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I know as EMS we're professional. We're constantly in the eyes of the public. I was wondering if it would be looked down upon if a male's hair passes a certain point. Like with me, I'm just slicking back my hair and letting the top grow out about five inches. It is not unkempt.
 
One that has been in EMS through many different hairstyles, I have seen long and short. Most EMS prefer one to look professional and that includes hair being off the collar.

Ironically, I am the oldest around and I (being male) probably have the longest hair (what is left) .. most either have shaved their head or very, very short.

R/r 911
 
Ridryder911 said:
Ironically, I am the oldest around and I (being male) probably have the longest hair (what is left) .. most either have shaved their head or very, very short.

R/r 911
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I've noticed similar trends around here. Many of the..uhm... more experienced.. guys have longer hair while most of the younger guys like me have really short hair. Not sure why that is, but personally I tend to go with shorter hair because it is easier to maintain (no combing necessary).

Since the winter months are here though, I'm beginning to let my hair grow out a little bit.
 
I know of some agencies that have strict guidelines on this. I have seen that length is not necessarily the issue but neatness. As long as its under control you should be good to go.
 
While your EMS company may or may not have guidelines, I would advise against long, ponytail length hair unless you wanna wear a bun. I used to wear my hair in a ponytail 'til a psych patient grabbed said ponytail and just started yanking it.

Since then, my hair is put up in a tight tight bun :P
 
Sasha said:
While your EMS company may or may not have guidelines, I would advise against long, ponytail length hair unless you wanna wear a bun. I used to wear my hair in a ponytail 'til a psych patient grabbed said ponytail and just started yanking it.

Since then, my hair is put up in a tight tight bun :P
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So you don't like your hair pulled???? Kinda surprising.......lol
 
hair above the collar for males here

Females must have it tied back and out of the way

Everyone must keep it brushed or combed in a neat fashion

I feel that this is best as it looks professional but allows some variance in style according to personal preference
 
Personally I buzz it at a #1 all around but that's mostly due to the fact that I'm 22 and have a taller widows peak than my dad. I say personal preference is fine as long as it remains professional looking and we don't have to wait 5 minutes for you to do your hair for a 3am call. I think the ability to roll out of bed and walk out the door is the reason many younger folks are going with short. We do have one older guy with hair that goes half way down his back though.
 
Buzz said:
I've noticed similar trends around here. Many of the..uhm... more experienced.. guys have longer hair while most of the younger guys like me have really short hair. Not sure why that is, but personally I tend to go with shorter hair because it is easier to maintain (no combing necessary).

Since the winter months are here though, I'm beginning to let my hair grow out a little bit.
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I think the "trend" has to do with older guys losing their hair so they have to compensate and grow it where they can, lol :P
 
My hair doubles in length every week so I stay after it with the shortest attachment for my clipper, whats left that is.
 
It's not about length as much as it is neatness and efficiency. The first time I dragged the end of a braid through a trama code I started keeping my hair back and up.
 
I wear mine very short - it is a comfort thing - easier to wash and manage. Downside is that I need to wear a hat more often because of how cold it is.
 
buzzed baby buzzed
 
I go between shaving every couple days or just using clippers without attachments...

fortsmithman said:
Hair???? I'm shave my head on a daily basis.
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so what's your shaving regimen? I tend to get bumps or razor burn, so usually wait a couple days before "refreshing" it...

Kevin
 
I'm gonna start shaving my head. I'll be able to sleep in an extra hour each morning.
 
My service mandates everyone, male and female, to wear their hair above the collar. A few ladies get away with wearing long ponytails, though some have been told to wear it up.

Personally, I think keeping it up and out of your way as well as out of your patient's grasp is the best idea.
 
Sasha said:
I'm gonna start shaving my head. I'll be able to sleep in an extra hour each morning.
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Just make sure you don't have one of those real knobby heads!

Bald chicks are cool!

Kevin
 
I personly think that you can have it whatever length you want, just as long as it is kept neat and clean. but remember that long hear can turn against you when its in reach of some pts. ;)
 
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