Have you ever considered going gray intentionally? How can you go gray with intention and plan to go gray?
How to Go Gray… Intentionally
Everything You Need to Know About Office Hairstyles, Work-Appropriate Up-Dos, and More
Finding easy office hairstyles and work-appropriate but simple updos can feel really hard, and is an ongoing discussion here at Corporette®. These are some of our favorite stories about hair for work, including:
Also, psst: hair accessories are having a moment, so we did a little round-up of some of our latest favorites (affiliate links). Note that some of our long-standing favorite brands for quality, durability, comfort and styling include Ficcare and France Luxe. For more affordable options (which may not last as long), keep an eye out at J.Crew, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, and J.Crew stores (including J.Crew Factory and Madewell).
How to Care for Curly Hair in Winter
Let’s discuss: how do you care for your curly hair in the winter?
How Long Do You Spend On Your Hair for Work?
Here’s a question I don’t think we’ve talked about before: How long do you spend on your hair for work? Did you choose your cut in order to spend less time on your hair? Do you prefer to spend a lot of time in one chunk (such as going to get a blowout once a … Read More about How Long Do You Spend On Your Hair for Work?
Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
As I mentioned in our post on the best beauty treatments to save time, I just got my first keratin treatment for my hair earlier this summer, so I’ve been on the “take good care of your hair treatment” train, using only sulfate-free shampoos and other things that are often recommended for people who color … Read More about Coffee Break: Natural Silk Pillowcase
Is There a “Best” Shade of Blonde for Being Taken Seriously at Work?
Does the shade of your hair color really matter at work — is there a certain best shade of blonde for being taken seriously at work? We’ve talked about rocking long platinum blonde hair at work before, but not in a while — and reader A, a law student, has a question about whether golden shades of … Read More about Is There a “Best” Shade of Blonde for Being Taken Seriously at Work?
Beauty Wednesday: Natural Beauty Products for Winter
These are some of our favorite affordable, natural beauty products for winter — which are your favorites?
Coffee Break: Hair Tie Bracelet Combo Set of 3 Bracelets
I noticed readers discussing hair tie bracelets the other day — and yes, they are a thing. You can find them all over the place (huh, including Amazon!), but Etsy seller MyHairTieBracelets certainly has a ton. I like that this three pack comes with gold, silver, and rose gold; for work I’d probably stick with clear, … Read More about Coffee Break: Hair Tie Bracelet Combo Set of 3 Bracelets
Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
Ladies, what is your favorite dry shampoo? What’s the top quality you look for — and what turns you off about other dry shampoos? As I’ve mentioned before, my favorite dry shampoo (after trying a few) has remained Psssst!, the super cheap, super old-school-looking dry shampoo. Here’s how I apply it before bedtime: I pick up … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Dry Shampoo
The Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Heard
Ladies — what’s the best beauty advice you’ve ever heard? What advice has changed your routine, and what tips do you always follow? For my $.02, here’s the beauty advice that I think of most often: Put real sunscreen on your face, neck, clavicle/chest, and hands as often as possible. The skin there is far … Read More about The Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Heard
Professional Hairstyles: Do Ponytails Count?
Do ponytails count as professional hairstyles? Which are the best ponytails for the office? Do you think 50s/cheerleader ponytails are no-gos for the office, or is any neat, easy hairstyle inherently professional? Have you guys been watching AMC’s Better Call Saul? It’s the prequel story to Breaking Bad, chronicling the path that small-time con-man/lawyer Jimmy McGill took to … Read More about Professional Hairstyles: Do Ponytails Count?
Open Thread: Tell Us About the Most Stylish Professional Woman You Know
I thought it might be interesting to have an open thread about some of the most stylish professional women we know personally.
How to Style Long Hair for Job Interviews
What’s the best way to style long hair for job interviews if you’re a woman in your early 20s? Could wearing it down make you look too young? Reader D wonders: How should a 20-year-old style her long, straight hair for the interview process for a management consulting job? Is wearing it down and straight too young/collegiate? Is styling … Read More about How to Style Long Hair for Job Interviews
