The Hair Tales

Born with a thick head of hair and a "desire to inspire," Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair; unpacks the big business of hair, respectability politics and the vibe of a fresh press.

Black hairs' ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power; unpacks the miseducation of black hair terms from nappy to peasy and the rough road to "smooth."

Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table; unpacks how the hair salon is the Black women's country club, and the politics of hair.

Being Chika is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist; unpacks the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.

Marsai Martin found out the hard way that Black hair will not be watered down. Empowered by generations, she lets her "Freedom Hair" run wild.

Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacks employment access, acceptability and how Black hair and girls are worthy of protection.