If you’re searching for inspiration for professional hairstyles for your upcoming job interview or wish to refresh your look at your current workplace, then you’ve come to the right spot. Below, I’ve compiled some chic and simple hairstyles for professional women in the workforce.
But before you begin, remember that the top business hairstyles include a sleek ponytail for long hair or a cropped haircut where you can tuck your hair behind your ears. So keep an eye out for those in the images below.
Before your next hair appointment, here are the most popular professional hairstyles women adore!
#1: Shoulder-Length Straight Cut with Side Part
Explore this shoulder-length straight cut with a side part. Opt for a blunt bob to introduce an elegant flair to your hairstyle. This look is perfect for fine, straight hair to create a sense of volume and appears stunning when sleek or with added waves using a curling iron.
#2: Chic Pixie Crop
A chic pixie crop enhances texture and volume for fine straight hair. The polished appearance of the pixie ensures a hassle-free style, while the layered choppiness infuses shape and vibrancy back into the hair.
#3: Smooth Short Hairstyle Featuring a Side Part
Consider this a long bob, with the parting to the side for an added touch of elegance that complements straight hair. Stylist Daisy went all out, giving this fashionable lady a sophisticated look for the boardrooms.
#4: Contemporary Shag
A contemporary shag is very feminine, which is suitable for creating a polished style for workdays. This cut works with a side or middle part hairstyle. Feel free to customize the haircut to complement any face shape. Add some face-framing layers to highlight cheekbones and jawline.
#5: Chic Shoulder-Length Straight Blonde Bob
With its sleek and timeless appeal, the chic shoulder-length straight blonde bob is a versatile haircut that suits a diverse array of women. This classic style exudes elegance and sophistication, making it a favored choice for those seeking a polished and put-together look. The shoulder-length cut allows easy styling and upkeep by balancing shorter and longer hair. The straight blonde bob accentuates facial contours, and it’s important to notice how well this hairstyle frames the face, thus effortlessly enhancing natural beauty. Whether you have fine or thick hair, this haircut can be tailored to suit your individual preferences. The sleekness of the straight hair adds a touch of refinement, while the shoulder length keeps it manageable.
#6: Effortlessly Chic Messy Low Ponytail
Choose an effortlessly chic messy low ponytail for effortless glam for shoulder-length hair or longer. The beauty of a ponytail is it can be fashioned in so many styles. Pull out some of your face-framing layers to drape around the face, loosen the hair from the hair tie at the center back to allow a bit of extra volume, and gently backcomb the pony to enhance texture. Remember, this is low effort but high impact.
#7: Elegant Pixie Cut
What an elegant pixie cut! Like this textured crop, hairstyles for the office give the hair a full-bodied outcome. Part of the style appears soft, making it suitable for office work and partying. Imagine it worn by ladies who are also managers. This professional haircut and style can look edgy and offer a strong, rebellious personality.
#8: Elegant Rose Gold Hair Tint
Rose gold hair tint is an elegant choice for professional women, adding warmth and refinement. This soft pink and gold shade provides a subtle yet flattering look. Its popularity has surged in recent years. If you have a warm complexion, consider rose gold. It enhances skin tone beautifully and imparts a youthful glow. Consult a skilled colorist to achieve this hue. They can craft a blend tailored to your features. Once you attain the rose gold shade, maintain it with high-quality hair care products for colored hair to preserve its vibrancy.
#9: The Timeless Bob with Bangs
Here’s the timeless bob with bangs that consistently adds a wow factor to one’s allure. This chop is irresistibly cute and looks impeccable on straight, thick hair. It can flatter most women as its length is adjustable to suit different face shapes.
#10: Beautiful Side Low Bun Featuring Braids
This low bun showcases two braid styles – the Dutch Braid and Fishtail. It’s all created using only 4-5 bobby pins! What I love most about it is that it can be worn two ways – with the fishtail hanging down or wrapped up, as displayed in the photo, forming a side bun.
