Hairstyles in the work place has gone thru many a change since the 1970's, but does that mean that society is all the better off??? If I was insensitive, I would say just look at the average NBA player, but I won't go there (on this blog) because.......well because.
Note that Midge Wilson, PhD, professor of psychology at DePaul University is quoted as saying "Though policies of what hairstyles are acceptable in the workplace have loosened, hair can still signify certain levels of professionalism"! The question is what sort of messages does your hair send to the public? Is your hair helping you rise to the top at work—or holding you back? Are you perceived as a certain way because of your personal expressions? Do others look at you and turn away quickly or whisper to someone else, as they both look at you like you are on display at the Smithsonian?
Consider this, hair is one of the first things others notice about you and one of the main ways we declare our identity to them! In fact, hair can play at least 2 basic roles for a person. 1). Its personal, growing directly out of our bodies for all the public to view. 2). Its Malleable, allowing us to change it more or less at a whim! Its not surprising that we use our hair to project our identity and that others see our hair as a reflection of our identity. I do think that hair is more important to women because studies have shown that attractive people tend to get better grades in school, more dates, marriage proposals, higher salaries, better job offers and so! I thought it was unfair, but when you really think about it, most attractive people take time to hook their hair up- Right????
What about men? Sure we like a nice hair cut and shave. Heck, I am a licensed barber and I can see the confidence that men have as they leave the shop! Don't act like I am the only one who has ever seen a facially challenged brother with a fine woman and thought.....How did they hook up? I am sure it was more than his hair, but I feel confident thinking that his barber had something to do with that union!
Anywho, I know I must be getting older because sometimes when I see some of these modern hairstyles, I have to keep my reactions in check. That is how most fights start: when people stare at each other! Look again at the pics above. These are some of the safer pics I found on Google! I don't know if I would hire these people to represent my company. Perhaps I am prejudiced, but then again, I am a business man, who likes my business to make money. I just don't know on this one or rather how I feel about having to 2nd guess my views.
I asked a good friend about this and was told that hair shouldn't matter if one can do the job. Interesting point, but I must ponder.
I am WarD.....
Note that Midge Wilson, PhD, professor of psychology at DePaul University is quoted as saying "Though policies of what hairstyles are acceptable in the workplace have loosened, hair can still signify certain levels of professionalism"! The question is what sort of messages does your hair send to the public? Is your hair helping you rise to the top at work—or holding you back? Are you perceived as a certain way because of your personal expressions? Do others look at you and turn away quickly or whisper to someone else, as they both look at you like you are on display at the Smithsonian?
Consider this, hair is one of the first things others notice about you and one of the main ways we declare our identity to them! In fact, hair can play at least 2 basic roles for a person. 1). Its personal, growing directly out of our bodies for all the public to view. 2). Its Malleable, allowing us to change it more or less at a whim! Its not surprising that we use our hair to project our identity and that others see our hair as a reflection of our identity. I do think that hair is more important to women because studies have shown that attractive people tend to get better grades in school, more dates, marriage proposals, higher salaries, better job offers and so! I thought it was unfair, but when you really think about it, most attractive people take time to hook their hair up- Right????
What about men? Sure we like a nice hair cut and shave. Heck, I am a licensed barber and I can see the confidence that men have as they leave the shop! Don't act like I am the only one who has ever seen a facially challenged brother with a fine woman and thought.....How did they hook up? I am sure it was more than his hair, but I feel confident thinking that his barber had something to do with that union!
Anywho, I know I must be getting older because sometimes when I see some of these modern hairstyles, I have to keep my reactions in check. That is how most fights start: when people stare at each other! Look again at the pics above. These are some of the safer pics I found on Google! I don't know if I would hire these people to represent my company. Perhaps I am prejudiced, but then again, I am a business man, who likes my business to make money. I just don't know on this one or rather how I feel about having to 2nd guess my views.
I asked a good friend about this and was told that hair shouldn't matter if one can do the job. Interesting point, but I must ponder.
I am WarD.....
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