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Y13 son told to cut hair for University interviews......thoughts???

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NotanOtter · 21/09/2009 20:37

Because I was [shocked]

even more so that ds thought it quite justified and said he was going to even though he loves his hair

Will put pic on profile!

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seeker · 21/09/2009 20:52

I think it depends. Does it flop in his eyes, and is he always pushing it back? Does he hide behind it - especially if he's nervous? Does it make him look a bit Kevin the Teenager? (he doesn't look AT ALL like that in the photo, but just in case!). If yes to any of those then maybe a trim. Otherwise, so long as it's squeaky clean and neat it looks lovely.

vinblanc · 21/09/2009 20:52

I don't think it is worth the risk, tbh. It will only take a couple of months to grow his hair back to that length.

And, dare I say, it's not a particulary attractive style. It's certainly not going to impress anyone, and there is the risk that will make him look as if he hasn't made the effort for the interview. Net, the risk is all downside.

SolidGoldBrass · 21/09/2009 20:50

I wouldn't advise anyone to cut their hair against their wishes. Why give in to bigoted fuckwits, who will only change by people calmly and politely doing what suits them best, thanks?

BonsoirAnna · 21/09/2009 20:49

He could have it styled a bit, rather than cutting it all off, so that it looks a bit smarter.

Long hair with a sort of swept across the front fringe is very popular with boys right now. I took DSS1 to have his styled this way right before the beginning of term.

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NotanOtter · 21/09/2009 20:49

he is looking to do natural sciences

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NotanOtter · 21/09/2009 20:48

my thoughts exactly Panda

dp has longish hair and he too said ds should cut it !

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Hulababy · 21/09/2009 20:48

Some courses will have different, or strricter ideas, on this than others.

Some tutors will have opinions on this too, which obviously cn make a difference on the day if you get one of these.

I would have though clean and tidy should have been ok, but do bear in mind some traditional courses can't have biased views on stuff like appearance.

PandaG · 21/09/2009 20:46

lovely head of hair, not outrageous style. Is a bit individual. Why should he have to conform?

PandaG · 21/09/2009 20:44

can't comment about current situation, but DH went to all his interviews with long hair (tied back oin a ponytail) and got offers at all the unis he applied to (York, Exeter, Sheffield, and went to Cambridge) Didn't matter then, amnd shouldn't now.

Clean and tidy should be fine, doesn't need to be short surely?

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NotanOtter · 21/09/2009 20:44

one on there now!

crooky

did she get in!?

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crokky · 21/09/2009 20:41

I haven't seen your picture, but I'd cut it.

My cousin (female) is 17/18 and she went for an interview for a course. It was chemistry and the bloke said to her that given her appearance, she would be more suited to an arts subject (cousin has dyed her hair black with blonde bits)

Of course, it is ignorant of the interviewers to make these judgements, but the fact is, they have the power so their arses have to be kissed!

gothicmama · 21/09/2009 20:41

sorry could not se a pic on profile I would have thought smart and tidy would have been ok he should feel comfortable with himself to do well in an interview. What is teh course he wants to study?

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