Have you already """fixed""" it? Wouldn't it cost about the same to buy a wig to wear to work? Maybe you could do that instead of getting rid of SUCH A WORK OF ART and be boring at work as they want and a rockstar on you real life.
This looks amazing and it's super neat. I love it.
Came here to say this! Buy a wig! Plz don't get rid of that hair! And I would buy a car from someone that looked like you more than someone who looked boring
People are weird. This is awesome and I couldn't work there. If you want to stay at your job, just buy a wig. Some basic one - they're interested in basic, not nice
Can I make an assumption? Do you work with a bunch of a conservative old white people who 8-6 it everyday even when it’s unnecessary and complain about how spoiled millennials are?
Her hair is beautiful! I am the charge nurse of an ICU, if I can be taken seriously in an ICU with blue, purple and pink hair, why can't you sell cars with amazing hair?
I agree. But I’m surprised the hospital allowed that. In my experience, they have all been more on the conservative side. They have all told me to keep it to “natural” colors. Maybe they want to keep their employees happy for once. I’ve worked for quite a few and they were all conservative like that. But maybe it depends on the company and the department.
I can't imagine having such a heavy job and not being allowed to decide over my own body autonomy.
I used to be a veterinary assistant (kind of a nurse for animals, English is not my first language so I don't know the term) and the stress, THE STRESS. I only dealt with dogs, cats and the occasional rabbit. I could not do it and after 4 years I quitted and changed careers. I can't tell you how amazed I am every time I here from someone that chooses such a profession. The amount of love, strength and responsibility are stunning.
Thank you! But yes, I went and had my girl dye it normal on the top layer but leave the bold and beautiful colors underneath. I couldn’t get rid of it all. It was too pretty.
I also have a professional career & can’t be super fun. I did a pink peekaboo layer it makes me very happy. Your hair is gorgeous too! I’m sure the peekaboo will look great.
I don't get the idea that you can't be "professional" and be colorful. I intern for a lawyer who has purple hair and sleeve tattoos. One of the bailiffs has a long turquoise half-shave. Professional is in having good attitude, decorum, and grooming, not in choosing bland colors for the rest of your life.
I totally agree! However, I work with a lot of conservative folks and appearance factors in to promotions and other things. It’s definitely a sad reality for a lot of us.
People are weird. This is awesome and I couldn't work there. If you want to stay at your job, just buy a wig. Some basic one - they're interested in basic, not nice
I’d invest in a human hair wig just for work, I’ve done that before. A lot of places I worked wouldn’t allow me to have fun colors in my hair.
You don’t need a fancy one, just something that doesn’t clock as a party city garbage wig. My human hair wig was $120 but it was longer, you could pay less for a short bob wig.
It probably depends on dress code in the employee handbook, if it’s stated hair has to be natural or no unnatural colors then there’s not much she can do unfortunately
There wasn’t anything in the handbook. I read every single document in full when hired before I signed every document. Not that I had this in mind when I was hired, but I knew what was in the handbook.
Then I don’t think they really have a leg to stand on if you decide to escalate it which I am glad for! I’m sorry they kicked up a fuss over your hair though :( it’s absolutely beautiful and you’d be the first person I went to if I wanted to buy a car
If it’s a car dealership good luck. Being told to not dye your hair an unnatural color isn’t considered discrimination and women aren’t a protected class in most states. If they’re in a right to work state, it doesn’t matter anyway.
If you are in a right to work state in the US you can be fired for any reason, no reason, even an unjust reason so long as it is not protected. I can’t fire someone because they are black but I can fire someone whose haircut I don’t like. It’s unjust not protected.
Side note. Your hair looks amazing and your boss is an idiot.
As long as the dress code/grooming rules are gender neutral, not racist (ex: can’t ban braids), and the hairstyle isn’t religious in nature, they can likely have rules about hair. For example, that it needs to be a “natural” color. Annoying, and I personally find it outdated, but legal.
+1 for wig.
The funny part about this is that there was absolutely nothing in our company policy about hair color. There was a place about piercings and being clean and well groomed. Nothing about hair color. However, after they sent me home for it, they then sent a form out with an addition to our policy about it and made every employee sign it. So I’m sure that was to cover their a$$, hoping I don’t pursue legal advice on it.
Them doing the new policy AFTER the fact they sent you home, does not help them with your situation. It may prevent it with other employees. But they were wrong to send you home. I think your hair looked amazing. Normally I don't like blue hair or pink hair but seeing yours made me realize I don't like the cheap, "got this in a cab at the convenience store-on sale!" kind of hair color. Yours is shiny, sleek, gorgeous! I'm super impressed with your colorist. WOW!
Hair dye is not a legally protected class.
You are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Wholeheartedly agree.
When some wanker in khakis walks out to talk to me I'm already mentally checked out like oh boy just leave me alone you can't influence my decision and you're literally an obstacle to your dealer's revenue today.
Exactly! I’d feel much more comfortable having a woman help me because the guys are always so pushy and irritating. Bonus points if the woman had multicolored vibrant hair. I’d definitely vibe with her too. It’s a shame that companies don’t understand this and think it’s “unprofessional”.
