“Good Hair” Documentary by Chris Rock
Good Hair-Bad Hair - a cultural phenomenon
Here is a heads up to Chris Rock fans and fans of ‘good hair!” Chris took on the project this past year of making, what would seem to be an unlikely subject for him, a movie/documentary called “Good Hair.” The subject interested him after his daughter, Lola, asked him the question, “How come I don’t have good hair Daddy?”
“Good Hair
by Chris Rock”“Good Hair” in the African-American culture is now normally considered to be smooth, straight and often times long. Role models and celebrities like Michelle Obama, Tyra Banks, Oprah and Beyonce to name just a few, reflect that idea. And “bad hair” is normally considered to be kinky, nappy, thin, fragile and curly. Unfortunately that myth seems to have passed down since the time of slavery. But, the labeling or categorizing of one type of hair as good and another as bad can result in self-esteem issues. Chris Rock addresses the issues of hair, self-esteem and more in this documentary and does it with his own flair and humor!
Good Hair-Bad Hair - a cultural phenomenon
The quest for ‘good hair’ runs deep for many of us and the billion dollar hair industry is here to prove it. Chris says he was ‘astonished’ to learn how many people will spend 20% of their income on relaxers and weaves in order to have the ‘good hair.’ (Chris includes a reference to Prince and his possible expenditures on his hair in his trailer . . . so it’s not just ladies he’s talking about.)
Wednesday September 30th Oprah will be talking to Chris Rock about his new documentary “Good Hair.” The film “Good Hair” will be out on October 9th, so check it out . . . it looks like a good one.
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September 29, 2009 By: Barb Quinn , Your input matters.4 Comments »
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I know that Black people spend a lot of money on their hair, but let’s not forget that the hair business for men and women is probably the only or at least the major business where money is resides in the Black community. Clothing, food and just about everything else leaves the Black community.
Comment by Dorothy Corley — October 7, 2009 @ 1:46 pm
I feel that this movie stereotypes African-Americans more than we were before. I’m a hairstylist in Oklahoma City, OK and most of my clients, including myself ,are wearing their natural hair in a natural state that is long and silky. I think that we should speak up about this and let the world know that all black women are not addicted to “Creamy Crack” and or weave. I think Chris should have come to our neck of the woods before releasing the untrue generaliztion in his new movie.
Comment by Courtney — October 8, 2009 @ 10:38 am
I’m 47 and have been natural for more than 25 yrs and no it’s popular. But what alarms me most is the number of women that won’t really address why they hate their natural hair.
There is nothing wrong with natural colied hair, but the media plays a big part AS WELL as the black community. Is it a matter of convenience or self-hatred? We have to get out of this mind-set.
And to say it’s having a “choice” (on whether to wear a weave, perm or a wig) is just a cop out.
Comment by Velma — October 8, 2009 @ 3:19 pm
**correction***…”and it’s not popular”. & natural “coiled” hair.
Comment by Velma — October 8, 2009 @ 3:21 pm