When providing care to patients, troublesome hair interference is the last thing that nurses need. Similarly, when getting ready for work, it is nice to have a hairstyle that is “user-friendly” and “low-maintenance.”
So, consider the following hairstyles that might be appropriate for a busy, “get-up-and-go” clinician-whose primary focus is patient care:
- A Pixie Cut: If one has thick, wavy hair, a “pixie cut” is a great idea. Similarly, the ”pixie” works well on one with an oval shaped face, but the short cut, requires little maintenance and revision during a shift.
- A Ponytail: A fine-toothed comb or hair spray, can help in creating a “slick-backed” ponytail. And, it is equally important to have a band to keep the hair tight to lock in the hair.
- A Braid: Similar to the ponytail, a braid is perfect for a working nurse who does not need to be annoyed with falling hair during a shift. There are numerous online tutorials for guiding one through a braid simulation.
- A Bun: Again, like the ponytail, and the braid, a bun, holds the hair in tightly and prevents any related aggravation. And, like a braid and/or ponytail simulations, there are tutorials for bun preparation. The bun can be secured with bobby pins, and the look is quite stylish.
- For Men: For male nurses, the typical short cut is ideal. For male and female clinicians, a scaly scalp and/or oily hair are frowned upon. The professional, clean look is ideal.