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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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 βgood hairβ 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 Sassoonβs Colour Director Edward Darley
Duration: 10:50
Broadcast
- Mon 30 Aug 2010 10:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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