Should you wear your natural hair to an interview?

[@janrebie]

I think it’s a good litmus test, if they think your natural hair is “unprofessional” then that probably wouldn’t be a good company to work for

[@GreyPunkWolf]

Yup. Stop making your life harder. It just perpetuates the cycle of trying to cater to foolish norms for all the other women in your situation. Just be natural and gtfo if they're not happy. Hair is just hair. Even the food industry where hair is a paramount issue has easy solutions to it. Stop. Perpetuating. The. Cycle.

[@beyondallreason-du4pq]

your right.... probably not going to last there...

[@livinlavidatranquila-nz1uv]

yeah, but ig implicit biases can play a role

[@MsBellasworld]

I agree. I wore coil twists which is often confused as dreads but once hired I came in with my hair flat ironed. I’m a team player but my hair is constantly changing and I appreciate their acceptance.

[@nicolekatherine3870]

I love your hair!

[@Ambi1021]

I ALWAYS wear my natural hair during interviews. I refuse to let anyone make me feel like my hair isn't professional enough for corporate America.

[@JMarie-th8xe]

Amen.

[@generatingdoll]

EXCATLY

[@louisacapell]

Literally nobody cares about anything except you being clean and tidy and that goes for every single person on Earth no matter your color or hair type. This is a myth.

[@flyxxx45]

This. Period. 🙌

[@kerenpooh5314]

You dropped this 👑

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

My teacher told me that for the interview she straightened her hair but as soon as she got hired she let her hair be it’s natural state. They can’t fire her for her hair then. Shes I believe one of the only 2 black teachers in my international school in Myanmar. Love and miss her so much

[@soulaanvon]

I wonder how many ppl got mad about that but couldn’t voice their opinion 😂

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

@@soulaanvon they can stay mad coz that’s such a stupid reason to be mad at someone for being born with a different hair style than them. Weirdos

[@soulaanvon]

@@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso fr, imagine tryna force everybody to look like u because it makes u so uncomfortable to see people who are naturally born different

[@calli.catastrophe]

i did the same thing...straightened for an interview (to attempt to look the most polished), but the interview was for a fast food place, so once hired, i would let my natural curly hair air-dry and pull it up in a pony. No way would I straighten my hair just to be running and possibly sweating my ass off, or be around hot grease....the humidity there was REAL.....and there were PLENTY of people that hated that I did that, but oh well....I was qualified to do the job and they could DEAL.....i no longer work there (my mom became sicker, and there were VERY questionable drug deals going on, ON THE CLOCK....and I just couldn't bring myself to stay in that sort of environment, so I became my mom's full-time caregiver)

[@Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso]

@@calli.catastrophe I’m glad you got out of there. And I truly hope the best for your mom and that she gets well❤️

[@genevieve.w]

It’s wild to me that anyone’s natural hair could ever be considered unprofessional.

[@tyrellspeed771]

That comes from White supremacy of course.

[@sinnbadd278]

Girl this is how I started to not care about wearing a fro out in public. 😂 I just don’t understand how other people can go out in their natural hair, but we can’t. We always have to style it, perm it, blow dry it, curl it, etc. And it never made any sense. So now I’m absolutely carefree when I go out with my natural hair to classes, work, and events.❤

[@mndlessdrwer]

Wear your hair how you like it. Just use hair care products and styling products to keep your hair and scalp healthy and to help you get the style that you're going for.

[@TheMopar97]

As a white “corporate guy” we could literally care less. This ain’t the 1950’s. Just be literally clean, speak well, polite, and appropriate. That’s it. Anyone can have messy hair/look.

[@mndlessdrwer]

@@TheMopar97 To some extent your role and the company's image can determine how you should style your hair, but you should be able to tell that before you even interview. Like, if your corporate culture isn't avant-garde, you should probably not expect an external-facing role would allow you to have something like multi-colored death-metal spikes and a whole bunch of piercings and visible tattoos. But for the vast majority of companies, it is no longer necessary or expected to have straightened or intentionally curled hair, so long as it is clean and acceptably tidy for your hair type. I think the only "ethnic" style I've seen get legitimate pushback is dreads, and I can somewhat understand that. It's difficult to keep them particularly clean, but even then, if you can manage to keep them looking clean and presentable, I don't see a problem with it. At the end of the day, as long as your hair looks clean, neat, and tidy for your hair type, that's really all that's necessary.

