WhenGood Hair Turns Bad!!

As my friend told me today, “I ain’t heard so much about Black women’s hair in my life!” He was asking me about the issues Black women have with their hair, hoping I could shed some light on the topic. I referred him to Chris Rock’s new movie, “Good Hair“,  which opens nationwide Ocotober 23rd.

Rock takes on perms, and the images of beauty Black women see when they look in the mirror. I think the movie will make for great conversation as we tackle the “nappy hair” stigma in the African American society.   I can remember wondering why my hair didn’t get curly when I wet it and applied Luster’s Pink Lotion. Or the time when I took my fringed shawl (wayback accessory) and put it on my head so I could have hair that swung back and forth.  I don’t think I was scarred by the fact that I didn’t have good hair, but there was always a longing for the wet & curly look! Hence my Jheri Curl era, but that’s a whole other story! LOL

Look for celebs like Nia Long and Raven Symone to share their stories in the documentary which is in select theaters this weekend, and nationwide October 23rd.

In other Good Hair news, it looks like Chris Rock may have jacked a SistaGirl for the movie idea.  Filmmaker Regina Kimbell has a lawsuit on the books for Chris Rock! She claims she screened (by request) her 2005 documentary “My Nappy Roots” for Rock on the set of his Everybody Hates Chris tv show.  She is trying to stop the opening of the movie and is looking for $5million in damages.  Her film also features Black Celebs and has film festival awards. Why can’t we all get along?!!!