Lorraine Toussaint blithely recounts the times her tresses have been damaged by stylists inexperienced with managing black hair. While black hair comes in different textures, it is generally defined by its curls ranging from wavy to very tight coils. For years, racism and segregation typically dictated that black people exclusively worked on black hair. Others say the lack of Hollywood stylists able to properly manage their hair remains a problem. Capri, who says she's multi-racial but identifies as black, said it's a relief when an actress finds a stylist who understands black hair.

Source: ABC News October 25, 2019 17:10 UTC