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The litany of complaints about American Apparel's advertising and hiring policies are so long, someone could write a book about them.

The company is known for chic, trendy, affordable locally made clothes yes...but they're also known for being sexist, judgmental, and discriminatory based on the aesthetic attractions of its owner, Dov Charney (who, by his own standards of appearance, probably wouldn't be welcome to work in his own store).

If you want to work at American Apparel you've got to meet the criteria. You've got to have the right look. You've got to have a strong fashion sense. And if you're black, you need to have the right style of hair. Several ex-employees recently wrote into Gawker about their experiences, and one former manager said she was told this about what types of black women to hire during the American Apparel's open casting calls:

"none of the trashy kind that come in, we don't want that. we're not trying to sell our clothes to them. try to find some of these classy black girls, with nice hair, you know?"

Consider this a follow up to an earlier post - Willow Smith's Hair: Too Cute Or Too Much? Because the youngest girl in the Smith clan has done it again!

When I was nine, it was all about getting the exact kind of floppy hat and waistcoat as inspired by Blossom. Soon after that came the Cross Colors phase and the burning need to own a leather Africa medallion of my very own. My parents may have shaken their heads at my whimsical fashion passions, but they allowed me to express myself. And for that I am grateful, even though I look back at photos of myself and cringe.

Someday, young Willow Smith may do the same when she sees this head-to-toe animal print ensemble that she wore to her brother Jaden's premiere for 'The Karate Kid,' but right now I know she is feeling fresh dressed like a million bucks, from the mohawk on down to the combat boots.

She is so cool and self possessed, and just nine years old! What some grown women would give for that kind of confidence!

You know, it's gotta be hard to be Rihanna.

You've worked hard to craft your image from sunstreaked island teen to Good Girl Gone Bad. Now you're a fashion icon who is THE international trendsetter for women looking to add an edge to their look. Short and sassy? You've done it. Rock star streaks? Done those too. Shaved off the side of your head? Few did it better. And now here comes the pressure. Summer's here, you're on tour, and you've gotta keep your position as leader of the style pack. What else can you do?

This.

Teri LaFlesh has beautiful eyes and a stunning smile. But those aren't the first things you notice about her. The first thing you notice is that lengthy mane of curls cascading down her back.

LaFlesh has managed to master the art of growing naturally curly hair to epic proportions. On her Web site, Tightly Curly, she shares her techniques, and documents it all with photographs and rules that makes things that should be obvious crystal clear.

Solange Knowles did it. Chrisette Michelle did too. Just recently, Janet Jackson made waves with a similarly dramatic style. And now I'm hearing a flurry of like-minded comments.

"Now that * insert celebrity here * did it, I feel inspired to cut my hair off, too!"

Hold up, wait a minute. I completely understand the allure of chopping off your hair, and for many, it's a significant part of the natural journey. But it's important to not get caught up in the hype. Here are three things to consider when you plan to cut your hair supershort.

According to popular rap songs, we know that

a. It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp
b. Pimpin' Ain't Easy

You know what else isn't easy? Figuring out the complicated hairstyle that has made recently convicted Jersey City Society Hill pimp Allen E. Brown (aka Prince) an Internet sensation practically overnight.

P.S.: somewhere Prince is NOT amused.

Besides disclosing the heinous details of Brown's "human trafficking and prostitution ring," in which women and girls were forced to turn tricks and earn $500 on weeknights and $1m000 on weekend nights, NJ.com also details that 'do.

"When Brown first walked into the courtroom he said to his lawyer, Adam Reisman, "I'm tired of your bulls---." His hair was styled exquisitely, with wavy strands curled on his forehead and a long thin ponytail hanging over his shoulders."

Those of us who have grown up with Janet Jackson as a beauty icon know -- it's all about her inner glow.

Janet has worn her hair in every style you can think of during her three-decades-and-still-going-strong career. Curly, straight -- from long weaves to dookie braids to whatever that fun red hairdo she rocked in the 'Together Again' video was -- she is ALWAYS stunning, smiling, and iconically beautiful.

Of late, Janet's hair choices had become a little predictable, which is why her latest appearance in London is making headlines worldwide today.

Behold, Janet Jackson with shorter hair than we may ever have seen before.

Gorgeous as EVER. In fact, I think the short style shows off her features to even more advantage. Look at those cheekbones! And those perfectly manicured brows! POW! Go 'HEAD Janet!