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[Shay72]

Just checkin in..I've been away at a school for my job. I've been wearing cornrows for the last 3 weeks and will be getting micros in 2 weeks. I have to keep my hair a certain way or the higher ups at my job will be in my face. I'll be so happy when my hair grows some more so I can wear it out.
This is just an example as to why I have to keep my hair a certain way:

This lady at my job is natural and wears her hair in 2 strand twist...well our boss told her not to wear her hair like that.

Lurker stepping in to speak up again ...I know with this economy no one really has the luxury of changing jobs but I could not work at a job like that. I would be quietly looking for another job and point blank ask them at the interviews if wearing my natural hair would be an issue at their organization. What pisses me off about this is it just another way to discriminate against blacks. Does it ever end....I'm sorry let me go somewhere and calm down.

 

[countrychickd]

Thanks girl but I believe your already there.... Ur hair is thick and lush too!!! I cant remember how I got my hair like this in this pic. I know it was a wash and go but it seems longer then the last wash go I did in btwn my twist!!! I need to start journaling what I use so I can always have good hair days...lol!!!

Girl...I wish. I can't wait until my hair is like that. Whatever you did, and whatever you used, you hair is absolutely gorgeous! I just love it! I've got a ways to go before I reach that, but I'm pushing...lol. I do the same though...have a great hair day, and then forget what I did.

Lurker stepping in to speak up again ...I know with this economy no one really has the luxury of changing jobs but I could not work at a job like that. I would be quietly looking for another job and point blank ask them at the interviews if wearing my natural hair would be an issue at their organization. What pisses me off about this is it just another way to discriminate against blacks. Does it ever end....I'm sorry let me go somewhere and calm down.

You're too right. It is definitely a form of discrimination. They can't tell you to not wear your hair in it's natural state.

 

[SweetSpirit86]

Lurker stepping in to speak up again ...I know with this economy no one really has the luxury of changing jobs but I could not work at a job like that. I would be quietly looking for another job and point blank ask them at the interviews if wearing my natural hair would be an issue at their organization. What pisses me off about this is it just another way to discriminate against blacks. Does it ever end....I'm sorry let me go somewhere and calm down.

First off . You are perfectly in the right with that opinion, ain't nobody mad at you for it! lol I used to get so mad when my wearing cornrows to work was "inappropriate" but a yt girl would come in with green and pink hair and they wouldn't say anything. I started complaining about it, and they quit, but I shouldn't have had to say anything in the first place, you know?

 

[GreenD]

it wasn't me! I've seen it before but I couldn't remember who it was either!

AT ANY RATE....your hair is BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't wait to you have a REALLY big head of it all over!!!!!!!

LOL, I'm really sorry. I just really can't remember. Soliel, was it you?! Whoever you are THANK YOU!!

And thanks for the compliment. I can't wait for it to get bigger too!! Maybe my hair will do it for Christmas. We'll have to see.

 

[GreenD]

Great smile...U are too cute!!! What a fun style I need to try that when I wear my hair out because my front likes to fight against me!!!

Aww thanks!! But I used to wear an elastic headband to pull the front back and that don't do a darn thing!! You couldn't even tell I had one on because my hair would just cover it up!! So I needed to do something to pull it back and there it is!! I really liked this style and will definitely do it again. Thanks again.

 

[FindingMe]

You're too right. It is definitely a form of discrimination. They can't tell you to not wear your hair in it's natural state.

That is crazy! Do people really do that still?! It is discrimination.

OT: I entered the Miss Jessie's grow it out challenge on Naturallycurly.com. I hope I win some products in the monthly giveaways...

 

[CarLiTa]

Hm... you know what?
I've had 3 interviews in the past 3 weeks and was told about them without enough time to and have my hair straightened.
Actually, for one of the interviews, I found out the afternoon before!
At any rate, I wore my hair in a fro for 2 of them. Had a nice black headband, and looked very professional in my suit and my glasses.

One of them, the one I found out about the day before, my hair was in a twist out.

I wondered if that bothered them. I'm still waiting on all of them *crossing my fingers* about a 2nd interview. I'm concerned because I think by now I should have heard already... the 3rd one was just last week. I hope my hair had nothing to do with it, but frankly, I'm not dropping $60 every time I have an interview! PLUS, that's just how my hair will be once I get the job, so they better get used to it now.

 

[Soliel185]

Hm... you know what?
I've had 3 interviews in the past 3 weeks and was told about them without enough time to and have my hair straightened.
Actually, for one of the interviews, I found out the afternoon before!
At any rate, I wore my hair in a fro for 2 of them. Had a nice black headband, and looked very professional in my suit and my classes.

