5 PROFESSIONAL Ways To Style Men's Long Hair | Work Approved Hairstyles

You're a guy with long hair. AWESOME! But you still have to go to work. And you still need to look professional right? Long hair on men can have an "unprofessional" stereotype. But it only looks unprofessional if you let it get unkempt or greasy.
As more and more companies are relaxing their policies on men's long hairstyles and more men are embracing their manes. The question still comes up. How do you keep it looking professional for work?
In this video, I give you 5 ways to style men's long hair so it still looks professional.
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Please note that I'm not a medical doctor or a qualified cosmetic chemist. I do my best to quote credible scientific studies and link to all the studies in the description so you can fact check me, but I can't 100% guarantee that all my info is error-free. It's important to consult your doctor and do what's best for you individually.

[@BerzinskyRules]

I wear a suit or at least a sports coat and often where my hair down but it's more likely up or back in hot weather. Highball, low ball or low pony for me.

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Thanks Dad! I mean Zeus...I mean Greg 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@akvthelion6286]

Trav White 😂🤣 Just a casual talk between JESUS AND ZEUS ...

[@st_king_jay]

Greg, I've hear while watching one of the Beardbrand videos that you're planning to cut your hair after a while. Please don't.

[@TheBosorog]

@@akvthelion6286 dunno, Greg looks more like Poseidon to me

[@bperez8656]

Clearly #5 low ball is the most professional

[@killazelda]

Great video. It's ironic though that to look "professional" with long hair you have to create the illusion that it's short

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Great point. I think over time that will change as the “stereotypes” change as well.

[@killazelda]

Let's hope so! I guess it already sorta happened with beards. For a long time in the 20th century clean shaven was the working standard, then a 1-3 day stubble became acceptable and the last 10 years or so full beards have been popping up more often and becoming popular. Even my dad who always scoffed at the idea of ever growing more than a stubble when I was younger, is sporting himself a nice full goatee

[@P_Mann]

@@killazelda I think we’ll get to a point where looking like you are clean and take care of yourself will win. We’ve been seeing it with beards where the ratty unkempt faces are going away in professional settings in favor of definite styles. But it comes and goes over generations - all things grooming and style happen on some sort of cycle.

[@sb97awesomeness]

Actually its not so much that youre creating the illusion of shortness as it is that youre tying it down to express your willingness to give up freedom for the sake of the company lack of freedom is really the key here

[@squeekyclean1644]

@@sb97awesomeness I found a great style. It's called going back to the 80s Wallstreet style of greasing your hair back

[@am33x]

Honestly the best one here is without a tie at 1:24 . Soon as it's tied it looks glued to your head and also flattens your facial features.

[@AnuvabChatterjeeMusic]

fun fact it's a little comforting that people in the US face the same stereotypes as we face here somethings are always the same across the world... also thanks to Trav White for heart reacting to my comment.

[@michaelking4578]

Man Bun Mullet with the business up front and the long locks of party in the back.

[@hardiksapra]

4th one is the best man👍

[@uze3r495]

Can braided hair (for men) be worn in a professional work environment, I think it can?

[@chelseydarling]

Damn your gorgeous man. And I love those eye's😍 I love the long hair on you and the styles you showed. I have past butt length hair. (Just cut 1 1/2 feet off not long ago)

[@daven6617]

Im only 4months in,, cant wait to try them on

[@realmisanthrope3353]

Love your content buddy!

[@RobertoArboleda]

Any recommendation for good hair ties I can buy online?

[@DM-0072]

Interesting styles....

[@pepehorhae]

do a tutorial on how to be handsome with long hair next. awesome vids boss! subscribed!

[@como177]

Please do a video on proof of scalp massage can improve hair thickness.thx.give a like guys if u agree.

[@diliplamasyangtan5085]

Awesome man🍁⚡

[@pranavkhanna2066]

He is JUDAH from bojack horseman.

[@lilblue695]

How do you all deal with the hair pull while using these styles? It hurts me and feels like my hair is being ripped from the scalp. I can only do lose ponytails or just hair down. Do yall just suck it up or am I doing something wrong?

