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post 1461935313 09-12-2016, 02:37 PM
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Dreads are cool af, fuk the haters and do what you want

And only idiots think they're dirty or let them get dirty

A restaurant is the last place that will fire you for getting dreads if you're a decent employee. They have no say in whether or not you can have dreadlocks and even though most employees are replaceable, it's not worth losing a good one
post 1461935723 09-12-2016, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted By Vawx⏩
Dreads are cool af, fuk the haters and do what you want

And only idiots think they're dirty or let them get dirty

A restaurant is the last place that will fire you for getting dreads if you're a decent employee. They have no say in whether or not you can have dreadlocks and even though most employees are replaceable, it's not worth losing a good one
I'm gonna go for it, I genuinely want them.
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post 1461936283 09-12-2016, 02:43 PM
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Dreads checking in. I keep mine well kept and sometimes braided for a more tighter look and will know I'm gonna have to cut em off once I have to enter the professional world. Only bothers me a little since I always had a fade growing up and been growing out my hair for two years. But standards have to be kept high. It's nothing personal, but all business.
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post 1461936863 09-12-2016, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted By yungballin14⏩
Dreads checking in. I keep mine well kept and sometimes braided for a more tighter look and will know I'm gonna have to cut em off once I have to enter the professional world. Only bothers me a little since I always had a fade growing up and been growing out my hair for two years. But standards have to be kept high. It's nothing personal, but all business.
feels. short hair is just so ****in cookie cutter.
post 1461937183 09-12-2016, 02:49 PM
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I work in a professional job and haven't had anyone say anything about my hair...sooo that's my anecdote.
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post 1461937403 09-12-2016, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
I don't think it will, I'm testing for the police again anyway. If I make it to the Oral Board then of course I'll cut my hair now.
If you are testing you do not wanna be that guy marked as the smelly hippie before the oral boards, not sure where you are from but you have to take the test and physical here before you even get to orals. Your file will get marked down, it will be known and like most people have stated, you'll be the ganja smoking stinky guy before you even touch the oral boards. Most folks in law enforcement are sharp and clean cut, military style, you will stand out and not in a positive way. Good luck though, just thought I'd chime in about that.
post 1461938573 09-12-2016, 02:57 PM
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What kind of **** job do you do where your boss can tell you how you should have your hair? That's ridiculous.
post 1461938893 09-12-2016, 02:59 PM
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no racist

but dreads on a white guy make him LOOK like a hippie poser *******
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post 1461939613 09-12-2016, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By TypicalGamer⏩
What kind of **** job do you do where your boss can tell you how you should have your hair? That's ridiculous.
Most corporate jobs do. There usually isnt a specific thing like NO DREADS or NO BEARDS. It will say something like clean and groomed or something like that. It usually isnt an issue if you dont see clients. However, if you are a consultant who has to travel a lot and it is a customer-facing role, you will either be asked to get rid of it, or wont be hired at all.
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post 1461941903 09-12-2016, 03:14 PM
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People are just going to assume that you're a junkie/ drug addict. It's going to be hard to find a job and you might lose the one you have now.
post 1461942913 09-12-2016, 03:21 PM
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unless you are chief keef i dont wanna see it brah
post 1461943023 09-12-2016, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted By Woogiefied⏩
If you are testing you do not wanna be that guy marked as the smelly hippie before the oral boards, not sure where you are from but you have to take the test and physical here before you even get to orals. Your file will get marked down, it will be known and like most people have stated, you'll be the ganja smoking stinky guy before you even touch the oral boards. Most folks in law enforcement are sharp and clean cut, military style, you will stand out and not in a positive way. Good luck though, just thought I'd chime in about that.
I used to be a police cadet hence having short hair all my life. I know what it entails. Don't get me started, I was almost hired by them last year but I missed my Psyche Eval which is why I have to test all over again. I've been growing out my hair since then.
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post 1461943303 09-12-2016, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Kwace⏩
no racist

but dreads on a white guy make him LOOK like a hippie poser *******
I'm not white/caucasian though.
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post 1461944213 09-12-2016, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted By UnclRuckus⏩
It's unhygienic,
false
Originally Posted By UnclRuckus⏩
you can't wash your hair
false
Originally Posted By UnclRuckus⏩
they'll get moldy if you don't cover them in a bunch of hydrophobic coating
and false

-I've had mine for about 2.5 years I work with people that are very critical and will call you out on an issue like hygeine and noone has said anything. Hell, most of them like it and tell me stories about when they use to have them


-I wash my hair (with soap, not just water)MOREnow that I have them. The myth that you shouldn't wash your hair comes from the hippies form the 60's and 70's who wanted to instantly lock up their hair over the course of a weekend. Yes washing it frequently will cause it to come apart, but retwisting it teaches you how to twist your hair and after a while you won't have to twist it at all after a wash. Mine took about 3 months to stay locked up after a wash.

-You don't need wax, in fact wax is the worst thing you can put in your hair, because it creates residue. Back in the olden days the original hippies liked to use it because it locked the hair up faster but in the long run that wax attracts all sorts of dirt thats hard to get out I initially twisted mine with a water based gel. Dreads will only mold if you wash your hair, not dry it, and wear a cap or a hat all day. It has never happened to me but if it does, a couple of apple cider/vinegar rinses will clean it out.

And people are going to have assumptions about you regardless of what you wear or what you're clothes are like. You can't please everyone. There's always someone that will have a reason to bitch about the way you look or your style for one reason or another.

People think dreads are easy to care for and that they require little maintenance, but if you want them to stay nice and neat they can be a hassle.

