Shaved Head = inappropriate?

So you got a job with a BB [congrats]...and you are worried about $50/mo. ??

Spend an extra week looking for an apartment that is $50 cheaper and put that $50 towards getting a haircut. If you like your head shaved because it is a style preference - then keep it shaved. If you are doing it to save money, then good luck. I wouldn't repeat that to any analyst in the bullpen; people on this forum talk about buying thousand dollar watches. I am likely more frugal than most of the people on this forum, but I think your desire to save $50/mo by shaving your head is too parsimonious.

I would grow it back. It really should not matter but I think they may see you as someone trying to be different. I would look as professional as you can, just my opinion. I have worked alongside alot of guys who hair was shaved pretty short, however they were clearly going bald and this was the best option.

Standing out as an analyst because of your work. Not because of your hair styly. They may see your as someone who likes to go against the grain, and that, more times than not, just does hold well for your future endeavours.

Anyway, hope this helps somewhat! Enjoy the look while it lasts!

I met 3 or 4 analysts/associates that were shaved bald. If you come in that way and that's your look - don't sweat it. If youre cool with it, no one will care after a week.

People make way too big a deal with having to conform 100%... everyone has their thing.

You don't have anything to worry about. If I looked any good with a shaved head, I would shave it in an instant just for how convenient it is.

It wouldn't hurt to keep it neat, though. I've been told to cut my hair twice (once by an MD, once by an associate -- both times it was hilarious), so people do care/notice. My hair is nowhere near a number 2, and in all fairness it did look like sh*t when they asked me to cut it (I'd just been too busy to do anything about it).

Be careful not to shave it completely off - someone might mistake you for an MD.

As long as you don't use a razor you won't be out of place at all.

Assuming you get a haircut once a month, it won't cost you $50. More like $25 max for a guy's cut.

Are you a guy or a girl? Makes a helluva difference.

or do you claim to transcend gender boundaries?

Is it true that shaving heads bald is reserved for MDs only?

Being bald is largely reserved for MDs - though it’s not really by choice.

as long as you dont start out with hair and then shave it, no one will care.

Why don't you just cut your hair with a #5, it looks neat, but harder to tell if 1)you shave it 2) you just get really short hair cuts

I use a #6 on top, #5 on the sides.

who cares if he used 'parsimonious'--nice use of thesaurus-esque language.

I personally have a preference for long hair, but I'm sure it's not a firing offense to have a hairstyle that your associates or VPs or MDs don't like.

"We are lawyers! We sue people! Occasionally, we get aggressive and garnish wages, but WE DO NOT ABDUCT!" -Boston Legal-

Honestly, it doesn't really matter. We have an ex-military guy whose head is completely bald. People joke about it, but certainly no one cares. I'd be a lot more worried about a mustache or a beard than I would a shaved head. Of course, if it is going to make you nervous every time you meet someone or show your face to a new co-worker / client, it probably isn't worth it.

As for the money, $50 is $50. Don't let other people tell you how to spend your money or what is a good deal. This is entirely up to you. Being an analyst at an investment bank doesn't mean you'll be rolling in the dough by any means. Besides, until your bonus comes at the end of your first year, you're just a regular guy making $60k in NYC.

Btw, on a 60k salary in Manhattan as a first-year analyst (i.e. no family/kids) a $50 haircut is not extravagant. You are in the $20 per load of laundry, $15/drink, $1700/month rent anyway so keep it in perspective.