[@xsilverliqht7x]

how ... hoooow can your hair be not a bit frizzy! Did you use some oil before or did you made them a bit wet? That would be very important for me, because when I do a bun, I have still some frizzy hairs :D

[@intellectualkeedaa]

#niceshirt Trav Bro

[@venunaag093]

1&2 👌

[@IamERAMOS]

Im confused. i saw 5 Buns and thats all. :x These didnt feel like Styles.

[@tjan244]

I have been growing my hair out for 6months but the problem is i have extremy dry scalp what would u recommend i do?

[@vicrattlehead8665]

Guys I have a job interview in 4 days, I’m barely 3 months in after shaving my head and I look like a damn chia pet. Wish me luck… I need it :[ Im just gonna add copious amounts of hair styling product and hope I don’t look stupid

[@statusworlda.m8066]

Great video but...I have one question How much year Time like your long hair 🥺🥺....... Running my 5month 🥺

[@mattneil1449]

You seem to be somewhat fixated on the man bun or some version of it.

[@e.c.373]

people in 1900: I bet there will be flying cars in the year 2020 2020: Jesus helping us with long hair styles

[@mayankkapri7305]

In Thumbnail he looks like Tom Hardy,isn't it

[@muhammadowais3314]

Trav I was just wondering whats your profession is?

[@richenjoshi7054]

Do you put on eyeliner or something?

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Negative

[@AlecFortescue]

Is he wearing an eyeliner? :0

[@lillittle8824]

Yes , he's gay*

[@sonugeorge74]

Do u have hairfall

[@me.yashwant]

Bro i wanna know that how long does it takes you to grow them to that length

[@TravWhiteStyle]

2.5 years from about 2 inches in length

[@me.yashwant]

@@TravWhiteStyle thanks man for replying me so early 🤗

[@iroyukisantos]

*Hit like for good hair genes*

[@shivambhat791]

Wow thats nice bro message me on instagram Rinesh bhatt i want some tips and your journey plzz😁😁🙏🙏

[@mrsenor5233]

Nice! I'll be at 2 years come August

[@rsphotography2307]

I'm almost at 2 years at the top and growing my undercut out for almost a year :) keep on going guys

[@thingswelike2772]

Been about 7 months for me. Keep chuggin along everyone dont give up!

[@ankitagarwal943]

Great I have also started growing and it's 4 months now

[@crawfordmerk]

How to achieve masculinity and “bad-assery” with long hair instantly: use Hair Ties For Guys

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Yeah they’re definitely cool

[@huzaifkhatib8939]

Growing out my hair this pandemic, was exactly thinking this, when I'm back to work.

[@RandomPerson-ui3xv]

How long have you been growing out your hair? Mine is 6 months ive been growing it out since march 2020

[@The44sasquatch]

Its been a happy accident for me. I got mine cut last November for my wedding and since then I just hadn't gotten a haircut, but now I kinda want to keep going

[@smtasin6441]

This is my 6th month and I'm always saving these types of videos. Can't wait to try them myself

[@flashz7924]

How long is your hair now?

[@SteveOnlin]

How long is your hair now

[@earthlingaadi1339]

Hope you didn't cut it

[@lloydirving6209]

update?

[@stevelewis8919]

Men with long hair shouldn't have to pretend their hair is short to gain a boss's acceptance. My .02

[@RedX-571]

Been trying to tie my hair without a 'tail' for the longest time now but I couldn't do it with a single hairtie like all the other tutorials showed. Never thought of using 2 for the job, thanks 👍

[@turtle4935]

I like to do a simple bun and wrap the extra around it and tuck it into the same hair tie

[@ashen6579]

About 2 weeks ago, I had hair past my chin. Been growing that top part for about a year. But the sides stayed in the awkward stage for way too long which was very demotivating so I cut. And now I'm stuck with a buzz cut. Watching this video made me mad at myself for cutting my hair :(

[@michaelpast19]

Start over

[@ashen6579]

@@michaelpast19 Yes. That's what I'm doing. At the awkward stage again but not giving up this time

[@AnuvabChatterjeeMusic]

It's absolutely amazing how YoutTube suggestions work. I'm an IT professional in India, and I got a chance to grow my hair during the lockdown, working from home. And the stereotypes are pretty strong here as well. So I was a little worried about it when the office reopens because I'm not too keen on cutting my hair short. Then I came across this video, and it's really helpful.

