The Best Hairstyles For Professionals And Interview Candidates

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Oct. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- According to Business Insider, 55% of the opinion of the person you are meeting will be decided base on your appearance, so having the right hairstyle is a matter of the utmost importance for those looking to make new business contacts and further their careers. A conservative color and style will set you in good stead, so begin with a personalised consultation with your local hair color specialist. Explain to him the purpose for your color and cut, and mention what it is that you plan to wear for your interview, meeting or networking event.

Often, a subtle color is the perfect way to achieve beautiful locks that are suitable for the office as well as making you feel like a million dollars. Highlights or lowlights are a great option, as they can add both color and depth to the hair while still celebrating its natural color. For those looking for more of a change, a full head color is an excellent means of ensuring that your hair is perfect for a professional environment.

Always use a trusted and skilled colorist when it comes to achieving the ultimate corporate hairstyle. Remember how important those first impressions are and avoid a DIY coloring attempt at home. Instead, head to the salon and set your experienced colorist to work.

For men looking to further their careers through interviews, meetings and other professional engagements, hair color can help to mask those tell-tale white hairs, leaving you feeling fresh and confident as you walk into that boardroom. Again, it comes back to those first few instances of animal instinct-style assessment – put simply, the less gray in your hair, the younger you will appear to be and the more confidence the person meeting you will have in your energy levels, ability to be dynamic and so forth.

For women, the style on the day is as important as the color treatment that was undertaken a few days earlier. Ensure that hair is easy to style by indulging in a Goldwell Kersailk treatment and then following it up with a deep conditioning masque, such as those from Oribe, once you are back home. This combination of salon-based treatment from Goldwell and home care product from Oribe is one that works particularly well, leaving hair looking lusciously shiny and soft.

Style-wise, opt for something simple and elegant. Sweep the hair up away from your face to show that you have nothing to hide and secure it with simple clips – avoid excessive hair accessories, as interviews and professional environments are not the places to wear your quirkiest hairband! Just as you choose a conservative outfit in order to make a good impression, but sure that your hair isn’t letting you down and opt for a conservative hairstyle as well. A carefully crafted chignon is a classic choice for professional women and one that will last throughout the day, avoiding the risk of a mess of unravelled tresses by lunchtime.

Many individuals find that a trip to the salon is a good way to relax and calm their nerves before a big day at the office, so be sure to book an early appointment with your stylist before that important presentation or interview. Walking into a room feeling relaxed and confident will ensure that the first impression that you give is more positive, maximizing your chances of winning over your new contact within those all-important first few seconds.


Full-service designer and hair color specialist Rodney Gentry is based at Sachi Studio's in Scottsdale AZ. For color consultations and other appointments, call 480.639.2000 Contact him today to book a personalized consultation to discuss all of your business, professional and interview hair styling needs!