Black Hair Series: The Psychological Impacts of Hair on Black Women

Black hair tells the story of Black culture across generations and geography. It artistically paints the picture of the hearts and minds of Black women, their role in society, and within the culture. This month I wanted to pay homage to the long history of hair in the Black community and also the stylists who are on the front lines of our community.

First up, Dr. Dani, who holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology, is the author of Herstory of Hairstory In this conversation, she shares her research on the psychological impacts of hair on African American women.