So, my first med school interview is next week. I'm terrified. Additionally, I don't know what to do with my hair. Perhaps if I focus on the trivial stuff I'll survive the hard stuff.

I have long, thick, wavy hair. It is unruly. It doesn't do sleek very well.

What's the most professional-looking thing I can do with it? Should I just do a low ponytail and smooth it out as much as possible?

I don't have a flatiron or anything. I have hot rollers.

is it long enough for this? (without too many tendrils)

or

low pony as you suggested

or


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Med School. That's totally impressive.

I think we need current pics to provide accurate advice...

johnart said:

I'll be impressive if I get in.

ZombieKitten said:

I might be able to pull that off.

Thanks!

RenHoek said:

Yeah, I'm having trouble finding much that shows my hair down in its natural state. The best I got is slightly damp and blowing in the wind. Ah well.


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tackam said:

You will get in.

Good luck at the interview.

luv4u said:

Thank you.

tackam said:

This would look great on you!!

+1 from me!!

tackam said:

try loosely pinning hair back on the sides and top. let the hair in the very
back hang freely with loose waves. you have a pretty face. round in shape.
good luck on the interviews.

ZombieKitten said:

This is the most realistic, best hair advice I have ever seen on the org.

Most of the time the suggestions have nothing to do with the actual hair type, length, or colour.
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Cinnie said:

ZombieKitten said:

AND! It is perfectly appropriate for the professional setting she was aiming for!

Cinnie said:

I agree!

Good luck on your interview!

It IS impressive that you are able to get INTERVIEWED. Some people don't even make it to THAT stage. You'll do fine!

chocolate1 said:

isn't it!!

I'm totally crap at giving hair advice.
But good luck. I hope all goes well for you.

Good luck!!!

Good luck!

good luck with the interview, but you need really practical hairstyle as a medic, long hair presents infection control and health and safety risk!
you have a pretty face, try having it short and stylish

You should rock an Elizabeth Blackwell. Her do seemed to get her places in medicine. ...And maybe throw on some M.A.C to dazzle those fools!

Lammastide said:

chocolate1 said:

Seriously, though, I think nicely pinned-up -- neat, but not matronly -- would really flatter you and give you the professional look you're going for. I think Zombiekitten's styles are perfect.

Once you're in a program (And you WILL get in... OWN that $@#%, girl! ) and you're doing internships, etc., you may consider cutting a bit of length.
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two words: sinead o'connor

lafleurdove said:

Where did you apply? I used to coordinate a residency training program and had to schedule the interviews for internship. Most of the applicants were dressed appropriately. Ladies tended to have shorter hair, but those that had longer hair would either pin it up or wear it loose to the shoulders or in a tidy pony tail. Anyway, good luck and just be yourself!

johnart said:

tackam SHE'S totally impressive! One of the friends I am the most proud of

Lammastide said:

Listen to him Mel, he was one of my references for my school and look what happened! I owned that $@#%

Melissa, I totally thought it looked hot when it was short and messy and wavy. There's a pic of you with that cut, smiling with your glasses on that I distinctly remember how cute you were in it.