Most prestigious PE haircut

Ignore the title lol.

I'm a brown guy who's rocked a taper fade / mid-fade for the past 2.5 years in a securitization banking role at more of MM bank. I had a good rep starting from home during the pandemic so by the time I started full-time, I had already created a good impression and didn't care about having an aggressive haircut.

Starting a PE Associate role at a relatively more prestigious firm (think AmSec / Advent / Centerbridge / Onex). This time around, I want something that will create a good impression.

Any recommendations? Please include what you ask the barber for if the instructions may not be obvious.

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Thanks - it can be a pain to manage so I’m thinking of getting it shorter. Dude who cuts my hair escaped Soviet Union and has been cutting hair for 50 years. He uses a flat razor (like what they shave a face with) for the whole hair. Takes an hour but it’s the best haircut that isn’t some type of fade I’ve ever had.

 
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Depends on the length. My hair is pretty long now, I like the lettuce look - lettuce is different than broccoli! I think how you style and groom your hair will matter far more than the actual cut. Just be sure to use high-quality products, and shampoo no more than twice a week. Condition every day if you can. 

If you have any friends who can line you up every once-in-awhile awhile it's a great thing to do. Just a small little trim-up on the back and around the ears. Avoid the scraggle-ness! 

 

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