Female with vitiligo and poliosis: Should I dye hair for interview?

[dianathehuntress]

So I have that cartoonish white hair streak, with black hair. I have vitiligo which is an autoimmune depigmentation disease. I have white patches all over my body, and a small, noticeable, white streak of hair. I was wondering if I should dye my hair completely black for interviews, or keep it. In ways, its important to my identity, but it may not look that professional. Thanks in advance.

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[Espressso]

I sure don't think so. I think it's important to stay true to yourself during the app season. Why mask it? Unless you feel extremely uncomfortable to a point where it might disrupt your performance at an interview.

 

[Kevala]

Personally, I wouldn't. My best friend's fiancé has poliosis, and I have another friend with vitiligo and he's actually found it a benefit in his interviews (non-medical) and it creates a strong point of interest that can strike up good conversation during interviews. Which of course creates a good relationship between interviewer and interviewee which boosts points and probability you'll create a good impression.

On a different note, I don't think you should ever hide any aspect of yourself during interviews and relations with other people. You do you and own it.

 

[OchemOficionado]

Hell no. Especially hell no if you mentioned your condition on your app. I think the white streak looks awesome.

 

[gyngyn]

no.

 

[mistafab]

Only dye your hair if that is what you want to do regardless of interview status.

This is medical school, they understand vitiligo and poliosis.

I actually worked with a doctor who had vitiligo. Nothing to be ashamed of - it is just the human condition.

 

[Goro]

Nope. You do you.

 

[Funny_Current]

No way! I think the white streak in the hair looks awesome. Own it!!


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