Hip Length 2011!! Let's do this!!

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Hi ladies, I need some advice again please....

I have my first "grown up" interview in two weeks for my first choice job at a place I would really like to work after graduation.

I have to make a decision: Straighten or not straighten?

Option 1: Have a trusted individual flat iron my hair

Note: I haven't flat ironed my hair since June' 10. Last blow dry December '10
I originally wanted to wait until June (mid of this year) to straighten and enjoy a year of not straightening/progress.

Option 2: Blowdry my hair and style it like this:

Is this style childish? Unprofessional or unpolished?

Please share your thoughts with me

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Depending on what kind of job it is will determine if it is seen as unpolished and unprofessional unfortunately. I wore buns to my med school interviews but I slicked them back with gel because I knew the chances of the interviewers understanding my hair would be slim to none. If you can't slick your hair down, I would straighten if I were you. We don't want hair to get in the way of getting a job.

 

[BostonMaria]

Hi ladies, I need some advice again please....

I have my first "grown up" interview in two weeks for my first choice job at a place I would really like to work after graduation.

I have to make a decision: Straighten or not straighten?

Option 1: Have a trusted individual flat iron my hair

Note: I haven't flat ironed my hair since June' 10. Last blow dry December '10
I originally wanted to wait until June (mid of this year) to straighten and enjoy a year of not straightening/progress.

Option 2: Blowdry my hair and style it like this:

Is this style childish? Unprofessional or unpolished?

Please share your thoughts with me

I think this style is classic & polished. I think you should do this than flatiron.


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[BostonMaria]

I finally washed my hair after I went to the salon on the 15th. My curls came back and shrinkage took over LOL I never ever wait 15 days to wash my hair but I was so sick I thought I had strep throat. It was a viral infection and I'm doing ok. My flatironed hair still looked awesome on day 15 because I would wrap my hair at night. I was loving the long silky look LOL I was getting my hair caught on everything though. Even when I wore my purse on my arm! So it's time to do protective styling again.

This weekend my plans are too buy coconut oil and prepoo, then rollerset & bun.


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[a_ caribbean_dream]

Depending on what kind of job it is will determine if it is seen as unpolished and unprofessional unfortunately. I wore buns to my med school interviews but I slicked them back with gel because I knew the chances of the interviewers understanding my hair would be slim to none. If you can't slick your hair down, I would straighten if I were you. We don't want hair to get in the way of getting a job.

It's a job in healthcare. And my hair + slicked down? Not in a million years! lol

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

I think this style is classic & polished. I think you should do this than flatiron.


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Forgive me, but I'm a little confused. Did you suggest the blowdried bun or a flatironed look?

 

[LaFemmeNaturelle]

Forgive me, but I'm a little confused. Did you suggest the blowdried bun or a flatironed look?

I think she said you should do the blow dried bun

 

[Ms Lala]

It's a job in healthcare. And my hair + slicked down? Not in a million years! lol

Have you tried damp bunning? I find that is the only way I can smooth my hair down in the front. I have to do it on damp hair and tie it down w/a scarf. I have to layer some type of heavy product like grease to smooth my hair then a little bit of gel on top of that for hold. It will last me a couple days. My blown out hair is so much bigger and harder to bun. A bun done on hair that's been twisted or braided first would look nice also IMO.






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[wyldcurlz]

Have you tried damp bunning? I find that is the only way I can smooth my hair down in the front. I have to do it on damp hair and tie it down w/a scarf. I have to layer some type of heavy product like grease to smooth my hair then a little bit of gel on top of that for hold. It will last me a couple days. My blown out hair is so much bigger and harder to bun. A bun down on hair that's been twisted or braided first would look nice also IMO.

OMG!!! So HAPPY I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE!! My hair WILL NOT lay down no matter what! Damp bunning, heavy product and scarf are the ONLY way! So glad i'm not alone, Ms Lala!

I've been lazy w/my hair lately. I'm still moisturizing etc... but it's been in this rough looking bun. I really need to wash it.

Ladies-confession time: I haven't been taking care of my hair recently... shame on me!

and yet again, i've found my sisters! i've been lazy/scared/don't know what to do with my hair....so i haven't done anything. a few CW's & damp buns here and there, that's it. Seriously, i don't know what to do with my hair! ugh...

C'mon you hair-lazy girls... have a wash day and fall back in love with your hair. do a prepoo and an invigorating poo (or cowash) and DC that gorgeous hair.
Even if you put it right back in a bun when you're done moisturizing, at least you did something fresh!

Thanks for the suggestion, Whimsy!

 

[wyldcurlz]

Hi ladies, I need some advice again please....

I have my first "grown up" interview in two weeks for my first choice job at a place I would really like to work after graduation.

I have to make a decision: Straighten or not straighten?