One of them, the one I found out about the day before, my hair was in a twist out.

I wondered if that bothered them. I'm still waiting on all of them *crossing my fingers* about a 2nd interview. I'm concerned because I think by now I should have heard already... the 3rd one was just last week. I hope my hair had nothing to do with it, but frankly, I'm not dropping $60 every time I have an interview! PLUS, that's just how my hair will be once I get the job, so they better get used to it now.

I've held two corporate jobs, and I was hired for both of them while natural so it's not the end-all be-all. I won't say it doesn't happen, b/c it definitely does, but I think some of the disapproval is a mental block on our part. We expect them to hate our hair, so every glance, motion, and facial tic b/c further proof of that fact when in reality it probably has nothing to do with hair at all.

 

[countrychickd]

Hm... you know what?
I've had 3 interviews in the past 3 weeks and was told about them without enough time to and have my hair straightened.
Actually, for one of the interviews, I found out the afternoon before!
At any rate, I wore my hair in a fro for 2 of them. Had a nice black headband, and looked very professional in my suit and my classes.

One of them, the one I found out about the day before, my hair was in a twist out.

I wondered if that bothered them. I'm still waiting on all of them *crossing my fingers* about a 2nd interview. I'm concerned because I think by now I should have heard already... the 3rd one was just last week. I hope my hair had nothing to do with it, but frankly, I'm not dropping $60 every time I have an interview! PLUS, that's just how my hair will be once I get the job, so they better get used to it now.

Good luck on getting a call back! I'm so sure you will, and your hair has nothing to do with your abilities or your character. You'll get a call back, I just know you will.

 

[Shadiyah]

Please know your rights... just let them know that you are going to file discrimation complaint against the company and they will change their tune because it is against the law.. being muslim we know too well about this and know how to shut them up.. it is just like sexual harassment... you have to know what legally they can do and not do.. sue them and get their money... that's what you do

 

[CarLiTa]

Good luck on getting a call back! I'm so sure you will, and your hair has nothing to do with your abilities or your character. You'll get a call back, I just know you will.

I've held two corporate jobs, and I was hired for both of them while natural so it's not the end-all be-all. I won't say it doesn't happen, b/c it definitely does, but I think some of the disapproval is a mental block on our part. We expect them to hate our hair, so every glance, motion, and facial tic b/c further proof of that fact when in reality it probably has nothing to do with hair at all.

Thanks ladies
Before going natural, that was something I was really concerned about (natural hair in the corporate world).
I was transitioning all throughout my corporate summer internship. Funny, I did the BC 3 days after the internship ended. I realized that my fears about natural hair in the work place were misguided. Granted, where I worked, there were VERY FEW black women.
One had the most amazing natural hair, which she wore either straight and out, or in a bun. When straight, it's massive and just so lush. The others were relaxed.

Now, I am not at all ashamed of my hair... What I will say is though is... I am definitely aware when I am one of only 3 black girls interviewing (mostly white campus) and everyone else has some straight hairdo. I am the only Black girl strolling in there with my big afro.

I'm looking too much into this In those interviews, the only thing that had me nervous were those math questions they were throwing at me, not how my hair looked

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

I can finally put my hair in a high bun!

When I wore this hairstyle to work the other day, a guy passed by me and said "Damn! More waves than me!!! ...That's a compliment."

I was contemplating either weaving it up for the Winter or hiding my hair altogether but I'm contemplating just continuing what I'm doing.

I also recently switched my regimen over to strictly no cones, so I'm using the Trader Joe's condishes. I LOVE THIS CONDITIONER!! If you haven't gotten it, I'd suggest you try it. I stocked up on eight bottles alone.

 

[CarLiTa]

Vivez, it looks great!!!
I can do a little high puff now, but I cannot wait until I can do an actual bun :yup:

I feel you on the no-cones. I have a huge bottle of Tresemme "Gorgeous Curls" condish that I'm using. Once I run out of that, I'd love to switch to some coneless condish.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Awesome Vivez!!

 

[countrychickd]

I can finally put my hair in a high bun!

When I wore this hairstyle to work the other day, a guy passed by me and said "Damn! More waves than me!!! ...That's a compliment."

I was contemplating either weaving it up for the Winter or hiding my hair altogether but I'm contemplating just continuing what I'm doing.

