Is it ok for a man to have a ponytail at work?

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Grub	No - men should never have a ponytail. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pink longhorn	ew, no, a guy should never have a ponytail...unless he's johnny depp, then it's okay Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kayak_number_12	Yes, all LINUX support staff have a ponytail. We need them at work. Ban ponytails and a lot of computer systems will stop working. Ha. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	yes why not, some may have you fold it or braid it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

timo_10143	It shouldn't be okay for a man to ever have a pony tail. kind of a femme thing to do. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

~~~Buffy~~~	Yes.. if he keeps it nice and clean... comb back nice and straight.. If women can have long hair, a man should be able to also.. But if he dont wash it and keep it nice ... forget it.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

(: Ally :)	yes, much better than hair hanging down at work Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kay J.	People are people....it a free enough country that unless your boss says so, it is fine to have a ponytail for work. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Step_On_Me	business in the front party in the back! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

David C	It depends on his job. I've known mechanics and truck drivers with pony tails or bob-things (think Mel Gibson in The Patriot), but very few jobs where men deal face-to-face with the public or with other businesses will allow or encourage men to have a ponytail. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

turram	people may not take him seriously they may think he is a dumb jock but he may look good in pirate movies Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lori K	It depends. With the right cut, AND the right face it can look decent. USUALLY, though, it just looks scuzzy and ill-kempt. That's probably why most workplaces frown on it. Long hair isn't for every man. Only a few can carry it off...and if you are balding or out of your 20s, you can NEVER carry it off. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mr D	As long as he leaves the younger boys alone Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mysticksky	depends on your job. Both my brother and my boyfriend both do. Then again, my bro works at CVS, and my boyfriend works for a music store. To be sure, ask your employer Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ahottmess	yes, but it really depends on his job description. Long ponytails are not considered professional, so I doubt corporate business exec would be toting one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mona	Depends on their dress code and appearance requirements. Some places of employment do not allow facial hair or long hair or have a strict dress code. Whats your job's dress code? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

aichausa	It depends on the line of work, environment of the office, and location of the United States (no joke). I used to live in the mountain west where life is pretty well laid back. You have your snowboarders/skiiers as well as mountain climbers and back-packers. It's a pretty "granola" lifestyle and it's not unusual to see men wearing long hair and to have it pulled back in a pony tail in the office. However, I've since moved from the mountain west to the DC area. This place is a yuppie haven. You'd be hard pressed to find any office that wouldn't frown on that look. However, if you had a blue collar position, chances are it would be better accepted. This is why I am saying it depends on the situation and the location. To find out if wearing a pony tail at work is okay in your locale and office, look around your office. What is the standard attire? Also, you'd need to clear it with your supervisor before attempting to wear a pony tail. I hope this has helped somewhat. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

katiara2@rogers.com	It all depends on the workplace. You must know the limits of the place where you work. Where I used to work, the guys had long braids, long hair flowing freely and that was okay along with the ponytails and short hair. That was a workplace that respected the individual. But would it be okay in a bank? Think not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wish I were	you may have to net it, but why not? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

justifythegame	LOL. i agree, a man should not have a pony tail. Also if you do, it depends on your job, your boss, your co workers etc. It can also tie into race, because i remember reading an article where they were researching and found that it was ok for whites to have ponytails and etc, but bosses found it unacceptable for their black employees to have unorthodox hairstyles. I don't get it? So it really does depend on who your boss is and what your job is. My personal opinion, if you are at a job where you have to look professional, and how you present yourself to others really matter i would say no. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

wadacious	I don't see why not. What's good for the goose is good for the gander. I wear my dreads in a ponytail at work and nobody dares say sh**. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

klbblk	depends on the job if you work with food or surgeon stuff then they will need a hairnet so it will be annoying but if there like working in an office or there rockers its ok :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nick s	personaly i dont like it because it is kind of girlish but if it liiks good go for it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rustd2	Yes and no, maybe and perhaps. What kind of job is "work?" Can the ponytail be tucked under a cap? What is the type of work? Are there any safety hazzards present? This is not the appropriate place to ask this kind of question. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bobby Jim	Sure, as long as the boss allows it and it falls within company guidelines. Not a good idea for some work situations though. Cut it if you work with machinery, or in food services. But really, how many SUCCESSFUL men do you see wearing a pony tail? Career-wise, pony-tails are never a wise move. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Me, Myself & I	I guess it would be O.K. if you worked in a warehouse, drove a truck, worked a landscaping job or did construction work. In other words, if you had a blue collar job that didn't require you to wear a shirt and tie. Ponytails are casual looking and not professional looking for an office. You don't state how old you are but if you are over 30, it might be time to consider cutting that ponytail off and maybe donating your hair to Locks of Love or another similar organization that makes wigs for for cancer patients. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nooka	never....you might as well have a mullet Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Richard W	Your hair is just that, your hair and you have a right to grow a pony tail if you like. In an industrial or food environment, you will probably have to have a hair net so you don't get it caught in anything, same as a women with a pony tail. You may find it is not accepted in some professional settings, but people are more tolerant than they used to be. If you want one, wear it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Phantom	Well it depends what your job is i guess If your looking at an office they porbably won't like it! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kitten	NO its never okay for any man to have a ponytail anywhere! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Molly6969	No, cause men with long hair are ugly Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No