[@rishibhor451]

@Prashant M Indians easily accept nahi karte long hair on men.I have interview next week and i am confused,interview k liye kaat du ya nahi cause itna mehnat laga hai badhane mai.Bt ek issue ye bhi hai,long hair prob na ban jaye intervies k liye.Idk wat i'll do

[@Iamnoone56]

@The Sociopath bhai aisa company se dur raho hmko bolti to uska gand faar dete ...koi company me aisa policy nai h bc hum uska kaam krne whn h uska labour nai h..mere sath ajtk aisa nai hua

[@Gaurav.P0]

@@rishibhor451 bro did you excepted in your interview with long hair ??

[@abhilashkrishnan1693]

Indian history indicates men had long hair, even American and European history too.. However the World wars changed many perceptions.. Civilians slowly adopted the military hairstyle and way of life. The present business management principles are highly influenced by military discipline and order. Just look for companies and managers that are flexible and focus on the work rather than the appearance of employees.

[@odyssey0D]

1:40 ngl. You just changed my bun skills with that one spin

[@rYANLIOn24]

I’ve been growing out my hair for 1 year and ten months now and I can honestly say that I have mixed up most of those styles at work. I always wanted to try the highball but I didn’t know how to properly do it but now I do thanks to this video! Highball n’ Tail is my main go to daily tho 👍🏼

[@anis6524]

Next video should be 5 PROFESIONAL hairstyles for SCHOOL.

[@ssssSTopmotion]

At school people say I look like a girl :(

[@boi-august5959]

@@ssssSTopmotion broooo same here

[@macmaczee3485]

@@boi-august5959 I just Punch the shit outta them and get free Holidays

[@queenkoi]

I love long hair on men, these styles are all classy and elegant and would work well in many professional settings. Braids also can be made into an understated but classic look for guys with long hair.

[@ryanparker6165]

It’s almost like this video was directed for me EXACTLY. Thanks for the effort you put into your content, I know myself and hundreds of other people appreciate it.

[@asmarmuhammad1632]

Can we just appreciate that magnificent beard. 😍

[@st_king_jay]

I've been growing out my hair for an year now. *Can you do a video on managing neck hair during quarentine*❔

[@iv-4475]

Nice video brother, hope that we can expect next one soon with that scientific stuff and your usual edit style with lots of studies! Your videos really help ❤️

[@nimashirazi3205]

This is the exact thing i was thinking about this week. About how to style my hair for work. thank you so much trav!

[@fuison55]

Professional went out the window the second dudes started dressing like chicks and chick's started dressing like dudes. If they can do that, I can have long hair and not worry about it.

[@TODAY-kc5jk]

If you are wearing a top-knot high-ball "man-bun", just turn in your man-card!

[@lulueddy6944]

Trav's so slick with it! 👌🏼

[@leaparicio]

I guess I’d get headaches with such tight ties. When I had long hair I always had a looser ponytail when going to work. I’m in the process of growing out my hair again, I’ll try some of these styles in about a year. Cool vid!

[@soumyashishdas8779]

Thanks man, this was much needed. Do come up with more videos in the future addressing formal dressing tips, especially formal dressing with long hair. 🙏🏼

I have a big 3b afro and I hate that it's looking "unprofessional" :( Some people are even forced to straighten their hair

[@moisesibarra]

Me watching cause I have an interview soon and don’t know what to do with my hair

[@oliverslicey]

good luck homie!

[@johnathanrhoades7751]

I think the eyeliner and beard also really help it look like an intentional, professional style as well. It just works together well.

[@ZOYAjjk]

1. Middle Part 2. High Ball 3. Ball & Tail 4. Low Ball 5. Messy Bun (Bonus)

[@diegorangel419]

Legit just tied all my hair up for the first time while watching this

[@kamaszatutaa]

2:50 i would like to go with IT for a wedding as a guest but its desttoying so fast after some faster dance moves xD Eddit : Okkay it worked well for me bc my mum helped me with pins xD

[@dragonchr15]

I am a CPA that works as an auditor, arguably one of the most conservative professions other than law and finance, and I don't get much crap for my long hair....at least not to my face. But then again, i do tend to be well-groomed overall.

