Has Black Lives Matter changed black hair care? | Newsbeat Documentaries
The Black Lives Matter movement prompted pledges from the hair industry to be more inclusive. What has changed for black women trying to get their hair done?
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- Broadcast year: 2022
- PSHE | Black History Month | Different types of hair
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Radio 1
- Programme: Newsbeat Documentaries
- Episode: Has Black Lives Matter changed black hair care?
Natalie | My Name is...
Natalie has always struggled to get a decent haircut in high-street hairdressers. The reason? She has afro-textured hair. New standards in hairdressing were announced in 2021 which mean trainee hairdressers will now learn how to cut and style afro-textured hair. Will these changes bring the choice that so many black women like Natalie have been asking for? And if so, could this be at the expense of black-owned hairdressers?
Black hair styling | Woman's Hour
How black women choose to style their hair, the lengths we go to for our appearance, and how the Autumn Statement will impact on women's lives.