You can still get a job, IF THEY ARE NEAT! If they are not neat and looking like a skunk on your head then you wont. Thats just what I have found to happen in the work a day world.
You are so amazing for having this channel! As I've said in my previous comments on your videos, I'm in a relationship with an African-American man, so if B'zrat Hashem we end up having kids, and if THEY ever wanted to do locs, I'm so happy to have so much information courtesy of YOU!
OMG, you're so Awesome! I started my locks around that time ('03/ '04 actually) right before I started high school. I was a little worried that I might be teased, but everyone loved it. In fact my problem then became getting people to stop touching my hair.
I've had my locs for almost 8 yrs..and have moved a few times over those yrs and interviewed those few times for new jobs and ALWAYS got the job. I've NEVER had a problem getting or keeping a job due to my locs.
Like this video cause she tells it like it is. The meaning of my last comment was to stay natural no matter what your race is. I like her cause not to many black girls and women like going natural. All hair is beautiful. You can't let old Negro stereotypes effect your life.
Next time talk about the stereotypes of dreads on black people. Not trying to be racist but I don't understand why non nappy headed people get dreads. I thought straight hair was perfect. Not nappy headed (quote on quote) niggas. I'm black just putting that out threre.
i love you Franchesca, you look very beautiful, proud, and regal with your locks. you wear them well. i pray that you continue to do your thing, and i wish you nothing but success in your endeavors. i'm proud of you, you repersent us all very well. now forgive me for what i'm about to say, because i know i could be wrong, but i believe that it is significantly easyer out there for a female dread than it is for a male.
What I am about to say is not supposed to be racist. I find that a lot of employers see that an african american having locks is fine because it is something their culture is acustom too. But when it comes to the caucasions and having lock a lot of the time it is seen as a health issue. I only say this because my co worker is african american and has beautiful locks, and another girl caucasion got locks and was fired. (This is a hair salon setting too!)
I am looking into getting locks again. I had them before but found that traditional locks are more on the messy side. I am thinking about sisterlocks. Since I took my locks out the end of 2008 to join the military, I mainly wear my natural hair in a bun since I don't know what to do with it and don't have the time to do anything with it. My hair is about shoulder length what is your view on sisterlocks.
I lived with my aunt as a teen and she so told me that I couldn't get locs. I turned 18 in 12/02 & on 3/8/03 I started my locs with out her permission because I was GROWN! Of course she told me she hated those "things". The longer they grew the more she loved them. The baby locs stage was a hard one for her. I combed my 8 year old locs out, hated lose hair & cut my heat damaged long lose hair off to start my new set. They started out shorter than the first set, guess who hates my hair again ;)
I've really wanted locs for last few years but not able to find anyplace in my town in Ohio that specializes in natural hair care. I was natural for 8 years but recently went back to relaxed hair in last 4 months. Big mistake! I REALLY want locs but don't know what to do.
Ive been DYING to get dreads for two years. Sadly, my mum disapproves because of my future career. But i hope to become a lifeguard for Huntington, but I don't know if dreads would prevent me from that job. /: Btw, you are one of the prettiest women i have ever seen!
As a makeup artist I am so in love with the shape of your eyes!!! I could do some great things in playing with color!! lol.You are gorgeous!..anyhoo, I am also a loc wearer and have learned tons from your vids..keep creating!!
Professional hair is neat and clean whether its natural or chemically relaxed. I have seen people come into work with nasty lace fronts. or nasty dirty flaky hair.. I interview people a sure way to not get a job is to have dirty hair or a nasty body odor...
Hey Chesca, I can see why people are hiring you and it has nothing to do with your hair. You speak well and you have a great outgoing personality! That's what it's all about. If you present yourself with such qualities & of course look clean and neat, you will get the job no matter what hairstyle you are wearing.
@mizzcass03 like i said in my video, if you're under 18 then you have to listen to your parents wishes. but past 18, like it or not, your children can do what they want. the point is that based on the comments on this video it's easy to see that locs no longer have a negative stigma in the work place as many people here have locs and work for the state, are doctors, lawyers, teachers, hospitality admin etc, and their locs have no hindered their job performance or ability to find work
I'm an attorney at the Public Defender's Office. I am in court almost every day. People love my hair and compliment me on it all the time. Even a judge asked me some questions abut how I maintain my hair so nicely. Keep it clean, neat and style it nicely. I started my locs while in law school and rocked my baby locs to work and school. BTW, most people don't even know that I have locs and are always saying "I like the way your hair looks, what is it?"
No I did not mean that and any bad way at all your right a woman should have the right to do anything she wants to I was raised by a strong black woman, but what I was trying to say was that if a woman and a man were trying to get the job and had loc and the man and woman both had the same skills the woman would get the job I have seen it before some people just don’t like locs and by the way I think your are very a beautiful women
@andreww112233 you're right, it's harder for a man to wear locs in the workplace, but i think that's mainly because long hair isn't culturally acceptable in corporate america, regardless of the texture. thanks for your kind words
Two things:creative/ "liberal" environments and coastal cities...with all due respect, Chesca, many sisters are in conservative environments that might not approve of such styles. These things CANNOT be underestimated and even though their ideas may be outdated, locking hair may present a bit more of a risk than one bargains for professionally.
W/that said, even asking "the question" in this job climate can be risky. Locs should be done at each's own pace and time...but PLEASE do your homework!
@turn8495 i'm not a professional stylist or HR rep, i can only speak from my own personal experience. in my experience, NO locs have not had an effect on my ability to get a job. when the question is posed to me i have given the most honest answer i can give based on my experience, that's my homework. i encourage everyone to do what they feel most comfortable with and to ask their employer or perspective employer if they feel their hair is going to be an issue.
WHOA wierd!!! lmao...I love you girl!!! I started my locs while working Administration at a California State Correctional Facility. I received nothing but support. Since then, I have moved to Indianapolis, In, and had no problem getting a job. I am currently in college for Nursing and my mother works at an EAP office and tells me that she sees plenty of professional women with natural and loc'd hairstyles. It is a myth that natural/loc'd hair will prevent you from getting a job. <3 Mia
I was just talking about how locs are just as versatile as any other type of hair and gives loced people the opportunity to be as wild & free or as professional as they please!
The corporate world can't afford to be picky these days S*** is hitting the fan!!! hello! Don't say that to your parents though find a nice way to say it e.g. employees are looking for the best person for the job.
People don't care if it is neat. I always tell people, regardless of your hair texture, if it is dirty you will NOT get the job!!! Sometimes we're the ones self-limiting and projecting our own insecurities onto people. Just yesterday I was interviewed for a job and it was successful. No matter how prejudiced someone can be about black hair, yours can completely change their perception.
Thanks for this video. I actually got my recent job when I was in the "baby stage". So i agree. Most employers don't really care as long as they look neat. I think it would only be an issue if someone looked unkept or homeless. lol
my mom hated my locks...but now i keep them curled so she likes them ...mine are about 5 inches paat my shoulder...n i got a federal job designing curriculum for the military....i have had locs the entire time...no prob so i say go for it...just keep them clean and neat
Eek, I remember when my aunt, who is a famous lawyer, told me my hair was not professional I was like O_O...eek cause I really respect her. She's old school and conservative so I get her stance but I have a job right now where I have to be clean and 'dressy', had another job when my hair was just locking, it seem to be not a problem so far.
Hi Ches, I actually happen to work in a professional environment where I am the Budget and Financial Reporting Manager and 3rd "in the line of fire"...LOL!! and believe me, even my bosses and some of the other managers absolutely LOVE my hair. I have no problems with my hair and professionalism. Furthermore, people need to get over the colonial mindset of a suit and stockings with "good" hair......
