The Hair Raising Truth

The Hair Raising Truth

The Hair Raising Truth blog is the reality about hair and how it plays an integral part in our media and society. During the course of three months, I visited different hair salons and I found my journey to be quite interesting. Most women of different ethnicities (primarly African American) use hair as a vehicle to be accepted into mainstream culture.

Hair is an important issue that is explored in depth in this blog. In my research and embarking on this project, I did not know the magnitude of this subject. I received positive feedback from the salons that I visited.

In order to fairly asses the subject of hair, I had to understand the history of hair and what it entails. At times, African American Beauty and hair is synomous with the socialization process into the fabric of our society.

The slogan "black is beautiful" became a famous catchphrase in mainstream society in the 1960's. However, there are stereotypical connotations that may prove otherwise. In fact, the hair texture and the color of the skin denoted anti-beauty.

We cannot mention black hair care products without paying homage to the person who revolutionized products for black hair care: Madame CJ Walker. She was the first self-made American woman millionaire that gave black women an alternative to "kinky" hair.

Beauty salons and Barber Shops have preserved their African American hair culture in the black communities. Despite a decline in the economy, black-owned hair salons continue to thrive!

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posted by Geneva Burch @ 11:15 AM