Hey guys, I'am 17 yrs. and now stepping out into the real world? I want to purse a career in business, I have locks to the length of my back- which I've been growing for 2 yrs. I was told in order to fit into the business look and cut my hair and straighten it. Prior to locking my hair I thought of it as just hair, but all the while I've been learning a lot about myself and culture-all because of the locks. What do you guys think/ what would you do?
Hey guys, I'am 17 yrs. and now stepping out into the real world? I want to purse a career in business, I have locks to the length of my back- which I've been growing for 2 yrs. I was told in order to fit into the business look and cut my hair and straighten it. Prior to locking my hair I thought of it as just hair, but all the while I've been learning a lot about myself and culture-all because of the locks. What do you guys think/ what would you do?
i dont believe that is true as long as they are neat and occasionally pulled back it shouldn't matter what form your hair is in.
some of you dont realize that that type of sh*t does matter in the business world......u know, with steryotypes still prevelent and all. I say u cut so u can get on your way to being successful......u dont need hair to get intouch with your heritage
You probably don't have to do it now, but you should consider cutting them off around your senior year. One of my business professors did say that hair is a factor when it comes to corporate america.
yes but i know PLENTY of women who have beautiful locks that are successful and makin money in business....hair only matters if its something outrageous like having blue hair or what not....but locks?? come on now....to many people locks aren't just a hairstyle...its their way of life....thats close to asking someone to stop doin this even if their religion says they should just so they can get a good start in business....thats crazy....
If the business you trynna get into is only concerned with petty stuff such as your hairstyle or what not....then...i dunno if thats the busy to be taken seriously...
dont get me wrong...there are images to keep up in a business but not so extreme as that....As long as you look presentable...it shoudn't matter....
It really all depends honesty. Right now, you dont need to cut it. So I wouldnt worry about them. But I know women with very neat and beautiful locks who work in companies and make good money. I say wait til you become an upperclasssmen while in college and start going on your internships to really feel out the workforce, and see if you think it is or isnt gonna be an issue. I think once you are in your internships you will really be able to tell for sure if your hair is holding you back from great job opportunities or not.
Good luck.
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