@ShadesMakeup thanks for sharing your experience! it seems that most people here on youtube have had similar interactions at work. i'm glad everyone's been chiming in and contributing to this conversation. hopefully it will help change some of these outdated ideas about locs/natural hair in the workplace
@ShadesMakeup im in banking and i was pleasantly surprised to notice my co workers also love my new baby locs ....and your a hundred percent right our locs are who we are we shouldnt have to hide them
I hate that people in top positions make a big deal about hair. A long time ago before I had locs I has a perm and I've been to a place where they didn't like clips in your hair. It was just a flat clip to hold my hair done. I didn't get the job, but I didn't want to work there anyway.
my locs are super long now but I never had any trouble with it where I work. As long as it's clean and neat I don't see what the problem is.
I was Navy >9 yrs. When they were baby locs, I wore wigs. But as they grew and matured I proudly wore my hair fully exposed. I was a physician, an officer. While long I would simply pull them back in to a low bun. When short, I cut them in a cute bob and often pin curled them. I would wear them like that or let the pins loose and have a curly bob. I was questioned once. My response was, "We let people have similar styling in the Navy with 'fake" braids. My hair is natural and ALL mine."
Another way not to go throught that baby loc phase is to do "new locs" or some call them "yarn braids" and just twist the new growth then cut the yarn out once they get to a good length. that's how my mom and lil sister started their locs (I'm just natural, rockin a fro!). I know that police officers in most cities can't have locs. This is a great informative video to those that are close mind. Some felt the same way about actors with locs but now you see more natural styles on tv and movies!!
another option, for those who are worried about the "awkward baby loc phase" but want their own locs (so not extensions) are starting with yarn. basically a loctitian, or someone you trust i guess who knows what they're doing, braids your hair with yarn, and as your hair grows out, you twist your new growth just as you would mature locs. eventually, you cut the yarn off and have your own locs! but this way you sort of bypass the short phase, but you also have your own locs in the end!
it's also a good way for people to transition if they don't want to do the "big chop". i started with yarn -- best decision for me, especially being a college athlete, made things a lot easier!
Great video! I ran into alot of opposition from my family when I went natural and again w/I decided to loc and one of the most frequently asked questions/concerns I get is the ability to get a job. It's true that there are SOME people who have a bias and will not hire you but they are the minority. I have never had an issue. It's all about the total package and if you present yourself well your hair will not be an issue.
As for men, in our corporate environment, they wear them pulled back off of their face in a neat low pony tail with their suit and tie. They look very handsome and hold all types of positions in our healthcare non-profit organization. We also have several locs in executive positions who are in the ears of our CEO on a daily basis to help with strategy and key corporate decisions. They are highly lauded for their contributions. Someone just got promoted to VP to replace a white male.
Trust me. I know about policies regarding certain hairstyles. I spoke directly with the Mayor of Baltimore because they also had a policy where police officers could not have braids or locs because it did not allow for their hats to fit on their heads. That policy has since been changed after we brought up the issue. The Mayor was an AA female and the new one is too. I was hired in my current management position with locs. My strong resume spoke for itself. My boss is a white female.
Ive always liked the idea of getting dreads,i just dont want baby dreads & i get bored with stuff easily...if you say that dread extensions look so real...thats what i should get lol
Hi, I've been watching your videos forever and I come back to them time and time again!! I have a question about locs in the workplace and I'd like to get your opinion. Say you're working for a company and everything is going great and originally there was no complaint about your hair. Maybe because they were neat or maybe just because they were new to the company in general. If all of a sudden the company implemented a "no locs" policy, what would you do? Quit, put up a fight, or what?
@KaRoCo86 thanks for your question! i certainly wouldn't quit, but i'd talk to HR and find out exactly why they have the policy in place and explain that my hair is loc'd and i've always worn it in a neat and professional manner. like i said in the video, often times people don't even know what loc'd hair looks like outside of an overblown stereotype. so they assume loc'd hair is always dirty and unkempt and have never seen it otherwise.
Oh yeah... BTW my parents now love them and want to touch them whenever I see them. Is it just me or do alot of people want to touch your locs? How do you feel about this? I personally hate it. It maskes me feel as though I'm a side show attraction...... Is it just me?
Cont.......The only person who seemed to have a problem was my parents. They are super old school where locs were not accepted and this was her argument.... I won't get a job. I have continued to disprove that theory! Like Chesca said if you are over 18 then do it, just keep them neat and there will not be any problems..... My experience anyways...
I to was one of those people who had this question. I waited until I worked in the enviornment then just locked them without asking... I never had a problem during that funny akward phase or any other time. You are so right people ask me all the time if they are braids or extensions. Side note: It's funny to me how many blacks ask this question... Now I'm 4 years in and I never had a problem getting another job. Since that first one I've had 3 other jobs with my locks.....
@anonymous10001000 agreed. but it's tougher for men to have long hair period. regardless of their texture. it's just not as socially acceptable for a man to have long hair. i think it's silly, but that's how it is. I worked for the Miami Beach Duck Tour for 2 years. It's an amphibious vehicle that drives around the city and then into the water and around the celebrity homes on Star Island
@chescalocs I think its silly too. I realized something the other day. The military is so biased because they make them cut their hair because its a "trend" for women to have long hair. No shame in allowing women to have long hair, i just wish men would have the same privileges. And that is so cool!! being a tour guide!! but i bet it got annoying, im a tour guide too.
WOW!! you were in North Miami Beach?! I live in what is now called Miami Gardens UGHH. I preferred Carol City. Any hoo/ I think it all depends on the job and the poeple around you. I too just started again in April this year and keep my hair very clean. I see plenty people whose hair is just lovely and maintained.
@LadyShyye I lived in Miami for 6 years! where have you been? lol Pat and I moved to NY in 2009. i honestly don't think most jobs mind and those that do have an uninformed view of what locs look like and aren't aware that they can absolutely be versatile and very professional
There are 3 people at my job with locked hair. I work at an investment company. I, a woman, was hired while I already had locks, the other lady started her locks on the job. She' so been there over 15 years. The other person, a man, has shoulder length locks and he was recently hired with his locks. he keeps his pulled back with a loose large hair tie. Sometimes he wears it in a pony tail and they are always neat and professional.
So Chesca, I know your the loc guru plus a jhost of other things which make u the Jaqueline of all trades...lol Any tips for skin care? You have beautiful skin. What do you wash and moisturize with?
@sab402 thank you! i use ponds moisturizer. i just made a video tutorial on my everyday makeup since i've gotten a lot of requests for it. i don't really have a special skincare secret. i've just been blessed with clear skin. i drink lots of water and clean my face with almay face wipes at night. that's it!
I have not had a problem with having locs. I am a judicial assistant for a judge in superior court and also worked for the fire department. My locs were butt length. Unfortunately I lost them to chemo, but hope to grow them back once my cancer journey is over.
@hope0hurts well, even if she was to grow out her hair and interlock it, she'd still have to transition her hair and go through an awkward/short length, which was her main concern. i suggested extensions so she wouldn't have to deal with the short phase and would be able to pull her hair back from the beginning.
@SKAmillz009 if you put your hair in a bun or ponytail i don't see what the issue is. i hate this idea that a boss can tell you what to do with the hair on your own head
@kiies although it is illegal companies still do it all the time they won't say " sorry you have locks or natural hair , and we don't want all that ethnic looking stuff around here." they will just simply tell u that the position has been filled or some other excuse.
It's sad but dread locks, for many, still have a negative stigma.
@kiies i dunno. some might argue that it isn't discrimination but "dress code". it's a very fine line. personally i think it's discrimination, but lumping it in with dress code is how most companies get away with it.
I feel I'm doing the work not my hair so it should not matter if I have locs or not. If I have to ask permission from a job about what to do with my person I would flip the only way they can have a say is if they are paying for my upkeep which I doubt so they can take that and put it wayyyy over there. Plus why should only ppl with locs ask what about those that change hair color (royal.red.with blond streaks)or want a hair cut (mohawk.mullet)?
