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Tracee Ellis Ross’s New Hulu Show Features Oprah Winfrey, Issa Rae & Chloe Bailey (& It Looks So Good)

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Influential names like Tracee Ellis Ross, Issa Rae, Oprah Winfrey and more are encouraging Black women everywhere to embrace their hair in Hulu’s new docuseries, The Hair Tales.

The streaming service released a trailer for the upcoming series this week. The six-part docuseries will highlight moving stories surrounding the beauty and uniqueness of Black hair. It will feature in-depth conversations with various Black women in Hollywood, who will educate viewers about their different hair journeys and how hair defines one’s identity.

The Hair Tales will be executive produced by Ross, Winfrey and Michaela Angela Davis. The series will enable Black women to celebrate, embrace and love their hair—and create a safe space to have much-need conversations centered around Black hair. 

Yesterday, Ross shared the short teaser with all of her followers on Instagram. So many of her fans simply couldn’t contain their excitement for the upcoming project. One person wrote in the comments section, “I CANNOT wait for this!” Another person said, “Yesssssss!!!!! Can’t wait for this masterpiece!! Brava, sister!!!”

Save the date: The Hair Tales premieres on October 22 on Hulu and OWNTV.

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