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I'm loving the fact that professional people with locks are posting in this thread.
I agree. I think you'll find that many black people with locks are educated, cultured and professional.
Contrary to popular (mainstream America) and traditional African-American beliefs about professionalism in appearance, I believe that well groomed natural hair is a much more serious and professional look than crazy looking weaves, badly maintained relaxers and the many other unnatural styles so many black women rock in the workplace.
Unfortunately, I live in a relatively unprogressive place; however, unlike years ago when locks were relegated to reggae videos from the point of view of most, many people nowadays are accustomed to seeing more black people making the most of the many options God has provided to them in having such highly textured, stylistically flexible hair.
I agree. I think you'll find that many black people with locks are educated, cultured and professional.
Contrary to popular (mainstream America) and traditional African-American beliefs about professionalism in appearance, I believe that well groomed natural hair is a much more serious and professional look than crazy looking weaves, badly maintained relaxers and the many other unnatural styles so many black women rock in the workplace.
Unfortunately, I live in a relatively unprogressive place; however, unlike years ago when locks were relegated to reggae videos from the point of view of most, many people nowadays are accustomed to seeing more black people making the most of the many options God has provided to them in having such highly textured, stylistically flexible hair.
I agree that many black professionals and highly educated ones will wear braids and have locks. I have seen more executives and professors with locks compared to other blacks who do not have these advanced career positions or higher education status. I also believe that it is easier for us to lay claim to our naturalness once we reach these advanced levels as well. The attention will not be directed towards our hairstyles, but to our successes as being blacks that are educated and ones who hold significant positions in the workplace.
^ Hers, except mine aren't dyed at the tips and are a little thicker.
Sorry, I don't like hers either. In fact, I've never seen any I liked - they are a complete turnoff to me. Sometimes you can smell them from 5 feet away - yuck.
I'm loving the fact that professional people with locks are posting in this thread.
I'd have to question though whether in some way that professional MBA is not going quite as far in their career as their more professionally dressed peers may be going?
The corn row thing is a cute, mostly juvenile look really - like something you have done for fun on the beach in the Bahamas. But in the workplace? Sorry, I just think they (and dreds) are very unprofessional - just my opinion, sorry.
I'd have to question though whether in some way that professional MBA is not going quite as far in their career as their more professionally dressed peers may be going?
The corn row thing is a cute, mostly juvenile look really - like something you have done for fun on the beach in the Bahamas. But in the workplace? Sorry, I just think they (and dreds) are very unprofessional - just my opinion, sorry.
I got a question for you. In your opinion what is the most professional looking hairstyle for people with ethnic or nappy hair? You must have some idea how all black women and men should look?
I got a question for you. In your opinion what is the most professional looking hairstyle for people with ethnic or nappy hair? You must have some idea how all black women and men should look?
Nope, no one style comes to mind - just the overall look of neat and clean is what I think looks professional. Like I said, the corn rows and dreds look juvenile (and sometimes even dirty with lint in them) to me.
Nope, no one style comes to mind - just the overall look of neat and clean is what I think looks professional. Like I said, the corn rows and dreds look juvenile (and sometimes even dirty with lint in them) to me.
I do not have lint in my hair and it is neat. I do not know if you saw my pictures.. You must have an idea of what you personally expect from black peoples hair.
I do not have lint in my hair and it is neat. I do not know if you saw my pictures.. You must have an idea of what you personally expect from black peoples hair.
I had not seen them, went back just now to look. You're right, your hair looks pretty clean Still, the look is something I only find attractive on a small child - just not professional looking for the work place in my opinion. I have no "expectations" for anyone's hair other than it be clean, neat and styled for an adult in the workplace.
Have you ever rejected somebody simply because they had dreadlocks? Are they a turn off to you? Would you ever date somebody with dreadlocks?
I'm not out to flame anybody. Keep that in mind.
I have never dated anyone with dreadlocks. But I love them and I wouldn't have a problem dating someone who wore them.
I don't know how they're done and I really don't know where they actually originated (the common answer is Jamaica but I have never verified that). I don't think everyone can pull it off though.
I had not seen them, went back just now to look. You're right, your hair looks pretty clean Still, the look is something I only find attractive on a small child - just not professional looking for the work place in my opinion. I have no "expectations" for anyone's hair other than it be clean, neat and styled for an adult in the workplace.
My locks are about 1/4-inch in diameter each (I have hundeds on my head) and can be set on rods, curlers and wet set with braids. They can appear textured with waves and curls, just like non-locked hair, or they can just hang as they are. They can be pinned up in a bun, tossed back in a ponytail and many, many other styles.
Your idea that they cannot be styled "professionally" has no basis in the reality of my hair, or that of many others with locks.
Edited to add photos of "professional" looking locks. (These are "Sisterlocks," a special method of hair locking, but the same looks may be done on any locks, especially those relatively slim in diameter.)
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Still, the look is something I only find attractive on a small child - just not professional looking for the work place in my opinion. I have no "expectations" for anyone's hair other than it be clean, neat and styled for an adult in the workplace.
