teachers with long hair

> In general, I agree with the opinion that short hair> on a woman (reasonably short, like shoulder-length or> bob styled, not "punked" or> "buzzed" or "butched") is far more> professional than long hair in a bun or braid....that> seems just a little to immature, IMO.It's interesting to note how some people's perceptions of the maturity (or lack thereof) of others are associated with hair length. Objectively speaking, short hair is no more mature or professional than is long hair -- it's just shorter.> My own wife is an example of someone who got a major> cut right after marriage. She kept it long for the> wedding and honeymoon, but within a few weeks of our> return home, whack! All gone. Actually, that was> pretty exciting for a newly married man, kinda like> having a brand new lover :-)When in love, the idea of having a "brand new lover" is completely unappealing to me. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. The woman I marry someday will be the woman I want to be my lover for life. Along the lines of the old Billy Joel tune "I love you just the way you are."Dave

> As for the over 40 issue, I think most ladies don't> have long hair anymore when they reach that plateau. I> think the "bar" has been lowered to around> 25, as alot of ladies cut their hair when they have> thier first child.Just FYI: I have a graduate degree and have taught college courses as an adjunct, but being a man with a buzz-cut, I don't know much about the "women and long-hair" issue, only what I have observed. I do dress professionally (slacks and a nice shirt, tie is not a requirement at the university....in fact, some of the tenured profs wear t-shirts and sandals to class!)In general, I agree with the opinion that short hair on a woman (reasonably short, like shoulder-length or bob styled, not "punked" or "buzzed" or "butched") is far more professional than long hair in a bun or braid....that seems just a little to immature, IMO.Most of the women profs have pretty hair that is reasonably styled, a few have hair that is *very* nice to look at. Most have shoulder-length-or-above cuts.As to women cutting their hair after a child is born: YES, this is something that I have noticed MANY times throughout the years. I don't know if it is post-partum hormonal, or just a "ease of life" issue, but it is real. I have seen my neighbor down the street go from mid-back bouncy curls (really pretty hair) to shoulder-length curled under with bangs. Now she is again preggers, and she just last week showed up with a short haircut, chin-length and layers. Still, very pretty hair.My own wife is an example of someone who got a major cut right after marriage. She kept it long for the wedding and honeymoon, but within a few weeks of our return home, whack! All gone. Actually, that was pretty exciting for a newly married man, kinda like having a brand new lover :-)Cheers.Z.

Hi there. I was wondering if there were people out there who teach and happen to have longer than average hair. I am starting a new job as a teaching assistant, which I have never done before. They suggest we dress a step above the students in order to look professional, which I have no problem with, but I am a little anxious about my hairstyle. I think a bun may seem either matronly or like I'm trying too hard, but I'm not so sure I should have my hair waving down my back, either. I want to look sort of authoritative without being school-marmish (I am a grad student, they are freshmen; I'm about ten years older than they are, but look pretty young). Is there anyone out there in a similar position with some advice? Thanks in advance.Kim