Yea, we've talked about it, but not really TALKED about it. Some folks feel that black hair and corporate america don't mix - and what I mean by that is not ALL black hair, but traditional natural styles such as FRO's, some Lox/Twist and some braids.
It's all a matter of perception.
But let's flip the script - another sister on this board, with a beautiful TWA (teeny weenie afro) is having problems getting her hair to lay down. Some folks are saying "embrace your hair - it wasn't meant to lay down - let it be" and others are offering product advice and tips. Both of which are great. Learning to love and experiment with whatever hair texture we all have.
On another level: is there anything wrong with the belief that some hair styles that we might exhibit on a daily basis are not appropriate for certain situations? Is it wrong to think that my curly curls, while appropriate for my everyday work attire, may not be appropriate or convey the desired image on a FIRST INTERVIEW or SALES PITCH meeting?
For interviews I tend to wear my hair pulled back (to place the focus on my face) or down (only to look older, because I look young, and people comment on it ALL the time). But by doing so, am I buying into the beliefs that what is natural to blacks has no place in corporate america - or at least on a first round interview? Am I co-signing with the notion that my natural hair may not be the best "first impression" image in some situations? Or is it simply prudence or a "different" approach?
What are you thoughts?!
NOTE: This thread is about open dialogue. I'm hoping folks will feel comfortable being honest without feeling as though they may be hurting another's feelings. HAHA...I've got thick skin, I can take it.
It's all a matter of perception.
But let's flip the script - another sister on this board, with a beautiful TWA (teeny weenie afro) is having problems getting her hair to lay down. Some folks are saying "embrace your hair - it wasn't meant to lay down - let it be" and others are offering product advice and tips. Both of which are great. Learning to love and experiment with whatever hair texture we all have.
On another level: is there anything wrong with the belief that some hair styles that we might exhibit on a daily basis are not appropriate for certain situations? Is it wrong to think that my curly curls, while appropriate for my everyday work attire, may not be appropriate or convey the desired image on a FIRST INTERVIEW or SALES PITCH meeting?
For interviews I tend to wear my hair pulled back (to place the focus on my face) or down (only to look older, because I look young, and people comment on it ALL the time). But by doing so, am I buying into the beliefs that what is natural to blacks has no place in corporate america - or at least on a first round interview? Am I co-signing with the notion that my natural hair may not be the best "first impression" image in some situations? Or is it simply prudence or a "different" approach?
What are you thoughts?!
NOTE: This thread is about open dialogue. I'm hoping folks will feel comfortable being honest without feeling as though they may be hurting another's feelings. HAHA...I've got thick skin, I can take it.