Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America
Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America examines the history and cultural meaning of Black hair in the United States. Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps consider how hairstyles, identity, beauty, and society intersect in this accessible work of cultural history.
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Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America examines the cultural and historical significance of Black hair in the United States.
Ayana Byrd and Lori Tharps explore how hair intersects with identity, community, self-expression, and social experience.
The book offers context for understanding the meanings attached to Black hairstyles and hair practices across American history.
It is a work of cultural history for readers interested in race, beauty, identity, and American society.
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