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Rat Tail

Unless you have a very artistic job, a rat tail results in an unprofessional hair look. Considering it requires quite a lot of time to grow, you should either already have a job that would allow for such a non-conventional hairstyle or start to look for one.

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Colorful Hair

Sometimes, a bold haircut is just not enough and you want to express your rebellious personality with the help of a bright and flamboyant hair color. Though, it goes without saying that you will end up with unprofessional hair for men.

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Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks have a lot of advantages. They look cool and protect your kinks. Yet, their appearance is somewhat inappropriate in the working atmosphere. At least, for jobs that have dress codes to follow.

Now you know what unprofessional hairstyles men should steer clear of if they want to be judged on their professional qualities, not their appearance. This is not the full list, of course, but these unprofessional mens hairstyles are often considered the most controversial. Hope, our guide has helped you to avoid getting yourself in an embarrassing situation.

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FAQs

Can a haircut be unprofessional?

Of course, there are haircuts that are considered unprofessional. They may be the reason why you have not had a pay rise yet. So, if you want to move up the company ladder, you may want to avoid them.

What hairstyles are not professional?

There are actually quite a lot of hairstyles for men that are seen as unprofessional. What makes them so is messy styling, an overly daring cut or a bright color. Thus, a mullet, a mohawk, bleached spikes, an elongated bowl cut and suchlike are considered unprofessional. Braids, dreads and other hairstyles that have an ancestral background will not suit a professional setting too.