My hair has allowed me to understand myself a little better. I once was told hurry and get your retouch and was often told that I had bad hair and was told this many times and I know growing up it wasn't said to hurt me but it was something that was taught early on. I have embrace the nappies and the kinkness of my lovey hair. I've change my thought process without processing my hair.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
My wig I wear this for interviews and military photos so that I have no doubt that I am being judge by my skills and not my hair sad but true!!!
Hi Tnappykinky, My first few months of locks I wore a wig too for interviews and felt the same way. But each time I wore it I was miserable. Then I got the courage to stop the wig wearing and showed up to my first interview as a locked head. I have no longer wore the wig since and I feel so liberated. I also got a big wave of inspiration from reading NaturalyFree's post about her big job promotion. May you reach your day of liberation as well!!
Hello Tnappykinky. I love your blog. Keep posting new pics of your hair journey.
I've been SL'd for 4 years and have had a few jobs during those years. I recently relocated to Southern California, and had several interviews-- all with my locks. I wore them in a chignon/bun and I'm happy to say that my present employer chose me because of my skills and fortunately not my look. Even though I was quite the professional, polished and all. I work for one of the three credit bureaus as a Credit Analysts. So it's true that you can maintain your natural ethnicity and "fit" in the corporate world. Good luck to your hair progress and your career.
I have been looking for someone to speak with who is i th miltary. I just had my sisterlocs installed in July 2008. I am looking at going active duty and I am concerned about my sisterlocks. could you email me I would like to ask you a few questions. my email is earthdiva1@hotmail.com
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Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Hi Tnappykinky,
My first few months of locks I wore a wig too for interviews and felt the same way. But each time I wore it I was miserable. Then I got the courage to stop the wig wearing and showed up to my first interview as a locked head. I have no longer wore the wig since and I feel so liberated. I also got a big wave of inspiration from reading NaturalyFree's post about her big job promotion. May you reach your day of liberation as well!!
Hello Tnappykinky. I love your blog. Keep posting new pics of your hair journey.
I've been SL'd for 4 years and have had a few jobs during those years. I recently relocated to Southern California, and had several interviews-- all with my locks. I wore them in a chignon/bun and I'm happy to say that my present employer chose me because of my skills and fortunately not my look. Even though I was quite the professional, polished and all. I work for one of the three credit bureaus as a Credit Analysts. So it's true that you can maintain your natural ethnicity and "fit" in the corporate world. Good luck to your hair progress and your career.
I have been looking for someone to speak with who is i th miltary. I just had my sisterlocs installed in July 2008. I am looking at going active duty and I am concerned about my sisterlocks. could you email me I would like to ask you a few questions. my email is earthdiva1@hotmail.com
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