Chris Rock’s daughter once asked him why she didn’t have good hair. He wondered where she got the idea that her hair wasn’t “good.” This led him on a journey through the world of hair products for black hair. He interviewed many black stars about their hair including Sarah Jones, T-Pain, Nia Long and Raven-Symoné. They explained the different ways they styled their hair and the cost of doing so. Chris Rock created, “Good Hair,” a documentary used in LRTUC for the second event of Black History month

Black History month, like all heritage months, was planned by the collaboration of students and Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement. Around 150 people attended the opening event of Black History month, but Director of ISE Molly Berry said, “For me it’s not the numbers, it’s that the people who come get something out of it.” The group chose this documentary because they believe that it’s a great film that helps to reassure black women that they aren’t the only one going through struggles with their hair and to help others to understand their struggles. The documentary touched on many aspects of black hair care from the different ways black women currently do their hair and have in the past, to the kinds of product that they put in it. Rock spoke to many men throughout the documentary as well, gaining their perspective on the cost and importance of a black woman’s hair. He also visited a laboratory to find out more about sodium hydroxide, the toxin that is often used in most ‘hair relaxers.’ It also focused on the Bronner Brothers’ annual hair convention in Atlanta, showing the competition that included an underwater hair cut, a marching band and more.

Chris Rock ended his documentary by saying, “It’s not important what’s on top of your head—it’s important what’s inside of your head.” After the documentary there was a raffle for hair care products and a few women from Sisters Circle discussed their personal stories in dealing with their hair, sharing with the audience how their hair has affected their professional and personal lives. The documentary and commentary afterwards gave the audience a new perspective on the world of black hair and how black women have tried to fit in with the straight euro-styled hair, but are now beginning to accept and embrace their own hair.