes so to speak then they could allow for a more natural, clean look. Put some product in it so you don't look like you just got up though.



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

When I attended college in late 1970's the longer hairstyles of today are exact, like the Beatles. You will not be interviewing for a position clients or visitors of the business will often approach I don't believe. Changes in style occur and noted by upper management in many ways, i.e., daughter brings in date, son grow the style, seen on TV, etc. Interview as your are, dress nice, let manager speak, you have info you researched night before to show interest, and you ask questions you wrote down as well at proper intervals.



Always ask what are the dress codes and if you need to cut your hair you will notice that as soon as you walk through the door. A huge mistake by men and women, stay focused and KEEP your eyes off the women (women off men) when you come in to interview. The Dress Code is a good "lead-in" question and if the manager has interest they will tell you company policy. Another "lead-in" question, "may I review company policy if you have in writng?" If handed one, then it becomes your decision to accept, manager already is "yes".



I once allowed potential employees I interviewed if I felt convertible to converse with current just to see if this was going to work, but each needs to form their own opinion.



Good Luck. I never did many interviews but I had fun when I did. Stay positive and relaxed. Be ready for the big question, "what do you feel you can bring to this company and how will you make a difference?"



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

With longer hair, you should target companies that are more edgy, like an advertising firm, etc. Don't bother with law firms or more conservative offices. They will most likely go for the more traditional business style.



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

Honestly, most bosses are skeptical about hiring someone who is so concerned with keeping their hair looking "cool". They figure that this person has priorities that will conflict with doing a good job.



Especially problematic is the idea of hair over your eyes. I think that part will have to go if you want anyone to take you seriously. Most people find it suspicious that someone is hiding their eyes under their hair.



Men's Business-Casual Hairstyles for Longer Hair?

You might consider something that women in their 20s have been doing since the 80s: two hairstyles - 1 for work, 1 for after hours - 1 head of hair!



The link below is to some information (the side bar could start you on new information, too!), along with a picture of a guy who brushes his hair back, but it may be long enough to leave more natural and longish in front/sides, etc.



Good luck!

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