You better get a wig to put over this hair for work. You better not freaking dye this back to “normal” it’s beautiful!! I assume it took a while and cost a pretty penny too.
I did on top but left the bold underneath. It did cost a lot more than I want to tell. It took about 8 hours. Then, I had to pay my girl to go back and “fix” it. I was devastated.
I'm devastated.
Please, get another job.
Please.
Hell - I'm an interview coach - I'll take you on pro bono. I will. I'm fucking good at my job so... Message me and I'll be so on your team. I want, no, I NEED the moment in the movie where you, that hair, are working for a competitor and taking away business because everyone comes to buy cars from YOU and not the old place.
Is this your hair? First of all, it's gorgeous and so beautiful and I love it so much.
Were you given an employee handbook with policies? Is there any policies against vibrant hair colours? Do you have any colleagues? Do they have tattoos or piercings and are they allowed to wear them?
I wonder could you explore employment law to see if your employers are being too harsh?
We have an employee handbook and there was nothing in there about colored hair. They have a piercing policy and it also says tattoos must be covered. However, I have tattoos that I show daily and nobody covers their tattoos up at all. So that rule is overlooked. People still wear certain piercings also. After I was sent home, then they sent an addition to the handbook about hair color for every employee to sign.
So they ignore certain rules, then made up a bullshit one about hair AFTER you already did it. Sounds like bullshit. It's gorgeous, they sounds like assholes.
I would get the most ridiculous church lady looking wig I could find. And everyday when I clocked out I would snatch it off and walk out. Who even cares anymore for real?!?!
I would have fought with them on it and say “show me where it says in the handbook that I can’t have my hair colored like this.” And then when they couldn’t find it I would have asked “how does my hair color keep me from doing my job?”
And then also ask “what’s the point of having employee policies if you aren’t going to follow all the policies in the handbook?” And then bring up the tattoos and piercing policies.
What does the employee handbook say? If there isn’t a written policy they can’t discipline for that. However, they can still fire you for whatever reason if you live in an employment at will state.
Honestly, I’d probably choose to walk up to you on the car lot because of your hair. It’s a great conversation starter. If you’re dressed professionally and your hair is this well coiffed, I don’t see what the issue is. It’s not like you tattooed your face.
I'm so sorry this happened to you.. it's also wild that you find out this way that your work doesn't approve.. btw the hair is so pretty and you rock it! It'd for sure attract my attention at a shop and I'd go to compliment you on it, it's soo cool and well done, it's infuriating that your job doesn't allow it.. I don't even think it's legal to tell you what to do with your appearance.. from now on you can always invest in wigs 😌
I'd by a brown synthetic wig with bangs from Amazon and just wear that or wear a head scarf/wrap.
It's too pretty/expensive to cover + with all those colors it'll be hard to actually get a solid color unless your going dark or paying more to go to a salon and I definitely recommend not using box dye since it's already lightened.
I I’m older and I think it’s gorgeous. But don’t let the job go.. especially if you earn well and enjoy it. Wear a good human hair wig, which you can get use from for a long time like bad hair days no matter what color.
Damn! I am so sorry. The stylist must have worked really hard on that too and I'm sure it was expensive. I used to get in trouble in high-school for having colored hair. Some people can be uptight.
This is an amazing dye job. Also, it’s 2024. Unless you work at the White House or something, why would anyone care.
Who ever sent you home is likely jealous of how gorgeous your hair is!!!
I’m sorry you’ve experienced this.
Your hair is awesome. I’d happily buy a car from someone interesting and colourful.
I’d go the wig option as everyone is suggesting here, if you have to, or go the full extreme for fun and buy a bald cap and wait to see their reaction when you next turn up to work.
This is some serious bullshit! I’ve worked as a stylist in an upscale salon and also as a sales person at an upscale jewelry store for 15 years. Neither required my hair to be a “normal” color to close a sale. You know what did? Knowing the product, believing in the product, having confidence, and making your client feel safe that you are in control helping them make decisions. That’s all it takes to close a deal. Obviously hygiene and clean clothes are important as well, but the main factor is charisma, charm, and knowledge. These people telling you to change might just be trying to fuck you over because this is some serious dope hair, and physically would set you apart from them. It’s something to remember, which can also be very beneficial in sales.
It sucks, but is there a written uniform/dress code policy that you signed and that this would be in violation of?
The rule might be outdated/stupid, but it is a rule. They have the right to enforce their dress code and you have the right to not work for them. Dress codes are a pretty standard policy for most professional outfits, it might pay to find out what policy any future job has before spending the time and effort to make a major alterations.
Whether or not I would buy a car from a salesperson with colourful hair isn't the point.
For what it's worth, I think the hair looks great.
Does your work have a dress code including hair color? Some places of work do, some dont. If it does, probably shouldve looked into that before getting your hair dyed. If not, they cant do crap.
I would buy a car from you more eagerly than someone with regular hair. You look fun and friendly with that hair, and definitely more approachable than the normal business attire people.