I am interviewing for a post graduate medicine in a couple of weeks, and I went to a mock interview already. NOT 1 person said ANYTHING about my locks! Infact, I got a comment saying "presented very well for interview" I just put my hair in a pipe cleaner set with an off-set part, the end, no dramas. If anything, people like me better with my hair like this!
@nemicouture yes I have gotten that from a lot of people, I'm a couple months into my locs and ppl always ask why I'm getting locs cuz I have such "good hair" Like only ppl with "bad hair" get locs to make up for the fact that they don't have "good hair" which is ridiculous >_> everyone has good hair as long as they treat and embrace it right.
@MrsTealFish I'll tell them that locs are good hair, I've seem people with straighten/Chemical or weaves, wigs etc that often look like to me "bad" hair, nappy, natural, curly hair in my opinion is "good" hair as people with straighten hair. I'm a professional Art Director, and have been for some time, admittedly it is a creative environment but have had no issue with my locs which are now past my but
@nemicouture SO STUPID. nice hair? everyone has nice hair! if you want locs, you should get them. forget what anyone else has to say about YOUR DECISION for YOUR HAIR. shesh. people make me sick! why would anyone say that to you?! as if locs aren't nice? as if your hair isn't going to be nice if you have locs? so dumb!
i think locs r (more or less in some occasions) just as maintainable as regular hair. Shoot! i spend hrs almost daily trying to figure out what to do with my unlocked natural hair, even maintaining it can b an out right warfare trying to get it under control.
I had freeform locks when i got the job I currently have and I work in the corporate office of a national health company. I wish they WOULD try to say something about my locks OR my root bed, but then again, i dont plan on staying in corporate america much longer anyway, lol.
You look fantastic--love that style on you! I agree. Unless there is an overt policy as long as the dress code and culture of the position is honored there shouldn't be any problems.
i work in a medical research environment with doctors and professors. I see many types of styles and locs as well. its all about how comfortable you feel about your own hair. if you feel uneasy, then that feeling/vibe can sometimes come across as awkward in several ways, including what you contribute as a professional. Work with what you feel comfortable with and when you are ready, you can change - i would also consider loc extensions as well - thanks for a great vid chesca!
I do believe it's all about how you carry yourself. Yes, I'm guilty of doing what I have to to get in but in the end the answer is within me. I am learning my hair and I have alot of "kinks" I need to work with. It's easy to to use hair as an excuse when one is not comfortable in in their own skin.
I have a question. I am really trying to commmit to this whole loc thing i mean i love peoples locs and i really want my own but i keep taking them down because i don't like the whole awkard stage lol ik its a part of the process but jeez now about loc extensions can you have them over your locs???? because i would so rock some "fake" locs until mine grew in CHESCA PLEASE ANSWER I have been going through this sort of diff loc process for a year now lol and im going back and forth
@twweety9 haa! i'm here to the rescue! and i actually filmed a video about loc extensions a few weeks ago and will have it up next week! yes, you can absolutely get loc extensions to skip the awkward phase. but loc extensions can't be removed the way "traditional" extensions are. basically, your hair will loc with the extensions and you can cut them once your hair is fully loc'd if you don't want the extensions anymore.
I started my locs a yr ago, then my 18 yr old start his about 3 mos after I started mine. I didn't want him to start his b/c of that stigma. He changes his look every yr. So I buckled & let him start his. I actually liked his but his jealous of my locs b/c mine locked w/in 6 mos, & since h is hair is so soft, his haven't locked yet ! LOL. I make sure his locs are neat like mine & we exchanged products that help our hair. I'm like you, I agree totally what you said.
I think that if a company doesn't hire you because of an ethnic, traditional, hairstyle that is just wrong. Iknow that the Six Flags in my city doesn't hire people with locks, and i think it's wrong.
thankkkkkk you chesca! totally forwarding this to everyone. I've have locs on/off since '06 (restarted them) and i get so many of the same questions- but i've never ever had a problem getting work. my mum grew to love them and i'm not sure if my dad even realises what they are, but no troubles there either lol! there are just so many misconceptions about locs, it's really jarring. btw u look super radiant- must be a prenuptial glow!
@dina237 you're welcome! I had the same experience with my mom. She tried to discourage me from going natural and cutting my hair off because she was afraid I'd regret it and wouldn't like how I looked. Once I loc'd my hair she kept asking when it was going to "look better". lol. but now she loves my hair! i actually filmed this before Pat proposed! lol I think it's my bronzer combined with my camera lens. It seriously makes everyone's skin radiant. I love it!
@ztnupe8 agreed. someone brought this up on my FB page. I didn't initially think of that. I still stand by my suggestion that if it's a concern then ask your employer first, either before you start locs or when you're interviewing for the position.
I have been a registered nurse for 6 years and I have had my locs for 7 years. I have NEVER had any issues with my hair or getting a job. I think you are right, its all about you do your hair and how you maintain it. It's your hair so they shouldnt have an issue with it, but you also want to be professional. You wouldn't go to work in your underwear right? lol, so its all about how you carry yourself.
I feel that if you don't make your hair an issue it won't be an issue. It is, after all, just hair. I started my locs without my parents' consent, my hair was already loced when my mom asked if i was getting locs haha. she loves them and I love them. What I sometimes find unprofessional about locs and loose hair are bright dye jobs how do you feel about a head full of " loud" colors?
@lilstrokey I wore color in my hair when I was in college but abandoned it after graduation. I think unnatural colors are still not accepted in the workplace, but i've seen it before if it's done in a subtle manner. (ie highlights) basically, you don't want a hairstyle that draws so much attention that it detracts from your performance. unfortunately, unnatural hair colors tend to do just that. so if you want bright purple hair, you have to understand some companies won't be ok with it.
there IS discrimination in some organisations but so far i have not come across it but if a job does not want you because of your locs that is blatant discrimination and you can complain about it. its funny to me how some people with matted crusty wigs/weave are hired over people with well maintained locs! (some companies though not all)
so i do agree with your message chesca!! dont let your locs hold you back.
@MsIslandSpice ha! i love this comment! you're right. all hair types have the potential to look unprofessional or unkempt or clean and polished. it's unfortunate that a few people have ruined it for everyone and perpetuate this idea that locs are dirty and smelly and mean you're a thug or a pot head. it's silly! in order to take back that perception we have to keep showing people the beauty and versatility of our hair!
@MsIslandSpice How do you know folks haven't been hired strictly because of their locs and others were hired with weaves and wigs? Be very careful when making those types of statements especially if you do not have tangible proof both candidates were of equal skill and similar resumes but the deciding factor was how they decided to wear their hair. That could be considered defamatory.
@curleedst Well Six Flags in Maryland had a policy ( im not sure if it is still active) where they said staff are not allowed to have cornrows, braids or locks which was very strange seeing as the that area is 90% black. When I had loose natural hair, it was too thick to brush back into a "ponytail" so I always had cornrows, braids or extensions. So for people who were in the same situation as me, what option does that leave? - Perm, Wigs & Weaves. Is that enough proof? Google It.
@manga4774 not true. personally, i like the look of manicured locs for myself. that's not to say that free form dreads aren't beautiful, they just aren't for me.
I’ve had dreads for 6 years now and I'm of the thought that if they don’t want you to work there with dreadlocks then I don’t want to work for them! Just ask off the bat when even asking if there are any jobs going. I'm lucky I’ve worked at Lush for 4 years now and I'm encouraged to express myself, pink dreads, 40 piercings and lots of tats, just be free and you’ll find your way even if you’re not classed as "normal"!
