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Disentangled

Why Black Hair Can't Be Just Hair

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Disentangled

By: Johanna Lukate
Narrated by: Chloë Sommer
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 Even before we get to introduce ourselves by name, our hair has already started to tell stories about who we are, where we are from and where we are at. Our hair is tangled up in the interplay of race, gender, class, nationality, sexuality, power and beauty. It is an avid storyteller and a consummate performer - whether we like it or not. If our hair could talk, what stories would it tell about us?

(Dis)entangled delves into the intricate and deeply personal relationship between Black individuals and their hair, exploring - through a collection of diverse experiences - the profound significance of hair as a conduit for self-expression, resilience, and collective memory within communities around the world. Each story illuminates the complex tapestry of experiences surrounding Black hair, shedding light on its intersections with gender, race and identity.

Through the voices of those who have walked this textured path, the book ultimately seeks to empower readers to embrace their own unique journey of self-discovery, one strand at a time.©2025 Johanna Lukate (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited African American Studies Americas Beauty, Grooming & Style Social Sciences Specific Demographics United States

Critic Reviews

Johanna Lukate's (Dis)entangled offers a compelling, intimate examination of Black hair, drawing on years of academic research and relationship-building. Lukate reveals the diverse and transformative ways in which Black hair shapes and is shaped by our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. (Dr Samara Linton)
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