The Hair Tales
The Hair Tales

The Hair Tales

2022 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 5.8 Documentary Talk

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Oprah Winfrey: Beyond a Wild Dream

Born with a thick head of hair and a “desire to inspire,” Oprah always understood the impact of Black hair.

EP 2

Issa Rae: Powerful Versatility

Black hairs’ ability to shapeshift often mystifies others, but Issa Rae reveals its super power.

EP 3

Ayanna Pressley: Embodied Liberation

Freedom ain’t free — nor is maintaining our hair or humanity. Ayanna Pressley puts her ambition, betrayal, loss and

EP 4

CHIKA: Audacious Visibility

When the others count us out, we show out. Being CHIKA is a revolutionary act. She cut trauma out of her hair, and stepp

EP 5

Marsai Martin: Freedom's Heir

Our hair won't be watered down. Marsai Martin found out the hard way. Empowered by generations, she can let her Freedom

EP 6

Chlöe Bailey: Deeply Rooted

Anchored in the love of her family, Chloe Bailey celebrates how being "loc'd" for life will never box her in; unpacking

Popular Cast

Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross
Self