I also recently switched my regimen over to strictly no cones, so I'm using the Trader Joe's condishes. I LOVE THIS CONDITIONER!! If you haven't gotten it, I'd suggest you try it. I stocked up on eight bottles alone.

Gorgeous! I can't wait to be able to achieve this style. It looks great, and I agree...those waves, I could swim in them. I've been trying to limit my cones, so I've been cowashing with Suave Naturals and V05 conditioners, which I love! My hair loves me for it. I do want to try Trader Joe's conditioners though. Thanks for the review.

 

[mocha.li]

Lurker stepping in to speak up again ...I know with this economy no one really has the luxury of changing jobs but I could not work at a job like that. I would be quietly looking for another job and point blank ask them at the interviews if wearing my natural hair would be an issue at their organization. What pisses me off about this is it just another way to discriminate against blacks. Does it ever end....I'm sorry let me go somewhere and calm down.

The supervisor is black female as well. Please believe, it sucks having your life controlled like that.

 

[Addy3010]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering what yall are planning on doing with your hair for the winter? Im in the TWA stage, and its hard for me not to co wash everyday-its the only way to refresh my look. Sometimes i wake up with the "duck bill" like bobby brown had back in the day....anyway. Iam trying to do "dry styling"- well just rewetting and using leave in condish. I am contemplating buying a wig...but idk.

 

[Soliel185]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering what yall are planning on doing with your hair for the winter? Im in the TWA stage, and its hard for me not to co wash everyday-its the only way to refresh my look. Sometimes i wake up with the "duck bill" like bobby brown had back in the day....anyway. Iam trying to do "dry styling"- well just rewetting and using leave in condish. I am contemplating buying a wig...but idk.

I don't rewet - I spray my hair with my moisturizing solution (aloe vera, rosewater, vegetable glycerine) and then shake/fluff. It resets the curls, and my hair is dry by the time I get to work.

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Vivez your hair looks great i hope i can do that by January thats my pony goal!!!!

ETA- what are u ladies using to moisturize your hair? I have been slacking a lot lately and was thinking of ordering unrefined shea butter!!

 

[Addy3010]

I don't rewet - I spray my hair with my moisturizing solution (aloe vera, rosewater, vegetable glycerine) and then shake/fluff. It resets the curls, and my hair is dry by the time I get to work.

I think i'll have to try this...im trying to keep it as simple as possible seeing as i only have a smidget of hair. Lol Anyway to make life simple and easier. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[countrychickd]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering what yall are planning on doing with your hair for the winter? Im in the TWA stage, and its hard for me not to co wash everyday-its the only way to refresh my look. Sometimes i wake up with the "duck bill" like bobby brown had back in the day....anyway. Iam trying to do "dry styling"- well just rewetting and using leave in condish. I am contemplating buying a wig...but idk.

Girl, you know I still don't really have any good ideas as to what I'm going to do for this first winter as a natural. I think I'm going to try to continue doing twist outs, or I'll add some kinky twists as a protective style. I can understand your situation though. When I first BCed I had to cowash for a while until my hair was long enough to twist.

 

[zazzi]

Hi Ladies, I posted these in my other thread, but thought I'd post here as well. I still don't have a camera yet, but here's a pic I took shortly after my BC, as well as a couple texture shots from before. Soon as I have the pics from the BC, I will post. Looking forward to happy, healthy, natural hair growing with you all!

 

[bablou00]

^^^Congrats again and welcome to the BC Tracker!!! Your curls are too cute!
Ladies, ladies, ladies I can not wait to get these twist out of my head. Its been 4wks and a day and I have two more days before I take them down. Really I havent had any problems with them I just want to wear my hair out for a couple of days and I want a fresh new set of twist. Im happy IM getting these long stretches w/ my twist. The back part of my hair which is a finer texture tends to unravel from time to time. SO I redo those as needed. Ill let u ladies know what I decide to do for the wedding. I want to rock a fro and a cute flower!!

 

[countrychickd]

Hi Ladies, I posted these in my other thread, but thought I'd post here as well. I still don't have a camera yet, but here's a pic I took shortly after my BC, as well as a couple texture shots from before. Soon as I have the pics from the BC, I will post. Looking forward to happy, healthy, natural hair growing with you all!

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Congrats on your BC lady! Your hair looks gorgeous! Welcome to the club! I just know you'll love your hair!