@straitjacketlily "I’ve had dreads for 6 years now and I'm of the thought that if they don’t want you to work there with dreadlocks then I don’t want to work for them! " I completely agree!! WELL SAID!
if you haven't done so yet, is it possible that you could make a video on your views about giving young children locs? me and my fiancee have been debating for years. I only want to loc our sons hair since the transition of him cutting them off is easier if he chooses to not want them. he says if you are going to loc the boys hair you might as well do the girls too.
@DamitaJo79 wow, that's a great video suggestion and also a hard topic. i'll definitely try to make a video on this. but in the meantime, i think it's really just a personal preference. but i agree with your husband, if decide to loc your child's hair you might as well do them both. for me, i think i'd rather wait for my kids to be old enough to decide they want locs. But i think for maintenance reasons it can be a great option for parents
@chescaleigh thank you so much for the response. I can't wait for the video and I hope that it will shine a huge light on this. also, you are probably right, but its so tempting seeing little 3 year olds with baby locs. its so cute! lol
@DamitaJo79 cont.: I feel from experience that girls have harder times in school with their hair than boys. if our daughter decides to cut her locks, she will be picked on for having very short hair, which is my reasons for only doing the boys hair. FYI we have no kids but felt it was good to talk about this early beforehand. please help!
@DamitaJo79 well, unfortunately kids are going to tease each other no matter what. there's no way to protect them from that. with that being said, i don't think you should avoid doing something you want to do just for fear of ridicule. otherwise, you'll never do anything you want! i see plenty of little girls with short that that look beautiful and couldn't care less if the other kids disagree. you have to teach your kids to be confident no matter what!
@chescaleigh again, you are right. you make a lot of sense. kids will tease you for stupid things. when we do have kids, if she does choose to cut them off, we will make sure that she will be strong and confident. you are awesome. take care!
i think my mama would actually prefer dreads over braids cuz i currently have braids. my pops wants me to get haircut though. lol the reason why i don't have dreads yet is because it seems everybody is tryna get 'em and i don't wanna look like a follower. my roommates from last year kept tryna pressure me into lockin' up which is why i ain't done it yet...
@StraightUp615 well, i think you should do whatever suits you best. you can't worry about "being a follower" or looking like anyone else because every person is different and no two heads are going to look alike. also, locs aren't new! lol people around the world have them and have had them for centuries, so don't ever let what someone else is doing or has done keep you from being you!
@miniglozell ha! did you know if you push 1, 2, 3...during the video it'll skip to that percentage of the video? it's kinda fun to push the numbers and see what funny faces you can discover lol
Hey, Chesca! When I first started growing my locs, I was a little concerned about how it would be received at my job (a very corporate environment) but I just went for it & surprisingly enough...MANY just thought they were curls! As they started to loc, they asked if they were braids...& now that my hair fall mid back...they ask if they are braids/extensions. I think you gave really good advice on this subject...just be groomed and professional! It's just hair! :-)
your skin. is gorgeous. wow.
iluvhammys 3 days ago
You can still get a job, IF THEY ARE NEAT! If they are not neat and looking like a skunk on your head then you wont. Thats just what I have found to happen in the work a day world.
DesignerzOnly 2 weeks ago
You are so amazing for having this channel! As I've said in my previous comments on your videos, I'm in a relationship with an African-American man, so if B'zrat Hashem we end up having kids, and if THEY ever wanted to do locs, I'm so happy to have so much information courtesy of YOU!
ShAYtheJewnius 2 weeks ago in playlist best of Chescalocs
OMG, you're so Awesome! I started my locks around that time ('03/ '04 actually) right before I started high school. I was a little worried that I might be teased, but everyone loved it. In fact my problem then became getting people to stop touching my hair.
ShaolinKitty 1 month ago
I've had my locs for almost 8 yrs..and have moved a few times over those yrs and interviewed those few times for new jobs and ALWAYS got the job. I've NEVER had a problem getting or keeping a job due to my locs.
ravensholst 1 month ago
awww i really feel sorry for the people that cant get locks because of ther mum or dad says so i mean ive had locks since i was 11
MsPwincess13 1 month ago
Like this video cause she tells it like it is. The meaning of my last comment was to stay natural no matter what your race is. I like her cause not to many black girls and women like going natural. All hair is beautiful. You can't let old Negro stereotypes effect your life.
p737lost 1 month ago
Next time talk about the stereotypes of dreads on black people. Not trying to be racist but I don't understand why non nappy headed people get dreads. I thought straight hair was perfect. Not nappy headed (quote on quote) niggas. I'm black just putting that out threre.
p737lost 1 month ago
i love you Franchesca, you look very beautiful, proud, and regal with your locks. you wear them well. i pray that you continue to do your thing, and i wish you nothing but success in your endeavors. i'm proud of you, you repersent us all very well. now forgive me for what i'm about to say, because i know i could be wrong, but i believe that it is significantly easyer out there for a female dread than it is for a male.
TheResse561 1 month ago
So well-spoken..!
lumacetate 1 month ago in playlist best of Chescalocs
What I am about to say is not supposed to be racist. I find that a lot of employers see that an african american having locks is fine because it is something their culture is acustom too. But when it comes to the caucasions and having lock a lot of the time it is seen as a health issue. I only say this because my co worker is african american and has beautiful locks, and another girl caucasion got locks and was fired. (This is a hair salon setting too!)
Do you think this in some cases is true?
SteezEGeezeSM 1 month ago
I am looking into getting locks again. I had them before but found that traditional locks are more on the messy side. I am thinking about sisterlocks. Since I took my locks out the end of 2008 to join the military, I mainly wear my natural hair in a bun since I don't know what to do with it and don't have the time to do anything with it. My hair is about shoulder length what is your view on sisterlocks.
liebe2010JC 1 month ago in playlist More videos from chescalocs
I lived with my aunt as a teen and she so told me that I couldn't get locs. I turned 18 in 12/02 & on 3/8/03 I started my locs with out her permission because I was GROWN! Of course she told me she hated those "things". The longer they grew the more she loved them. The baby locs stage was a hard one for her. I combed my 8 year old locs out, hated lose hair & cut my heat damaged long lose hair off to start my new set. They started out shorter than the first set, guess who hates my hair again ;)
TyRose1984 1 month ago in playlist best of Chescalocs
I've really wanted locs for last few years but not able to find anyplace in my town in Ohio that specializes in natural hair care. I was natural for 8 years but recently went back to relaxed hair in last 4 months. Big mistake! I REALLY want locs but don't know what to do.
fisku91 1 month ago in playlist best of Chescalocs
Ive been DYING to get dreads for two years. Sadly, my mum disapproves because of my future career. But i hope to become a lifeguard for Huntington, but I don't know if dreads would prevent me from that job. /: Btw, you are one of the prettiest women i have ever seen!
SuperJellybeanzz 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs 6
@SuperJellybeanzz aw thanks! like i said in the video, if you're interested in a job and have concerns you should ask them
chescalocs 2 months ago
As a makeup artist I am so in love with the shape of your eyes!!! I could do some great things in playing with color!! lol.You are gorgeous!..anyhoo, I am also a loc wearer and have learned tons from your vids..keep creating!!
MsSHElectricity 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
@MsSHElectricity why thank you! hit me up if you're ever in NY!
chescalocs 2 months ago
Professional hair is neat and clean whether its natural or chemically relaxed. I have seen people come into work with nasty lace fronts. or nasty dirty flaky hair.. I interview people a sure way to not get a job is to have dirty hair or a nasty body odor...
mizzpicklezz 2 months ago 2
@mizzpicklezz true true!
chescalocs 2 months ago
Thats so pretty, what is that?!!?
MorganSchwab 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
@MorganSchwab what's so pretty?
chescalocs 2 months ago
@chescalocs I think she/he was quoting what people ask you about your locs.
Jonaeproductionx3 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
@Jonaeproductionx3 got it! thanks!
chescaleigh 1 month ago
@chescalocs I was quoting her, I thought that was hilarious! Next time I'll put my quotes in quotations..
