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Post By claudine19
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11-09-2012, 05:43 PM
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Soledad O'Brien's Misbehaving Hair
So, I came across this article about Soledad O'Brien: Soledad O'Brien - YouBeauty.com
Yes, she's intelligent, successful, even compassionate. But then I get to page two where she says “We don’t want the hair to be the thing the audience concentrates on." Of course not. We've got important news to cover! But her stylist does say that she uses keratin straightening to "coax the journalist’s hair into behaving more compliantly".
I have no problem with women straightening their hair however they want to do it, but does that mean that my hair is misbehaving?
I'm really not surprised by this sort of hair attitude. But it kind of makes me feel that I would never be successful in TV journalism (or whatever other profession; take your pick...) because I allow my hair to misbehave like an uncontrolled, unruly child.
I'm a middle-aged woman. I shouldn't care! Right? Or... am I being overly sensitive? 
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11-09-2012, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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I'm 51 and I allow myself and my hair to misbehave whenever I feel like it 
If people relate straight hair to "compliancy" then I want nothing to do with it ;p I have never been one to conform, anyways. I like to think of my hair as an outer advertisement of my inner self  lol! Anyways, I cannot see being who you are as misbehaving...curl on, hon! 
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Finer, mixed with coarser strands, low-porosity, wavy curly whirly hair...3A, 2C hair. Medium thickness, medium elasticity.
S-shaped hair with corkscrew ends. My hair is even more confused than me ;p
My hair officially hates protein Once a month is enough!
Currently a fan of TiGi products, (rock on, TiGi Curlesque styling creme!) but that will soon change - I am a self-avowed product junkie! Yay! 
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11-13-2012, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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It's called assimilation. How many times have you seen a natural woman reading the news? Especially a WOC. I'm not talking entertainment or specialized news like business or politics but mainstream news. The answer is probably never. I work in broadcast news and I wear wigs to work. Nobody is frying my hair with relaxers, keratin treatments or a 450 degree flat iron!! My curly coworkers either blowout, flat iron, bkt or relax.
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11-13-2012, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,280
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Adthomas have you ever heard of Rochelle Ritchie? She is a news reporter with natural hair. She did a story on going natural and the big chop in 2010.
Rochelle Ritchie
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11-13-2012, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
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I love the name Soledad O'Brien.
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11-13-2012, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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I don't know her know her but I have spoken to her on the phone and I have exchanged emails.
She's in Baltimore now I believe. And newly engaged according to FB. Congrats!!
I forgot about her for a minute. Believe me she is a rarity. One thing that "helps" me is having been diagnosed with a form of Alopecia. My derm told me I cannot put chemicals in my hair so now it's a medical issue.
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11-13-2012, 09:02 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Hair doesn't misbehave. It behaves just as it's supposed to. And when people use that word or say they need to 'tame' their hair it really makes me grit my teeth.
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Found NC in 2004. CG since 2-05, going grey since 9-05. 3B with some 3A.
Hair texture-medium/fine, porosity-normal, elasticity-normal.
Suave & VO5 cond, LA Looks Sport Gel, Ojon Restorative Treatment, oils, honey, vinegar.
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11-13-2012, 11:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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That's awesome that you have spoken to her! Yeah, she is a rarity. I am hoping that she won't be in the next few years, then you can let your beautiful hair be free.
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texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal, co-wash - tresemme naturals moisture, jessicurls cleansing cream, leave-in - tresemme naturals moisture, gel - SM souffle, mop top anti- frizz light hold gel, vatika oil, QB BRBC, shealoe butter, mango butter
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11-27-2012, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 474
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yeah she's here, she is my favoriye on wjz-13, beautiful girl with a gorgeous twist out. love her
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Porosity: Low to Normal
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12-06-2012, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 196
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This...***grits teeth***
This disappoints me.
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