CurlyMoo
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My co-worker told me this when she found out I was giving haircare advice to another employee who works in another area.
I wore my hair down at work and the entire place went nuts. Asking what I did to get it that thick and long. Compliments coming and people saying I am a new employee. It was cute. I recommended protective styling, reading the Cathy Howse book (that's how I started my journey), vitamins, water, no sulfates shampoos, etc. The lady actually called my unit to let me know she ordered the book, then a few days later she came by to tell me she received it. My co-worker asked me what did I tell this other lady on haircare and then proceeds to tell me to stop lying. And repeated for me to stop lying and that it is DNA. On the verge of shouting.
She still uses the term "good hair or good grade of hair."
I was not completely surprised by what she said, just disappointed. She is kind of ignorant anyhow, when she found out I frequent an Ethiopian restaurant she was shocked I was able to do so because Ethiopians have no food so how can they have a restaurant making food.
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I then told her that my hair was shoulder length for a long time before my hair grew this long. She's kind of strange in a way, this topic is not new but she keeps asking the same questions and then forming a combative conclusion as to why things can't be. She's also frustrated with her hair and wears it natural with occasional braids. She is thinking of relaxing again, because she can't manage it.
I guess I'm just ranting a little, I've been keeping a low profile as my hair grew. Keeping it up and not giving a lot of advice. I have made some conditioner and hair oils for my co-workers. Including this particular woman and she didn't give me any feedback. I asked her how she liked it and she said it was okay and walked off. Other co-workers have raved about it and want more. I understand my advice and products are not for everyone but what's really going on here? Is she just sharing her opinion or is there something more going on?
Last year she was grilling me on my racial background after she asked about my hair and what I do to it.
I told her about my grand-mother's Scottish heritage. She was convinced then that was the reason for my hair. I get a strong feeling she is undermining me to other employees on my days off. Telling them that my mixed ancestry is the reason for the long hair. She has no clue as to what it took to get to this point.
What do you guys think I should do at this point, I do like her she is helpful and we do have a positive relationship but when it comes to hair it's kind of annoying.
I wore my hair down at work and the entire place went nuts. Asking what I did to get it that thick and long. Compliments coming and people saying I am a new employee. It was cute. I recommended protective styling, reading the Cathy Howse book (that's how I started my journey), vitamins, water, no sulfates shampoos, etc. The lady actually called my unit to let me know she ordered the book, then a few days later she came by to tell me she received it. My co-worker asked me what did I tell this other lady on haircare and then proceeds to tell me to stop lying. And repeated for me to stop lying and that it is DNA. On the verge of shouting.
She still uses the term "good hair or good grade of hair."I was not completely surprised by what she said, just disappointed. She is kind of ignorant anyhow, when she found out I frequent an Ethiopian restaurant she was shocked I was able to do so because Ethiopians have no food so how can they have a restaurant making food.
erplexedI then told her that my hair was shoulder length for a long time before my hair grew this long. She's kind of strange in a way, this topic is not new but she keeps asking the same questions and then forming a combative conclusion as to why things can't be. She's also frustrated with her hair and wears it natural with occasional braids. She is thinking of relaxing again, because she can't manage it.
I guess I'm just ranting a little, I've been keeping a low profile as my hair grew. Keeping it up and not giving a lot of advice. I have made some conditioner and hair oils for my co-workers. Including this particular woman and she didn't give me any feedback. I asked her how she liked it and she said it was okay and walked off. Other co-workers have raved about it and want more. I understand my advice and products are not for everyone but what's really going on here? Is she just sharing her opinion or is there something more going on?
Last year she was grilling me on my racial background after she asked about my hair and what I do to it.
I told her about my grand-mother's Scottish heritage. She was convinced then that was the reason for my hair. I get a strong feeling she is undermining me to other employees on my days off. Telling them that my mixed ancestry is the reason for the long hair. She has no clue as to what it took to get to this point. What do you guys think I should do at this point, I do like her she is helpful and we do have a positive relationship but when it comes to hair it's kind of annoying.
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My patience is short though. I would have just told her straight... You aren't going to do anything I tell you so I'm not going to waste my time.
