The Hair Tales

Born with a thick head of hair and a "desire to inspire," Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair; modeling a life of purpose, she's a North Star; unpacking the big business of hair, respectability politics and the vibe of a fresh press.

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

Freedom is not free; Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table; unpacking 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; unpacking 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 won't be watered down; empowered by generations, she lets her "Freedom Hair" run wild; the privilege of "unprofessionalism," Barbie, and Black imagery in the media is unpacked.

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