[@MonaMona-fy5wk]

​@JanekRozmanowskiyou completely missed the point and just wanted to be combative asf for no reason.

[@p.gizzle90]

Yesss hunny I had my hair out yesterday. I did a twist out (straightened it 3weeks ago to cut ends so doing as many styles i could b4 washing & reverting). _The humidity just beat my hair azz_ 😅 sooooo it definitely didn’t look how it did leaving the house. 😩🙄Buuuuuttttt, *I didn’t care! And felt carefree. And my head didn’t feel unnecessary tension.* *_My hair type:_* _4b top & 4c the rest._

[@lovelyconundrum4221]

I wore my afro to my recent interview & got the job!

[@BrandiSB95]

Congrats 🎉💛

[@LadyASolveg]

What kind of job?

[@Alexander-wq7qo]

That means the world is healing

[@Tabetha.]

Awesome.

[@giseleb7807]

Congratulations mama ❤❤

[@revoniakeel6695]

I always wear my natural hair to interviews because it’s how I typically wear my hair lol. I was raised to feel very confident and beautiful with my natural hair so I never am bothered by how others may feel. Plus like you said I don’t want to work anywhere where I can be potentially discriminated against especially over hair😂

[@ola.l3280]

girl unrelated but u are STUNNING

[@revoniakeel6695]

@@ola.l3280 aww thank you hun🥰🫶🏾

[@megand8022]

I wear my natural hair and get hired. Be confident. As a child of the most high, nothing can block what’s yours

[@BrandiSB95]

Yes 🙌🏿

[@Thegreatstonedragon]

YASSSS I think curly/coily hair is one of God's most artistic creations it's sooooo pretty

[@olamideakinmolayan114]

Yes! Amen!!

[@Nara26177]

Yesssss 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@angelaoduro7892]

Amen!

[@TheCrystalBoat]

As long as the hair is clean and neat I see no problem with any hair in the professional world.

[@tess5861]

What we black women experience is that our hair is not seen as neat or tidy. I had gorgeous dreadlocks and was told by a manager at the restaurant I worked at that he hated my hair. They also never promoted me to server. I've been discriminated against because of my hair time and time again.

[@TheCrystalBoat]

@@tess5861 That is very sad, because black women can have beautiful hair, and dreadlocks and braids are very neat and well controlled, more than many peoples hair. I, very much, don't see a problem with this. I don't even see and issue with a shorter afro (like this woman has) if it is kept well maintained, which it usually is, especially if it's styled.

[@AA-cf4es]

​@@TheCrystalBoatgirl... Let's not kid ourselves. Dreadlocks are matted hair, matted hair will never be more neat and clean then hair you brush and wash daily.

[@TheCrystalBoat]

@@AA-cf4es Isn't that only when a white person has dreads? Don't black people have a kink that allows them do it by design? I mean, dreads on black people look fine to me, completely different from white dreads.

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

Be honest. Walking in with freeform dreadlocks would be seen as untidy by white AND black people alike. It's just that our hairstyles are on a spectrum as far as tidiness is concerned.

[@desireeedwards2009]

Fortunately, attitudes toward this are changing a lot. As long as the hair is neat and clean, there is typically no issue. The hair style you showed at the end was a perfect example of neat and clean in appearance.

[@Persassyproduction_fanpage]

Crazy how no one would ever say blonde straight hair is “inappropriate” for a job yet for type 4 hair it’s a problem.

[@naturalscratcher9498]

It’s really not that crazy believe it or not🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AmalijaR]

I'm from Europe and this just blows my mind. It's your hair, girl! And it is beautiful! ❤ Why would anyone consider someone's hair at the job interview?!

[@Persassyproduction_fanpage]

@@AmalijaR completely agreed!!

[@yourlocalgrande]

A fellow Asian here but, I see what you mean! I never experienced that or seen it but, i believe everyone, even the blonde stright haired people should be able to wear whatever hair style they should!

[@Geeksquadreloaded]

then there’s the fact that we get negatively talked about when we straighten our hair or wear weave because of this. yes we do it for fun, but let’s not forget where it started.

[@MsRianChantel]

I HATE that we sometimes feel this way.

[@legrindem]

Honestly things are just recently changing, it will only get better from here.

[@khorneflakes773]

The only people making you feel this way are yourselves.

