non urgent, but desired help.
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Topic: non urgent, but desired help.
Posted By: Kintaro
Subject: non urgent, but desired help.
Date Posted: May 25 2003 at 9:54pm
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Here's the situation. My good friend found a job somewhere where she said they were actively searching for new employees. She tells me though that the rule there is the hair must be all above the collar. So she can do it in a simple ponytail, yet I've lived with a tail for almost 2 years now, and well, I fail that requirement with flying colors. I know that there are bun techniques that do exist, I just don't know them. A suggestion from a friend of mine that flopped in my face though was take one hairband and see what you can do with it. If it fails, take two, then three. Then she said she was as clueless as me (not same friend as one with job) Any advice would be appreciated. As stated, my hair is 18 inches long (1.5in below the nipple if i let it dangle forward). Plus, if the style would survive a martial arts class it would be a plus. Minimal or zero pointy objects (hairpin = pointy , sure, it ain't a jagged knife, but...) is a real plus when it comes to this. Thanks. Assume I know nothing. Chances are you're right. ------------- I hate all of the following and lots more : Fundamentalists, racists, sexists, fascists, ageists (people saying seniors = senile , kids = stupid , 18 = immature or a combo of them), and bigots for causes yet to receive their own designation. |
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Posted By: Kintaro
Date Posted: May 25 2003 at 9:58pm
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Also, they need not be buns, but then again, something I can wear to a fairly conservative workplace, possibly security guard work. (as a guy, sexual Double Standard and all that crap) They said something clearly non-sexual in that requirement, so if they refuse due-to-me-being-a-guy, I can go after them for sexual discrimination :P ------------- I hate all of the following and lots more : Fundamentalists, racists, sexists, fascists, ageists (people saying seniors = senile , kids = stupid , 18 = immature or a combo of them), and bigots for causes yet to receive their own designation. |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 26 2003 at 9:56am
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Hi Kintaro, Do you have a job now? If so, and you're looking for another job, you can be more choosy (i.e., one that won't have strict requirements about hair length). If you don't have a job now... how difficult are jobs to come by where you are? There may be other companies looking to hire. Maybe you need to expand your search. If the thought of working for this particular company appeals to you, you could wear a low bun. A few years ago I went into the snack bar of the "clubhouse" at a golf course, and a young guy about your age was just starting his shift. I saw him gather his loose ponytail (about your hair's length) and wind it around into a bun and tuck the ends under the bun... off and above the collar. IMO this is the least "feminine" appearance of a bun on a man. (Of course, nobody would dare call a sumo wrestler feminine). Well, I hope this helps. Good luck and let us know what happens. ------------- |
Posted By: Kintaro
Date Posted: May 26 2003 at 10:29am
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Any tips on how to do it ? Remember to suppose I know nothing, because it'S almost literally true. ------------- I hate all of the following and lots more : Fundamentalists, racists, sexists, fascists, ageists (people saying seniors = senile , kids = stupid , 18 = immature or a combo of them), and bigots for causes yet to receive their own designation. |
Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: May 26 2003 at 10:45am
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Remember: Lots of practice makes perfect. It won't turn out the first time. Keep trying. You'll eventually get the hang of it. 1) grab ponytail with one hand, twist in one direction (either clockwise or counterclockwise) 2) grab ponytail with other hand, twist in the same direction 3) repeat (1) and (2) until you feel resistance from more twisting. 4) then, try to "wrap" the twisted hair around the base of the ponytail. 5) keep twisting and wrapping until only the end of the ponytail remains 6) wrap the ends around the base of the bun and tuck them in as you go There you go. Simple.  ------------- |
Posted By: wittils
Date Posted: May 28 2003 at 2:23am
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Good luck on the job and let us know how it goes. I posted a note on another thread and here you unknowingly answered my questions. My son is currently looking for work and his hair is at the terrible stage that you need to have loads of patience with in order to survive it and not cut it all off from desperation. You know what I mean. Anyways I'm wondering if it will limit him, but he's not cutting it for anyone or anything. And you have a good point about discrimination. ------------- Precious is the day... it happens only once in a lifetime. |