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Jada, I'm so
sorry Syd's late.
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I'm sure she'll be
here any minute.
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In the meantime, you know
what's always fun?
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Helping me choose which
bike horn to order.
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-Number one... number two...
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-or horn number three.
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Well, they're all
great in their own way.
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I know.
Lemme honk 'em again.
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-Number one.
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Oh no. He's brought out
the bike horns.
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Jada, I am so,
so sorry that I'm late.
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It's all good.
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Don't worry.
I'll decide myself.
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I'm going with number three.
No, two.
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-Okay, one. Oh yeah!
That's a winner.
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Again, Jada,
I am so sorry.
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I'm the worst lab partner
in the world.
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It's just that after
fencing practice,
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I always have to
straighten my hair,
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but I forgot my flat iron,
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so I had to borrow
one from a friend,
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and then she took forever,
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going over every single...
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And I am still making
you wait. So, science!
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Listen, I get it.
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I tried flat ironing
my hair once,
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and after burning my fingers
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and frying my hair,
I gave up.
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So, I'm team natural
and loving it.
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And it looks great on you.
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And I bet your natural hair
would look great, too.
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Syd, just curious,
have you ever considered it?
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As in no flat iron?
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Because Clampy and I
are inseparable.
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Yeah, I named it.
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Yeah. That's what I'm saying.
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No Clampy, no chemicals.
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Your hair
in its natural state.
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I'm talking
Black girl magic cute.
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Huh. I don't think
I've ever considered it.
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Don't get me wrong.
Your hair looks great like this,
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but there are other styles
that would look just as fire.
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So, for our
science experiment,
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I tested the pH...
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And you're looking at
your hair, aren't you?
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What? No, why would
I be looking at my hair
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in a napkin dispenser?
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There's a full-size mirror
in the bathroom.
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I will be right back.
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♪ Doo doo doot doo
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♪ Like father like daughter,
we don't always agree ♪
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♪ But looking at you
is like looking at me ♪
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♪ The more things change
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♪ The more they stay the same
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♪ Like father like daughter
from different times ♪
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♪ Taking all the best from
your decade and mine ♪
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♪ The more things change
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♪ The more they stay the same
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♪ Doot doot doo-doo
doot doo doot doot ♪
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♪ The more they stay the same
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Hey. Photo albums?
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I didn't know we were taking
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a walk down memory lane.
Scooch over.
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Aw, look!
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It's your toothless years!
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-So sweet!
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Dad, can I ask
you a question?
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Honey, you can
ask me anything.
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When did I start
straightening my hair?
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You have come
to the right person.
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Mom! Little help, please!
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Oh, Max, what did you do now?
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Nothing.
Sydney has a hair question
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that I'm sure you can
answer better than me.
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And without even knowing
the question, I'm also sure.
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What's going on, Noodle?
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My lab partner Jada asked
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why I never wear
my hair natural,
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and I didn't have an answer.
Have I ever worn it that way?
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Sure you have.
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See?
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Here at the state fair,
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and here at
the Martin Luther King parade,
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and here at the first day
of kindergarten.
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You cried so hard that day.
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Oh wait. That was me.
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But all of these
pictures are with Mom.
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Wait.
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Did I start wearing my hair
straight after she died?
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I guess so.
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Someone needed
to take over hair duties,
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so I brought you to my salon.
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And that's where
they straightened your
hair for the first time.
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Did I like it?
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You loved it.
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You even made me buy a flat iron
so I could do it every week.
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Huh. Well,
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maybe it's time I wear
my hair natural again.
I just...
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wish I knew how to do it.
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I guess I will have
to figure it out.
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-What you doing?
-Ah!
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Gah, I hate when
you do that!
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I know!
That's what makes it fun!
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Actually, I'm perfecting
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my handsome but humble
look for picture day.
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Picture day? When is that?
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In two days.
They mailed out
a letter about it.
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They did? Oh, this is bad.
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Really, really bad.
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-Why?
-If my mom finds out
about picture day,
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she's going to make me
get a relaxer.
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Oh! I always relax
before picture day.
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I skip my homework,
take my time in the morning,
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and come in as late as possible.
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Wait, I do that every day.
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No, Max.
I said relaxer, not relax.
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It's the stuff that
straightens my hair.
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My mom always makes me
get one for picture day.
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So, what's so bad
about this stuff?
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Okay, imagine being
held upside down
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and having your scalp
dipped into a volcano.
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Why do you have
to go through that?
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My mom says it makes my hair
look nice and manageable.
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In my experience,
these moms know
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a lot less than they claim to.
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Thanks, Max, but I have
to get home quick
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before my mom gets
a hold of that letter.
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I hope you don't have to
get dipped into a volcano!
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Wavy? Curly? Straight?
What do you wanna be?