[@NocturnalNagatoro]

​@@khorneflakes773.....or literally being denied opportunities because of our natural features. I've seen other races say THE MOST horrible things about our hair, yet and still you guys pretend like you can't see it and that were making it up 😭 you can't gaslight literal loss of job opportunities and kids being sent from school and having their hair cut by teachers without permission. Shut the fuck up.

[@menow7903]

absolutely right @@khorneflakes773

[@eTootsi]

@@khorneflakes773 That’s not true. Black women have been discriminated for decades when it comes to their natural hair, and even tho that’s changing now, we still rightfully sometimes fear if we are going to be accepted or not because someone may still have an outdated view on our hair

[@modernaminaj]

I wore mines to my interview I was a little hesitant because of the type of job but I got hired the same day🎉

[@BrandiSB95]

Congrats 🎉💛

[@kphoria1009]

purrr

[@theinvisiblewoman5709]

Funny enough they told us at the start of year 1 of pharmacy school “no visible tattoos no unnatural hair color” most students at year 4 have jobs or have residencies with visible tattoos and unnatural hair color (one class make has pink hair currently and other has a full arm sleeve and a neck tattoo.) My myself I’ve worn updos, blowouts, poofs, wash n go, plaits, straight backs, etc etc natural hairstyles no complaints only complaints. Times are a changing.

[@melanindawn2050]

Yes, its like asking if should you wear your real skin complexion to an interview.

[@madisonwaltz9335]

That style is GORGEOUS on her !

[@naturallyT1820]

Yep! my last interview full afro, bell bottoms jeans and blouse, lol when I walked in I was shook being greeted by all black management, when they saw me they screameddddd and we had the most beautiful introduction. It was the best moment and it was the best interview I have ever had. Definitely a core memory.

[@Andrea.P.]

Why did a whole beautiful mental movie of this moment play out in my mind. Ugh this is beautiful, I couldn't be happier for you. You are restoring my soul by sharing this. ❤

[@naturallyT1820]

@@Andrea.P. it felt like a movie. It truly was one of the best moments. We may not be wanted everywhere but if you continue to show up as your full authentic self one day you will walk in a room that is waiting on you.

[@Singer_and_Songwriter]

​@@naturallyT1820👏🏿❤️👏🏿❤️

[@smilealways1977]

What field of work are you in?

[@かわいいくてごめん]

R/THATHAPPENED

[@chantelcarter7656]

The last time I straightened my hair for an interview was maybe 6 or 7 years ago. At this point of my career, I make it clear that I am super duper Black and don’t go out of my way to “soften” any aspects of my Blackness - hair included 🤷🏾‍♀️ If anyone doesn’t wanna work with me because I clearly have 4b/4c hair, their loss.

[@louisacapell]

It doesn't happen

[@y2kyujinnn]

@@louisacapellwdym?

[@louisacapell]

@@y2kyujinnn who is denying people jobs or not giving promotions to people be ause they have curly hair? Is it white employers? Black employers, asian? Who? If it even happens in 2023 it has to be an almost invisible number.

[@doll.ov.poetrii4682]

​@@louisacapellThere's a whole law passed for it because it absolutely happens. It's called the crown act.

[@louisacapell]

@@doll.ov.poetrii4682 maybe it's something that happened decades ago. But no one cares today. The only time I've seen this is when a few people were claiming that they were being treated unfairly about natural hair when in reality they had " free form locs" that were dirty with dead skin and particles falling of them and had a very bad odor . And that wasn't even about the hairstyle because we've seen plenty of completely normal dreads or locs. It was really about hygiene, but those couple of people wanted to pretend like they were being oppressed victims over their hair. Have whatever hair you want just make sure you don't smell bad and that you're clean. Other than that literally no one cares.

[@xshesyourqorqeousxx3]

I ALWAYS do my natural hair or box braids. If they don’t want to hire me because of my hair I don’t want to work there 💅🏾

[@briperks]

You tell em!!!!🎉

[@liyah358]

SAME - I always wear my natural 4c hair to interviews

[@so.many.obstacles]

Period.

[@bartonbella3131]

As an employer, i dont think i ever thought twice about a persons hair style.

[@mndlessdrwer]

As long as their hair is clean and in a relatively normal style for that hair type, there isn't a reason to. Some styles aren't suitable for certain roles in certain settings, so there's some variance for acceptability, but neat and clean will always be a safe bet. Like, don't expect a fortune 500 company to hire you for a sales role if you rock up with 4" long multi-colored punk spikes unless it is in line with their brand image.

