Its no secret long hair on men is considered “unprofessional.” As weve often documented, having long hair in business is to have limited vocational options. While is seems more companies are loosening up around the collar, theres still an unprofessional stereotype that men with long hair in business face.

Why is long hair in men unprofessional?

Long messy hair is cool and carefree, it challenges gender norms, and it has the appearance of a rock god. That said, if youre not a musician, then this fantastic style is seen as unprofessional. It is far better to wear it in a man bun or style it so that the hair is away from your face.

Is it socially acceptable for men to have long hair?

Even among mainstream men it is socially acceptable to have hair reaching around the upper back. This could in part be due to the man bun trend where men pull their shoulder length or longer hair back into a topknot bun.

Does long hair make you look younger?

Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect. If you have wavy hair, youre in luck.