Long Hair in Investment Banking

It's been a long quarantine, and my hair has grown to an impressive length. I'm about two months out from having some serious flow (ie. Fabio Lanzoni-ESC goodness). All my life I've never been able to really grow my hair out because of expectations, professional/familial pressures etc... Naturally, I'm excited to grow my hair out, but pensive considering the potential impact on my perception in the office. Should I commit to the flow or is it time to let it go? What sort of things can I except having long hair in an IB office? What is your office's grooming standard?

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Do it

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You are a VP, I think you can even dye your hair with acid pink

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