how to style long hair for summer internship

None of the female bankers I networked with had long hair like mine (elbow length). Any kind of updo is out of the question (been experimenting with different styles, can't do any of them for >6 hours without scalp hurting). I was told by bosses at previous internships that leaving hair down makes me look somewhat unprofessional, and I want to be taken seriously. My hair is shiny and well cared for though so I don't wanna chop them off yet. Ok to leave hair down? Thoughts?

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I'm black and have really big hair so I understand your frustration because it's always so hard to know what is seen as professional or not. I think if you layer it and curl it, it'll look really nice.

 

If you like your hair why should you have it cut? If other female bankers don't have long hair, it doen't mean you must act in the same way. This is your choice. The main thing is to behave confidently, I guess

 

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