Chris Rock and Solange Knowles Talk to Oprah About “Good Hair”
October 1st, 2009 cherryconnectWednesday’s episode of Oprah explored the fascination of weaves, hair extensions, perms and hair dyeing. Chris Rock spoke to Oprah about his film “Good Hair” where he investigates the impact of hairstyles in the black community. He visited various beauty salons and even Indian temples to answer his question, “What is good hair?” It’s amazing how much money women spend on hair annually (particularly fake hair). The weaving/extension industry is a billion dollar industry! I think I know what my next career choice is going to be…
Check out clips from the show below and the trailer for “Good Hair” in theatres nationally on 10/23/09 (select cities on 10/9/09).
In this video, Solange explains why she chopped off her hair and her disappointment in how much attention it received.
More clips from the show after the jump!





