Good Hair

Good Hair is good fun. Chris Rock takes a comic (and sometimes serious) look at the lengths African-American women will go to for their hair. From chemical relaxers (that can burn through a pop can in a few hours) to expensive extensions and weaves ($1000+) made from Indian hair, we learn that while African-Americans make up 12% of the population, they represent 80% of the multi-billion dollar hair care market. Rock takes us to the Bronner Brothers hair show in Atlanta, the biggest exhibition of hair care products for the African-American market. Part of the event is the Hair Battle Royale, a hair stylist competition that includes music, dance and a whole lotta diva attitude (a hoot!). While the film raises many issues (Why do black women feel the need to change their natural hair texture to something resembling European or Asian hair? Despite the chemical burning of relaxers, why are parents having their young children's hair straightened? And does this affect their perception of beauty and self worth? And how can average working women afford weaves that cost upwards of $1000?), it does so in a light-hearted way and is totally fun.
(7/10)