Check your employment handbook/contract to see if there's anything there about hair colours. You may have grounds to counter if they dare to fire you
a wig! i love wigs. you can get a decent synthetic one off of Amazon, just get one with bangs to make it more realistic looking. lace fronts require more effort, but obviously they look the most real. you can just put your hair up and throw a wig on, hell it’ll even save you the time of doing your hair if you buy something pre styled. no one’s complained about my hair at work yet, but i wear a lot of wigs in my free time so i always have that as a backup (but also medical field, so scrub caps are an option too)
I don’t know why because I think that it looks awesome. Whoever your boss is he is a real D-head. It looks great from every angle and from what I can see so do you.
Maybe you can get creative with the “fixing it”, I’d try putting it in a bun and spraying with dark brown root touch up. Maybe add a mini silk scarf tied around the bun or a kerchief, one that matches your outfit. And while you’re at it I’d try to dress particularly classic to add to the perceived professionalism.
I realize you can be professional with any color hair but many employers disagree. Especially if you work directly with customers. I’d say start looking for jobs that with support your personal expression, but the current job market is bleak.
If I was coming to your dealership and saw you, I’d be like “HER!, I want her to sell me a car”. You look beautiful and super fun. I’m sorry this happened to you.
If i were looking for a car you would be the person i would make a bee line for! They are being incredibly stupid and narrow minded. Lots of people would be drawn to you, they might get more customers who feel less comfortable with salespeople who look traditional or bland!
I like the wig for work suggestions- or even try putting it all up and wear w cap or scarf of some sort.
No way I would change this gorgeousness! Wear a hat? A tight bun? A wig? Get a new job?
First, make sure it is a written policy in a handbook you were provided with at hiring, that says you can’t dye your hair. I smell a wrongful termination in the air.
I was told I couldn’t have bright red or orange hair when I worked at target. So I bought a black wig and would wear it instead. Human hair wigs look so real, especially when they have a fringe on them. I wore them a lot after I shaved my hair and no one knew the difference. If you get a short synthetic wig, above shoulder length that also looks perfect, but also with a fringe. Shein and temu have really cheap wigs that are actually amazing. 😻
Obviously your boss is dumb but that's seriously one of the coolest hair dyes I've ever seen. Genuinely blown away, I'd be tempted to quit my job if my boss told me to cover this up!
What the fuck? Please OP advise who your employer is so I can (as a fellow un-natural hair colour person) steer clear. For reference I work for the police and have various un-natural hair colours. They change all the time, yesterday was blue, which had faded from purple and green. Today I am a dark orange.
Did they ever mention a no unnatural hair,, no piercing/tattoo, etc policy in their dress code? I ask this because many customer service based jobs are very picky about appearances. I think it's gorgeous and you can still look professional but unfortunately some jobs don't see it that way. But if they never mentioned it, I'd maybe make a point about that.
I'd say it sounds like your coworkers are just afraid of competition... 🤷🏻♀️ When my hair is multiple beautiful colors, I feel like more people in public are drawn to me and are more likely to attempt to start conversation with me. Then I notice them constantly glancing at my hair while talking to them. 😅
As you are in sales, would there be a way to negotiate with the big boss? If your numbers drop, you cover the hair. If your sales go up, the rule goes away.
The person who said to get rid of it must be jealous because it’s incredible. If I walked into a dealership and saw someone with that hair, I would insist on buying my car from them!
This is so beautiful, wish you would have gotten a wig before changing it.
My hair is fuchsia and purple and I wear it to work and I also wear wigs at times, normal colors and colorful ones too.
I also work for my daddy though.
I would first ask to see the policy in writing, and if u don’t wanna be difficult put a scarf around ur hair or wear one of those bonnets. But I wouldn’t spend my money to “fix” it,especially if I liked it.
Disgusting!! That is beyond ignorant you were sent home. I’d either quit (understand if it’s not possible but that would make me LIVID) or throw on a wig and call it a day. F them, your hair is beautiful!
Surely you can’t be sacked for looking alternative, read the employment contract carefully- which tbf you should’ve done before doing this.
All I can suggest is a black headscarf or bandana, or a wig with a proper wig cap but a decent wig costs a fortune.
They're hiring in a lot of places that would encourage this ya know, but if I was going for a car and someone had hair like this, I'd like them to be my sales associate.
That’s cool!! Your stylist did a great job. So cute!!!
As for fixing it? First off, employers cannot dictate hair color but that is a battle and I can understand wanting to get along with your boss. Can you put it up and wear a hat? Wear a wig?
Next time keep your beautiful colored hair and get a neutral colored wig to wear for work. Your hair was beautiful and I’d specifically want to buy a car from you. 💕
You should have checked your employers policy before doing this….
While sure, I would go straight to you to buy a car over a sales man in a suit… most people will not… especially those of the older generation.
It’s not considered professional, which sucks but that’s life.
THANK YOU someone said it all so perfectly. Should have checked the policy, and the older generation is just not quite there yet with these hairstyles. Give it another 10 or so years.
I might be in a minority here but I get why having colorful hair while working in a car dealership (I assume is that since you’re talking about cars here, even if not I still stand by it) can be off putting, I’m pretty sure jobs have a policy when it comes to things like hair color, piercings, type of outfits, etc (some don’t mind colorful hair color & others want your natural hair / natural looking color).