[@ImYourOverlord]

Hard NO on the buns. A pony tail is restraint enough.

[@theapg97]

Hi all! My question is: is there a way to damage hair less possible keeping them tied for long periods? (like going to a work day of many hours), or at least some advices, thank you all!

[@TravWhiteStyle]

I would say your best bet is a silicone or gentle hair tie while tying your hair loosely

[@theapg97]

@@TravWhiteStyle thank you so much, really appreciate

[@streetmagic7681]

Am I the only one who found the third one a little weird.. Loved the fourth one though.. ❤

[@clipsfromfilms]

Super useful. Thanks Trav! I have long hair for more than 20 years but I still find new and useful tips, even after that time, thanks to blogs like yours.

[@el7974]

Wow! What amazing styles! I have "cowlicks, 3 to be exact, and I can only do a mid side part. I love these looks, and I can't wait to get at that point! Thanks Trav!

[@johnpluta1768]

Low-ball bun style works with the Triangle shaped face. Another is a partial ponytail, for an extra bit of style is to pull through the ponytail either under or overhand. Make three partial ponytails and do a underhand pull through for a polished professional look. One thing I'll add is use a small three strand braid or rope braid to cover the lowest elastic tie to cover it.

[@jessem7086]

My hairs longer and nun of these worked for me

[@nicholasjohnson5944]

Your hair is most beautiful!!! I also like the crisp white dress shirt you're wearing- so sleek and chic!!! :D Keep the marvelous videos/content coming, delightful Mr. Travis!!!!! :D

[@nicomedmedical4707]

Here where I live Monterrey Mexico it is super strange that a man bring long hair I bring long long hair I am lucky to work in an American company and my boss also has long hair. Formal meetings with clients a man bum style is the advantage Thanks Trav for sharing your ideas and style very good video Regards

[@akvthelion6286]

The hairstyles with like some version of half up half down touch are my favourite always , whatever be the look I want to try .... Waiting to get to that stage....😍☮️

[@ignaciooctavioperezastorga2440]

I’m totally agree I really don’t understand why having long hair for some people isn’t. Masculine or that having hair make you gay I really don’t understand that people . And you now the truth is that many years ago (I mean to many ) the long hair in man was considered a sign of power in some cultures And If someone say that is a new trend to have long hair ... I mean the reality is that having short hair is a new trend compared with the long hair (This are just history facts ,I’m not inventing nothing hahaha 😂)

[@avoidthis3912]

I know most abrahamic prophets had long hair Mohamed pbuh had shoulder length hair and Jesus had also had a little bit than longer shoulder hair and I think Moses had very long hair

[@Ash-hn9rm]

This is the first video I've found that I can clearly follow along. Thank you!

[@ShiroDaimyo]

OMG, danke, das ist so hilfreich. Das habe ich Zeit Jahren gesucht!

[@mertdaniel00]

This is exactly what I was looking for bro I am very grateful ngl 👏🏻 Short and to the point.

[@hopkinsjr436]

Thanks bro, finally learned what I'm supposed to do with my hair after 2 years of growing it!

[@kingjoseph5901]

Crazy theres still discrimination agaisnt guys having long hair at the work place. Ridiculous lol.but thanks for showing the style options. I definitely needed to see them!

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

I'll be trying these out in about 5 months when I have the length for it. Mine is still classified as the longer end of medium so when I go to work I just center part and tuck behind my hears.

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Yeah until then just a nice slick back and middle part is great

[@solless2504]

How’s the hair brotha😂 it’s been 5 months

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

@@solless2504 Sadly I had to cut mine off. Needed to find a new job and cut it short to play it safe for interviews.

[@solless2504]

@@StrappingYoungLadam damn that’s rough, I’m in the same boat I hope my hair grows quick before I gotta go get a new job lol

[@StrappingYoungLadam]

@@solless2504 Come to find out the job that I got doesn't care if I have long hair or not so the growing process has restarted back at the beginning

[@hellobollo234]

Looks pretty cool! My problem is more how to style my hair before i’m coming to this stage😭 I’ve now been growing my hair for 9 months and it doesn’t look so professional (Banking)...

