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If you're in a company that has valued you enough to consider you for a promotion, your hair probably isn't a dealbreaker. However, it could be a deal breaker for some people considering hiring you if they don't have their biases in check.
Interesting question. I honestly don't know. I have friends who have locs or natural hair but wear wigs at work or on zoom calls. They have done well in their careers but i think its because they are just really good at what they do. But i will ask them though if they feel wearing their 'hair straight' gives them an edge as far as promotion and compensation.
I am the only black woman at my job (small company - less than 50 people) and i wear my 4c hair in an afro pony. I had a blow out for an event that i wanted straight hair for and some female coworkers sympathized with me that it must have taken hours to straighten my hair. Point is i am accepted with my 4c hair and i am well compensated. Sorry for blabbing.
I know that it's not always that easy. There are still people out there who have unconscious biases against people with cultural hairstyles. But I think things are slowly changing. More and more companies are starting to embrace diversity and inclusion, and they're realizing that cultural hairstyles are just as professional as any other hairstyle.