Hair ageing in Black women (age>59): impact on personal and social identity and subjective wellbeing

This interdisciplinary study explores the evolution of hair management practices of Black women from age-related biological, personal and social perspectives. It seeks to clarify if and how any changes impact the subjective wellbeing of women. The study focuses on Black women living in the UK who are 59 years old and over as biological changes to hair become more prominent after menopause. The study contributes to raising the visibility of this group of women who appear underrepresented in the research fields of hair science, well-being and ageing as well as in the media.