Black Hair Media Forum : How long is too long for the office? http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Wed, 22 May 2013 08:44:54 +0000 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:20:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=353118 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : I think it honestly depends on...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10126902.html#10126902 Author: princessa
Subject: 353118
Posted: Feb 07 2013 at 8:20pm

I think it honestly depends on your office culture and HOW you wear your hair versus what length it is. 

I've worked in numerous offices and I've always had 16- 24 inches of hair. 

If the office culture is laid back and not as corporate, with a more younger crowd, sure do whatever with your hair. If it is a corporate or business casual setting, take time to style your hair so  it looks coifed. Curling it, pulling it back, pinning the sides. 

You can usually match this to your required dress code based in your contract or the office vibe. 

HTH
]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:20:35 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10126902.html#10126902 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : I work as an HR Manager and I...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10126294.html#10126294 Author: iyawo814
Subject: 353118
Posted: Feb 07 2013 at 3:18pm

I work as an HR Manager and I agree with many of the ladies responses...keep it classy.
 
Most improtantly...keep it EXTRA classy during your interview. You have no idea how many women (of all races) I see show up to an interview with long weaves and wearing hooker shoes. Don't let anything about your apperance distract the interviewer from the knowledge, skills or abilities you have as a candidate and the value you will add to their organization.
]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:18:49 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10126294.html#10126294 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Thanks ladies! I appreciate the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10090640.html#10090640 Author: malikahbanks
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 2:07am

Thanks ladies! I appreciate the help!]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:07:15 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10090640.html#10090640 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Long is ok as long as you keep...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10074870.html#10074870 Author: DivaKeya
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 14 2013 at 10:38pm

Long is ok as long as you keep you overall look classy]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:38:28 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10074870.html#10074870 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : In my area I don&#039;t see...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10074045.html#10074045 Author: MISS CR
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 14 2013 at 6:00pm

In my area I don't see a lot of white, asian or hispanic professional women with 22 inch hair to be honest.  Once your hair gets to that length a lot of attention is placed on your hair than on your talent. I got tired of managers talking to me about my hair instead of my work.]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:00:15 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10074045.html#10074045 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : You can wear a high or low...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10070263.html#10070263 Author: LovesLace
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 13 2013 at 11:43am

You can wear a high or low bun for the office and take it down out of the office.]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:43:13 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10070263.html#10070263 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : I say as long as you look professional,...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066137.html#10066137 Author: Prairieflower1960
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 2:01pm

I say as long as you look professional, not past your hemline (if you wear dresses) and not have any off the wall colors, then your length is okay.
]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:01:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066137.html#10066137 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : No funky colors or ratchet styles....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066062.html#10066062 Author: sugabanana
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 1:33pm

No funky colors or ratchet styles. Length has no boundaries. YT people wont know the difference. ]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:33:18 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066062.html#10066062 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : as long as it&#039;s not 30-40...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066039.html#10066039 Author: Kocoa
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 1:26pm

as long as it's not 30-40 inches, it should be all good. i've never been to work in anything shorter than 22 inches but i generally keep my styles very conservative (ie; low ponytails, buns, side braids).


]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:26:54 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10066039.html#10066039 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : malikahbanks wrote:Hii!!I am...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10065316.html#10065316 Author: theLANAshow
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 8:44am

Originally posted by malikahbanks malikahbanks wrote:

Hii!!

I am graduating college this year and I would like opinions on hair length and professionalism. Since I havent spent much time in an office enviroment I would just like  some insight.

Ps. I am going into Marketing And Public Relations and i currently rock 22inches but its curled


TIA


How tall are you? 22 in might be too long for someone 5'5. But it could be okay if you are tall. I'm 6' tall and I wear 24 in but my hair only touches my bra strap so it's not unprofessionally long.]]> Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:44:36 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10065316.html#10065316 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : I work in human resources as a...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10063134.html#10063134 Author: rossanew
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 10 2013 at 8:27am

I work in human resources as a staff development trainer. I'm before people all the time and get compliments all the time on my hair. I wear 26 inch 1b with a hint of #4 throughout but I keep it curled and looking professional. I never wear it up in a bun or low ponytail. I think you should always do you and what makes you comfortable! ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:27:50 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10063134.html#10063134 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Styling and color is more...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10062531.html#10062531 Author: Cream1970
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 09 2013 at 10:46pm

Styling and color is more relevant to professionalism than length, IMO.]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:46:09 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10062531.html#10062531 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Kami612 wrote:Any length...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10059971.html#10059971 Author: DIVA007
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 08 2013 at 7:38pm

Originally posted by Kami612 Kami612 wrote:

Any length past your butt is pushing it IMO.
But it also has a lot to do with styling, as long as it isn't styled too glamorously you should be fine.
If the white/hispanic/asian woman can swang their hair around the office you can too.
Now if your job is strict on dress code,  just wear it in a low bun.

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Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 07 2013 at 9:33pm

I agree, I think that you can pull off a 22in, as long as it is Conservative and professional looking]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:33:17 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057648.html#10057648 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Any length past your butt is pushing...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057616.html#10057616 Author: Kami612
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 07 2013 at 9:20pm

Any length past your butt is pushing it IMO.
But it also has a lot to do with styling, as long as it isn't styled too glamorously you should be fine.
If the white/hispanic/asian woman can swang their hair around the office you can too.
Now if your job is strict on dress code,  just wear it in a low bun.
]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:20:55 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057616.html#10057616 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : First of all CONGRATS!!!! I think...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057584.html#10057584 Author: Kimonee
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 07 2013 at 9:14pm

First of all CONGRATS!!!! I think it depends on how you well you pull it off, and how polished it looks. Polished meaning great blending, not too big, etc. 

I also wear 22 inches, usually curled. Sometimes I'll do 24. I'm 5'10, but mostly legs, not torso, so the hair is still about waist length on me. But I think wearing long, curled hair goes with my personality and wardrobe. So it depends on how you carry it.

Sometimes I'll pin the sides back and leave the back down, just for a more office-oriented look (depending on who's coming in the office and what I'm wearing). Consistency is also a good. Don't wear 22 inches in one month, a 10 inches the next month, then jet down to 30. I mean, you can. At the end of the day, it's your hairstyle. I just like consistency because I'm boring.

I graduated college two years ago, and am working my first office job, so I may not be of great help. But so far I haven't gotten any comments about how long my hair is. Plus Marketing and PR are relatively creative fields. If you were going into the legal field, I'd suggest pinning your 22 inches in a bun and letting it down during company happy hoursTongue
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Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 07 2013 at 9:04pm

12 to 14 is okay but 22 is definetly to long. ]]> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:04:01 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057567.html#10057567 <![CDATA[How long is too long for the office? : Hii!!I am graduating college this...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/how-long-is-too-long-for-the-office_topic353118_post10057530.html#10057530 Author: malikahbanks
Subject: 353118
Posted: Jan 07 2013 at 8:50pm

Hii!!

I am graduating college this year and I would like opinions on hair length and professionalism. Since I havent spent much time in an office enviroment I would just like  some insight.

Ps. I am going into Marketing And Public Relations and i currently rock 22inches but its curled


TIA
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