MorganSchwab 1 month ago
@MorganSchwab ha! oh, now i get it :)
chescaleigh 1 month ago
Hey Chesca, I can see why people are hiring you and it has nothing to do with your hair. You speak well and you have a great outgoing personality! That's what it's all about. If you present yourself with such qualities & of course look clean and neat, you will get the job no matter what hairstyle you are wearing.
jiggymig 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs 2
@jiggymig aw thank you!
chescalocs 2 months ago
I'm 18 and i dont have kids, but i would never let my future child get dread locs...........
mizzcass03 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
@mizzcass03 like i said in my video, if you're under 18 then you have to listen to your parents wishes. but past 18, like it or not, your children can do what they want. the point is that based on the comments on this video it's easy to see that locs no longer have a negative stigma in the work place as many people here have locs and work for the state, are doctors, lawyers, teachers, hospitality admin etc, and their locs have no hindered their job performance or ability to find work
chescalocs 2 months ago 3
I'm an attorney at the Public Defender's Office. I am in court almost every day. People love my hair and compliment me on it all the time. Even a judge asked me some questions abut how I maintain my hair so nicely. Keep it clean, neat and style it nicely. I started my locs while in law school and rocked my baby locs to work and school. BTW, most people don't even know that I have locs and are always saying "I like the way your hair looks, what is it?"
new211 2 months ago
@new211 thank you for sharing your experience! hopefully these types of comments will help open peoples eyes to the professional versatility of locs
chescalocs 2 months ago
you are so pretty
spuffygurl4eva 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
My favorite part of this video is at 1:30. Other than that, thanks for the advice!
RiaEtt 2 months ago
No I did not mean that and any bad way at all your right a woman should have the right to do anything she wants to I was raised by a strong black woman, but what I was trying to say was that if a woman and a man were trying to get the job and had loc and the man and woman both had the same skills the woman would get the job I have seen it before some people just don’t like locs and by the way I think your are very a beautiful women
andreww112233 2 months ago 5
@andreww112233 you're right, it's harder for a man to wear locs in the workplace, but i think that's mainly because long hair isn't culturally acceptable in corporate america, regardless of the texture. thanks for your kind words
chescalocs 2 months ago 2
lol. i started my locs 8 days after my 18th bday.
shyshybaby08 2 months ago in playlist best of chescalocs
Ohh and you and your hair are very pretty by the way!
babybrat925 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
I don't even have locs, but I really like your videos. They are so clear and concise. Thanks for sharing the info!
babybrat925 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
but your a woman
andreww112233 2 months ago
@andreww112233 ummm what does that have to do with getting a job? last time I checked, women have the right to work and do whatever they want
chescalocs 2 months ago 16
you are really pretty,very nice face features lol
daBASICpincess123 2 months ago in playlist More videos from chescalocs 3
@daBASICpincess123 thank you!
chescalocs 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Two things:creative/ "liberal" environments and coastal cities...with all due respect, Chesca, many sisters are in conservative environments that might not approve of such styles. These things CANNOT be underestimated and even though their ideas may be outdated, locking hair may present a bit more of a risk than one bargains for professionally.
W/that said, even asking "the question" in this job climate can be risky. Locs should be done at each's own pace and time...but PLEASE do your homework!
turn8495 3 months ago
@turn8495 i'm not a professional stylist or HR rep, i can only speak from my own personal experience. in my experience, NO locs have not had an effect on my ability to get a job. when the question is posed to me i have given the most honest answer i can give based on my experience, that's my homework. i encourage everyone to do what they feel most comfortable with and to ask their employer or perspective employer if they feel their hair is going to be an issue.
chescalocs 3 months ago 7
WHOA wierd!!! lmao...I love you girl!!! I started my locs while working Administration at a California State Correctional Facility. I received nothing but support. Since then, I have moved to Indianapolis, In, and had no problem getting a job. I am currently in college for Nursing and my mother works at an EAP office and tells me that she sees plenty of professional women with natural and loc'd hairstyles. It is a myth that natural/loc'd hair will prevent you from getting a job. <3 Mia
Mimi10283 3 months ago
I was just talking about how locs are just as versatile as any other type of hair and gives loced people the opportunity to be as wild & free or as professional as they please!
SimpliciTEE411 3 months ago
The corporate world can't afford to be picky these days S*** is hitting the fan!!! hello! Don't say that to your parents though find a nice way to say it e.g. employees are looking for the best person for the job.
Empre55 4 months ago
Yall sleepin on her...she always been pretty since nineth grade!!!
independentmami84 4 months ago
@independentmami84 haa! hey girl hey! thanks, you're too sweet :)
chescaleigh 4 months ago
People don't care if it is neat. I always tell people, regardless of your hair texture, if it is dirty you will NOT get the job!!! Sometimes we're the ones self-limiting and projecting our own insecurities onto people. Just yesterday I was interviewed for a job and it was successful. No matter how prejudiced someone can be about black hair, yours can completely change their perception.
Laurnea 5 months ago
Thanks for this video. I actually got my recent job when I was in the "baby stage". So i agree. Most employers don't really care as long as they look neat. I think it would only be an issue if someone looked unkept or homeless. lol
TravelingChic84 5 months ago
my mom hated my locks...but now i keep them curled so she likes them ...mine are about 5 inches paat my shoulder...n i got a federal job designing curriculum for the military....i have had locs the entire time...no prob so i say go for it...just keep them clean and neat
ebony89633 5 months ago
you are gorgeous!!
YoungStunna85 5 months ago 5
@YoungStunna85 thank you!
chescalocs 5 months ago
Your skin looks AMAZING!
justESHthnx 5 months ago 5
@justESHthnx thank you!
chescalocs 5 months ago
Eek, I remember when my aunt, who is a famous lawyer, told me my hair was not professional I was like O_O...eek cause I really respect her. She's old school and conservative so I get her stance but I have a job right now where I have to be clean and 'dressy', had another job when my hair was just locking, it seem to be not a problem so far.
ikkinnikk 5 months ago
@ikkinnikk ahhh not lawyer but judge. She's was both in her lifetime but she's a famous judge.
ikkinnikk 5 months ago
Hi Ches, I actually happen to work in a professional environment where I am the Budget and Financial Reporting Manager and 3rd "in the line of fire"...LOL!! and believe me, even my bosses and some of the other managers absolutely LOVE my hair. I have no problems with my hair and professionalism. Furthermore, people need to get over the colonial mindset of a suit and stockings with "good" hair......
ShadesMakeup 5 months ago 24
@ShadesMakeup thanks for sharing your experience! it seems that most people here on youtube have had similar interactions at work. i'm glad everyone's been chiming in and contributing to this conversation. hopefully it will help change some of these outdated ideas about locs/natural hair in the workplace
chescalocs 5 months ago
@ShadesMakeup im in banking and i was pleasantly surprised to notice my co workers also love my new baby locs ....and your a hundred percent right our locs are who we are we shouldnt have to hide them
bajanbodygal 5 months ago 3
I hate that people in top positions make a big deal about hair. A long time ago before I had locs I has a perm and I've been to a place where they didn't like clips in your hair. It was just a flat clip to hold my hair done. I didn't get the job, but I didn't want to work there anyway.
my locs are super long now but I never had any trouble with it where I work. As long as it's clean and neat I don't see what the problem is.
NottyGurlStyle 5 months ago
I was Navy >9 yrs. When they were baby locs, I wore wigs. But as they grew and matured I proudly wore my hair fully exposed. I was a physician, an officer. While long I would simply pull them back in to a low bun. When short, I cut them in a cute bob and often pin curled them. I would wear them like that or let the pins loose and have a curly bob. I was questioned once. My response was, "We let people have similar styling in the Navy with 'fake" braids. My hair is natural and ALL mine."
mrsyogadoc 5 months ago
You look so pretty and I love your hair style.
