Braided & Laid
Two film hairstylists reflect on its history in cinema.
A lot of actresses would have their hair done before [coming to set].
In 2019, Gabrielle Unions hairstyles were deemedtoo Blackfor her role as a judge onAmericas Got Talent.
Pre-pandemic, people were dealing, she says.
As society stayed home, change began.
So when an actor goes on camera, they have a thousand percent confidence.
Her approach hasnt gone unnoticed.
I heard music I can identify with, she says.
It can absolutely start out heavy, she says.
I have to break through that.
I have to gain trust.
We already know the problems, Friend says.
I dont want to talk about it anymore in the sense of talk, talk, talk.
No, thank you.
It starts with opportunities and education.
And slowly, things are changing.
In 2021, the first Black hairstylist won an Academy Award for hair and makeup work.
Shes going to be Black, and her hair is going to be in a natural hair texture.
So let the haters hate, because what were doing… were changing the world.
This article was originally published onMarch 13, 2023
source: www.bustle.com
