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African-American women's hair styles.... |
| Message Name: |
It shouldn't matter, but it may |
| Date Posted: |
01/28/2002 |
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I have an interview with a major consulting firm soon and am wondering if my hair will be 'a problem.' I'm a Black woman and I don't straighten my hair. It's not a full blown afro, but it's long enough for me to twist up into little coils, etc (think Lenny Kravtiz current style, but half the length and neater looking). I've always read and been told that non-straightened Black hair is seen as 'militant,' etc. For those of you who work in consulting or hr fields, does it really matter that much.. |
| Message: |
I don't think it should matter, but in reality, appearance in general is something that counts against you in a corporate environment.
You may want to try trimming it down, or braiding it.
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