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cycleshopwest asked in Beauty & StyleHair · 1 decade ago

I've got an interview. Should I slick down my ponytail or go dry?

I'm a guy, and I've got a job interview this week where I need to dress up. I don't know if I should put it in a ponytail and leave it dry, where it'll be sort of bushy 'cause I have thick hair. I could put some stuff in it so it would stay neat, but I think I'd look like a reject from The Godfather. It's a management position where I could dress casual but I'm thinking about wearing a suit to the interview. I guess I have split ends or whatever because it starts to look raggedy after a while, and greasy stuff might keep that down and look neater.

If it's okay to put stuff in it, what do you recommend?

Update:

It's a job in the motorcycle industry. They encourage long hair, tattos, piercings, etc. so keep that in mind...

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I've been working a long time and more and more often I'm seeing men with ponytails. Neat is the answer.. period. Regardless of the dress code you must appear professional. wear a good suit that fits, one button undone and leave the tie at home and wear a good pair of shoes.

    Go to the drug store or hair salon and purchase some frizzy hair conditioner, use a little goo to help keep it under control but not too much cuz the greasy look will make your hair look dirty.

  • 1 decade ago

    The way you dress for the interview is basicly how they will expect to see you every day. So if you think you would look like a reject from the Godfather, it does not sound like you would be comfortable wearing it that way every day. Dress professionally but be yourself at the same time. Employers don't like a bait and switch.

    You might try some frizz ease or something similar that will not look slicked down but will control the bushy ness. I like conditioners that are made to enhance curls also they tend to control frizz without making your hair greasy.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You dont have to cut your hair not everyone in this world has to look the same and employers appreciate diversity nowadays.I would defintiley do a nice neat ponytail keep it clean go easy on hair product u dont want to look greasy, also keep a nice clean shaved beard.Good luck on your interview!!!

  • 4 years ago

    Well, I have in order to admit I love girls with very long hair... for me, the longer, the particular better... I honestly can't think regarding anyone who looked better with short hair

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  • 4 years ago

    I've had mid-back to waist length tresses most of my life.

  • 1 decade ago

    Put stuff in. Slick it down, pull it back.

    Nobody likes a bushy-bush hair-do....

    if it's that raggedy, dude..you need a hair cut, end of story!

  • Gracie
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    You probably won't like what my suggestion is, but if you truly want the job, get a good haircut first.

    IF IT'S A JOB IN MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY, THEN WHY BOTHER TO WEAR A SUIT TO THE INTERVIEW??

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I recommend that if you are serious about getting that job you cut it off. If your hair doesn't match your attire, they are not going to hire you. Unless it was a store where they wouldn't mind someone with long hair in which case you wouldn't need to wear a suit.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I think you should slick it down. If your hair looks messy then it will look like you don't take the job seriously.

  • 1 decade ago

    comb it back with some gel and a little bit of non flake hairspray.

    If that dosent work cut it. and get a clean cut. its very buisness man, your hair will always grow back.

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