Option 1: Have a trusted individual flat iron my hair

Note: I haven't flat ironed my hair since June' 10. Last blow dry December '10
I originally wanted to wait until June (mid of this year) to straighten and enjoy a year of not straightening/progress.

Option 2: Blowdry my hair and style it like this:

Is this style childish? Unprofessional or unpolished?

Please share your thoughts with me

i work in a conservative, yet fashionable industry where it seems brains & looks are equally important. IF you're don't want to flat iron it, try a more sleek version of your bun. heaven knows i have trouble with buns, like Ms. Lala, i HAVE to damp bun in order to slick my hair down enough. but for a job interview, i'd say either do a more sleek/tighter version of that bun or flat iron. and GOOD LUCK!!! very exciting times for you!!

 

[Dee Raven]

Oh my gosh you guys. I just saw a picture of myself from probably seven years ago when I had the cutest shoulder length haircut. You have no idea what kind of temptation I felt to cut my hair.

 

[BostonMaria]

Forgive me, but I'm a little confused. Did you suggest the blowdried bun or a flatironed look?

Sorry I'm on the LHCF App and the pictures weren't so clear. I thought you were wearing a curly bun. I'd either do a damp slicked back bun or a flatironed bun. I use black gel to tame the frizz.


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[Janet']

Just checking in...I'm currently hiding my hair with tams- I just love these things!!!! I did two-strand twists on Sunday- can we say- DISASTER!!!! Anyhoo, it does make a great protective style!!! How are y'all doing?

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

@ acarribeandream. The bun is cute but I would make it a little more Sleek. If u flat iron please do it yourself I don't want you to have anymore set backs. Plus if it does not get aa straight as you may want, you can always do a nice updo/bun.

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[kami11213]

Just checking in...I'm currently hiding my hair with tams- I just love these things!!!! I did two-strand twists on Sunday- can we say- DISASTER!!!! Anyhoo, it does make a great protective style!!! How are y'all doing?

Hey Janet, I did a two strand twist out a couple of months ago and it came out horrible also , come to think of it my two strand twists always come out bad... lol

 

[BostonMaria]

Hey Janet, I did a two strand twist out a couple of months ago and it came out horrible also , come to think of it my two strand twists always come out bad... lol

My two strand twists look awful on me The last time I did it I ended up looking like Shirley Temple on crack LOL

I am under my steamer. I am doing a pre-poo mixture of stinky Amla oil, Avocado oil, EVOO, and Honey. I'm going to rinse it out in a minute and leave my hair in a bun for a few days.

 

[wyldcurlz]

Just checking in...I'm currently hiding my hair with tams- I just love these things!!!! I did two-strand twists on Sunday- can we say- DISASTER!!!! Anyhoo, it does make a great protective style!!! How are y'all doing?

what are tams???? (sorry, not familiar with this one.)

 

[Ms Lala]

what are tams???? (sorry, not familiar with this one.)

I was wondering too but didn't ask. Glad I'm not the only one.

 

[NJoy]

tams are those brimless hats. Think of those french hats.

 

[NJoy]

I've been wearing my 2-strand twists braided ina french braid for the past week or so. I hope my hair doesn't fall off from neglect. I just don't have time to do anything to it.

 

[Lucia]

I steam DC my hair last weekend then wore it in a damp baggied bun all week
Its really keeping my ends moist & protected. I'm still doing nightly scalp massages w my sulfur oil mixture.
I'm thinking about trying this hairstyle for spring summer cause I have to practice it first though. I saw someone wearing this style to work and it's professional looking and neat her hair is out of the way to.
It's 2 big African braids then wrap the braided length around into a bun in the back. I don't know if my natural hair is long enough yet to do this.
HHG

http://www.newhairstyles2010.com/wp...ic/cache/b997f_Anne-Hathaway-Braided-Updo.jpg

 

[hillytmj]

I know I'm late, but I'd like to join. I haven't been on the forum lately, so I'm happy to get/lend support and inspiration from all of you ladies. We can do this.

Starting pic Jan. 6, 2011

 

[NaniDiamond]

I'm on board with the APL length peeps....not addin' any pics, but just know that I'm wicha....

my regimen:

TwinLab Womens Daily Ultra vitamins
10 glasses water / day
shooting for 7hrs of sleep /day
not coloring at all...I will later,;not needed since clips cover my entire head
Ashwaganda supplements (to help balance internal stress )
clip on weave as protective style
washing once/ week using moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
clarifying scalp (Detox shampoo by ABBA...or Ion)
Aphoghee Tx (treatment) every 6wks
moisturizing scalp and under weave using jojoba oil & coconut oil mixture (just the two)
keeping hair follicles unclogged with Groganic Root lifter spray
clipping ends every other month (light dusting that is)

no relaxing til December --last relaxer March or May 2010

we shall see ladies!