#11: Gentle Angles & Extended Layers with a Center Part
This gentle angle and extended layers are lightweight ‘swooshing’ hair cut with a razor. Pulling all hair to the front when layering created a great shape and movement. It also allows the layers to get longer in the back.
#12: Peach-Toned Mid-Length Blunt Hairstyle
You should consider a mid-length haircut with stunning peach highlights. Soft peach shades add a distinct flair to classic blonde hair and need minimal additional maintenance. It’s advisable to invest in a color-enhancing treatment to maintain the vibrancy of your hair color at home between salon appointments.
#13: Elegant Middle-Parted Rounded Bob Hairdo
This hairstyle showcases an elegant middle-parted rounded bob hairdo. It radiates sophistication and adaptability. The rounded shape of the cut provides extra volume, while the middle part lends an elegant flair. This style is ideal for those who favor straightforward yet professional hairstyles. To style, utilize a round brush while blow-drying to achieve a perfect finish. Incorporate a touch of shine serum for enhanced luster and smoothness.
#14: Radiant Layered Curls with a Bouncy Finish
These lively layers featuring soft curls are luminous, tousled, glossy, healthy, dimensional, lightweight, and full of life. The highlight of this cut is the fluidity of the hair. The style is airy and layered. Finally, the look is bouncy, gentle, and voluminous.
#15: Chic & Textured Pixie Hairstyle
This chic, textured pixie cut has a top that effortlessly falls into place while still retaining a great deal of movement. I recommend using a dry shampoo to maximize the texture of this haircut and shaping wax to create a soft, piecey hold. Try Aveda’s Shampure Dry Shampoo and Aveda Light Elements Shaping Wax. I suggest these hairstyles for women with medium to thick hair who can commit to regular salon visits to maintain the short cut. It would be a wonderful fit for a woman who desires a fun, chic, easily styled look.
#16: Textured Wavy Medium Length Hair with Side Part
This textured wavy hair featuring a side part showcases movement and volume. Soft surface layers were incorporated for a fine texture, finishing off the relaxed appearance with beach waves.
#17: Layered Asymmetrical Bob
This style features a layered asymmetrical bob designed to revitalize and add volume to fine hair. Its short and wavy look gives the hair a fuller, more dynamic appearance. It’s also suitable for women in conservative work environments. This haircut is simple to manage and provides a polished, cohesive look.
#18: Effortless Beachy Waves
A effortless beachy waves style is stunning. This is a fantastic style for women that adds elegance to anyone’s professional image. And will also transition seamlessly into an afternoon or evening post-work look. Using a 1 1/4 inch barrel, take 1-2 inch sections, and spray with heat protection. Then comb through, curl in the mid-shaft, and roll it up to the base. And then roll through the ends last, where you will need less heat. Finish off with O&M Original Queenie Firm Hold Hair Spray.
#19: Lob with Effortless Waves for Chestnut Brown Hair
The latest craze in hair trends is lob hairstyles. For this medium-length look, curl your hair using a 1″ barrel and complete your style by gently brushing it for a soft wave finish. Use a light spray of hairspray on the brush to secure the style before brushing.
#20 Polished Bob with Subtle Highlights
Embrace a sharp, executive style with this straight, highlighted bob. Its precise cut just below the chin exudes a polished vibe that complements a business wardrobe effortlessly. With its distinctive bangs carrying subtle highlights, it brings a soft contrast that brightens the complexion, an excellent advantage for those long days in the office or virtual meetings. The style works best for straight, medium-density hair, allowing for a full-bodied appearance.
#21: Contemporary Wavy Asymmetrical Bob
This style features a contemporary, wavy asymmetrical bob with blunt ends and textured layers. The bob is a timeless look that will always remain in vogue, but introducing asymmetric lines to the cut enhances its modern appeal.
#22: Adorable Side Braid for Longer Locks
This adorable side braid for natural longer locks features a fishtail braid to create a chic hairstyle for longer hair. Since it’s casual, you can style it to be as relaxed and voluminous as you like!