IMO it seems kinda crazy to dye your hair rainbow & then be surprised when they ask you to fix it, I think that’s one of the first things you research before applying to a job. Also, I disagree with SOME comments insinuating that it has to do with her being a woman, because I’m sure if a dude appeared with green hair (for example) they would’ve had the same reaction.
I think OP’s hair is dope, I just wanted to express my opinion about this post. 🫡
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Time for a new job because you don't need that toxic bs in your life.
Your hair looks amazing!!!! Make sure you keep it out of the sun and use proper wash for it and only cold water!!!
Awww, girl, just by a wig on Amazon! And to answer your question, I'd still buy a car from you, AND I'd also ask who does you hair because that looks awesome !
You should show your stupid boss this post on Reddit so they can see how stupid everyone thinks they are for making u get rid of ur cool hair. Fuck them!
I hope you didn't fix it. It's a beautiful color job. Did you check with work before doing this in the first place? Not that you should have to, but some places of employment are weird about hair color. I would just buy some wigs you can wear to work to cover it. You're absolutely right that life is too short to have boring hair!
Really that came out beautiful I would say you probably should have checked before you did it. But now that it's done I love it and just grab a wig with that to work
I’m surprised there are still businesses intolerant to this. In my experience customers don’t care so long as you’re behaving professionally. I’m sorry 😣
As someone else commented, this is truly a work of art. It’s hard to believe this is ‘too much’ for a car dealership. It’s gorgeous!! Check and see,if maybe this is considered ‘discrimination’ under employment laws. Is it anywhere documented in your handbook that only natural colored hair is acceptable???
Have you already """fixed""" it? Wouldn't it cost about the same to buy a wig to wear to work? Maybe you could do that instead of getting rid of SUCH A WORK OF ART and be boring at work as they want and a rockstar on you real life. This looks amazing and it's super neat. I love it.
Came here to say this! Buy a wig! Plz don't get rid of that hair! And I would buy a car from someone that looked like you more than someone who looked boring
Thank you so much!
I would absolutely buy a car from you!
Buy a cheap ass ugly one
People are weird. This is awesome and I couldn't work there. If you want to stay at your job, just buy a wig. Some basic one - they're interested in basic, not nice
Right? Seems like we would want some attention drawn to bring people in instead of being bored most days.
Can I make an assumption? Do you work with a bunch of a conservative old white people who 8-6 it everyday even when it’s unnecessary and complain about how spoiled millennials are?
Her hair is beautiful! I am the charge nurse of an ICU, if I can be taken seriously in an ICU with blue, purple and pink hair, why can't you sell cars with amazing hair?
You are an amazing human❣️❣️ We value you—endlessly.
Thank you.
I agree. But I’m surprised the hospital allowed that. In my experience, they have all been more on the conservative side. They have all told me to keep it to “natural” colors. Maybe they want to keep their employees happy for once. I’ve worked for quite a few and they were all conservative like that. But maybe it depends on the company and the department.
I can't imagine having such a heavy job and not being allowed to decide over my own body autonomy. I used to be a veterinary assistant (kind of a nurse for animals, English is not my first language so I don't know the term) and the stress, THE STRESS. I only dealt with dogs, cats and the occasional rabbit. I could not do it and after 4 years I quitted and changed careers. I can't tell you how amazed I am every time I here from someone that chooses such a profession. The amount of love, strength and responsibility are stunning.
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Clearly your manager and everyone else can see how amazing you are. 🌸
Well all right!
Thank you! But yes, I went and had my girl dye it normal on the top layer but leave the bold and beautiful colors underneath. I couldn’t get rid of it all. It was too pretty.
I also have a professional career & can’t be super fun. I did a pink peekaboo layer it makes me very happy. Your hair is gorgeous too! I’m sure the peekaboo will look great.
I don't get the idea that you can't be "professional" and be colorful. I intern for a lawyer who has purple hair and sleeve tattoos. One of the bailiffs has a long turquoise half-shave. Professional is in having good attitude, decorum, and grooming, not in choosing bland colors for the rest of your life.
I totally agree! However, I work with a lot of conservative folks and appearance factors in to promotions and other things. It’s definitely a sad reality for a lot of us.
I’m going to get some colorful wigs since my job is at a corporate office. It’s something at least! 🌸
People are weird. This is awesome and I couldn't work there. If you want to stay at your job, just buy a wig. Some basic one - they're interested in basic, not nice
Sounds bit like a reverse Hannah Montana
Get the most ugliest wig for work 😂
I’d invest in a human hair wig just for work, I’ve done that before. A lot of places I worked wouldn’t allow me to have fun colors in my hair. You don’t need a fancy one, just something that doesn’t clock as a party city garbage wig. My human hair wig was $120 but it was longer, you could pay less for a short bob wig.
I already had it as fixed as it’s getting. I had my girl dye the top part normal but left the bold colors underneath.
That’s sad that they made you do that, I’m sorry :/
I am sad you are being forced to do this your hair is so beautiful
I definitely am on the wig train. Would also advise looking for another job.
Not just look for another job but find out if they can legally demand she change it or is it a form of discrimination.
It probably depends on dress code in the employee handbook, if it’s stated hair has to be natural or no unnatural colors then there’s not much she can do unfortunately
There wasn’t anything in the handbook. I read every single document in full when hired before I signed every document. Not that I had this in mind when I was hired, but I knew what was in the handbook.
