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Home • Natural

Natural Hairstyles You Can Wear to Work

Curls, coils and locs for the boardroom and beyond.
Has Wearing Natural Hair Affected Your Career?
Corporate Curls
By Tasha Turner · Updated October 28, 2020
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Natural hair in the workplace? Sixty years ago it was a rarity, but thankfully times are changing and our naturals have found their place in the corporate setting.

“People are starting to accept natural hair more. But be conscious about your environment,” says Simeko Watkins-Hartley of Meko New York hair salon in Orange, New Jersey. “Women want to wear their hair natural; they just don’t know their styling options.”   If you’re concerned about transitioning into work-friendly natural styles, check out these expert tips and looks for the boardroom and beyond.