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Tell me how I should have my haircut for my new job!

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 15:36

I have name changed and put photos of myself on my profile so you can see what I look like.

I am 26 years old but look younger and am starting work as a teacher in September. I really want to make a good start and establish authority and I think that a new shorter haircut would really help me look older and stricter. (It will also hopefully stop DS pulling it so much and DH rolling onto it in the night!)

How should I have it done? I'm really rubbish at styling and don't want to have to spend time on it in the mornings so need something that will look ok with minimal effort. I think i'm going to dye it darker too.

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 16:19

Please help me! :-)

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:06

last bump before I give up :-(

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Almostfifty · 09/08/2012 20:10

Don't dye it darker. Could you not just put it up? It would look good in a plait as well.

You could go for a long bob, then you just need to blow dry it quickly then straighten it even more quickly in the mornings.

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Lizzylou · 09/08/2012 20:16

YOu have lovely hair and it is a great colour, please don't dye it.

I would say have an inch or so off the length and some layers in. It is hair I would kill for and you look really pretty with it.

You'll be a great teacher, just perfect the steely stare and menacing voice for when you need it and you're away

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:19

thank you, I plan to grow it again after it is cut, I just want to look very professional when I start in September (my university tutor suggested that a more professional style might help my classroom management). I like the long bob idea, thats short and easy to maintain but also easy to grow out again.

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:20

Aren't plaits quite a young style? I want to look older.

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:22

I'm working in a pub over the summer and practiced my menacing voice on some guys who were swearing, they looked really apologetic and said sorry on their way out!!! (Shame it doesn't work so well on 14 year old boys!)

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beatofthedrum · 09/08/2012 20:27

You look lovely, def don't dye your hair! I'm a teacher and I do know what you mean about wanting to look like you mean business, but you can achieve that through your clothes and your manner, do not do anything drastic with your hair.

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:38

A drama teacher at my B placement gave me some great coaching on body language and voice projection. What sort of clothes do you think will make a good impact without looking too suity and "new teacher"y?

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:39

(I don't want them to pick up that i'm an NQT)

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Susieloo · 09/08/2012 20:44

You've got lovely hair

I agree re the long bob idea but it's so lovely I would leave it as it is, I look younger than I am and have a fairly serious job but I found that as long as my attitude was serious (without sounding like too much of a knob) then it didn't matter that I looked young. Whenever I have had mine cut from your length into a shorter style I really miss being able to bung it up rather than having to do it to make it look decent

BedGirl · 09/08/2012 20:46

Oh no don't cut it, it's lovely.

My sister is a secondary school teacher and she has long wavy hair and quite a casual style. All the kids love her, respect her and are a little scared of making her angry. Most days she wears smart trousers (from gap I think), high heels (so the pupils can hear her coming and stop misbehaving by the time she gets there ), a smart jersey top or shirt/blouse and a cardigan over the top.

cocolepew · 09/08/2012 20:51

Dont cut it its fine, short hair can be more of a faff especially if you use poducts in it.
I would think more of what too wear, then you can have a 'school' you and a 'home' you without doing anything to drastic .

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 20:54

ok, looks like new clothes are the way forward then!

I normally wear skirts and dresses, do you think I should wear trousers? I have a black pinstripe pair and a brown tweedy pair. I always wear heels because I am very short. Perhaps I should get some more cardis. I have a bright pink one (that I am not going to wear to school) and a black short waterfall one (which is a MN sin, but what is the consensus for school where I want to look teachery, not stylish)

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lifeistooshorttodrinkcheapwine · 09/08/2012 21:02

Hi Hairtoday As a behaviour support teacher in inner city secondary schools, i work with teacher who were often struggling to manage classroom behaviour, i would say that its your overall demeanour and voice and conveying confidence -even if you dont feel it - You need to feel happy with your hair and your looks so don't go for something that you aren't comfortable with - the kids will pick up on it otherwise.

I've seen young looking NQTs who cope really well and i've seen some that don't cope v well -and I've seen older teacher who don't cope well either - its about being "Mrs Strict" for at least the first year and start by laying your boundaries down of what you'll accept and what you won"t put up with and sticking to it - kids hate teachers who aren't consistent or fair. If you're a good teacher and know your subject and show that you care about the kids and want to help them do well you'll be fine! The kids will love you!! :)

BedGirl · 09/08/2012 21:25

If you feel comfortable in dresses then you should wear dresses Just make sure they are long enough.

Working in the pub is good practice. My sister used to work in a pub in the evenings after school and the other staff would always leave it up to her to sort out the unruly customers with her 'teacher voice'

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 22:57

i have shaved it bald now. thanks for the advice though!!

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Hairtodayandgonetomorrow · 09/08/2012 22:57

OMG, that was DH, I'm sending him to bed now!

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ninah · 09/08/2012 23:06

I think you look fab as you are
also start teaching in Sep and have been thinking along these lines, not so much looking strict as looking smart on a regular basis
am going for shirts and skirts/trousers and a bob to start with
lol at your dh

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Bonsoir · 10/08/2012 08:06

Don't dye it! The colour is lovely and suits you and dying is a lot of unnecessary maintenance.

I would cut it to shoulder length with layers as this is easy to style in the morning, and you will be able to tie it back in a little pony tail for a change or if you just want it out of the way.

Go to a make-up counter (once you have had your hair cut) and get you make-up sorted as this is very aging!

puffylovett · 10/08/2012 08:16

Don't dye it! It's lovely. Second the long bob idea, or long layers.

My friend is a secondary school music teacher. She is Very Small and Slight with long brown hair. She looks about 14 and is nearly 40! Recipe for piss taking. She is Very Strict and doesn't smile for at least the first term. The kids love her (and she's head of department)

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