New Job...New Hair

[jadestar]

Ladies--please help me. In a week I will be starting a new job with a small consulting firm (not as a consultant, though), that involves a high level of public visibility. I need a style that is sophisticated and low to average maintenance. My hair is currently relaxed and a little short of bra-strap length, with layers that have grown out and no color. I think that, generally, shorter cuts look more polished, but I have been growing out my hair for a few years and am hesitant to cut it short. I think a happy medium would be to have my layers recut for some definition and movement (keeping my length), maybe with long bangs. I really want a new look, and I find that when I let my layers grow out, my hair is just blah. Any suggestions on styles? Pics? Thanks!!!

 

[lexi08]

Hi, Your description sounds like the way I have my hair cut. My hair is collarbone length with layers and a long bangs (I have been letting the bangs grow out though). I think this is a great style and very versatile. I would suggest a blunt cut, but I that that is kind of boring too. I wore my hair blunt cut with bangs for years, then I let the bangs grow out, but keep the blunt cut. Several years ago I started to get layers cut into my hair and I like the style alot because I have that extra movement. I believe that the key to a polished professsional hairstyle whether your hair is long or short is to to keep the hair neatly styled and to trim/cut when necessary(especially if you wear your hair down everyday) so that the style stays fresh looking all the time. Good luck on your new job and keep us posted.

 

[jadestar]

I believe that the key to a polished professsional hairstyle whether your hair is long or short is to to keep the hair neatly styled and to trim/cut when necessary(especially if you wear your hair down everyday) so that the style stays fresh looking all the time.

Thanks, that's very true!!

 

[Poohbear]

rollerset, blowout, or bun

 

[UmSumayyah]

I would just keep my hair in a series of updos. try the styling station, http://www.longhairloom.com/stylingstationcentral.html or theres's a thread here called "who said protective styles are boring"

 

[jadestar]

Thanks, UmSumayyah, but I prefer to wear my hair down on a daily basis.

 

[SouthernGirl]

Congrats on your new job

I'm in the same boat- starting my new position next week. I've got that "new do" bug myself- seriously thinking about updating my look with bangs, but I just can't decide.

Anyhoo, I would not recommend a drastic cut for you. If you like layers, just trim them up a bit. Personally, there's nothing more professional/sophisticated for the career gal than the shoulder-length bob. You won't lose much length, but your hair will be nice and uniform (with front and sides also left long). As most people on this board know, I am HUGE fan of the blunt bob. Many think you don't have options with the style, but you really can do a lot with it- including a nice flip.

Best wishes to you, and I hope you get some great feedback.

SG