GILady86 5 months ago
Your skin is flawless. Great video by the way!
caron4ever 5 months ago
Another way not to go throught that baby loc phase is to do "new locs" or some call them "yarn braids" and just twist the new growth then cut the yarn out once they get to a good length. that's how my mom and lil sister started their locs (I'm just natural, rockin a fro!). I know that police officers in most cities can't have locs. This is a great informative video to those that are close mind. Some felt the same way about actors with locs but now you see more natural styles on tv and movies!!
divabcjill04 5 months ago
@divabcjill04 thanks for adding this! yarn braids are definitely a more affordable option rather than traditional loc extension, and they look great!
chescaleigh 5 months ago
another option, for those who are worried about the "awkward baby loc phase" but want their own locs (so not extensions) are starting with yarn. basically a loctitian, or someone you trust i guess who knows what they're doing, braids your hair with yarn, and as your hair grows out, you twist your new growth just as you would mature locs. eventually, you cut the yarn off and have your own locs! but this way you sort of bypass the short phase, but you also have your own locs in the end!
judinestgerard1 5 months ago
it's also a good way for people to transition if they don't want to do the "big chop". i started with yarn -- best decision for me, especially being a college athlete, made things a lot easier!
judinestgerard1 5 months ago
@judinestgerard1 This exactly how I started my locs, also this can be a dry run to see what you look like with locs
msbarb1 5 months ago
Great video! I ran into alot of opposition from my family when I went natural and again w/I decided to loc and one of the most frequently asked questions/concerns I get is the ability to get a job. It's true that there are SOME people who have a bias and will not hire you but they are the minority. I have never had an issue. It's all about the total package and if you present yourself well your hair will not be an issue.
minacakes00 5 months ago
As for men, in our corporate environment, they wear them pulled back off of their face in a neat low pony tail with their suit and tie. They look very handsome and hold all types of positions in our healthcare non-profit organization. We also have several locs in executive positions who are in the ears of our CEO on a daily basis to help with strategy and key corporate decisions. They are highly lauded for their contributions. Someone just got promoted to VP to replace a white male.
curleedst 5 months ago
Trust me. I know about policies regarding certain hairstyles. I spoke directly with the Mayor of Baltimore because they also had a policy where police officers could not have braids or locs because it did not allow for their hats to fit on their heads. That policy has since been changed after we brought up the issue. The Mayor was an AA female and the new one is too. I was hired in my current management position with locs. My strong resume spoke for itself. My boss is a white female.
curleedst 5 months ago
How does this apply to guys in the prof. setting? I ask because I know guys can't get away with a lot of the loc styles that girls can get away with
datIRONMANguy 5 months ago
I wish I had seen this sooner!
MissLoveTantei91 5 months ago
Ive always liked the idea of getting dreads,i just dont want baby dreads & i get bored with stuff easily...if you say that dread extensions look so real...thats what i should get lol
BarrettTV 5 months ago
@BarrettTV the only thing is they can be kinda expensive
chescaleigh 5 months ago
Love how you were rocking the (so-called) feathered earring trend in 2004. That's why I don't throw away any of my jewelry.
marque235 5 months ago
@marque235 ha! i used to looove those earrings. i haven't worn them in years
chescalocs 5 months ago
Hi, I've been watching your videos forever and I come back to them time and time again!! I have a question about locs in the workplace and I'd like to get your opinion. Say you're working for a company and everything is going great and originally there was no complaint about your hair. Maybe because they were neat or maybe just because they were new to the company in general. If all of a sudden the company implemented a "no locs" policy, what would you do? Quit, put up a fight, or what?
KaRoCo86 5 months ago
@KaRoCo86 thanks for your question! i certainly wouldn't quit, but i'd talk to HR and find out exactly why they have the policy in place and explain that my hair is loc'd and i've always worn it in a neat and professional manner. like i said in the video, often times people don't even know what loc'd hair looks like outside of an overblown stereotype. so they assume loc'd hair is always dirty and unkempt and have never seen it otherwise.
chescaleigh 5 months ago
Oh yeah... BTW my parents now love them and want to touch them whenever I see them. Is it just me or do alot of people want to touch your locs? How do you feel about this? I personally hate it. It maskes me feel as though I'm a side show attraction...... Is it just me?
ilmememe 5 months ago
@ilmememe haa! ditto! my mom loooves my hair now. who knew it'd become such a big part of my "brand"?
chescalocs 5 months ago
Cont.......The only person who seemed to have a problem was my parents. They are super old school where locs were not accepted and this was her argument.... I won't get a job. I have continued to disprove that theory! Like Chesca said if you are over 18 then do it, just keep them neat and there will not be any problems..... My experience anyways...
ilmememe 5 months ago
I to was one of those people who had this question. I waited until I worked in the enviornment then just locked them without asking... I never had a problem during that funny akward phase or any other time. You are so right people ask me all the time if they are braids or extensions. Side note: It's funny to me how many blacks ask this question... Now I'm 4 years in and I never had a problem getting another job. Since that first one I've had 3 other jobs with my locks.....
ilmememe 5 months ago
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone with locs could be self-employed? That way you never have to worry about what anyone thinks for the most part!
drwpsych 5 months ago
i think males would have a harder time getting a job though. but u worked as a tour guide?? what did you tour?
anonymous10001000 5 months ago
@anonymous10001000 agreed. but it's tougher for men to have long hair period. regardless of their texture. it's just not as socially acceptable for a man to have long hair. i think it's silly, but that's how it is. I worked for the Miami Beach Duck Tour for 2 years. It's an amphibious vehicle that drives around the city and then into the water and around the celebrity homes on Star Island
chescalocs 5 months ago
@chescalocs I think its silly too. I realized something the other day. The military is so biased because they make them cut their hair because its a "trend" for women to have long hair. No shame in allowing women to have long hair, i just wish men would have the same privileges. And that is so cool!! being a tour guide!! but i bet it got annoying, im a tour guide too.
anonymous10001000 5 months ago
WOW!! you were in North Miami Beach?! I live in what is now called Miami Gardens UGHH. I preferred Carol City. Any hoo/ I think it all depends on the job and the poeple around you. I too just started again in April this year and keep my hair very clean. I see plenty people whose hair is just lovely and maintained.
LadyShyye 5 months ago
@LadyShyye I lived in Miami for 6 years! where have you been? lol Pat and I moved to NY in 2009. i honestly don't think most jobs mind and those that do have an uninformed view of what locs look like and aren't aware that they can absolutely be versatile and very professional
chescalocs 5 months ago
There are 3 people at my job with locked hair. I work at an investment company. I, a woman, was hired while I already had locks, the other lady started her locks on the job. She' so been there over 15 years. The other person, a man, has shoulder length locks and he was recently hired with his locks. he keeps his pulled back with a loose large hair tie. Sometimes he wears it in a pony tail and they are always neat and professional.
alienkittens 5 months ago
ugh.. she's so pretty ! ITS BLINDING !!!!!
