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Our Hair Issue: The Joy, the Myths, and the Fight Against the Policing of Black Hair
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glamour.comprofessional enough. And no, we aren’t overreacting or being hyper-sensitive: the practice of workplace hair discrimination has been alive and well for decades.
But now society is paying attention: suggests Black women with natural hairstyles—i.e. hair that hasn’t been straightened or is worn in protective styles—were perceived as less professional than women with straight hair.
The research also pointed to realities most working Black women have faced—that the process of hair straightening, getting weaves, and purchasing wigs (things we often do to meet corporate “standards”) can come at a huge financial cost and can cause potential permanent damage to our hair and scalp.
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