Is this the reason you’re not getting a pay rise? [Video]

I once had an editor who thought a colleague of mine appeared unprofessional because she refused to straighten her naturally curly hair. That curly haired colleague has since moved on to great success, proving, once and for all, that hair type is not a true indication of writing talent.

But denying the importance of looks is about as naive an action as denying climate change. So, when it comes to career advancement, just how important is it to have good looks, or failing that, good grooming?

A recent study has shown that in employment terms, while being naturally Brangelina good looking certainly pays off, it’s the folk who make the most effort that reap the most reward.

According to a study published in the Research in Social Stratification and Mobility journal, forget looks, race, and even education. Apparently, the key factor in predicting a person’s salary is how well groomed …