As an estimated $2.7 billion industry Black hair businesses, specifically natural hair care, are thriving. The shift away from chemical relaxers to natural hair care has opened up many opportunities for Black women entrepreneurs to create successful businesses.
'Roots' is Mukundwa Katuliiba’s final year dissertation film about the effects of apartheid on black women's relationship with their hair. It was filmed in South Africa and features several mother-daughter pairs who discuss their own and others’ perceptions of their hair.
We support women wearing their hair exactly how they want to. If your choice is straight, curly, weaved, or bald, feel confident about your decision and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. But I must admit this commercial for
The Weave Loan Store in Detroit raised an eyebrow.
Mothers are often our first teachers, and we learn to model their behaviors early. The lessons on self-love and beauty they pass down affect us early.
Filmmakers of Eastside Community Heritage
asked Black men and women of East London to share their opinions and experiences of living with Black hair in Britain. Whilst some simply shared their favourite hairstyles, others explored the more serious topic of how their hairstyle choices impact their identity. This film explores how and why Black women have been made to feel that their hair is inferior.
Krishna Grace's poem "A Celebration of Black Hair" brought to us by YouTube's Amoor Entertainment, is a beautiful piece about the decision to be free and being glad in it.
Actress and Harvard grad Tatyana Ali sat down with VladTV to discuss what's currently going on in her life and career. During the interview, Vlad asked Tatyana how she maintains her healthy hair, and the conversation digressed. Ali shared her thoughts about growing up with "good hair" and how that was isolating to her as a child.
After a three month review, the US Military is changing the rules about approved hairstyles for female service members after guidelines that came out earlier this year were accused of being racially biased. Previously, twists and large braids were banned, but now female troops will be able to wear more types of two-strand twists and braided styles.
