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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]AA woman here with curly hair. I wear it both natural (like a fro with lots of volume) and straightened (blown out and flat ironed) depending on how I feel. I get compliments either way, but I don't see women of color wear their hair naturally at "the top."  That could be totally generational, personal, regional...I don't like to make assumptions.

So, if I am interviewing for a management-level position, assuming that I am qualified, competent and well-dressed, would you prefer to see me with straight hair, curly hair or does it not make a difference at all? Be honest - this is not something I want to argue about (so start another thread for that if you want) but a genuine request for feedback. If you could include your industry and whether or not you actually conduct interviews, that would be great. Also, if you aren't in the DC area, and feel comfortable doing so, please indicate a city/state/region/country etc.[/quote]

Either Ebony or Essence had an issue with female CEOs with natural hair in the past three years. Lots of variation from TWAs to locks. Just keep in mind that your flat-ironed hair could revert mid-commute in rainy weather. What will you do then? Running around with it in an UNSTYLED frizzy state would be less professional looking than an intentional fro.

That said, I flat iron for interviews and use a ton of silicone based product to keep it from reverting that day (unhealthy for long term use). After that, it's twists or braids in an updo or a twistout.[/quote]

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