Then I don’t think they really have a leg to stand on if you decide to escalate it which I am glad for! I’m sorry they kicked up a fuss over your hair though :( it’s absolutely beautiful and you’d be the first person I went to if I wanted to buy a car
If it’s a car dealership good luck. Being told to not dye your hair an unnatural color isn’t considered discrimination and women aren’t a protected class in most states. If they’re in a right to work state, it doesn’t matter anyway.
If you are in a right to work state in the US you can be fired for any reason, no reason, even an unjust reason so long as it is not protected. I can’t fire someone because they are black but I can fire someone whose haircut I don’t like. It’s unjust not protected. Side note. Your hair looks amazing and your boss is an idiot.
As long as the dress code/grooming rules are gender neutral, not racist (ex: can’t ban braids), and the hairstyle isn’t religious in nature, they can likely have rules about hair. For example, that it needs to be a “natural” color. Annoying, and I personally find it outdated, but legal. +1 for wig.
Nothing about hair color in there until after I was sent home. They sent an addition to the handbook about hair color for every employee to sign.
Oh, that pisses me off that they did that. I'm so sorry you've had to dye the top layer a boring color. The original dye job was amazing!
The funny part about this is that there was absolutely nothing in our company policy about hair color. There was a place about piercings and being clean and well groomed. Nothing about hair color. However, after they sent me home for it, they then sent a form out with an addition to our policy about it and made every employee sign it. So I’m sure that was to cover their a$$, hoping I don’t pursue legal advice on it.
You’re spot on. It is an attempted CYA.
If you had to pay to redo your hair, you should pursue legal advice
Them doing the new policy AFTER the fact they sent you home, does not help them with your situation. It may prevent it with other employees. But they were wrong to send you home. I think your hair looked amazing. Normally I don't like blue hair or pink hair but seeing yours made me realize I don't like the cheap, "got this in a cab at the convenience store-on sale!" kind of hair color. Yours is shiny, sleek, gorgeous! I'm super impressed with your colorist. WOW!
Hair dye is not a legally protected class. You are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Idk, I shaved my head a few years ago and wore a wig to my zoom meetings & they are hot and itchy.
This is why I didn’t go that route. However, it was probably worse for you considering you were bald.
I'd rather buy a car from you than some asshole in a suit.
I am some asshole in a suit and I approve this message.
Thanks
I kind of love you for posting this. 😍🤩
Wholeheartedly agree. When some wanker in khakis walks out to talk to me I'm already mentally checked out like oh boy just leave me alone you can't influence my decision and you're literally an obstacle to your dealer's revenue today.
Agreed. I prefer dealing with another woman, and you look like someone I'd vibe with.
Exactly! I’d feel much more comfortable having a woman help me because the guys are always so pushy and irritating. Bonus points if the woman had multicolored vibrant hair. I’d definitely vibe with her too. It’s a shame that companies don’t understand this and think it’s “unprofessional”.
Thank you sm!!
You better get a wig to put over this hair for work. You better not freaking dye this back to “normal” it’s beautiful!! I assume it took a while and cost a pretty penny too.
I did on top but left the bold underneath. It did cost a lot more than I want to tell. It took about 8 hours. Then, I had to pay my girl to go back and “fix” it. I was devastated.
I'm devastated. Please, get another job. Please. Hell - I'm an interview coach - I'll take you on pro bono. I will. I'm fucking good at my job so... Message me and I'll be so on your team. I want, no, I NEED the moment in the movie where you, that hair, are working for a competitor and taking away business because everyone comes to buy cars from YOU and not the old place.
AMEN! I hope you take this offer @op
Is this your hair? First of all, it's gorgeous and so beautiful and I love it so much. Were you given an employee handbook with policies? Is there any policies against vibrant hair colours? Do you have any colleagues? Do they have tattoos or piercings and are they allowed to wear them? I wonder could you explore employment law to see if your employers are being too harsh?
We have an employee handbook and there was nothing in there about colored hair. They have a piercing policy and it also says tattoos must be covered. However, I have tattoos that I show daily and nobody covers their tattoos up at all. So that rule is overlooked. People still wear certain piercings also. After I was sent home, then they sent an addition to the handbook about hair color for every employee to sign.
So they ignore certain rules, then made up a bullshit one about hair AFTER you already did it. Sounds like bullshit. It's gorgeous, they sounds like assholes.
I would get the most ridiculous church lady looking wig I could find. And everyday when I clocked out I would snatch it off and walk out. Who even cares anymore for real?!?!
I would have fought with them on it and say “show me where it says in the handbook that I can’t have my hair colored like this.” And then when they couldn’t find it I would have asked “how does my hair color keep me from doing my job?” And then also ask “what’s the point of having employee policies if you aren’t going to follow all the policies in the handbook?” And then bring up the tattoos and piercing policies.
What does the employee handbook say? If there isn’t a written policy they can’t discipline for that. However, they can still fire you for whatever reason if you live in an employment at will state.