 

[BostonMaria]

Bought some Aubrey Organics HS and I will steam tomorrow, put curlers in my hair. I was going to leave my hair curly the month of February but I have the bad habit of going to sleep in non-protective styles.

I might change it up and get red highlights in my hair in March, getting ready for spring. Let's see if I get the courage to do it.

Off Topic: So glad that KT thread got the lock

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Thank you to all the ladies who responded to my interview hair dilemma amidst this challenge. Still trying to make a decision-will let you guys know what I decide to do.

 

[NJoy]

Good morning, hip chicks! So you know I've been just stressed and all over the place, with no time to even think about my hair. I must've ignored it for at least two weeks. Yesterday was my first opportunity to have a few hours to myself in a non-healthcare-related way. I got home from the hospital early and decided that I would DC, cowash and oil rinse my hair. Girls, let me tell you, I LOVE my hair!!! I almost forgot how long it grew. It's really just hitting me that I'm in the friggin hip length challenge already. What the?!

Hairnorexia aside, are you all just like, "dang, my hair is long"? I mean, scrolling through the thread and looking at all of your pics, I feel so honored to even be in the same challenge. And then to wash my hair and have it actually feel long enough to actually belong in this challenge?

Ok. I'm just tripping because I'm finally getting back to doing something normal and it feels great!!! Please excuse the temporary insanity. Carry on.


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[Janet']

tams are those brimless hats. Think of those french hats.

Exactly NJoy...I'll see if I can find a picture for you ladies!!!! Peace be with you NJoy!

 

[BostonMaria]

Good morning, hip chicks! So you know I've been just stressed and all over the place, with no time to even think about my hair. I must've ignored it for at least two weeks. Yesterday was my first opportunity to have a few hours to myself in a non-healthcare-related way. I got home from the hospital early and decided that I would DC, cowash and oil rinse my hair. Girls, let me tell you, I LOVE my hair!!! I almost forgot how long it grew. It's really just hitting me that I'm in the friggin hip length challenge already. What the?!

Hairnorexia aside, are you all just like, "dang, my hair is long"? I mean, scrolling through the thread and looking at all of your pics, I feel so honored to even be in the same challenge. And then to wash my hair and have it actually feel long enough to actually belong in this challenge?

Ok. I'm just tripping because I'm finally getting back to doing something normal and it feels great!!! Please excuse the temporary insanity. Carry on.


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NJoy, when I got my hair professionally done a month ago I was walking around like you couldn't tell me nuthin LOLOLOL I love the length, I won't lie. I knew it was long when I was holding my purse on my arm and it still got tangled up in my hair. How ridiculous is that! My hair is thriving and I'm happy with it. I am looking forward to seeing how long it can grow this year. I don't think I'm going to go past hip length though.

BTW how long is your hair now? It is waist length? I wish I could use Sulfur and speed up the process, but last time I used it I got an allergic reaction.

My hair is back to curly for now and I bought some Amla and will go back to the Ayurvedic stuff that made my hair thrive a few years ago. I deep conditioned with AOHR yesterday, but I might do it again today and add steam. Its nasty outside and my hair needs moisture.

 

[Janet']

Ok...Attached is a picture of me in my tam with a bow on it. Excuse the bad picture quality...

 

[NJoy]

Exactly NJoy...I'll see if I can find a picture for you ladies!!!! Peace be with you NJoy!

I couldn't think of what to call the french hat but, it's a beret. My grandmother used to think she was the shiznit with her tams tipped to the side. That's the only way I knew the word tam.

NJoy, when I got my hair professionally done a month ago I was walking around like you couldn't tell me nuthin LOLOLOL I love the length, I won't lie. I knew it was long when I was holding my purse on my arm and it still got tangled up in my hair. How ridiculous is that! My hair is thriving and I'm happy with it. I am looking forward to seeing how long it can grow this year. I don't think I'm going to go past hip length though.

BTW how long is your hair now? It is waist length? I wish I could use Sulfur and speed up the process, but last time I used it I got an allergic reaction.

My hair is back to curly for now and I bought some Amla and will go back to the Ayurvedic stuff that made my hair thrive a few years ago. I deep conditioned with AOHR yesterday, but I might do it again today and add steam. Its nasty outside and my hair needs moisture.

Girl, I can imagine how fly you were feeling. Your avi keeps me . You got the swing AND the bling. Niiiice!

My last check was barely grazing wl but I'll take it. I think if I wasn't stretching at the end of the year and too scared to use the sulfur, I could have been solidly wl. Ah well, I'm going to start trimming to get rid of those layers this year. I just got them before I started and regretted it ever since. I like the V shape. Just don't want the layers. I look at hair like yours to help me decide what I really want. Oh, and I'm still not using the sulfur mix because I'm 7 months post. I don't know whether it would be too drying and cause a setback but, I don't really want to find out either.