[@Dzamora612]

Mike A. Same here, still on the awkward stage and there’s not a lot of “office acceptable” hairstyles

[@LAMarshall]

I'm also at month 9! 😁 I've been using bobby pins to keep the sides flush and also some on my pushed back fringe to stop it flopping forward if I tilt my head. I work in Japan, and no one has come for me yet! haha 🤞

[@nabranestwistypuzzler7019]

Just do a slick back.

[@joshkiser8600]

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 I'm at roughly 9 months myself, it's too long for a slick back

[@jumpman2346]

@@nabranestwistypuzzler7019 doesn't that hurt?

[@emirashier]

Thank you dude. It really helps. I love long hair (long story, too). What product do you put on? It looks so healthy/maleable. Is it still trendy having long hair 2 years after you original posted?... 🙀. HELP!

[@michaelp1774]

Great video new sub! Because I was in the military for so long I refuse to cut my hair or beard. Thanks COVID 😂 currently in the ugly stage now. My only issue now is because I can’t really pull it back like fore because of my hairline that ran away 😂. Most people I’m seeing current don’t have this issue with long hair. Any recommendations? I mean my hairline is there just not all the way and I have pulled it back and I’m not feeling it. FML 🤦‍♂️ what to do what to do?

[@certifedcupcake]

00:58 or working in construction hahaa

[@spoddie]

Should I wear eye liner as well?

[@charlotteclarke868]

I notice that your hair, pulled back, isn't perfectly neat as a woman's long hair would be at the part/top/sides. Is this standard for men, or for a particular type of look? If a man is styling his long hair in a professional environment, should he have it perfectly pulled back and gelled with not one flyaway, or is it acceptable for there to be a few bumps and wisps?

[@ASteveSeeley]

I'm genuinely curious, what is the appeal of the bun in the guys-with-long-hair crowd? I'm growing mine out, but I honestly don't understand the bun obsession in our community.

[@godwintitus7966]

Hi Trav.Am from Kenya-Africa with 4c hair.I was wondering if you could invite black men with 4c hair to show us some tricks and styles.Bye.

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

Just do what Judah did in Bojak Horseman

[@TravWhiteStyle]

Yep he did the high ball (look 2 😎)

[@SoChilledOutGuy]

Trav White hi Trav

[@anglegrinder4630]

Long hair is cool but this was WAY fem,girly..not all men will handle and I we complicate this way..not hating either,just an observation

[@jacefleury6256]

This video is great. I’ve had long hair for about two years and have only been able to put it in bad buns when I put it up. You’ve opened up so many options for me

[@zahid9582]

Luckily in my country having long hair makes people think you are somewhat a big guy or some rich guy, dunno how to describe it but basically people treat you with more respect 🙃

[@LILPETE15]

I just have one question, where the heck are your baby hairs? Thats my number one problem when trying any of these haha. Thanks for the video though!

[@kmo1025]

My boyfriend is always telling me he wants to chop his hair off every other month🥹 I'm sending him this video, thanks!

[@theamericanchannel3921]

Awesome. I felt so bad everytime I got my long hairs cut.

[@arslaanpasha3334]

Why did u cut?

[@theamericanchannel3921]

@@arslaanpasha3334 Due to the pressure of society and job interviews.☺️

[@sanchezboy8654]

How many years did it take for you to grow this length of hair? I truly accept long hair challenge.

[@ralphjames1211]

Why does longhair on men always have to be tied up in a tight scalp-pulling bun? That stuff will lead to balding, yo!

[@noesuarez4186]

I wish I had the courage to rock eyeliner like you, also u look very majestic with your hair down.

[@yun-pg8cr]

I mean having to tie your hair when you are a man w longer fine hair can wreak havoc and literally pull your hair out

[@vonerick3447]

I was planning to cut my 9mos hair because I feel embarrassed to my boss but when I saw your video. I changed my mind and I was inspired by you. Thanks.

[@wadenelson2538]

what about first good impression kind of hair styles? like you havent seen someone in a very long time they dont even know what you look like now.. how would you show them your new look?

[@ivandeeterrible8037]

I want to let my hair grow like yours but my hairline receding and looking like widows peak. Can I still rock this style with thin hair?