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Any particular hairstyle law firms look for?

Post by chrisbforever » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:18 am

In between applying to law school (currently in the process right now), waiting for decisions and hoping to start in September 2011, i'm going to apply for a few legal research, paralegal type jobs. Anyway, currently I do the gel in the hair, semi spike thing:

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not me btw.


I think law firms look for the more conservative look, so now i'm thinking of going for a more "colbert" hairstyle, combed to the side kind of thing. I'm probably over analyzing the hair thing, but any suggestions?

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Post by Tree » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:21 am

I suggest getting more conservative. You may still spike it, but from the looks of it right now you're going overboard. It looks like some character from Jersey Shore or Dragonball Z.

I say if you want to keep the spike, just don't do the sides like that.

FYI Colbert cut will probably be easier and take less primping and products.

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Post by 174 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:24 am

OP I think you are okay, but only if you match it with an Ed Hardy suit and an orange tan. Gotta complete the look.

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Post by stratocophic » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:25 am

Employers want a man who's confident, a man unafraid of going all out in the pursuit of the almighty dollar and, by extension, willing to do anything to impress and/or intimidate a client. I give you... your new hairstyle.

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Post by chrisbforever » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:26 am

I have the long side burn things also, I guess that has to go, exactly like that guy in the pic.
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Post by kalvano » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:26 am

Try not to look like something from Japanese cartoons.

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Post by RudeDudewithAttitude » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:27 am

That haircut makes me want to punch you in your face and it reminds me of this quote:

"I like hair gel because it allows me to spot a**holes from a distance."
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Post by sluguy14 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:29 am

If you're not sure, err on the side of conservative hairstyles and grooming.

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Post by Balthy » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:40 am

You Americans are so uncivilized.

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Re: Any particular hairstyle law firms look for?

Post by chrisbforever » Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:42 am

haha, you know i wished we still wore those for customary use, i think they're awesome...the judges in some former and current British colonies still wear them.

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Post by rockchalk86 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:09 am

I heard the preferred hairstyle is either the brazilian or the playboy

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Post by Cavalier » Sun Apr 11, 2010 9:28 am

Go with this just to be safe.

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Post by ChrisC » Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:32 am

I don't think there's anything wrong with gel if you do it conservatively. A blowout would not go over well because it looks pretty immature.

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Post by chrisbforever » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:28 pm

So i guess i'll have to get the typical boring hairstyle haha, it's okay though.

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Post by leraa6587 » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:44 pm

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Post by Bosque » Sun Apr 11, 2010 6:59 pm

leraa6587 wrote:
chrisbforever wrote:So i guess i'll have to get the typical boring hairstyle haha, it's okay though.

As a woman, I thank you for conceding to this. Sideburns and/ or spiked hair scream high school dropout. Polished is posh. Go look at any large brand's men's fashion show if you are desperate for inspiration. If you wear Axe it may be time to invest on some EXPENSIVE cologne. It's very easy to tell when it's cheap... Gross haha
Or, you know, don't wear cologne. Just stick with the degree or the old spice.

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Re: Any particular hairstyle law firms look for?

Post by chrisbforever » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:04 pm

Haha, thankfully i'm not a high school drop out, however, where i live i guess the hair style is "the style" around here.

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Post by gdane » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:50 pm

If youre good looking then you can have whatever style you want. Good looking people get more leeway.

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Re: Any particular hairstyle law firms look for?

Post by BruceBarr » Sun Apr 11, 2010 7:55 pm

chrisbforever wrote:Haha, thankfully i'm not a high school drop out, however, where i live i guess the hair style is "the style" around here.
That is "style" nowhere.

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Re: Any particular hairstyle law firms look for?

Post by hsprophet » Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:43 am

I really can't believe someone asked this. Just use common sense and don't do anything wild.

I have no hair, so I don't have to worry about it.

Seriously? What are you waiting for?

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