If you straighten your hair and compare it to the natural version, people will see the straightened version as more polished and professional. It’s a matter of perception. People are changing what they see as professional. Some people might take an issue with your hair, but it’s not legal for them to punish you. When I interned for a professional summer job, I straightened my fro, but when I was working I had it in the fro at times. Sometimes you just have to conform until you get the job. Don’t let anyone talk you into changing though. As long as it’s clean and a natural color, you’re fine.
I'm in business and I've never actually thought about this before - but now when I think about it, myself and all my coworkers have straight or just slightly wavy hair. I think it's because straight hair, hair looks more put together, whereas curly hair is kind of wild and all over the place. I think it can be unprofessional because curly hair is/looks usually "unkept" maybe..
It does make you look youthful. If it's groomed well it doesn't look unprofessional, but you're certainly taken less seriously than someone with a slick and sharp haircut.
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