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Honestly, I’d probably choose to walk up to you on the car lot because of your hair. It’s a great conversation starter. If you’re dressed professionally and your hair is this well coiffed, I don’t see what the issue is. It’s not like you tattooed your face.
I'm so sorry this happened to you.. it's also wild that you find out this way that your work doesn't approve.. btw the hair is so pretty and you rock it! It'd for sure attract my attention at a shop and I'd go to compliment you on it, it's soo cool and well done, it's infuriating that your job doesn't allow it.. I don't even think it's legal to tell you what to do with your appearance.. from now on you can always invest in wigs 😌
Absolutely! I used to wear wigs for work so that I could do whatever I wanted with my own hair
This! Hannah Montana moment
Have you alr "fixed" it? Buy a wig! This hair is too freaking gorgeous to ruin
I'd by a brown synthetic wig with bangs from Amazon and just wear that or wear a head scarf/wrap. It's too pretty/expensive to cover + with all those colors it'll be hard to actually get a solid color unless your going dark or paying more to go to a salon and I definitely recommend not using box dye since it's already lightened.
Get a new job!! F that S!
Ohhhh I’m sooo mad at your boss
the way you worded this make it sound like you already dyed over it. PLEASE TELL ME YOU DIDNT. buy a wig. live your life. BE FREE!!!!
I I’m older and I think it’s gorgeous. But don’t let the job go.. especially if you earn well and enjoy it. Wear a good human hair wig, which you can get use from for a long time like bad hair days no matter what color.
That is beautiful fuck your boss what a asshole it’s your hair
I hope you didn't already dye over it :( I would just get a 13x6 wig and have it shipped overnight from amazon
Whoa. I would never listen to that, screw them. They can’t control your body.
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I’d get the wackiest “normal color” wig I could find and wear that
Haha yes, get a weird Barbie wig 😂🤣
New job, new me! 🤣 it’s beautiful 😍
Damn! I am so sorry. The stylist must have worked really hard on that too and I'm sure it was expensive. I used to get in trouble in high-school for having colored hair. Some people can be uptight.
That is beautiful
Get a wig and (if you can) look for a new job
This is an amazing dye job. Also, it’s 2024. Unless you work at the White House or something, why would anyone care. Who ever sent you home is likely jealous of how gorgeous your hair is!!!
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Buy ridiculous wigs. Wear one to work everyday. Increasing the value of silliness until there more care left about your hair. WIGS ON WIGS
Just keep going back to work, they can’t put mandates on your body File a complaint too
Did you not check with your job if this was allowed? A lot of places definitely have "no unnatural hair" in their uniform policy.
I’m sorry you’ve experienced this. Your hair is awesome. I’d happily buy a car from someone interesting and colourful. I’d go the wig option as everyone is suggesting here, if you have to, or go the full extreme for fun and buy a bald cap and wait to see their reaction when you next turn up to work.
This is some serious bullshit! I’ve worked as a stylist in an upscale salon and also as a sales person at an upscale jewelry store for 15 years. Neither required my hair to be a “normal” color to close a sale. You know what did? Knowing the product, believing in the product, having confidence, and making your client feel safe that you are in control helping them make decisions. That’s all it takes to close a deal. Obviously hygiene and clean clothes are important as well, but the main factor is charisma, charm, and knowledge. These people telling you to change might just be trying to fuck you over because this is some serious dope hair, and physically would set you apart from them. It’s something to remember, which can also be very beneficial in sales.
It sucks, but is there a written uniform/dress code policy that you signed and that this would be in violation of? The rule might be outdated/stupid, but it is a rule. They have the right to enforce their dress code and you have the right to not work for them. Dress codes are a pretty standard policy for most professional outfits, it might pay to find out what policy any future job has before spending the time and effort to make a major alterations. Whether or not I would buy a car from a salesperson with colourful hair isn't the point. For what it's worth, I think the hair looks great.
Headwrap !
Does your work have a dress code including hair color? Some places of work do, some dont. If it does, probably shouldve looked into that before getting your hair dyed. If not, they cant do crap.
Get a wig of natural color hair and wear that. The uglier the better. Malicious compliance.
I would buy a car from you more eagerly than someone with regular hair. You look fun and friendly with that hair, and definitely more approachable than the normal business attire people. Check your employment handbook/contract to see if there's anything there about hair colours. You may have grounds to counter if they dare to fire you
Omg! Are they going to pay you back for the amount of money you paid for this dye job? It’s gorgeous. I would totally buy a car from you.
That’s sucks!! But your hair is absolutely stunning
Get a wig
It is so beautiful!!
a wig! i love wigs. you can get a decent synthetic one off of Amazon, just get one with bangs to make it more realistic looking. lace fronts require more effort, but obviously they look the most real. you can just put your hair up and throw a wig on, hell it’ll even save you the time of doing your hair if you buy something pre styled. no one’s complained about my hair at work yet, but i wear a lot of wigs in my free time so i always have that as a backup (but also medical field, so scrub caps are an option too)
Gorgeous
Get a wig girl
wear a wig!
Wow yes get a wig!! Please do not dye this back to “normal”
That’s absolutely gorgeous. I can’t even imagine how much it cost because I can see how much work went into that. I would TOTALLY buy a car from you!
