That makeover question just stopped being hypothetical

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I'm moving between departments at work, from the techies (where you can wear anything because you never see any clients except engineers who are also in polo shirts and jeans) to where you talk to The People With The Money.

That hair/hands/feet/wardrobe makeover question just stopped being hypothetical. I am soliciting names of favored hairdressers in the Laurel/College Park/Greenbelt or Annapolis areas (tchwrtr, I've still got yours). I am soliciting names for manicurists and stories of what life is like with fake nails (because my real ones are crap and always will be - grow 'em out more than 2/8" and they tear).

While I'm soliciting stories, does anyone have any stories of what it's like to have laser hair removal or electrolosis? I'll wax if I have to, but I'd rather whack it completely.

The wardrobe post will be another round of neepery once I know the ground rules there. I'm just praying that hose and heels will only be mandatory for meetings. I haven't done h&h on a daily basis at work since 1990...

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I concur that short, neat natural nails are much better and more professional-looking than long fake ones. If long nails are a requirement, ask them exactly WHAT profession they're expecting you to undertake?

Ditto heels; I spent most of my corporate career in flat-heeled pumps. Every bit as professional-looking, and much easier on the feet and knees. I recommend Naturalizers -- they're a bit on the pricey side, but extremely comfortable, and you can often buy the same shoe in several colors, which helps a lot.

You can cheat on the hose issue by wearing calf-length skirts, which hide knee-highs very nicely. If they're going to require you to wear minis, again I suggest asking WHAT profession they're talking about? Also, I strongly second (third? fourth?) the suggestion of pantsuits for everyday office wear -- save skirts of any kind for Major Occasions.