You may have prepared your resume, portfolio, and best business attire in preparation for an interview. How you style your hair, on the other hand, can have an immediate impact on the impression you make on the interviewer. There are numerous ways to style your hair to improve your professional appearance and boost your confidence before an interview. Preparing for your appearance is important because it allows you to concentrate your attention during the interview on what truly matters—your ability to perform the job.
How to Make Your Hair Look Good for an Interview
Consider the following hairstyles and tips when preparing for an interview:
1. Embrace your natural hair.
In an interview, it's critical to be yourself, including your professional appearance. Consider embracing your natural hair with styles that highlight it before attempting a new hairstyle. If you have coils, for example, you can use the wash-and-go method, twists, taper, or crop your Afro. You can also add side Bantu knots to your hair or brush it back and pull it into a low chignon or half-updo.
2. Tie it back in a bun.
Straight, wavy, curly, and braided hair can all be bunned or puffed with little effort. Try an elegant low side bun, a high Afro puff or top knot, or a single or double bun to style your braids or cornrows.
3. Comb your facial hair
If you have facial hair and do not intend to shave it, make sure it is properly trimmed and styled before your interview. Trim your beard or moustache with grooming scissors to tame stray hairs and keep the shape, keep a comb on hand to brush your facial hair, and think about using beard oil or balm to keep your facial hair moisturised and in place.
4. Twist it
There are numerous braiding techniques that can add a stylish touch to your look. Try a single braid down the centre of your back, or other styles such as a fishtail braid, cornrows, Goddess braids, French or Dutch braids, Fulani braids, a braided bob, or knotless braids. Box braids, for example, provide the flexibility to switch between a loose hanging look and having your braids up in ponytail, bun, or half-up hairstyles.
5. Keep it sleek and straight.
If you already have straight hair, this is a simple option. Those with natural, wavy, or curly hair can achieve a sleek look by using a flat iron or blow-drying their hair. To prevent thermal damage, use a heat protector. Then, before walking into your interview, keep a brush or comb in your car to straighten your hair.
6. Experiment with a crown or halo braid.
This refined style can be worn by people with straight, wavy, or curly hair. A crown braid is a type of French braid that wraps around the head just above the brow, whereas a halo braid is a cornrow or dutch braid.
7. Get a new haircut
Getting a new haircut is a great way to boost your confidence before an interview. Rely on a hairstylist to remove split ends or give you a modern style like a pixie cut or a high pompadour fade so you can concentrate on the qualities you'll bring to the job rather than your physical appearance.
8. Experiment with different parts.
A side part can look professional and classy, or you can experiment with a middle part or zigzag part. Parting your hair in different ways works for all hair lengths and styles, such as ponytails and buns. If your hair is longer, you can also use a clip or barrette to keep the opposite side in place.
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