The woman shall always do something to her hair (brush, wrap, pin, tie, slick down, or cover) before facing the scrutiny of the public eye.
From simply looking at a woman's hair, one can tell when a woman has just rolled out of bed, weathered a windstorm, or is stressed out. There is no excuse, ladies for us to look unkempt, disheveled, or lazy.
I had a 7:30 a.m. team meeting in NYC this past Thursday morning, and some of my lady colleagues looked a hot mess. You could smell the sleep on them! I'm the only Negrita on my team, and so our hair stories might read a bit differently. Maybe it's just me, but it's so easy to run a comb/brush through your hair, and my Caucasian lovelies have it a bit easier here, it seems.
No matter our texture, curl pattern, or courseness, our appearance is such a reflection of our attention to detail, our hygiene, and our professionalism. We gotta get it together!
Start with a $100 hair cut. It's so worth it! Be sure to choose a stylist who knows your hair texture, has the wisdom to observe the shape and structure of your face, and can give you a cut that suits your lifestyle. I abhor doing my hair in the morning (I've been a naturally curly girl since 1998, y'all!), but I take heed to honor the necessity of a well-suited hair cut.
Next, have your products and tools handy at all times. Pop a brush in your bag. Have some curl spritz handy to pump up a diminishing mane throughout the day. Carry bobby pins in your wallet to pin down naughty tendrils. Know your hair, and know what it takes to maintain a polished look throughout your day.
Grandmom always said that a woman's hair is her glory. I don't use hot combs or coconut hair grease anymore, but the adage remains golden so many years later.
