I tend to keep my hair shoulder length or higher, in sort of a “bob.” But over the past few years, I’ve had stints where I’ve grown it longer, and have gotten tons of compliments. Friends, parents, men…love my long hair. But for some reason, I don’t feel professional when my hair is long. Because I have thick and wavy hair, I’m always afraid I’ll start to look like a Disney teeney bopper with too many extensions. Case in point:
Then again, just a couple of years ago, Sandra Bullock starred in “The Proposal” and sported a surprisingly professional ponytail.
So here’s the point where I pull my hair out. Which is it? At what point do I cross over from professional long hair to something that’s just a little bit too much for the office. Especially if I ever want to wear my hair down to the office.
Do we live in a world where the skin tight suits of the Victoria’s Secret models are becoming acceptable? And where long, sexy waves are appropriate for corporate America?
For now, I’ll keep my shoulder length coif. It makes me feel more polished. And significantly diminishes blow dry time for my ridiculously thick hair. The dilemma continues.
What do you think?
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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