Interview Hair Style

[atlantaz3]

I'm looking for a new job as an executive assistant. I have the suit, shoes, and briefcase - now I need a sharp hair style. I was thinking french braid, but I don't want a skinned back hair look and I haven't quite mastered the conversion from french braid to regular braid and have it not come out "whomp-sided"! I like a gibson pony pull through (is that the right name?) and was thinking about maybe twisting the sides first. However the positions I have been interviewing for are corporate c-level supporting the CEO or President and I want to fit in with the corporate image. Any suggestions?
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Atlantaz3

[burns_erin]

As I understand it buns and french twists are pretty generally considered professional. If you are looking for something different try a chignon.

[Islandgrrl]

I definitely favor a bun of some variety. Play around with positioning to get the best effect in terms of how your hair frames your face.

[CurlyNinja]

I tried to do French twists for my interviews this spring.

When I failed and it wouldn't stay/look neat I just went to cinnabun+ficcare, and I don't think anyone even noticed, honestly. It's just good to have something neat and sleek, that makes you look like you'll be neat and organized (even if you're not, like me!)

[Garnett]

I would wear a bun for an interview like yours. Good luck!!

[frizzinator]

I agree with the chignon idea, although if you are wearing a shirt or jacket with a collar, you probably don't want the hair brushing against it.


The french twist always looks professional, and it (as well as most buns) can be made kind-of loose to avoid the skinned back look.


I've always thought of the Gibson as a fairly romantic look.

[danacc]

I agree with the chignon idea, although if you are wearing a shirt or jacket with a collar, you probably don't want the hair brushing against it.


The french twist always looks professional, and it (as well as most buns) can be made kind-of loose to avoid the skinned back look.


I've always thought of the Gibson as a fairly romantic look.


French twist, unless you have trouble with it, then go with a (non-messy!) bun.

[mommy101405]

I agree with the chignon. I also think just a low ponytail with a nice barette or ponytail holder can look professional. I'm thinking something similiar to this that would coordinate with your suit.

http://www.franceluxe.com/pc/LI2067/PonytailHolders/index.html

Judging from your picture with your hair all one length and nice and thick and healthy I think the low ponytail would look pulled together and not distracting.

[EvaSimone]

French twist!!! Beautiful, feminine and professional but not as severe as buns can appear.