What should I do with my hair for a job interview

clbussie · 03-22-2010, 01:23 PM

Hey Guys!

I just know that the fab ladies on this board can help me out with this. I am graduating on May with my Master's in Counseling in Higher Education and I have my first real job interview with a school in Florida coming up on April 1st. I am not sure how I should wear my hair on this interview. I have been wearing finger coils and two strand twists all winter and I haven't mastered the wash-and-go yet. I cannot cornrow or flat twist and my hair isn't long enough to put in a puff (which I would do in a hot minute lol)

Here is the length of my hair now:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...7d5&id=8202981

Any suggestions? My hair is kinda in that phase right now where its not that cute twa but its not long enough to do many things with it.

Booker Ts Mama · 03-22-2010, 03:08 PM

Since you already know how to do twists/coils, is a twist-out or a coil-out out of the question? I think a twist-out would be really cute. Plus, since twist outs stretch the hair, you could put it in a puff that way.

Suburbanbushbabe · 03-22-2010, 03:18 PM

I really love the way your hair looks in the far right photo on your pikistrip. That would be a very nice interview style.

susu · 03-22-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Suburbanbushbabe

I really love the way your hair looks in the far right photo on your pikistrip. That would be a very nice interview style.

I was going to say the same thing.

clbussie · 03-23-2010, 06:34 AM

That pic on the far right is an attempt at a wash and go. I like the twist out idea, its just I can never take out the twists without making them frizzy and I don't know how to hide the parts. So it looks like a scalpy, frizzy mess lol.

sobecurl · 03-23-2010, 10:15 AM

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That pic on the far right is an attempt at a wash and go. I like the twist out idea, its just I can never take out the twists without making them frizzy and I don't know how to hide the parts. So it looks like a scalpy, frizzy mess lol.

For the twist out, just use the grab and go method when you do the twists. When you actually part the hair it makes it harder to hide the parts than if you do a grab and go. And when you take them down, use some jojoba or castor oil on the ends before you undo them.

For me I always take down my braids/twists with castor oil and it helps decrease frizz. I use a pea size amount on the last 2 inches of each twist, and unravel from the ends. The other key is to make sure that you dont share hair from each strand of the twists/braids so when you undo them there is less frizz.

Good luck on the interview! Where in FL are you interviewing?

subbrock · 03-23-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by susu

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Originally Posted by Suburbanbushbabe

I really love the way your hair looks in the far right photo on your pikistrip. That would be a very nice interview style.

I was going to say the same thing.

me too.

nana_banana · 03-23-2010, 12:40 PM

I also think that wash'n'go look is best!

clbussie · 03-23-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sobecurl

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Originally Posted by clbussie

That pic on the far right is an attempt at a wash and go. I like the twist out idea, its just I can never take out the twists without making them frizzy and I don't know how to hide the parts. So it looks like a scalpy, frizzy mess lol.

For the twist out, just use the grab and go method when you do the twists. When you actually part the hair it makes it harder to hide the parts than if you do a grab and go. And when you take them down, use some jojoba or castor oil on the ends before you undo them.

For me I always take down my braids/twists with castor oil and it helps decrease frizz. I use a pea size amount on the last 2 inches of each twist, and unravel from the ends. The other key is to make sure that you dont share hair from each strand of the twists/braids so when you undo them there is less frizz.

Good luck on the interview! Where in FL are you interviewing?

Sobecurl,

Thanks so much for the info. I believe I am doing some form of the grad and go method, but maybe I am twisting so tightly that my roots "get stuck" in that position when I unravel.

What do you mean when you say "share hair" from the strands?

I am interviewing at FIU in Miami for an advising position. I really hope I get it!

clbussie · 03-23-2010, 01:37 PM

I would be more willing to wear the wash and go style if I can find some nice hair accessories. Where do you all find cute headbands and things like that. I would really like to buy some hair ties that I can wrap around, kinda like what people do puffs with.

sobecurl · 03-23-2010, 04:15 PM

I know on etsy.com you can find really cute hair accessories. One of my favorite shops is Afriquelachique on etsy. She has great headbands. If you have a Claire's near you, you might find some cute headbands there as well. Have you tried Kinky Curly for your wash and go's? The weather down here would be ideal for it since it is in the 70s and warming up.

And for twists, sharing hair is when you grab hair from one side of the twist and incorporate it to the other side versus twisting with the two strands separately. That happens to me sometimes since my hair is somewhat layered, so if I do a twist, I might end up twisting and running out of one side of hair before the twist is done. To complete the twist I have to grab some hair from the slightly longer side. Though this helps complete the twist, it means you will end up with some frizz when you unravel the hair since some of the hair at the end will be shared between the two sides of the twist.

BTW...I sent you a PM.

NikG20 · 03-23-2010, 06:04 PM

I think your hair looks great in the 3 pics in your sig! Very pretty! So I would go with one of those looks. Good luck!!

cassadie3 · 03-23-2010, 06:15 PM

+1 on the etsy hair accessories...I just bought a really pretty flower clip from PetalMix there.

Also Forever21 has cute and awesomely cheap headbands

I have been rocking this updo called a Cinnabun for the past couple days because I needed a do to wear to a client meeting. Check it out on my fotki---easy to do, dresses up nice!

gagirl09 · 03-23-2010, 06:21 PM

like sobecurl said: don't part, grab and go. I use shea butter that I rub on my fingertips and then unravel. Also Goddy's ouchless hair accessories work well. I actually just talked about the headbands on my youtube video (search under aelam09). You can find them at Target and Walmart. Another step I do is fluff the roots with my finger tips after I have unraveled the twist. However I do also like your W-N-G for your interview!!!

CityGirl81 · 03-24-2010, 12:14 AM

What county in FL is your interview? I only say this as a native Floridian that the reception to hair will depend on the county

whimsy · 03-24-2010, 07:19 AM

I like the wash n go idea as well. lovin that 3rd pic in your siggie

clbussie · 03-24-2010, 08:30 AM

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What county in FL is your interview? I only say this as a native Floridian that the reception to hair will depend on the county

It's at FIU in Miami.

sobecurl · 03-24-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CityGirl81

What county in FL is your interview? I only say this as a native Floridian that the reception to hair will depend on the county

It's at FIU in Miami.

Regarding CityGirl's comment, I agree that FL is behind the times a little with natural hair. Luckily, south florida always has in influx of people, and I think in the academic institutions, they really do focus more on credentials than your look and/or hair. I think it may actually help you since you will stand out from the other applicants in a positive way.

I went to my interview at University of Miami with a HUGE wash and go afro. I've been working there for over a year and no one has had issue with my hair. If anything there is admiration for it since it is healthy and growing and a big change from the bad weaves that people wear around here. And ultimately, as long as I do my job, that's all they care about.

joce · 03-24-2010, 03:33 PM

I agree with the other ladies with the wash-n-go look. My hair is the same length as yours and I wear my hair wash and go traditionally with a cute headband. I am a special education teacher and I have been told during county wide meetings that my hair style is very professional and cute! Best wishes on your interviews!

Cali Chik · 03-24-2010, 03:52 PM

I did a twist out for my interview and I got the job!

LOL i know there isn't any REAL connection. But honestly wear whatever style makes you most comfortable and relaxed and confident. That's what you're really going to need. Good luck!