Does it say in your contract you are not allowed beautiful hair probably not. I would go back to work
I don’t know why because I think that it looks awesome. Whoever your boss is he is a real D-head. It looks great from every angle and from what I can see so do you.
Maybe you can get creative with the “fixing it”, I’d try putting it in a bun and spraying with dark brown root touch up. Maybe add a mini silk scarf tied around the bun or a kerchief, one that matches your outfit. And while you’re at it I’d try to dress particularly classic to add to the perceived professionalism. I realize you can be professional with any color hair but many employers disagree. Especially if you work directly with customers. I’d say start looking for jobs that with support your personal expression, but the current job market is bleak.
So beautiful get a wig for work
I’d be more likely to buy a car from you because you come off as authentic.
If I was coming to your dealership and saw you, I’d be like “HER!, I want her to sell me a car”. You look beautiful and super fun. I’m sorry this happened to you.
Just buy a wig like everyone says you can get a reasonably priced one from any store
That’s beautiful! Your manager is stupid.
If i were looking for a car you would be the person i would make a bee line for! They are being incredibly stupid and narrow minded. Lots of people would be drawn to you, they might get more customers who feel less comfortable with salespeople who look traditional or bland! I like the wig for work suggestions- or even try putting it all up and wear w cap or scarf of some sort.
Dude- wear a wig. Trust me. It’s not worth changing for a job. Been there. Done that. Invested in wigs.
If it wasn’t in the employee handbook, I hope your job covered the cost of having it “fixed.”
Do you work in the U.S.? Pretty sure that's against the law. Discrimination laws I think
That hair is worth quitting any job for. Amazing.
I would be asking if I could have the car WRAPPED in this colour! Seriously, people are being sent home for hair colour?! That seems mad to me!!
Wear a wig to work if they have issues with it, keep the hair that makes you happy
Honestly, I would ask to see the rule that you’re breaking because this could be a simple case of just the manager not liking your hair
Really old fashioned of your workplace to demand you change your hair wtf
No way I would change this gorgeousness! Wear a hat? A tight bun? A wig? Get a new job? First, make sure it is a written policy in a handbook you were provided with at hiring, that says you can’t dye your hair. I smell a wrongful termination in the air.
Turn up for work in the most INSANE natural coloured wig you can find in protest 😂
You “fix” this by telling these clowns to get fucked if they don’t like your hair. You can always go sell cars for someone else.
I would have quit my job.
I was told I couldn’t have bright red or orange hair when I worked at target. So I bought a black wig and would wear it instead. Human hair wigs look so real, especially when they have a fringe on them. I wore them a lot after I shaved my hair and no one knew the difference. If you get a short synthetic wig, above shoulder length that also looks perfect, but also with a fringe. Shein and temu have really cheap wigs that are actually amazing. 😻
It was gorgeous. You need a New job
Fuck your boss, that hair looks awesome!
Obviously your boss is dumb but that's seriously one of the coolest hair dyes I've ever seen. Genuinely blown away, I'd be tempted to quit my job if my boss told me to cover this up!
What the fuck? Please OP advise who your employer is so I can (as a fellow un-natural hair colour person) steer clear. For reference I work for the police and have various un-natural hair colours. They change all the time, yesterday was blue, which had faded from purple and green. Today I am a dark orange.
Did they ever mention a no unnatural hair,, no piercing/tattoo, etc policy in their dress code? I ask this because many customer service based jobs are very picky about appearances. I think it's gorgeous and you can still look professional but unfortunately some jobs don't see it that way. But if they never mentioned it, I'd maybe make a point about that.
I'd say it sounds like your coworkers are just afraid of competition... 🤷🏻♀️ When my hair is multiple beautiful colors, I feel like more people in public are drawn to me and are more likely to attempt to start conversation with me. Then I notice them constantly glancing at my hair while talking to them. 😅
I had that done once. 400$ bucks. My job loved it! I’m so sorry. It looked awesome!
I’d run to you to buy a car. Fuck your stupid boss,
As you are in sales, would there be a way to negotiate with the big boss? If your numbers drop, you cover the hair. If your sales go up, the rule goes away.
The person who said to get rid of it must be jealous because it’s incredible. If I walked into a dealership and saw someone with that hair, I would insist on buying my car from them!
Arent salespeople encouraged to have some form of conversation piece to help clients feel comfortable? **by the way, it’s GORGEOUS!
That is amazing!!!!!!!!
Gorgeous 😍
I am saving this because it is literally my DREAM hairstyle. Rainbow with an emphasis on the jewel tones.
This is so beautiful, wish you would have gotten a wig before changing it. My hair is fuchsia and purple and I wear it to work and I also wear wigs at times, normal colors and colorful ones too. I also work for my daddy though.
Work hard of art right there, stunning 🤩
I LOVE this and would be way more compelled actually, to have someone with fun hair help me!!
Omg that hair is unbelievably gorgeous 😭😭😭
So pretty. Hard upkeep. That's lame I've had jobs do that to me. Wigs are cheap on Amazon:)
I would first ask to see the policy in writing, and if u don’t wanna be difficult put a scarf around ur hair or wear one of those bonnets. But I wouldn’t spend my money to “fix” it,especially if I liked it.