[@intermezzono1]

i dont think many employers do but somehow people keep bringing this up as if this happens because of racism constantly. you can tell a person to put back their hair when operating a machine because it could get stuck, and if that person happens to be Black with this kind of natural hair, they will scream racism. even if thats not the case.

[@EnthalpyAndEntropy]

@@intermezzono1lol, that’s when you tell them they’re fired. They’re fired for disrespecting safety concerns, being a dick, and, the coup de grace, being an idiot. I have a list of former supervisors and colleagues on speed dial who are happy to be subpoenaed and testify how I’m not racist or sexist. I just have high standards and little patience for the weak. Brings me back to grad school. One idiot toward the end had the nerve to claim favoritism on some lab reports in the lab I managed. I gave a few teams with girls on them better grades than his team that term. Supervisor brought the accusation to my attention. I did the math. Statistically no difference between boys and girls over the years. The difference was that as the department size grew the average grade decreased and the spread increased. Met the idiot who accused me during my postdoc. He was now in graduate school. He needed help with the stuff I’d tried to teach him a few years before. He destroyed a nice calomel reference electrode because he went out of his way to hook things up wrong. I went out of my way a week prior with the lab tech to make it impossible to hook things up wrong… bnc connection for the reference, banana plug for the working RDE, and an alligator clip for the counter. The moron still got it wrong. What could the lab tech know, right? I was tempted to tell his supervisor he cheated on his GRE and was going to get someone killed. Fun times. Wish I could remember his name. I bet he has killed or is homeless. Maybe both.

[@rasheedjello]

@@intermezzono1no that’s not the case, white hair isn’t ever considered unprofessional, black people wearing their natural hair get told to straighten or change it. No one’s making a bigger deal out of this then is is. YOU don’t experience so you think it’s not a big deal.

[@j1ung996]

@@intermezzono1No.... nobody is talking about being asked to have hair out of face or hairnets we're talking about usually office settings where it's specifically being called "unprofessional" dont even try to twist it.

[@Bellasaurus]

AHH that hair style IS really cute!!!

[@picklerick9106]

that's genuinely such an insanely weird thing for companies to do... unless its like a huge rainbow mohawk there is no way hair can be 'inappropriate'

[@louisacapell]

Companies aren't really doing this, something people make up to stir up some kind of victim mentality. And then people like you and others hear it and believe it. It's like they're saying that only white people owned companies or interview people or run HR. That's what they're really saying they're trying to make you think that. Rise above that kind of self hating racist crap the left is putting in your mind.

[@NocturnalNagatoro]

It's just racism 😭 there is no logic behind it. Our hair is clean and styled and they still think it's "inappropriate" aka they're disgusted by something they think is different. Our hair is the most versatile but they expect us to practically burn it all off with constant styling to be "acceptable".

[@louisacapell]

@@NocturnalNagatoro so black people don't do any hiring? This type of thing happening would be so incredibly rare, no one cares about hair type as long as you look presentable and have good hygiene.

[@NocturnalNagatoro]

@@louisacapell ....?????? You do realize we are a minority in this country, right? At any job I've ever had, I have ALWAYS been hired or had a white or Latino boss. Being afro Latina is my saving grace in that. Real shit, Latin people do this discrimination too but feel more of a sense of camaraderie among their own. It's not "so rare", matter of fact, itll usually happen behind closed doors BEFORE they even meet you if they think you have a "black sounding" name, regardless of education or background. Step outside and talk to real people who haven't been coddled by living in the suburbs where people are passive aggressively racist and most can't distinguish it 😭

[@NocturnalNagatoro]

@@louisacapell also- people who aren't black treat you with so much more respect, regard, kindness, when your hair isn't in an afro. I've had an afro, different styles, and my hair is texturized now so my curls are looser. People were SO NASTY to me when my hair was in a fro. My hair is big, long, and healthy, and I've been asked if it was a wig before, so it is NOT a case of appearance. Now with texturized hair, people are SO NICE TO ME !!!!! People are so kind and pleasant in ways that they weren't before. Overall men were kind to me because I'm easy on the eyes, but now EVERYONE is more respectful, regardless of age or gender. The one consistent thing? Race. No black person ever looked at me gross or talked down to me or invaded my space with my hair in an afro. And they still don't do it to me now. You know who did? A very specific demographic with an extensive history of mistreating people based on features.