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Make up your mind!
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I got your emergency
hair emoji.
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We haven't used
that since Sophia
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tried to trim her own hair!
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Yeah, that was a rough night.
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So, what's the emergency?
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I wanna stop straightening
my hair and wear it natural.
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OMG!
This is huge! Monumental!
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I know, but the only thing
is I don't know anything
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about styling it natural.
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What about online
hair tutorials?
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Just the other day,
I learned
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how to crimp my hair
with two forks!
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Then I had to watch
another video
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on how to get forks
out of your hair.
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Well, I found a tutorial,
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but I couldn't even
get past the first step,
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which is determining
my hair number.
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Hair number? That's going
to take a long time, but okay.
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-One, two, three--
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No, not the number of hairs,
the hair number.
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There's this
universal hair chart.
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Your hair number is based on
your natural hair texture.
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Straight hair is 1,
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wavy to loose curls are
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2a through 2c,
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uh, curly hair is 3a through 3c,
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and tighter curls
are in the 4's.
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You get the idea.
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Not as often as I'd like.
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Can I see that?
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At first, I thought
my hair was a 2a,
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but then the back
of my hair is a 3a.
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I'm never gonna figure
out which one I am.
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-Found it!
-Really?
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Yeah. I'm a 2b!
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Sorry. Not helping.
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I just... I wish
my mom was here.
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She'd know what to do.
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Wait. I'll call Grandma Maya.
She'll know!
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Yeah! And who better
to judge your hair
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than an actual judge?
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-It's her voicemail.
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Hi, Grandma Maya.
I need to talk to you
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about something important.
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I mean, not crazy important,
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but important. It's my hair.
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I wanna go natural,
but I'm really confused.
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I mean, not crazy confused,
but confused.
Is this confusing?
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Anyway, Grandma,
just please call me back.
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If you don't hear back
from your grandma,
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how are you gonna wear
your hair to school tomorrow?
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The only way I know how.
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-With the help of Clampy.
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-Alisha?
-My life is over!
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-What's wrong?
-My mom got the letter
about picture day,
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and already made
my hair appointment.
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Now, they have to dip you
in that volcano stuff?
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Yeah! But it's not just
about the relaxer.
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I don't wanna change
the way I look.
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I like my natural hair,
and I don't wanna look back
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at my middle school
pictures and think,
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"This isn't the real me."
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So, what are
you gonna do?
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Maybe I can just hang out here,
so my mom can't find me,
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and I'll miss
the appointment!
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Hang out here?
Like all day, just us?
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-Is that okay?
-Yes!
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I mean, if you have to,
you have to.
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-Mom? What are you doing here?
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Oh, didn't I tell you?
I live here.
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Hello? Oh hi, Maya.
Nice to hear from you.
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Oh yeah. I've been good.
Thanks.
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Oh, Alisha?
Yeah, she's here.
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Sorry, I'm a bit distracted.
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Max and Alisha are doing
some sort of wave dance.
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It must be new.
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Alright, sure.
I'll see you soon. Bye.
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Alisha, your mom's coming over
to pick you up.
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I'll go fix you guys
a snack in the meantime.
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Is it just me or am I
killing this dance?
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Max, why are there
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three ladies' heads
on the coffee table?
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That is not a question
a mother should have to ask.
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Syd seemed a little worried
to work on her hair,
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so I got her this
to help her practice.
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They use them in professional
beauty schools. Cool, right?
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That is so sweet,
Max, but you know nothing
about hair styling.
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Remember when I was sick,
and you had to do my hair?
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This piece never grew back.
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Check out all
the stuff I bought.
I got a hair dryer,
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a diffuser,
rollers, hair milk,
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co-washing products-- Oh!
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And a comb. For me.
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Whoa!
What's all of this?
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I bought it all
at the hair store
so we can learn
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how to do your hair together.
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They even had
an entire aisle dedicated
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to natural hair.
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So, you bought the whole aisle?
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-Pretty much.
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Dad, do you know how
to use any of this stuff?
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I do not.
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Don't worry, Noodle.
My friend Monica
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is president of a prestigious
Black sorority on campus.
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I gave her the download,
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and she's sending over all
the best natural hair products.
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Do you know how to use them?
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I do not.
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-Guys, this is all great, but--
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Oh. That must be the silk
pillowcases I ordered.
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Your mom used to sleep on them
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to keep her hair
soft and moisturized.
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Maya?
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I'm not even gonna ask.
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Grandma Maya,
what are you doing here?
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Well, I got your message,
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and you sounded
kinda overwhelmed.
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You called Grandma Maya?
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I wish I thought of
that before I bought
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three un-returnable heads.
