The choice of how we choose to wear our hair is oftentimes more than a simple personal choice for most Black women across the world; it is more so tied into the social and political implications that can possibly have a profound impact on one's life [1].

Even changing the styles of our hair can mean dealing with blank stares, snide comments, mindless questions and micro-aggressions in the workplace from non-Black counterparts [2].

These micro-aggressions and subtle acts of discrimination can be attributed to the grave lack of diversity in these spaces that are prevalently white. As a result, the celebration of black hair, which encompasses countless Black hairstyles, then becomes complex, challenging and all the more isolating for Black women [2].

As conversations regarding the social issue and societal perceptions of Black hair open up, advancement and progression will occur if those with strong biases showed more positive attitudes toward their black peers who wore their natural hair whenever they feel comfortable. 

Findings and Studies have proved that the bias against black hairstyles worn by Black women infiltrates the working environment and keeps race discrimination alive. For Black women, every hairstyle change is a serious consideration. Racial discrimination based on hair indeed occurs and, as previously stated, this is fueled by the serious lack of representation for Black people in many organizations [3].  

According to the research conducted on Behavioural science and diversity by Duke's University, Black women with natural hairstyles such as curly afros, braids or twists are often perceived as less professional than the Black women who wear their hair straightened [3].

Despite the tactics channelled towards ending racism, certain individually held biases precede racist practices, which are then normalized within organizations.

White people have historically been the dominant group in Westernized societies and thus became the beauty standard for one's physical appearance.

 It should be a personal preference than when a black woman chooses to straighten her hair, seeing as black women have the freedom of choice and should, therefore, not be burdened to conform to a set of criteria which may result in adverse consequences.