The Hair Tales

The Hair Tales

2022
The Hair Tales
The Hair Tales

The Hair Tales

7.1 | en | Documentary

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP6  Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted
Nov. 19,2022
Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted

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.

EP5  Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir
Nov. 12,2022
Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir

Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom Hair run wild into big boss possibilities. Unpacked here: the privilege of unprofessionalism, Barbie and Black imagery in media.

EP4  CHIKA: Audacious Visibility
Nov. 05,2022
CHIKA: Audacious Visibility

When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepped into herself as an artistic alchemist. We unpack the unregulated madness of perms, bra strap level goals and the art of Black hair.

EP3  Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation
Oct. 29,2022
Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation

Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and beauty on the table. In this episode, we unpack how the hair salon is the Black women's country club and the politics of hair.

EP2  Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility
Oct. 22,2022
Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility

Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.

EP1  Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream
Oct. 22,2022
Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream

Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.

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7.1 | en | Documentary , Talk | More Info
Released: 2022-10-22 | Released Producted By: Harpo Films , OWN Oprah Winfrey Network Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.oprah.com/app/the-hair-tales.html
Synopsis

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

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Cast

Tracee Ellis Ross

Director

Oprah Winfrey

Producted By

Harpo Films , OWN Oprah Winfrey Network

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