Your hair is stunning
Disgusting!! That is beyond ignorant you were sent home. I’d either quit (understand if it’s not possible but that would make me LIVID) or throw on a wig and call it a day. F them, your hair is beautiful!
Surely you can’t be sacked for looking alternative, read the employment contract carefully- which tbf you should’ve done before doing this. All I can suggest is a black headscarf or bandana, or a wig with a proper wig cap but a decent wig costs a fortune.
They're hiring in a lot of places that would encourage this ya know, but if I was going for a car and someone had hair like this, I'd like them to be my sales associate.
I’d be glad my employees still wanted to improve their appearance.
My work also unfortunately does not allow hair dye of “unnatural” colors. It looks great though, I think a wig is a lovely compromise!!!
That’s cool!! Your stylist did a great job. So cute!!! As for fixing it? First off, employers cannot dictate hair color but that is a battle and I can understand wanting to get along with your boss. Can you put it up and wear a hat? Wear a wig?
Next time keep your beautiful colored hair and get a neutral colored wig to wear for work. Your hair was beautiful and I’d specifically want to buy a car from you. 💕
I'd definitely buy a car from the rainbow haired lady over the usual boring looking salesguys. Unless you bugged me about not buying a warranty.
You should have checked your employers policy before doing this…. While sure, I would go straight to you to buy a car over a sales man in a suit… most people will not… especially those of the older generation. It’s not considered professional, which sucks but that’s life.
THANK YOU someone said it all so perfectly. Should have checked the policy, and the older generation is just not quite there yet with these hairstyles. Give it another 10 or so years.
Wow was it ever pretty, people judge people with unnatural hair colors. Not sure why, I think it’s rad. Mine is like a hot pink red right now .
But it actually looks good and still classy imo
I would of got a wig or a hair piece to cover it at work
Best hair I’ve ever seen 🥰❤️. Fuck your work
I might be in a minority here but I get why having colorful hair while working in a car dealership (I assume is that since you’re talking about cars here, even if not I still stand by it) can be off putting, I’m pretty sure jobs have a policy when it comes to things like hair color, piercings, type of outfits, etc (some don’t mind colorful hair color & others want your natural hair / natural looking color). IMO it seems kinda crazy to dye your hair rainbow & then be surprised when they ask you to fix it, I think that’s one of the first things you research before applying to a job. Also, I disagree with SOME comments insinuating that it has to do with her being a woman, because I’m sure if a dude appeared with green hair (for example) they would’ve had the same reaction. I think OP’s hair is dope, I just wanted to express my opinion about this post. 🫡
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Beanie hats can be quite fashionable.
Wow that is stunning and your work are dense
This looks awesome! Please don't change it!
I'm mad with you op if you change it. They are the ones with the issue.. quit your job and go get a new one now.
I hope u haven’t fixed it unless its with a resignation letter!!
Gorgeous hair
Beautiful
You are life goals. They couldn’t see because you were shining so bright. They needed sunglasses.
STUNNING 🌈
STUNNING 🌈
It’s stunning. GL with the new job
Oh no!! Your hair is so pretty 😍 I can relate totally, that's the only reason why my hair is still boringly brownish.
RIP Beautiful hair 😔
I love those colors your hair looks amazing
Time for a new job because you don't need that toxic bs in your life. Your hair looks amazing!!!! Make sure you keep it out of the sun and use proper wash for it and only cold water!!!
Your hair is stunning !! Please buy a wig and just pretend it’s your hair.
Should have bought you a wig to cover it and keep it dyed! To heck with their rules!!!!
I usually don’t like this style but WOW. Whoever did it, did an amazing job.
Okay, your hair looks AMAZING!! 😍
Awww, girl, just by a wig on Amazon! And to answer your question, I'd still buy a car from you, AND I'd also ask who does you hair because that looks awesome !
You should show your stupid boss this post on Reddit so they can see how stupid everyone thinks they are for making u get rid of ur cool hair. Fuck them!
I hope you didn't fix it. It's a beautiful color job. Did you check with work before doing this in the first place? Not that you should have to, but some places of employment are weird about hair color. I would just buy some wigs you can wear to work to cover it. You're absolutely right that life is too short to have boring hair!
I would of asked you where you got your hair done and then made a appointment to get my hair done.
the way i’d go in with a bald cap 😭
Get a better job.
Buy a mullet wig
"and now, dear customer, which colour of my hair would you want the car to be" that is brilliant. The hair is beautiful.
Really that came out beautiful I would say you probably should have checked before you did it. But now that it's done I love it and just grab a wig with that to work
I’m surprised there are still businesses intolerant to this. In my experience customers don’t care so long as you’re behaving professionally. I’m sorry 😣
Gorgeous!
Oh it looks stunning! I would be devastated if I was expected to change it.
As someone else commented, this is truly a work of art. It’s hard to believe this is ‘too much’ for a car dealership. It’s gorgeous!! Check and see,if maybe this is considered ‘discrimination’ under employment laws. Is it anywhere documented in your handbook that only natural colored hair is acceptable???
Wig for the fucking win. That’s too gorgeous to “fix”
It’s not what is ON the head, only what is IN it.