I was recently asked "Is it ok to wear my natural hair to an interview? Do you think that I won't get the job if I do?" In my opinion, hair whether kinky, curly or straight is professional for an interview once it is well groomed. The key is to present yourself as a total package and put your best foot forward. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about women who decide to wear their natural curls but those barriers are being torn down as many of us embrace our natural curls. I want to know your opinion or experience about wearing your natural curls to an interview.
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I had an interview for a position and I was having the same debate with myself the entire week leading up to the interview. I made the decision to straighten my hair, so I washed it and did a deep treatment, then looked in the mirror. I immediately changed my mind to wear my natural head of curls, because straight hair isn't me anymore! I didn't do a funky fro-hawk or a puff, I decided to wear in what I call my little hair (shingled).
ReplyDeleteThe interview went great and yes, I got the position!! Your ability to do a job and do it exceptionally does not depend on your hair.
Thanks Dominique for your very positive story. I hope your story inspires more naturals to wear their curly hair on interviews.
ReplyDeleteI have an interview tomorrow and am still stuck between how to wear my hair....a flower is to much I think...
ReplyDeleteI dk about a twist out, may just do a headband or wake in the morning a do a wash and go...I am not sure but I will let you know how it went...