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My Name Is Natalie

Why is it so difficult for black women to get their hair cut?

Natalie has always struggled to get a decent haircut in high-street hairdressers. The reason? She has afro-textured hair.

New standards in hairdressing were announced in 2021 which mean trainee hairdressers will now learn how to cut and style afro-textured hair. Will these changes bring the choice that so many black women like Natalie have been asking for? And if so, could this be at the expense of black-owned hairdressers?

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28 minutes

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Mon 14 Feb 202216:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Mon 6 Sep 202111:00
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 14 Feb 202216:30
    BBC Radio 4