[@lionessrising]

As a black woman, I wear an Afro to all interviews because this will right away tell me the culture of the building/company. I want them to see me in my roar in crowned beauty up front, and if you can’t handle this, then we are not meant to be each other because my mental health is not going to be beat up every day working in a company where I feel like I can’t show that I’m a Jamaican goddess all through and through.

[@doctorbaby68]

Preach!🎉

[@nootnewt3]

It’s honestly a litmus for how you’ll be treated in the company. No point in working for a company that’ll expect you to damage your hair in order to make them feel comfortable.

[@lionessrising]

@@nootnewt3 facts.

[@boodledemic6430]

How many jobs have you landed though

[@lionessrising]

@@boodledemic6430 the ones I was qualified for. I have a flourishing career hunny.

[@blarroku]

Glad to see that people are starting to wear their hair natural to interviews more often ^^ Also the hair at the end is ADORABLE it looks so good

[@GrumpyOldFart2]

So cute, right? I love it!

[@MirA12334]

I am glad they get the freedom to do so. But here's your daily remember that if you are white you are not supposed to walk in with your hair in your natural state either. ;)

[@intensestare5027]

​@JanekRozmanowski in the black community natural hair has a very specific meaning. it means hair that isnt relaxed to be straight, braided or covered by a wig or weave. for decades black women have been forced to cover or alter their natural hair texture in order to get jobs and be respected, because if not their hair is seen as unkempt. infact the trend of black women embracing their hair in its uncovered, unrelaxed state is fairly new

[@KatePeterson83]

I think your hair looked very professional for a job interview. I love it when others embrace their natural beauty ❤

[@crappap2312]

Girl, yes, wear your natural hair! It's unique and beautiful and it deserves love and appreciation!

[@priscilaassis5704]

The way your hair grows out of your head IS professional and does not prevent you from doing any work.

[@kinashy8863]

Exactly

[@dawnnwalker2596]

Girl do that shit! I work for a large company and wear my 4c hair. I never cared and never will. Be amazing like I know you are and you don’t have to worry about anything else

[@angelbby2458]

I wear mine to all interviews and I got a great job in corporate America right after university. The people have not focused on my hair and I keep it in a bun. I don’t really change it too much or work to hard to change it

[@marcasino3117]

I love seeing bw with natural hairstyles. It really accentuates their beauty and makes me proud as a bm. Great point about "hair confidence".

[@juliakuehmeier9652]

Seriously!! This style is so clean, simple, and sophisticated.

[@key_aria3475]

I wear my natural hair everywhere. I don’t let anyone set standard for my life

[@maryjflanagan1922]

Yes. You should wear your natural hair every where for every occasion.

[@gutesleben7015]

Period!

[@tymondabrowski12]

You should be able to. But you can wear a plastic wig or bleach/perm/relax/style your hair to insanity and back if you want to, too.

[@niasimone1740]

You should wear your hair however df you wanna wear it honestly

[@ssinderella]

@@niasimone1740Exactly

[@annielynn8730]

This is cute! Tidy = professional, and that’s all it has to be. My corporate boss wears her natural hair nearly shaved and blonde

[@mndlessdrwer]

My old boss had a similar hair texture to the woman in the video and she typically kept it around 2" and let it be natural. It looked nice.

[@LoveLavender341]

growing up i had a teacher who wore her natural hair every day and it gave me the confidence to do it to

[@wouldntyouliketoknowwesath7789]

That's such a dope style! It's super pretty!

[@mon6745]

I love how things are changing 🥰

[@absterasgard1528]

I truely believe confidence is key when it comes to interviews. Be honestly who you are.

[@KaylinCierraRose]

😂😂😂I felt the “ trying a new style and hating it” but love that you pivoted! I learned that’s apart of the journey. Turned out super beautiful 💕

[@sparkle3000]

I always wear my hair in a pony tail slick back or a bun. Whether natural or straight, you'll always get the job. My white friends on the weekend had green hair but they didn't wear that to the office. Just keep it neat and clean.

[@coco-py3bt]

that fact you put effort to put your hair in a pretty hair-do should most definitely show the employer the dedication you already have for the position. personally, if i were the employer, i’d already have a great first impression! :] + your hair is so beautiful!!! especially in that pretty hairstyle

[@andrewthehope]

4-C hair is so beautiful!! Rock those natural curls!