MsQueenRandom 5 months ago
@MsQueenRandom ha! aw thanks!
chescalocs 5 months ago
So Chesca, I know your the loc guru plus a jhost of other things which make u the Jaqueline of all trades...lol Any tips for skin care? You have beautiful skin. What do you wash and moisturize with?
sab402 5 months ago
@sab402 thank you! i use ponds moisturizer. i just made a video tutorial on my everyday makeup since i've gotten a lot of requests for it. i don't really have a special skincare secret. i've just been blessed with clear skin. i drink lots of water and clean my face with almay face wipes at night. that's it!
chescalocs 5 months ago
I have not had a problem with having locs. I am a judicial assistant for a judge in superior court and also worked for the fire department. My locs were butt length. Unfortunately I lost them to chemo, but hope to grow them back once my cancer journey is over.
ltrwoods 5 months ago
She could grow out her natural hair then interlock it (woman at law firm) skips the baby lock phase
hope0hurts 5 months ago
@hope0hurts well, even if she was to grow out her hair and interlock it, she'd still have to transition her hair and go through an awkward/short length, which was her main concern. i suggested extensions so she wouldn't have to deal with the short phase and would be able to pull her hair back from the beginning.
chescaleigh 5 months ago
My manger told me tht I can't let mines grow past my shoulders
SKAmillz009 5 months ago
@SKAmillz009 if you put your hair in a bun or ponytail i don't see what the issue is. i hate this idea that a boss can tell you what to do with the hair on your own head
chescalocs 5 months ago
Great advice! Your hair looks amazing here!!
flawlesslocs 5 months ago
@kiies although it is illegal companies still do it all the time they won't say " sorry you have locks or natural hair , and we don't want all that ethnic looking stuff around here." they will just simply tell u that the position has been filled or some other excuse.
It's sad but dread locks, for many, still have a negative stigma.
Oh well such is life.
HoneyFluffs 5 months ago
Also, it's illegal to discriminate against someone for hair texture... for people who're worried about wearing either natural or loc styles at work.
kiies 5 months ago
@kiies i dunno. some might argue that it isn't discrimination but "dress code". it's a very fine line. personally i think it's discrimination, but lumping it in with dress code is how most companies get away with it.
chescalocs 5 months ago
Great post
QueenSemiramis 5 months ago
I feel I'm doing the work not my hair so it should not matter if I have locs or not. If I have to ask permission from a job about what to do with my person I would flip the only way they can have a say is if they are paying for my upkeep which I doubt so they can take that and put it wayyyy over there. Plus why should only ppl with locs ask what about those that change hair color (royal.red.with blond streaks)or want a hair cut (mohawk.mullet)?
Jessijess 5 months ago
I am interviewing for a post graduate medicine in a couple of weeks, and I went to a mock interview already. NOT 1 person said ANYTHING about my locks! Infact, I got a comment saying "presented very well for interview" I just put my hair in a pipe cleaner set with an off-set part, the end, no dramas. If anything, people like me better with my hair like this!
yahvinah1 5 months ago
There are MANY employees at the White House with locs.
Mochacaremel 5 months ago
wat about people who are discouraged from getting locs because they have "nice hair"?
nemicouture 5 months ago
@nemicouture yes I have gotten that from a lot of people, I'm a couple months into my locs and ppl always ask why I'm getting locs cuz I have such "good hair" Like only ppl with "bad hair" get locs to make up for the fact that they don't have "good hair" which is ridiculous >_> everyone has good hair as long as they treat and embrace it right.
MrsTealFish 5 months ago 3
@MrsTealFish ugh. so ignorant! thank you for opening people's eyes!
chescalocs 5 months ago
@MrsTealFish I'll tell them that locs are good hair, I've seem people with straighten/Chemical or weaves, wigs etc that often look like to me "bad" hair, nappy, natural, curly hair in my opinion is "good" hair as people with straighten hair. I'm a professional Art Director, and have been for some time, admittedly it is a creative environment but have had no issue with my locs which are now past my but
msbarb1 5 months ago
@nemicouture SO STUPID. nice hair? everyone has nice hair! if you want locs, you should get them. forget what anyone else has to say about YOUR DECISION for YOUR HAIR. shesh. people make me sick! why would anyone say that to you?! as if locs aren't nice? as if your hair isn't going to be nice if you have locs? so dumb!
chescalocs 5 months ago 2
I have had locs since 1998 and I work in education in the south. I have not had any problems.
imacounselor 5 months ago
i think locs r (more or less in some occasions) just as maintainable as regular hair. Shoot! i spend hrs almost daily trying to figure out what to do with my unlocked natural hair, even maintaining it can b an out right warfare trying to get it under control.
PumkinSeedandSpice 5 months ago
I had freeform locks when i got the job I currently have and I work in the corporate office of a national health company. I wish they WOULD try to say something about my locks OR my root bed, but then again, i dont plan on staying in corporate america much longer anyway, lol.
TamaraLavon 5 months ago
You look fantastic--love that style on you! I agree. Unless there is an overt policy as long as the dress code and culture of the position is honored there shouldn't be any problems.
CherishMyDaughter 5 months ago 2
i work in a medical research environment with doctors and professors. I see many types of styles and locs as well. its all about how comfortable you feel about your own hair. if you feel uneasy, then that feeling/vibe can sometimes come across as awkward in several ways, including what you contribute as a professional. Work with what you feel comfortable with and when you are ready, you can change - i would also consider loc extensions as well - thanks for a great vid chesca!
okorolina 5 months ago
I do believe it's all about how you carry yourself. Yes, I'm guilty of doing what I have to to get in but in the end the answer is within me. I am learning my hair and I have alot of "kinks" I need to work with. It's easy to to use hair as an excuse when one is not comfortable in in their own skin.
2009pep 5 months ago
I have a question. I am really trying to commmit to this whole loc thing i mean i love peoples locs and i really want my own but i keep taking them down because i don't like the whole awkard stage lol ik its a part of the process but jeez now about loc extensions can you have them over your locs???? because i would so rock some "fake" locs until mine grew in CHESCA PLEASE ANSWER I have been going through this sort of diff loc process for a year now lol and im going back and forth
twweety9 5 months ago
@twweety9 haa! i'm here to the rescue! and i actually filmed a video about loc extensions a few weeks ago and will have it up next week! yes, you can absolutely get loc extensions to skip the awkward phase. but loc extensions can't be removed the way "traditional" extensions are. basically, your hair will loc with the extensions and you can cut them once your hair is fully loc'd if you don't want the extensions anymore.
chescaleigh 5 months ago
@chescaleigh thank you thank you i think im going to try that because this whole short thing no type of style look is not working lol
twweety9 5 months ago
@twweety9 glad to help! loc extensions video will be up next week!
chescaleigh 5 months ago
I started my locs a yr ago, then my 18 yr old start his about 3 mos after I started mine. I didn't want him to start his b/c of that stigma. He changes his look every yr. So I buckled & let him start his. I actually liked his but his jealous of my locs b/c mine locked w/in 6 mos, & since h is hair is so soft, his haven't locked yet ! LOL. I make sure his locs are neat like mine & we exchanged products that help our hair. I'm like you, I agree totally what you said.
swright1104 5 months ago
Gosh I miss my locs! I've gotta give it another try.
onyxanya 5 months ago
I think that if a company doesn't hire you because of an ethnic, traditional, hairstyle that is just wrong. Iknow that the Six Flags in my city doesn't hire people with locks, and i think it's wrong.
ictennispro 5 months ago
thankkkkkk you chesca! totally forwarding this to everyone. I've have locs on/off since '06 (restarted them) and i get so many of the same questions- but i've never ever had a problem getting work. my mum grew to love them and i'm not sure if my dad even realises what they are, but no troubles there either lol! there are just so many misconceptions about locs, it's really jarring. btw u look super radiant- must be a prenuptial glow!
dina237 5 months ago
@dina237 you're welcome! I had the same experience with my mom. She tried to discourage me from going natural and cutting my hair off because she was afraid I'd regret it and wouldn't like how I looked. Once I loc'd my hair she kept asking when it was going to "look better". lol. but now she loves my hair! i actually filmed this before Pat proposed! lol I think it's my bronzer combined with my camera lens. It seriously makes everyone's skin radiant. I love it!
chescaleigh 5 months ago
@dina237 oh, and thank you for sharing this video with your friends!
chescaleigh 5 months ago
Chesca, the job situation also is dependent on the area of the country you reside in, some parts are slow to come to terms with the experience.
