Appropriate hairstyle for grad school student and young professional

[Hasek]

Hi, guys!

I'm 24 y.o. and just starting my Ph.D. in Mathematics in the U.S with intention to join industry rather than academia further. Recently I start to worry a little about appearance and need your advice. I'm fond of long male hairstyles and currently look like a Richard Branson, that means not as long as "rock & metal style", but definitely longer than any casual male haircut with hair covers the ears. Overall I'm rather handsome white guy (from Eastern Europe) and prefer to wear shirts, pants and jeans with casual looking suits, so think that my appearance is neat.

May a long hairstyle prevent me from some opportunities in conference networking, getting internships and job? Should I get an ordinary short haircut (to be honest, I have always found myself awful after that)? Are there any men with long hair (in any sense, including bun or ponytail) in quant roles? Definitely it is unlikely acceptable in IBD and other more client oriented departments, but maybe there are less restrictions on quants.

 

[Ken Abbott]

Go on a tour of a Wall Street or City trading floor/dealing room. If you can't go on a tour, look for photos on the internet. Look at how those people look. You might not want to stand out in the interview process. Once you're established, there is often a bit more flexibility.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Seriously, get your PhD first and worry about hair later :D

 

[diegosanaz]

Agree with Daniel. And still you have about 5 years before going into the market. You don't know how culture might change by then.

Overall I'm rather handsome white guy (from Eastern Europe).

Hahahahahahahaha. Seriously was that info relevant?

 

[rajanS]

I think a Mohawk is the way to go

 

[Archidamus]

Hasek, I too feel like this is a serious topic as appearances can play a major role in the hiring process. I feel like you are wanting to show your prospective employer that you can be business oriented at times, but also can loosen up at parties. I'd go with this hairstyle, especially if you can grow decent facial hair.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

and 5 years earlier

 

[Marlborough]

Unless you shit money, a bun or a ponytail is out of the question.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

What about 50's style?

http://img.tgcom24.mediaset.it/bina...__ImageGallery__imageGalleryItem_20_image.jpg

 

[TehRaio]

make this thread a sticky. lmao. seriously.

 

[Beep Boop]

I'd go with this hairstyle, especially if you can grow decent facial hair.

Gotta keep that swag on point yo!

 

[binomial-torrent]

I wear a man bun...don't know, I'd think your ability to sell your skills matter than hairstyle. I'm a pretty handsome East Asian man for what it's worth.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

?

 

[danielfang]

hahahaha. I am raising my man bun and I have the same concern as you. I'm afraid I have to cut it off soon after I am able to tie it up. It's sad since I have been raising for half a year.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

hahahaha. I am raising my man bun and I have the same concern as you. I'm afraid I have to cut it off soon after I am able to tie it up. It's sad since I have been raising for half a year.

I keep my (gray) hair short so that my opponents don't pull my hair :D BTW that's me on the ground.
A judoka with a man bun might be too conspicuous.