[@mackenziepotts7564]

That's such a cute style. Each hair type has styles they can look professional in.

[@LALIL444]

I’d be down to hire any texture or color in its natural or unnatural state, it shouldn’t matter as long as it’s clean and not unkempt for work. Certain stipulations apply, of course. If you’re interviewing for a position where you’ll be around food or heavy machinery, I’d make sure you were able to put your hair up and keep it up effectively. That’s just health and safety protocol. Regardless, natural hair looks professional for any interview. Especially yours, it’s really nice.🖤

[@GHØSTED.voices]

Girrrrllllll that look is so adorable on you!!

[@hannahnothdurft5611]

OMG THAT STYLING IS SO CUTE

[@april3153]

That hairstyle looks so clean and professional😩

[@sugarhiccup2584]

how

[@enhykonqr]

​@@sugarhiccup2584how is it not?

[@sugarhiccup2584]

@@enhykonqr ummmm..i get ur trying to compliment but it aint true

[@sweetvictory89]

I remember having this internal convo the first time I wore my natural hair to an interview. I got the job and a long time friend It's dope you are embracing your hair in this capacity

[@Queen_at_the_Crossroads]

You are right and FOOD FOR THOUGHT. It wouldn't make sense to wear your wig to an interview just to wear your natural hair at the job. I will wear my natural hair to let them know "hey this is what you gonna get" LOL

[@Andrea.P.]

They wouldn't dare say nothing. 😂😅

[@olej.silnikowy]

This hairstyle is so cute!

[@organdonor12]

i love your hair, its so beautiful. i loved how your hairstyle came out.

[@emmyl487]

I just got hired into a leadership position. I wore my hair in a curly fro for the interview. I'll never change my hair for a job.

[@bonniesapp8782]

Your hair is absolutely beautiful!

[@stephaniecyrus9761]

If you can’t be confident during the interview, I would say do what makes you confident. Hopefully we all get to a point that either will be acceptable to us. Because it affects the way you come across.

[@Andrea.P.]

Best words right here. ❤

[@MegaRambit]

Your hair is gorgeous, and so is your face! Wishing you the best luck at every interview.

[@jaydengremm3752]

I loved that style!! So pretty!

[@khxliakhxlia3605]

Definitely do your natural hair for an interview :) you look more down to earth too

[@lesg5270]

Your hair is beautiful. It's the products that u have to alter. Just have to fine your products

[@lovelyconundrum4221]

Thanks! 🥰😇

[@Andrea.P.]

I'm proud of all of you for wearing your hair exactly how it comes out your head. ❤ Doing interviews and also being on hiring committees it seems like low-key racists will find a reason to score someone lower including having bias towards our hair. It actually sucks and I bring it up in a bright light to discourage it. But, I tend to wear a "white corporate hairstyle" to the interview, I don't have the opportunity to miss out on a job that'll keep a roof over my head and health insurance. Once I'm in the door I'm wearing box braids, wigs, bantu knots, two strand twists, afros, and pineapples every single day. They won't dare say anything about your hair unless they want a quick trip to HR once you're in the door. 😂

[@lilalaune4202]

Try it, and you'll see you won't get refused over your hair. I've seen a girl on tt a year or so ago claiming to have been refused for being black, she was from the US. Well she went in a training jumper with matching trousers and when I tell you all members of that company, first to last, wear ties, polished shoes and a uniform, you might guess anybody going there in anything else than formal clothes gets rejected. Jeans and shirt? No thank you. Just look for the companies style, some young start ups with super hipster chefs won't hire you if you're too formally dressed😂 try it out, be confident, see what style the company has, any you'll be fine. And if, by any chance, they actually don't hire you for your hair (and not bcs another applicant was better qualified) be glad. The company doesn't deserve you and you deserve much better❤❤❤

[@chattymime]

​​​@@lilalaune4202im afraid this was better left unsaid. quiet (and not so quiet, but lets just focus on quiet/unspoken/not said outright) acts of discrimination do happen, and can be a factor for some alongside actual reasoning (ie another candidate having a qualification the company hiring wants more). But let's say there are two equally qualified individuals being interviewed. You may not know it, but your coworker, boss, etc could very well harbor biases that can impact the decision. Even subconscious/unconscious bias. This video exists because there are a lot of people this actually happens to, and it's important to listen and think bigger than just your personal experiences. Dont mean to sound inflammatory, just..the way some places are in the US are truly as racist as people say

[@amme30]

Your hair is stunning and completely you. If i was interviewing you i would be listening to what you say not thinking about your hair!

