Job hunting is, simply put, stressful. After seemingly endless numbers of resumes and cover letters sent, you finally get the call for an interview for a job you’ve been wanting. Locking this down is difficult, and the last thing you want to be worrying about is the state of your hair.
“For interviews, my general rule of thumb is to opt for the best polished look you’re comfortable with,” Dario says. “It’s important to project your best self, with a style you don’t have to worry about while you’re being interviewed.”
While everyone has got their own personal taste as to what style they feel best in, there are some golden rules which are ideal starting points for inspiring your final style.
Smooth and steady
No matter what kind of job you’re interviewing for, always make sure your hair is one thing: neat. This means frizz and flyaway free. If your locks are particularly susceptible to the elements, like humidity or wind, be sure to work an anti-frizz spray through your hair before you leave the house, or pull it back altogether. A low ponytail — or chignon are chic and easy ways to keep your hair in place. And if you do need to touch up, take a small bottle of smoothing serum or flexible hold hairspray and a make-up brush to guide hair into place while you’re on the go.
Off the face
The last thing you want to be doing whilst being interviewed is constantly fiddling with your hair. If it’s hanging around your face, making it tempting to reach out to twirl it, tuck it behind your ear etc. Your aim is to be confident in an interview, and continuously touching your hair will show the interviewer you’re unsure or nervous.
If you’ve got a fringe — especially a long one — consider opting for a french braid across the crown. A half-up, half-down style is also an incredibly on-trend and classic way to style your hair if you’re having trouble deciding what look to go for. For best results, be sure to lightly tease the top of your hair around the crown before you pull it back to make sure it doesn’t look limp.
First impressions
It goes without saying that we are often judged on appearances, and this is particularly the case when it comes to making first impressions. It’s a sad truth, but an incredibly real one in the workplace. If you’ve got naturally curly hair, which can get unruly easily, consider partially straightening and styling your hair to keep it under control. Our hair conveys a lot about who we are, and you don’t want a hiring manager to get the wrong impression about your work ethic!
Best hair forward
No matter how you style your hair for an interview, no one can go past healthy, well-maintained hair. It’s important to show you look after yourself, and this includes the state of your strands, which can say a lot. Be sure to go for regular haircuts to keep split ends in check and maintain a style — cuts like a pixie crop or long bob for instance, should be cut every 6-8 weeks to hold their shape. Communicating with your hairdresser about the best cuts for your age / stage in life is also extremely helpful in ensuring you wear the best possible hair that flatters your face, and of course, will be the envy of everyone in your soon-to-be workplace (who says you weren’t going to nail that interview?).
