Hair Stories
Celebrity Spotlight
We all know and love people who are constantly in the spotlight of the media. We go to them for the latest fashion trends and to understand the life of the rich and famous. Have we ever stopped to think about their views on natural hair? Especially black women and women of color? This segment highlights some of the women who live a life of luxury with 3A to 4C hair types. Hear what they have to say about their natural hair journey in the bright lights of Hollywood.
"I cannot support or condone the omission of what is my native heritage with the intention that they appreciate that there is still a very long way to go to combat the unconscious prejudice against black women's complexion, hair style and texture"
Lupita Nyong'o
Kenyan-Mexican actress
"It was a process, and it really was a journey. I use the word journey not lightly because I do feel like my journey of self-perspective could be chronicled through my journey with my hair. The more I embrace my hair naturally as it was, the more freedom I had and the access I had to more different styles. The more I let my hair be what it was, the more it could do anything."
Tracee ellis ross
American actress And entrepreneur
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janelle monae
American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and producer
"Embrace your hair. Natural hair has always been in, but its celebrated even more now. So let your natural hair shine. There’s so much beauty in our natural state."
