Frivolous hair quezzie

[Ed]

At the risk of getting a lot of stick...:D

My hair has grown quite long and it needs a chop. Ideally I'd shave the lot off, particularly as on top it's quite thin. But as I'm going to be giving a lot of talks over the next few months and visiting law firms, I need to look presentable. However I want an edge and I don't want to look like another boring stuffy lawyer.

So. Should I shave it? Should I just have it tidied up, or something in between, I'd thought of shorter on the sides and back? Is a grade 0/1 acceptable? What would you think if someone with a shaved head walked into your office, particularly if they're trying to sell you something?

[pookie]

personally i have always thought people with beards have something to hide. Go with whatever make you feel confident infront of your clients

[SoulKiss]

Let it grow, get a beard and dye it all green, Seems to work for this guy :p

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Glowing dagger optional :p

[timwilky]

No 1 all over here Ed.

I know an FD of a £800m/year turn over business with a shave head (Oh he is a biker as well).

To be honest, a shaved head simply means you pay attention to your personal grooming. It doesn't make you a thug or fly by night shyster. I had an interview for the position I start on Monday down to the bone but in a suit.

[Luckypants]

Ed - I need a picture! I don't think I've ever seen you with hair.

FWIW I think you look fine with a grade 0/1 and I certainly would not be put off using you professionally (and by extension, buying from you) if you came to my place of business with that hair cut. As long as you are smart, clean and tidy that is it as far as I'm concerned, I'll know when you open your mouth if I want to buy your service.

[fizzwheel]

What would you think if someone with a shaved head walked into your office, particularly if they're trying to sell you something?

Wouldnt bother me. Theres more to somebody than their appearance and I've learned over the years not to judge a book by its cover.

[dizzyblonde]

Ed - I need a picture! I don't think I've ever seen you with hair.

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Thats cause since hes lived in a caravan hes gone all hippy and new age travellerpikey type:-D

Ed, 0 all over, neanerthal means business look;)

[G]

I've just gone from a full on mullet, literally the longest I have ever had my hair to a grade 1.5 all over.

I have to deal with my clients on €2.2bn+ projects... my hair is the least of their worries.

[Bri w]

How many people in the industry are shiny domes?

Conform to the norm for the industry.

Personally I couldn't give a monkey's what you look like... no pink off the shoulder dresses please...

[davepreston]

either 1 back and sides 2 on top faded in or a zero aka bic'ed
ps a lot of people i know agree with the beard thing either untrustworthy or if overly prune someone that could be hard to work with ocd/ poser etc
hth

[dizzyblonde]

DP.... old baldilocks here has no hair to play with on his bonce, so spends more time than me in the bathroom pruning his beard....hes defo not untrustworthy, but particularly vain lol

[davepreston]

DP.... old baldilocks here has no hair to play with on his bonce, so spends more time than me in the bathroom pruning his beard....hes defo not untrustworthy, but particularly vain lol

strangely when writing about the pruned beard my friend whom lives by the way of peace and brotherly love did come to mind :)

[BanannaMan]

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[keith_d]

I can't help thinking that coming to the .org for sartorial advice is like approaching Cadburys for a diet plan.

Being a little short on hair myself I generally go for #2 sides grading into #3/#4 on the top and let it grow a bit before getting it clipped again. Unfortunately, there's less and less 'top' to worry about each time.

Personally, I think shaved looks better than stubble but that's just my opinion.

Keith.

[Bri w]

Having developed an extensive solar panel, which is also good for rain detection, I'd say don't let it grow too long otherwise it will resemble a Shredded Wheat comb over.

No.2 for me please............. and something for the weekend;)

[Speedy Claire]

I think how you usually have your hair is smart and presentable Ed..... close cut hair do`s are no longer associated with thugs, it`s considered trendy these days so I wouldn`t worry at all and go with what you`re comfortable with. If you end up with a haircut that you`re not sure about then that might make you feel a little unconfident and uncomfortable which could come across when giving presentations and dealing with people.

[dirtydog]

Get it shaved, its the only way to go! well it works for me.

I have a beard, its not particularly pruned and sometimes it gets a bit long and sometimes I dont shave for weeks so end up with a full beard so what does that make me? ;-)

[Bluefish]

I think how you usually have your hair is smart and presentable Ed..... close cut hair do`s are no longer associated with thugs, it`s considered trendy these days

Apart from the little lad in the paper yesterday that got sent home from school cos his hair was too short :confused:
Go for the nekid look ED You make it look goood :p

[Speedy Claire]

Apart from the little lad in the paper yesterday that got sent home from school cos his hair was too short :confused:
Go for the nekid look ED You make it look goood :p

I read that and it`s nuts!!! It was a 0 all over and he actually had no hair, just a shadow where his hair had been :confused:

[Ed]

I'll take some before and after pics!!! Thank you kind people, a 0/1 it will be. I always thing that I pay people for what's inside their head rather than what's on it. Same with anything, for example I don't give a monkeys about visible tattoos, in fact I respect people for having the balls not to be bothered.

[tactcom7]

If a company were to shun you for how you had your hair (providing it is tidy) then I think legal advice is the least of their worries Ed...

[dizzyblonde]

I'd say don't let it grow too long otherwise it will resemble a Shredded Wheat comb over.




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[appollo1]

if you can't make up your mind go for the either or look!!

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[Bibio]

shave the lot Ed. nowt worse than a friar tuck look.

[allantheboss]

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[andrewsmith]

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Just had mine sorted 2 to trim up the sides and sicissors to the top! cutthroat to the neck and side boards

[speedplay]

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