ztnupe8 5 months ago
@ztnupe8 agreed. someone brought this up on my FB page. I didn't initially think of that. I still stand by my suggestion that if it's a concern then ask your employer first, either before you start locs or when you're interviewing for the position.
chescaleigh 5 months ago
ur from miami??? omg me too!!! #TeamDadeCounty
BeautifullyJuJu 5 months ago
@BeautifullyJuJu no, I'm from West Palm Beach, but I lived in Miami for 6 years
chescalocs 5 months ago
I just got lost in your eyes...I had to start the video over to see what you were talking about. lol Love your hair and you're quite stunning.. :)
McDardens08 5 months ago
I have been a registered nurse for 6 years and I have had my locs for 7 years. I have NEVER had any issues with my hair or getting a job. I think you are right, its all about you do your hair and how you maintain it. It's your hair so they shouldnt have an issue with it, but you also want to be professional. You wouldn't go to work in your underwear right? lol, so its all about how you carry yourself.
librascale821 5 months ago
I feel that if you don't make your hair an issue it won't be an issue. It is, after all, just hair. I started my locs without my parents' consent, my hair was already loced when my mom asked if i was getting locs haha. she loves them and I love them. What I sometimes find unprofessional about locs and loose hair are bright dye jobs how do you feel about a head full of " loud" colors?
lilstrokey 5 months ago 9
@lilstrokey I wore color in my hair when I was in college but abandoned it after graduation. I think unnatural colors are still not accepted in the workplace, but i've seen it before if it's done in a subtle manner. (ie highlights) basically, you don't want a hairstyle that draws so much attention that it detracts from your performance. unfortunately, unnatural hair colors tend to do just that. so if you want bright purple hair, you have to understand some companies won't be ok with it.
chescalocs 5 months ago
there IS discrimination in some organisations but so far i have not come across it but if a job does not want you because of your locs that is blatant discrimination and you can complain about it. its funny to me how some people with matted crusty wigs/weave are hired over people with well maintained locs! (some companies though not all)
so i do agree with your message chesca!! dont let your locs hold you back.
MsIslandSpice 5 months ago
@MsIslandSpice ha! i love this comment! you're right. all hair types have the potential to look unprofessional or unkempt or clean and polished. it's unfortunate that a few people have ruined it for everyone and perpetuate this idea that locs are dirty and smelly and mean you're a thug or a pot head. it's silly! in order to take back that perception we have to keep showing people the beauty and versatility of our hair!
chescalocs 5 months ago 2
@MsIslandSpice How do you know folks haven't been hired strictly because of their locs and others were hired with weaves and wigs? Be very careful when making those types of statements especially if you do not have tangible proof both candidates were of equal skill and similar resumes but the deciding factor was how they decided to wear their hair. That could be considered defamatory.
curleedst 5 months ago
@curleedst Well Six Flags in Maryland had a policy ( im not sure if it is still active) where they said staff are not allowed to have cornrows, braids or locks which was very strange seeing as the that area is 90% black. When I had loose natural hair, it was too thick to brush back into a "ponytail" so I always had cornrows, braids or extensions. So for people who were in the same situation as me, what option does that leave? - Perm, Wigs & Weaves. Is that enough proof? Google It.
MsIslandSpice 5 months ago
i have this feeling that you arent into neglect dreads at all. ):
manga4774 5 months ago
@manga4774 not true. personally, i like the look of manicured locs for myself. that's not to say that free form dreads aren't beautiful, they just aren't for me.
chescalocs 5 months ago 2
I’ve had dreads for 6 years now and I'm of the thought that if they don’t want you to work there with dreadlocks then I don’t want to work for them! Just ask off the bat when even asking if there are any jobs going. I'm lucky I’ve worked at Lush for 4 years now and I'm encouraged to express myself, pink dreads, 40 piercings and lots of tats, just be free and you’ll find your way even if you’re not classed as "normal"!
straitjacketlily 5 months ago 2
@straitjacketlily "I’ve had dreads for 6 years now and I'm of the thought that if they don’t want you to work there with dreadlocks then I don’t want to work for them! " I completely agree!! WELL SAID!
chescalocs 5 months ago 2
where is the LOVE button!?
MoesDreads 5 months ago
@MoesDreads haa! over here! [ love ]
chescalocs 5 months ago 3
the time i was thinkin about gettin loced my mum said: have fun...i can not help you with that xD
shes real light skinned and a redhead :D
i understand her and she allways right behind me...dont matter what i wanna do with my hair or so
KinkyLiciouse 5 months ago
if you haven't done so yet, is it possible that you could make a video on your views about giving young children locs? me and my fiancee have been debating for years. I only want to loc our sons hair since the transition of him cutting them off is easier if he chooses to not want them. he says if you are going to loc the boys hair you might as well do the girls too.
DamitaJo79 5 months ago
@DamitaJo79 wow, that's a great video suggestion and also a hard topic. i'll definitely try to make a video on this. but in the meantime, i think it's really just a personal preference. but i agree with your husband, if decide to loc your child's hair you might as well do them both. for me, i think i'd rather wait for my kids to be old enough to decide they want locs. But i think for maintenance reasons it can be a great option for parents
chescaleigh 5 months ago
@chescaleigh thank you so much for the response. I can't wait for the video and I hope that it will shine a huge light on this. also, you are probably right, but its so tempting seeing little 3 year olds with baby locs. its so cute! lol
DamitaJo79 5 months ago
@DamitaJo79 cont.: I feel from experience that girls have harder times in school with their hair than boys. if our daughter decides to cut her locks, she will be picked on for having very short hair, which is my reasons for only doing the boys hair. FYI we have no kids but felt it was good to talk about this early beforehand. please help!
DamitaJo79 5 months ago
@DamitaJo79 well, unfortunately kids are going to tease each other no matter what. there's no way to protect them from that. with that being said, i don't think you should avoid doing something you want to do just for fear of ridicule. otherwise, you'll never do anything you want! i see plenty of little girls with short that that look beautiful and couldn't care less if the other kids disagree. you have to teach your kids to be confident no matter what!
chescaleigh 5 months ago
@chescaleigh again, you are right. you make a lot of sense. kids will tease you for stupid things. when we do have kids, if she does choose to cut them off, we will make sure that she will be strong and confident. you are awesome. take care!
DamitaJo79 5 months ago
Great advice!
kimthomas2k 5 months ago
i think my mama would actually prefer dreads over braids cuz i currently have braids. my pops wants me to get haircut though. lol the reason why i don't have dreads yet is because it seems everybody is tryna get 'em and i don't wanna look like a follower. my roommates from last year kept tryna pressure me into lockin' up which is why i ain't done it yet...
StraightUp615 5 months ago
@StraightUp615 well, i think you should do whatever suits you best. you can't worry about "being a follower" or looking like anyone else because every person is different and no two heads are going to look alike. also, locs aren't new! lol people around the world have them and have had them for centuries, so don't ever let what someone else is doing or has done keep you from being you!
chescalocs 5 months ago
HAHA PAUSE AT 1:53 <3
miniglozell 5 months ago
@miniglozell ha! did you know if you push 1, 2, 3...during the video it'll skip to that percentage of the video? it's kinda fun to push the numbers and see what funny faces you can discover lol
chescalocs 5 months ago
Hey, Chesca! When I first started growing my locs, I was a little concerned about how it would be received at my job (a very corporate environment) but I just went for it & surprisingly enough...MANY just thought they were curls! As they started to loc, they asked if they were braids...& now that my hair fall mid back...they ask if they are braids/extensions. I think you gave really good advice on this subject...just be groomed and professional! It's just hair! :-)
njoyelife 5 months ago
i don't even have locs and i love watching videos on this channel...
pandabear1014 5 months ago
@pandabear1014 thank you!
chescalocs 5 months ago
loc tutorial please!! :)
cymonebreathe 5 months ago