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# Project Description African Hair and Well-being in Entertainment Abigail Hunter Summary Final work I’m a strategic professional with 10+ years in social media, marketing, and community engagement. Skilled in digital storytelling and inclusive campaigns, I create purposeful, lasting impact. My background in psychology fuels my curiosity about human behavior, while my love of fashion, sparked by my mother’s artistry of dressing, continues to inspire me. This course perfectly unites these passions! I’m a strategic professional with 10+ years in social media, marketing, and community engagement.... College London College of Fashion Course MSc Psychology of Fashion Graduation year 2026 Ten individuals, men and women aged 29 to 55 from across the United States, took part in one-on-one, semi-structured interviews. They shared stories from their careers in the entertainment industry, including roles in theatre, television, film, news broadcasting, modeling, dancing, and singing. From these conversations, both similarities and differences emerged. A clear theme was that on-set hair experiences strongly influence performers’ physical and emotional well-being. The findings also highlight the critical importance of stylist training, awareness, and expertise in working with diverse hair types to ensure that all performers feel supported and represented. By bringing attention to this issue, we hope to inspire positive changes in how the entertainment industry approaches hair care, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for all. Final work African Hair and Well-being in Entertainment Infographic titled ‘Hair and Well-being: Exploring Hair Experiences of People of African Descent in the Entertainment Industry.’ It summarizes a study with sections on aim, objective, methodology, results, and future research insights. Key findings include themes of hair care competence, professional hair practices, and physical and emotional well-being linked to hair experiences. The design features illustrations of combs, hair textures, and photos of people with natural hairstyles. Share this project Ten individuals, men and women aged 29 to 55 from across the United States, took part in one-on-one, semi-structured interviews. They shared stories from their careers in the entertainment industry, including roles in theatre, telev... A link to this page has been added to your clipboard
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