The Hair Tales (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2022, The Hair Tales is a documentary and talk series.
What it’s about. The series leads the audience through a revelatory journey connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes. The stories shared in the series offer an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, beauty, cultural and social contributions and humanity.
Who’s in it. The Hair Tales stars Tracee Ellis Ross as Self, Oprah Winfrey as Self, Issa Rae as Self and Ayanna Pressley as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Hair Tales has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hair Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hair Tales tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hair Tales (2022)?
- In US, The Hair Tales is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hair Tales worth watching?
- The Hair Tales holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and talk. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hair Tales?
- The Hair Tales stars Tracee Ellis Ross, Oprah Winfrey, Issa Rae, Ayanna Pressley and Chika.
- When was The Hair Tales released?
- The Hair Tales was released in 2022.