Season 1 of The Hair Tales was released on October 22 and consists of 6 episodes.
Episodes
1: Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream
Oct 22, 2022
Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.
2: Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility
Oct 22, 2022
Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.
3: Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation
Oct 29, 2022
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.
4: CHIKA: Audacious Visibility
Nov 5, 2022
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.
5: Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir
Nov 12, 2022
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.
6: Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted
Nov 19, 2022
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.
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