Long hair is not professional.... (work, good, buy, different)

[HoneyRyder]

I have nice long hair...but it's not very professional looking. I really don't want to cut it. How do you working ladies make your long hair more business-like?

[tortoisegirl]

I put mine half up with a rubber band, and then tie the rest back with another rubber band low on the neck. You could use something nicer than a rubber band too, such as a nice clip or barrette. It really helps get my hair out of my way.

A bun is also good but my longer hair is still a tad short to go up easily.

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

I used to wear a bun, a french twist and sometimes I could hold my arms up long enough to do a french braid.

If you look good with long hair don't cut it, find a way to keep it and work it into something that looks more like what you want.

My hair has a forward growth pattern so when I had long hair, I had to have either head bans, barrettes or clips to keep it out of my face.

[sirron]

There are some great fabric headbands out now that you can get to match different outfits. I like hair combs that are pretty, but not too fancy. I think the ones with the dangling beads and pearls are a bit much for work. I like the braid idea too; it's ideal for keeping your hair out of your way and looking polished all at the same time.

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

I used to make my own barrettes. You can buy them at craft stores and make them up to match whatever outfit you choose.