#23: Contemporary Bob
This style can be seen as a classic bob with a contemporary twist. Bobs remain a popular haircut choice due to their timeless nature and versatility. They can be styled for a professional look or embellished with waves for a touch of flair.
#24: Stylishly Layered Graduated Bob
This stylishly layered graduated bob is layered to test the pixie boundaries. It can be tucked and tousled just right to expose your super feminine features like a pixie cut, or it can be smoothed and set in front of the ears to create a more structured and symmetric graduated bob for a more powerful statement. There is a short bob cut for anyone looking to show off their risky yet confident personality for work.
#25: Elegant Wavy Half-Up Hairstyle
Achieve a stunning look with an elegant wavy half-up hairstyle. This timeless half-up wavy style remains a favorite choice. For added volume at the crown, gently tease the top for enhanced lift and body for a more luxurious appearance.
#26: Sleek Pixie Cut Style
This hairstyle is referred to as an ‘undercut pixie‘ – the back and sides offer a striking contrast to the length on top, providing versatility for styling. You only need a few styling products for this haircut if the stylist has cut into the hair sufficiently. Most hair types can go for this short look, but the style will need to be adjusted by the stylist to maintain this shape.
#27: Chic Blunt Lob
Exploring a chic blunt lob is always the best choice. Professional women’s hairstyles like this lead to a stunning transformation. Feel free to wear it sleek and straight to showcase the sharp, blunt cut or in tousled waves for a more relaxed look. Request some length to style it in a lovely updo for a night out.
#28: Sleek and Elevated Ponytail
Create a statement with a sleek and elevated ponytail, ideal for long hair looking for a chic up-do. Wearing the ponytail high not only enhances your facial features but also elevates your overall appearance. Brush your hair upside down and gather it into a high ponytail, continuing to smooth the hair as you lift your head; make sure to apply hairspray to tame any flyaways and secure your hair tie firmly. For added stability, feel free to use an additional hair tie on top.
#29: Stylish Bob Cut with Brushlight Highlights
Transform your look with a chic bob cut and brushlight highlights. If you are a professional woman eager to make an impression, choose a bob featuring solid, blunt textures and light facial framing. For an elegant touch, consider the brushlight technique. It maintains a natural appearance while creating a sun-kissed effect with a couple of shades of lightness, enhancing shine and light reflection.
#30: The Ideal Hairstyle for Mature Women
The ideal hairstyle for professional mature women is right here! It features texture and waves to keep the finish in line with what’s trending. This style is perfect for a professional woman with fine hair as it gives a fuller and livelier edge.
#31: Beautiful Honey Brown Balayage for Long Tresses
A honey-brown balayage for long tresses is an exquisite choice that will add depth and dimension to your hair. A balayage for straight locks and honey-brown tones create a warm and natural appearance. They are perfect for enhancing your features. It works best for those with long hair who desire a subtle yet impactful transformation. The honey-brown shade will complement various skin tones and enhance your innate beauty.
#32: Stylish Textured Long Pixie Cut
This stylish textured long pixie cut exudes elegance and flair! The tousled effect highlights the layers of this adorable chop. A length like this is easy to style, making it perfect for those with hectic lives. If seeking a fashionable look for the office, this is the ideal haircut. Just keep in mind its upkeep. Depending on the speed of hair growth, these hair cuts for women may need a trim every 4-6 weeks.
#33: Timeless and Elegant Straight Lob for Medium-Length Hair
I love this straight-lob professional hairstyle for women. It’s a timeless design, it’s feminine, and it’s silky and sophisticated! I used one of Aveda’s latest brunette shades. The haircut is a long-length angled bob with no layers. The lob is a favored style for girls and is easy to maintain and manage. You can wear it for special occasions or casually. You can enhance this hairstyle with some products. I would recommend Aveda’s Smooth and Shine styling cream, Aveda’s nourishing oil treatment, Kevin Murphy’s Shine spray, and Moroccan Oil light-hold hairspray.
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