long hair is always in style especially now when the whole hippy chic thing is going around. all tjat is required by OP is to style her hair up. that looks professional too. some people just dont suit short hair.

'only hair' - Hair can be very important to people - a part of their identity, kept long for religious reasons, makes someone feel safe. Long hair can absolutely be fresh and current as well. It shouldn't impede on professionalism.

There was an FML about someone complaining that the waiter shouldn't have told her not to eat too much bread because it'll make her fat. Coming to this, it's her boss that was recommending. I'm saying OP can take it under advisement and try something out if she respects the boy's dress-sense and as you say, it doesn't contravene her religious guidelines. If anyone keeps the same hair-length to feel safe, then it's up to them. But sometimes people don't change unless they're prodded.

45, you're kidding right? What year do you think this is, exactly?? Should her boss tell her how to dress next? Or how to do her makeup? Better yet, maybe her boss should suggest she quit and go back to the kitchen. Unless her long hair is a health violation (not tied back in a food-related job), he can suck it! He has no right to suggest she cut it, and his comment is completely inappropriate. I agree with a previous commenter that this could be taken as harassment as it can create a hostile work environment. Not only is he calling her old, but is commenting on her appearance in a negative way.