^^^Congrats again and welcome to the BC Tracker!!! Your curls are too cute!
Ladies, ladies, ladies I can not wait to get these twist out of my head. Its been 4wks and a day and I have two more days before I take them down. Really I havent had any problems with them I just want to wear my hair out for a couple of days and I want a fresh new set of twist. Im happy IM getting these long stretches w/ my twist. The back part of my hair which is a finer texture tends to unravel from time to time. SO I redo those as needed. Ill let u ladies know what I decide to do for the wedding. I want to rock a fro and a cute flower!!

Definitely let us know what style you decide to wear to the wedding. Your hair always looks cute, so I know it'll be fierce whatever you decide.

What's new with you ladies?

 

[Soliel185]

^^^Congrats again and welcome to the BC Tracker!!! Your curls are too cute!
Ladies, ladies, ladies I can not wait to get these twist out of my head. Its been 4wks and a day and I have two more days before I take them down. Really I havent had any problems with them I just want to wear my hair out for a couple of days and I want a fresh new set of twist. Im happy IM getting these long stretches w/ my twist. The back part of my hair which is a finer texture tends to unravel from time to time. SO I redo those as needed. Ill let u ladies know what I decide to do for the wedding. I want to rock a fro and a cute flower!!

I like to do a side part and pin the smaller side back. Then you can add a barette, or flower to match your outfit and add some pizzazz. It creates a little side bang, which is flattering and cute, and the decoration makes it look a little more dressed up.

 

[10WordzOrLess]

Knock Knock...

Whose there?

Hair...

Hair who?

HAIR ALL OVER THE BACK OF MY NECK! To edge up or not to edge up ladies? I'm kind of scared to post a pic, but let's just say my husband call's me "wolf neck". My hair is about an inch/inch and a quarter (4b??), so it's pretty noticeable that I don't shave or trim.

But I'm kinda attached to my neck fuzz... I want all the hair I can grow.

But yes, I know that we're talking about winter styling (taking notes!), and I know that it's been addressed earlier (It's been MONTHS!), humor me huh? I'm a nooooob.

 

[Soliel185]

Knock Knock...

Whose there?

Hair...

Hair who?

HAIR ALL OVER THE BACK OF MY NECK! To edge up or not to edge up ladies? I'm kind of scared to post a pic, but let's just say my husband call's me "wolf neck". My hair is about an inch/inch and a quarter (4b??), so it's pretty noticeable that I don't shave or trim.

But I'm kinda attached to my neck fuzz... I want all the hair I can grow.

But yes, I know that we're talking about winter styling (taking notes!), and I know that it's been addressed earlier (It's been MONTHS!), humor me huh? I'm a nooooob.

I was lined up for YEARS. I went to get my hair braided for the first time, and they did it so I just kept it up. I started growing it back out over a year ago. My SO made fun of me b/c the hair was too short to reach my buns, and it honestly did look a mess at first, but I stuck with it.

If you want to let it grow, slick it down with gel until it's long enough to flat twist. Then you can flat twist the short hairs horizontally and keep them protected/tucked away while they grow out without ruining your style.

 

[countrychickd]

Knock Knock...

Whose there?

Hair...

Hair who?

HAIR ALL OVER THE BACK OF MY NECK! To edge up or not to edge up ladies? I'm kind of scared to post a pic, but let's just say my husband call's me "wolf neck". My hair is about an inch/inch and a quarter (4b??), so it's pretty noticeable that I don't shave or trim.

But I'm kinda attached to my neck fuzz... I want all the hair I can grow.

But yes, I know that we're talking about winter styling (taking notes!), and I know that it's been addressed earlier (It's been MONTHS!), humor me huh? I'm a nooooob.

I say grow that hair out girl. It'll be such a nuisance trying to get that edge up all the time. I'm definitely growing mine out...lol. I'm attached to my neck fuzz too.

 

[nomoweavesfome]

Ok, so I went through my pics in my camera and I found these from last month. It's a wash and go that's a couple of days old with a twist in the front. I realized I took the pics to show you all but completely forgot to upload them. I'm sorry they're late. But better late than never.

Enjoy!!

soror! u look soo soo cute. You know you sorta favor our other soror Jada Pinkett Smith right? i know youv'e had to been told. Congrats!

 

[nomoweavesfome]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering what yall are planning on doing with your hair for the winter? Im in the TWA stage, and its hard for me not to co wash everyday-its the only way to refresh my look. Sometimes i wake up with the "duck bill" like bobby brown had back in the day....anyway. Iam trying to do "dry styling"- well just rewetting and using leave in condish. I am contemplating buying a wig...but idk.

Addy - this look is SOOO you . You look absolutely FABULOUS!