Suggest a hairstyle for me!!

Hi,

THis one goes to the hair experts and anyone good at suggesting a good hairstyle.

my hair = long (waist length), silky, black, at present a 'U' cut;

face = oval-long face;

I want something that looks formal, as I am going to start working soon...

and easy to handle hairstyle... but do not want to cut it too short... can agree to a few inches though

pls suggest

thanks
biji

Hi Biji,

I agree with Susan.  What kinds of styles are you accustomed to putting your hair into?  What type of job is it (if I may ask) that requires a "formal" style?  (define "formal.")  I can't think of any valid reason for a haircut; long hair can be nicely styled for work.

Wow, its lovely. I think it will look very formal and good on me. It will cover the length well. I am from the media industry where you are required to look formal all the time for meetings, exhibitions etc.

I appreciate the help of all you guys.

many thanks
:x

letmecount123 wrote: I'm going to suggest the style I wear pretty much every day. I posted it way back here when someone asked for a work hairstyle. http://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=46287&KW= The pictures in that tutorial are wet... this is what it looks like dry: [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/letmecount1234/jan23-03.jpg" /> [IMG]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y283/letmecount1234/jan23-02.jpg" /> Hopefully that helps. Depending on how tight/lose you wrap the bun the loose ends can be different lengths.

Be aware that if you go in and say "I want a makeover for my hair" that will likely mean they convince you that short is the only way to look professional and they chop it all off for you. 

Search for long hair styles, and you will find instructions for many many updos which are easy.  I will even give you some links to a lot of them:

A lot of these links at this page don't work, but many do and are very nice:
http://www.longhairloom.com/stylingstationcentral.html

Many unique updos here:
http://www.dressytresses.com/hair/gallery/default.asp

Braiding instructions and updos here (these will take a little longer to do than what's in the first 2 links:
http://www.dreamweaverbraiding.com/Braiding_Tips.htm

Just pick a few styles you like and practice doing them on your own time, you will get quicker at it and these will look very elegant and professional.





Edited by Susan W - May 25 2007 at 7:51am

     I wonder.....  if jealous women are responsible for the canard that hair must be cut shorter to look professional. It surely wasn't a man!