Soledad O'Brien's Misbehaving Hair

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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? :sad5:
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? :sad5:
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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
S-shaped hair with corkscrew ends. My hair is even more confused than me ;p
My hair officially hates protein
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!
BIG fan of supersoaker method - thanks Rudeechick!
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.
Rochelle Ritchie
texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal
co-wash - NaturelleGrow Coconut Water or Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm Bark & Blue Malva Cleansing Conditioners
LI - KCKT mixed w/ SM C & H Curl & Style Milk
DC - NG Mango & Coconut H2O or Chamomile/Brdck Root
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Sealers - Virgin Coconut Oil, Avocado butter, Aloe butter
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Dogs and nature abhor a vacuum.
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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.
--My CG and grey hair progress -
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/going-gray/179328-jeepys-grey-hair-progress.html
--My article at NaturallyCurly about going grey -
https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/color/how-i-went-completely-gray-and-loved-it
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.
texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal
co-wash - NaturelleGrow Coconut Water or Marshmallow Root, Slippery Elm Bark & Blue Malva Cleansing Conditioners
LI - KCKT mixed w/ SM C & H Curl & Style Milk
DC - NG Mango & Coconut H2O or Chamomile/Brdck Root
Gel - SM souffle (winter), KCCC (summer) or CR Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel (year round)
Sealers - Virgin Coconut Oil, Avocado butter, Aloe butter
Ayurvedic treatments - Jamila Henna, Sukesh, Aloe Vera Powder, Hibiscus Powder.
yeah she's here, she is my favoriye on wjz-13, beautiful girl with a gorgeous twist out. love her
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This disappoints me.