Workplace Hair

 It would be awesome if I could go to work with my hair, looking like this since my hair grows out naturally like that: 

No matter how beautiful she looks, it just wouldn’t be acceptable where I work. Although Zimbabwe is a southern African country, and one would think that in Africa, where the majority of the population is black, there would be more acceptance of natural hair. This is not the case at all. Mostly due to the damage from our colonial past, natural hair especially in a formal work environment, is frowned upon. I’ve heard people at my workplace say that if your hair isn’t relaxed or weaved, you are not groomed. Adding to the fact, that in general Zimbabwe is still quite conservative, going to work with hair that does not look sleek is considered untidy. I am trying to figure out how I can have my hair done for work without having to get box braids or wear a wig. HR hasn’t complained about my afro puffs or braided hair, but I do occasionally get comments such as ‘I thought you were paid enough to get your hair done’ or ‘you really should straighten your hair, it would be so long’. For those who struggle with workplace hair, here are a few ideas that I also look forward to trying:

With short hair it’s more acceptable and not as much is needed to make it so

Perfect for work, from waist up 🙂

 

I will definitely try bantu knots outs on a Friday

I’ve done two flat twists around my head, which seemed ok. Will try this one see how it goes

This might be pushing it…

Cornrows are worth a shot too

  

 

And… For when my hair gets longer

There are definately going to be more pics as I get more ideas for work.