Intersection Between Style and Identity

Today, Nicholas Carbonaro divulged what he had learned from his years of experience. From wax figures to Broadway shows, and now Ithaca’s hair, his experience ranges throughout. However, Nicholas says that it all comes together– one’s outer appearance not only presents identity, but also inner thoughts and health. Over the hour, Nicholas talked about the importance of grooming for interviews, taking care of oneself in the face of others, and the importance of conditioner. However, the main takeaway from Nicholas’s years of experiences has to be his emphasis on health. Many do not consider the importance of hair health, of consistent conditioner, doctor’s visits, the works. This hour definitely helped me recenter myself in the importance of proper self-care and helped me not feel too guilty about wanting to spend a little extra on hair-care products.

2 thoughts on “Intersection Between Style and Identity

  1. I’ve never thought about how making sure that your hair looks good could be a reflection of your health. However, this definitely makes sense and we should always take some time to better ourselves, whether it’s through our appearance or through some other form!

  2. I too am quick to overlook the importance of self-care, saying that I have more pressing obligations and that caring about that may be vain or unimportant. Nicholas’ talk really helped me realize that self-care on the inside and the outside is important to our success.