I used to have hair down to the middle of my back. It was always well-maintained and clean. No different than a long-haired woman, I suppose. I eventually cut it short after hearing comments about it from superiors. While not outright telling me to get it cut, they hinted around enough to the point I was pressured into doing so.
Individuality is disdained.
Well, it does. Long hair, goatee, the works. However, since I am an engineer, I have to dress and look the part. I am referring to the surgical or dust type mask that covers the mouth and nose. I assume it has something to do with germs or such, but I only see Asians doing this, wearing them on the bus, in the mall, etc.