[@halasaad9871]

That hairstyle is so cute!

[@ShakiraJonay]

I always wear a bun to interviews. I feel like if your hair is medium to long a bun is just the easiest thing

[@pimentocheesesandwich3065]

Yes! You have beautiful hair.

[@cupidsdesire.]

Beautiful as always ❤

[@spencer4324]

No matter the hairstyle, you gotta slay it sis.

[@christinavuolle8724]

I love how your hair turned out, I frames your face so well! 😍

[@katerinachelmis568]

I don’t understand what’s not professional about that hairstyle? It’s neat and well thought through.

[@adde9506]

There's nothing wrong with it. That's the point.

[@beancheese3148]

Straightened my hair at my last interview. They looked so confused when I walked in so my curl Afro and bonnet in hand 🤣 didn’t even do it on purpose, I just do what I want

[@Andrea.P.]

First week me looks a bit different than interview me. 💅🏽✨😏

[@beancheese3148]

@@Andrea.P. 🤣🤣🪦 period!

[@THETowandAA]

Yeah exactly....if they take issues with your natural hair....they don't deserve you

[@thefishingpol]

Your starting style and your finished style both look so good on you!

[@TMYPiscesSunandMoonRising5548]

Gosh this was me 4 years ago. I applied for a different Division within my organization (which is more conservative). My previous Division is very laid back and I felt very comfortable with my natural hair. I asked my director at the time her opinion and she was like, yeah I was wondering what you were going to do with your hair. I ended up wearing a wig honestly. But my 1st day with my new position (I got the job) I wore my natural hair and it continues to this day 😁. It's sad black women are still struggling with is. I'm Gen X so maybe it is more of my generation who struggles with this.

[@Andrea.P.]

Gen Z and I follow suit, wear what they want for an hour or two. Get that bread, after the first week it's a trip to HR if they comment on my knotless braids 😂

[@buttahp]

Yes! I am 3a/b (humidity) and it took me a LONG time to do so, but it is exactly what you said. You don't want to work somewhere where you are not accepted. I do try to wear it at least half up in group interviews, so everyone can see my face.

[@literaIIyshy]

"3a/b" ijbol

[@annanobody95]

For me personally, everyone's hair should be "neat" for a job interview. It means even though you have straight hair but if it's long and can get in your way, I prefer to tie it up or at least clip it away from my face. Your hairstyle is a good example and I love it❤🤩

[@dr.kristinedukeawc6799]

Your hair is so gorgeous natural or styling. It shows how uniquely beautiful you are.

[@a.lyneee4456]

...it's crazy No other group has to ask themselves whether or not they should WEAR THEIR NATURAL HAIR the way it grows out of their heads to anything Why are we the only ones who need to ask ourselves this kind of question???

[@JazzOnWax]

You are gorgeous! I loooooove your hair too. God made you the way He saw fit and nothing he creates is less than gorgeous!

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

i HATE that we have to question ourselves this way. i AM happy we pause and ask of we WANT to work somewhere that would not accept us. its wild but compromising to conform is not sustainable- in my experience. it ultimately signals the wrong thing and coworkers get TOO comfortable and get to talking wild aka.. black but not black black 😒

[@skywalker5thwrld]

Your hair is gorgeous!!!!

[@marshallhiggins4194]

No it's not. It looks gross

[@polinazinin]

This is SO pretty

[@dawnweaver9180]

Whenever I wear my natural wear to an interview I just pull it back into a sleek bun. I tie it down a few hours before and keep it moving.

[@marianafrancisco7551]

What makes the best employe its how he/she puts the effort into their work and how good they are !!! In the end they dont care about the image if u are really bad working and having ur work ethic !!!!

[@myahgormley9788]

So true.. ideally any business that would refuse to hire someone based on natural hair goes out of business lol

[@ojyochan]

She's so pretty❤

[@Dobviews]

It is gorgeous! Wear it natural to you and how you are comfy.

[@ShammahEmmanuelU]

I did and I got the job😂.

