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princessa 
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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
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iyawo814
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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.
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malikahbanks
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Posted: Jan 22 2013 at 2:07am |
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Thanks ladies! I appreciate the help!
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Posted: Jan 14 2013 at 10:38pm |
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Long is ok as long as you keep you overall look classy
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MISS CR
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Posted: Jan 14 2013 at 6:00pm |
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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.
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Posted: Jan 13 2013 at 11:43am |
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You can wear a high or low bun for the office and take it down out of the office.
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Prairieflower1960
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Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 2:01pm |
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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.
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Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 1:33pm |
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No funky colors or ratchet styles. Length has no boundaries. YT people wont know the difference.
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Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 1:26pm |
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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).
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Posted: Jan 11 2013 at 8:44am |
 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
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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.
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