251
00:10:17,965 --> 00:10:19,619
I realized it had been
252
00:10:19,662 --> 00:10:21,664
too long since I saw
my granddaughter,
253
00:10:21,708 --> 00:10:23,274
so I took a couple
of personal days
254
00:10:23,318 --> 00:10:25,015
and flew on out
to surprise you.
255
00:10:25,059 --> 00:10:27,322
Well, I am thrilled
you are here, Maya.
256
00:10:27,365 --> 00:10:30,020
Are you kidding?
This discussion
is way too important
257
00:10:30,064 --> 00:10:31,152
not to have in person.
258
00:10:31,195 --> 00:10:33,067
Well, I hate to run,
but my friend Monica
259
00:10:33,110 --> 00:10:34,459
invited me to a cookout.
260
00:10:34,503 --> 00:10:36,897
-She did?
-Yeah. Barbecue,
261
00:10:36,940 --> 00:10:39,682
old school R&B music,
doing the shuffle.
262
00:10:39,726 --> 00:10:41,553
Gonna pick up potato salad
on the way.
263
00:10:44,818 --> 00:10:47,995
My, things sure have
changed around here!
264
00:10:51,738 --> 00:10:53,000
You okay?
265
00:10:53,522 --> 00:10:54,828
Just taking one
last look at myself
266
00:10:54,871 --> 00:10:56,133
before everything changes.
267
00:10:57,047 --> 00:10:58,962
It was nice knowing you,
natural curls.
268
00:10:59,833 --> 00:11:02,226
Well, if you ask me,
269
00:11:02,270 --> 00:11:04,054
I think your hair looks
pretty no matter what.
270
00:11:04,576 --> 00:11:05,926
Thanks, Max.
271
00:11:06,927 --> 00:11:08,189
How about some
more snacks?
272
00:11:08,232 --> 00:11:10,670
Oh, Alisha, you haven't
even touched yours.
273
00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:11,845
And it can't be my cooking
274
00:11:11,888 --> 00:11:13,847
because those came
straight from a box.
275
00:11:15,022 --> 00:11:17,328
Thank you, Ms. Reynolds.
I'm just not that hungry.
276
00:11:17,372 --> 00:11:18,808
Is everything okay?
277
00:11:18,852 --> 00:11:21,637
Let's just say my mom
and I have a different opinion
278
00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:23,857
on how I should wear
my hair for picture day.
279
00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:26,381
Well, it's not my place to come
between a mother and daughter,
280
00:11:26,424 --> 00:11:28,252
but maybe you should
just talk to her.
281
00:11:28,644 --> 00:11:30,820
I don't know. My mom's
pretty set in her ways.
282
00:11:30,864 --> 00:11:32,648
There's no changing
her mind.
283
00:11:32,996 --> 00:11:34,345
It's worth a shot.
284
00:11:34,389 --> 00:11:36,957
You might be surprised at how
open some moms can be.
285
00:11:37,740 --> 00:11:40,003
-In that case, can I--
I didn't mean me.
286
00:11:43,485 --> 00:11:44,878
Maybe you should
talk to your mom.
287
00:11:44,921 --> 00:11:46,401
Easy for you to say.
288
00:11:46,444 --> 00:11:48,011
My mom's a powerful lawyer.
289
00:11:48,055 --> 00:11:50,405
She can be
really intimidating.
290
00:11:50,448 --> 00:11:53,625
Well, she doesn't scare me.
I'll talk to her.
291
00:11:53,669 --> 00:11:55,627
Really?
You'd do that for me?
292
00:11:55,671 --> 00:11:56,716
Of course.
293
00:12:00,067 --> 00:12:01,895
You just let me
handle everything.
294
00:12:05,768 --> 00:12:09,076
-Hello, Mrs. Webb.
-Hello, Maxwell.
Nice to see you again.
295
00:12:09,119 --> 00:12:11,818
Alisha, you must've forgotten
about your hair appointment.
296
00:12:11,861 --> 00:12:14,124
Grab your things.
We need to hurry.
297
00:12:14,168 --> 00:12:15,735
Before you go, Mrs. Webb.
298
00:12:15,996 --> 00:12:17,867
I have something
we need to discuss.
299
00:12:17,911 --> 00:12:19,173
Oh really?
300
00:12:19,216 --> 00:12:22,959
Yes. It's about you,
Alisha, and her hair.
301
00:12:23,394 --> 00:12:24,918
Is that right?
302
00:12:24,961 --> 00:12:28,269
Well, what about me, Alisha,
and her hair, Maxwell?
303
00:12:28,704 --> 00:12:31,315
Well, I think you
should know...
304
00:12:33,709 --> 00:12:35,972
I want you two to have
a great day at the salon.
305
00:12:38,061 --> 00:12:40,194
Thank you. Come on, Alisha.
306
00:12:43,893 --> 00:12:45,547
Thanks for trying.