Its always the hippies. They ruined dreads for everyone.
post 1461967733 09-12-2016, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted By Maestro⏩
Its always the hippies. They ruined everything for everyone.
fixed.
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post 1461968493 09-12-2016, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted By Maestro⏩
false


false



and false

-I've had mine for about 2.5 years I work with people that are very critical and will call you out on an issue like hygeine and noone has said anything. Hell, most of them like it and tell me stories about when they use to have them


-I wash my hair (with soap, not just water)MOREnow that I have them. The myth that you shouldn't wash your hair comes from the hippies form the 60's and 70's who wanted to instantly lock up their hair over the course of a weekend. Yes washing it frequently will cause it to come apart, but retwisting it teaches you how to twist your hair and after a while you won't have to twist it at all after a wash. Mine took about 3 months to stay locked up after a wash.

-You don't need wax, in fact wax is the worst thing you can put in your hair, because it creates residue. Back in the olden days the original hippies liked to use it because it locked the hair up faster but in the long run that wax attracts all sorts of dirt thats hard to get out I initially twisted mine with a water based gel. Dreads will only mold if you wash your hair, not dry it, and wear a cap or a hat all day. It has never happened to me but if it does, a couple of apple cider/vinegar rinses will clean it out.

And people are going to have assumptions about you regardless of what you wear or what you're clothes are like. You can't please everyone. There's always someone that will have a reason to bitch about the way you look or your style for one reason or another.

People think dreads are easy to care for and that they require little maintenance, but if you want them to stay nice and neat they can be a hassle.

Its always the hippies. They ruined dreads for everyone.
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Honestly things are changing, but you still have people who just hate long hair period no matter what. Even if the guy has the right face for it. Those people are annoying
post 1461969403 09-12-2016, 06:32 PM
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horrible idea
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post 1462012603 09-13-2016, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted By Maestro⏩
false


false



and false

-I've had mine for about 2.5 years I work with people that are very critical and will call you out on an issue like hygeine and noone has said anything. Hell, most of them like it and tell me stories about when they use to have them


-I wash my hair (with soap, not just water)MOREnow that I have them. The myth that you shouldn't wash your hair comes from the hippies form the 60's and 70's who wanted to instantly lock up their hair over the course of a weekend. Yes washing it frequently will cause it to come apart, but retwisting it teaches you how to twist your hair and after a while you won't have to twist it at all after a wash. Mine took about 3 months to stay locked up after a wash.

-You don't need wax, in fact wax is the worst thing you can put in your hair, because it creates residue. Back in the olden days the original hippies liked to use it because it locked the hair up faster but in the long run that wax attracts all sorts of dirt thats hard to get out I initially twisted mine with a water based gel. Dreads will only mold if you wash your hair, not dry it, and wear a cap or a hat all day. It has never happened to me but if it does, a couple of apple cider/vinegar rinses will clean it out.

And people are going to have assumptions about you regardless of what you wear or what you're clothes are like. You can't please everyone. There's always someone that will have a reason to bitch about the way you look or your style for one reason or another.

People think dreads are easy to care for and that they require little maintenance, but if you want them to stay nice and neat they can be a hassle.

Its always the hippies. They ruined dreads for everyone.
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Originally Posted By CherryPopinski⏩
I'm not white/caucasian though.
you aren't white?

strong misleading avi then
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post 1462013333 09-13-2016, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted By Kwace⏩
you aren't white?

strong misleading avi then
It's a cartoon called Metalocalypse, I shopped the guitar players face onto mine.
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dreads in the workplace? sounds like sukkin dik in the cokplace
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Dreads are overpowered.

I had natural dreads for a good while. One of the best decisions ive ever made.

Also i think people forget dreads are metal as ****.
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post 1462015133 09-13-2016, 01:38 AM
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This.

Also, prepare to spend a lot of time at the gym and forging new pastimes (hackey sack, anyone?), because you will be getting exactly zero vagina.
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ive had hair down to my back and friend said i looked way better once i cut it off, so take it for what its worth lol.


its a statement for sure tho, so be prepared for ppl to treat u differently
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Dreads are




I know 2 people irl that have/had dreads and they were both gross as fuk. They look like literal chit hanging in strands off your head.
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Originally Posted By UnclRuckus⏩
Yeah, and some people take care of them, and some people don't. That doesn't really matter though, since most people's perception is that dreads = dirty.
Because they ARE dirty.

Dreads are fkn nasty.
Originally Posted By Galindo62⏩
Dreads are overpowered.

I had natural dreads for a good while. One of the best decisions ive ever made.

Also i think people forget dreads are metal as ****.
Heavymetal.
Nope, long, flowing, healthy hair is metal.
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Do it. If they say anything tell them they are descriminating against you
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Originally Posted By bambiemcfly⏩
This.

Also, prepare to spend a lot of time at the gym and forging new pastimes (hackey sack, anyone?), because you will be getting exactly zero vagina.
Thats odd, i've had no problems. It hasn't gotten better, but it certainly hasn't gotten worse.
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Originally Posted By DatPass⏩
Because they ARE dirty.

Dreads are fkn nasty.

Nope, long, flowing, healthy hair is metal.
this x2. I know there are probably people who take care of them, but everyone I've met with dreads has been a dirty, nasty, smelly hippie with zero clue about how other people perceive them or how to carry themselves in social situations. Always oddballs and outcasts. That's the bunch you're getting lumped in with if you get dreads, regardless of the factual reality.
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Originally Posted By bambiemcfly⏩
Also, prepare to spend a lot of time at the gym and forging new pastimes (hackey sack, anyone?), because you will be getting exactly zero vagina.
lol'd hard

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