[@ginette.kofigah]

Love to see you win 🤍

[@hannah1234xo]

Love your content

[@Nani-0613]

I wore my natural hair to an interview today and I always have

[@Agender_Potato]

I love your tiny silver strands sm

[@commentbot9510]

That hairstyle looks so cute omg

[@SouthernFlayva]

Be confident & wear your natural hair wherever you want. They can't use it as an excuse for discrimination. Two words: CROWN Act (if such an act has been passed where you live -- it has not yet been adopted in all states). Even if the Act hasn't been adopted in your state, still have confidence in both your hair and yourself. You can be professional regardless of what you look like.

[@maatxeats]

Absolutely. You don't want to work for a company where you aren't appreciated (fuck an accepted) for who you are.

[@sg-cg6lr]

How many companies do that? We can't all work there. Some people simply need to pay our bills.

[@Andrea.P.]

​@@sg-cg6lrI wrote a similar comment. Depending on our area they aren't stutting you living your true self. If I have to pop on a straight wig for a few hours to pay my mortgage, get some great health insurance and benefits and be able to go to the best hairstylist in town with the money that job get me so be it. I love folks living their truth but, I can't afford to at this time. Entry level corp workers, people who live in non black areas or High cost of living areas don't have the privilege to miss out on a job. Once you're in the door you can look like a mad scientist 😂

[@maatxeats]

​@@Andrea.P.I work in a medium sized law firm in a suburban area. I am also the only black woman at the firm PLUS I'm the youngest. Yet, I walk around with natural dreadlocks that I only retwist four times a year. It's about the standard YOU set, not them.

[@bethalking]

I wore my short ass Afro to an interview and got the job! Don’t let anyone - especially not a prospective employer - tell you how to wear your hair!! (I’m from London)

[@rachelthompson7487]

Your hair is so pretty. It’s satisfying to watch you do it

[@jkspacely]

That style fits you well 🖤

[@KidslearnplayNfun]

I'm nervous wearing my natural even just going outside 😓I always think someone will record or take a pic and I be on someone's TikTok or Instagram. Would love more people embrace going natural and more people just allow us to do it in peace.

[@ceecee8924]

There are thousands of us embracing our hair it's been like this since like 2010 just type in natural hairstyles on KZbin and you'll find inspiration

[@soulspirationgoddess]

I remember when I first went natural August of 2016. I was so nervous to step outside my house. The feedback was positive. And it was positive bc I MADE the choice to respect and honor my authentic self. When you respect yourself, others are forced to. Happy natural hair journey. It’s soo freeing ❤

[@corasundae]

Bruh, what year are you from that you think any random people outside would care that you're natural and take pictures? This wasn't even the case 15 years ago.

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

I think neatness is the goal no matter your hair type for certain jobs.

[@argentinacange-sanon444]

I always wear straight hair for interview and show up my first day in natural curls!

[@miserabiliiaa]

the hair turned out so pretty!!!

[@berley1083]

WEAR IT! it’s beautiful 😊

[@Bimb0spit]

You’re so brave for this cause it definitely affects your odds of getting the job as sick and dumb as that sounds ❤

[@prettygemini3432]

Really?😮 Did recruiters tell you that?

[@Andrea.P.]

Doing interviews and also being on hiring committees it seems like low-key racists will find a reason to score someone lower. It actually sucks and I bring it up in a bright light to discourage it. But, I tend to wear a "white corporate hairstyle" to the interview and box braids for the first day. Ion care once I have a job that will pay my bills.

[@Bimb0spit]

@@prettygemini3432 I’ve never been explicitly told this but I have had hiring managers “praise me” for wearing my hair straight while simultaneously trash talking the other candidate I was up against for wearing her natural hair out for how “unprofessional and unruly” it looked and how it didn’t “fit the brand. “

[@louisacapell]

Brave?! How? Nobody cares about hair as long as it's clean, get out of here. Brave. Get real.

[@anndeecosita3586]

@@Bimb0spitI don’t necessarily think it helps or hurts your chances because sometimes it’s all a matter of what they are looking for when they are going for a “look”. and it’s often multi layered. I never straighten my hair and I work in media/PR where I am hired to be the face of the company. After going to work at one job, I overheard the boss saying part of the reason he didn’t want to hire a lady who had also applied was because she is overweight and they didn’t think it would be a good look for her to represent them. She didn’t have natural hair.

[@_Yeeboi_]

Yeah its kinda strange how white women could wear a messy bun and be deemed as appropiate but when a black woman wear her hair out (which is how it looks like since birth) its deemed as messy. Makes 0 sense