Parents & Dreadlocks

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "My parents said I shouldn't get locs because I won't be able to get a job! Is that true?"

Have a question about locs that you want answered? leave me a comment or send me an email framsey@franchesca.net

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[SuperJellybeanzz]

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!

[chescalocs]

@SuperJellybeanzz aw thanks! like i said in the video, if you're interested in a job and have concerns you should ask them

[MsSHElectricity]

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!!

[chescalocs]

@MsSHElectricity why thank you! hit me up if you're ever in NY!

[mizzpicklezz]

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...

[chescalocs]

@mizzpicklezz true true! 

[ShadesMakeup]

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......

[chescalocs]

@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

[DesignerzOnly]

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.

[ShAYtheJewnius]

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!

[ShaolinKitty]

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.

[ravensholst]

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.

[MsPwincess13]

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

[p737lost]

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]

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.

[TheResse561]

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.

[lumacetate]

So well-spoken..!

[SteezEGeezeSM]

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?