Emily, you look stunning. And you look younger than your hair, if that makes sense. Your face is so young that your hair doesn't age you, you just look very cool.

Yes, there is ageism in the workplace, but I've also found out it goes both ways. By some older guys I used to get treated like "just a girl" (cute and funny, but inexperienced and not particularly important) before. This may be just my perception of myself, but I've found it easier to be taken seriously with "older" hair. I think it doesn't only signify actual age and experience, but also I'm signifying that I'm less interested in looking attractive in a young way.