From the Bayou to the Boardroom In 2025
We’ve come a long way from the days when the only “professional” hair was straightened, tucked tight, and stripped of texture. A long way from white shirts, pressed curls, and holding our breath at interviews just hoping our coils wouldn’t steal the spotlight.
From the kitchens of our aunties and grandmas to conference rooms, classrooms, and clinics, we’ve carried our crowns through it all. Even now, showing up with our natural hair in professional spaces can still feel like a quiet rebellion.
That’s why this post is for all of us who’ve ever laid edges in the breakroom mirror. For the ones slicking buns at 6 a.m., finger-coiling on Sunday night, or tucking a puff under a headwrap after a long week.
This is for us, because professional natural hair confidence isn’t just a look.
It’s a mindset.
Our Hair, Our History, Our Power
Whether we grew up by the bayou, in the Bronx, or out West, our hair tells a story. Of resilience. Of culture. Of care. And when we walk into a boardroom with twist-outs, loc buns, or stretched fros, we’re not just making a style choice. We’re reclaiming our place.
Let’s get into a few ways we can hold our edges, our power, and our peace, no matter what room we walk into.
Tip 1: Prep Like a Pro
Good hair days don’t happen by accident. Especially not on busy mornings when we’re trying to get out the door and avoid the humidity.
Here’s what works for us:
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Start with a hydrating wash day; moisture is key before any style.
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Use light oils around edges to prevent dryness and protect your hairline.
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Wrap styles with a satin scarf overnight so you wake up halfway ready.
Product picks from the GYEB shelf:
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Growth Oil for gentle scalp nourishment
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Lightweight Leave-In that won’t weigh down coils
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No-crust Edge Control with soft, lasting hold
Tip 2: Pick Styles That Respect You and Your Calendar
Wigs, braids, locs, twist-outs, buns. We love it all.
The miracle is in choosing what works for your texture and your week.
Some of us are booked and busy... meetings, clients, toddlers, commutes.
Protective styles like crown braids or twisted updos give us ease without losing the elegance. Others of us love the shape and freedom of a fresh twist-out or puff.
Whatever you choose:
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Prioritize low-tension styles to protect your edges
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Use refresh sprays midweek to bring styles back to life
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Keep a satin scrunchie or scarf nearby for quick saves
Tip 3: Turn Morning Hair Time Into A Ritual
When we’re juggling work, life, and everybody else’s needs, it’s easy to treat hair like a task. But that 10–15 minutes in the morning? That’s sacred.
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Say an affirmation while smoothing your edges:
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Massage your scalp with purpose
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Breathe in deep while misting your curls
It’s not about perfection. It’s about showing up feeling like yourself.
From the Community
One of our readers told us she wore her first big puff to her office’s quarterly meeting, and didn’t shrink when folks stared. She led the entire presentation, edges intact. Her boss didn’t just compliment her slides, he called her confidence “next level.”
That’s the kind of energy we believe in:
Showing up, not watered down. Hair moisturized. Mind sharp. Edges holding strong.
Share Your Crown Moment & Earn Grow Points!
We want to celebrate your professional crown wins. Whether you closed a deal in a pineapple puff or got your first job offer with bantu knots still fresh, your story matters.
Email us your story: hello@growyouredgesback.com
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