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30/08/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. A programme devoted to the history, politics and colour of hair. We explore how it has been used to indicate status, power and politics.

A programme devoted to the history, politics and colour of hair. We explore how it's been used to indicate status, power and politics throughout the ages and across cultures. We focus on the lengths and money some black women will go to achieve longer, smoother straighter 'good hair' using relaxers, weaves and wigs and also how many women refuse to go grey.

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45 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Aug 2010 10:00

Chapters

  • History of Hair

    The fashion historian Caroline Cox talks about the status and power of hair through the ages.

    Duration: 10:16

  • Politics of Weaves, Wigs and Relaxers

    Author Nicole Moore and music journalist Jacqueline Springer discuss the lengths black women will go to achieve longer, smoother straighter ‘good hair’ Reporter Ena Miller visits a hair salon.

    Duration: 12:55

  • Changing Hairdressers

    Reporter Felicity Finch talked to women about the trials and tribulations of their relationship with their hairdresser and the difficulties of changing.

    Duration: 08:28

  • Hair Colour

    Why do so many of us refuse to let the grey shine through? To discuss Jane is joined by the author Linda Kelsey, the nutritionist Jane Clarke and Vidal Sassoon’s Colour Director Edward Darley

    Duration: 10:50

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Aug 2010 10:00

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