Our relationship with hair is often very personal. We can love it, loathe it, or do everything we can to change it. But as we hear in this episode from Simin, Sabura, and Cool Grandma, hair can symbolize resilience, self-expression, and community. And especially regarding women's hair, it can also be a tale of self-acceptance. 

We recorded this episode at the Center for Wellbeing & Happiness in New York City. The stories emerged in collaboration with photographer Destiny Matta, who, in her photography class at the Lower Eastside Girls Club, was documenting hair stories back in 2022. Special thanks to Rubi Jones for hosting this episode's listening party at This is Salon in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.