Hair Types Chart. Understanding Hair Types. Along with its straightness or curliness, ... People with traditionally Black hair types and styles have faced discrimination throughout history.

The original hair type chart, also known as the hair typing system, was created by Andre Walker, Oprah Winfrey's hairstylist, in the 1990s. He debuted the system on Winfrey's show to promote his ...

Many Black celebrities and public-facing people are leading the effort by supporting such bills, embracing their own natural hair, and moving away from wearing sleek-looking or straight hairstyles ...