307
00:12:48,724 --> 00:12:51,118
Sydney, I love what
you've done with your room.
308
00:12:51,161 --> 00:12:53,076
It's got taste,
it's got class,
309
00:12:53,120 --> 00:12:54,512
it's got soul.
310
00:12:54,556 --> 00:12:57,254
Yep. You are definitely
my grand-baby.
311
00:12:57,298 --> 00:12:58,778
Thanks, Grandma.
312
00:12:58,821 --> 00:13:00,301
Come. Sit, sit, sit.
313
00:13:00,344 --> 00:13:02,825
We've got much to
discuss about your hair,
314
00:13:02,869 --> 00:13:04,261
so start from the beginning.
315
00:13:04,871 --> 00:13:06,611
Well, a friend asked
316
00:13:06,655 --> 00:13:09,440
if I had ever
considered wearing
my hair natural, and...
317
00:13:09,484 --> 00:13:12,052
I realized I only ever
remembered wearing it straight.
318
00:13:12,095 --> 00:13:13,967
Oh child, please.
319
00:13:14,010 --> 00:13:15,925
When you would
come visit me in DC,
320
00:13:15,969 --> 00:13:17,666
we would have
your hair in braids,
321
00:13:17,709 --> 00:13:20,277
curly pig tails,
puff balls.
322
00:13:20,321 --> 00:13:23,063
You wanna see?
I've got plenty of pictures
in my wallet.
323
00:13:23,846 --> 00:13:25,282
Well, that's when
I was little.
324
00:13:25,326 --> 00:13:26,980
But, after Mom died,
325
00:13:27,023 --> 00:13:28,851
I started
straightening my hair,
326
00:13:28,895 --> 00:13:32,072
and I never thought twice
about wearing it natural again.
327
00:13:32,507 --> 00:13:33,943
So, why do you think that is?
328
00:13:33,987 --> 00:13:36,337
You know, I've been
wondering about that a lot.
329
00:13:36,990 --> 00:13:38,905
I guess a part of me
330
00:13:38,948 --> 00:13:40,602
wanted to fit in with
the world around me.
331
00:13:41,168 --> 00:13:42,822
Dad, Grandma Judy,
332
00:13:42,865 --> 00:13:44,867
my friends.
333
00:13:44,911 --> 00:13:46,913
Maybe I didn't
wanna look different.
334
00:13:47,391 --> 00:13:49,176
It's normal to wanna blend in,
335
00:13:49,219 --> 00:13:51,700
but you still have to
stay true to who you are.
336
00:13:52,005 --> 00:13:53,267
Honey, you're biracial.
337
00:13:53,310 --> 00:13:55,835
Meaning there's a whole
other side of you
338
00:13:55,878 --> 00:13:58,315
that's beautiful,
strong, and Black.
339
00:13:58,359 --> 00:13:59,882
And you shouldn't
ever have to feel
340
00:13:59,926 --> 00:14:01,971
you need to cover
that up to belong.
341
00:14:02,406 --> 00:14:04,104
You're right.
342
00:14:04,147 --> 00:14:06,410
I'm proud of
being biracial.
343
00:14:06,454 --> 00:14:08,282
I don't have
to choose a side.
344
00:14:08,325 --> 00:14:09,892
You sure don't
345
00:14:09,936 --> 00:14:12,590
because both sides
are equally amazing.
346
00:14:12,634 --> 00:14:13,896
But I do think
347
00:14:13,940 --> 00:14:16,333
it's time I get in touch
with my Black side.
348
00:14:16,377 --> 00:14:18,640
I love that.
349
00:14:18,683 --> 00:14:20,424
Honey, you know,
350
00:14:20,468 --> 00:14:22,252
there's a cultural
significance
351
00:14:22,296 --> 00:14:23,863
in the strands
of Black hair,
352
00:14:23,906 --> 00:14:26,909
going all the way back
to African royalty.
353
00:14:26,953 --> 00:14:28,998
Our hair is our identity,
354
00:14:29,042 --> 00:14:31,653
self-expression,
and liberation.
355
00:14:31,696 --> 00:14:34,874
So you treat that hair
like it's your crown.
356
00:14:34,917 --> 00:14:36,136
Embrace it!
357
00:14:36,179 --> 00:14:38,442
-I will. Grandma,
you're the best.
358
00:14:40,967 --> 00:14:42,969
I feel so much better.
359
00:14:43,012 --> 00:14:45,232
I can't wait to
change my hair, but...
360
00:14:45,275 --> 00:14:46,363
I just don't know
how to do it.
361
00:14:46,407 --> 00:14:48,496
I made you
a hair appointment
362
00:14:48,539 --> 00:14:50,063
the minute I got
your message.
363
00:14:50,106 --> 00:14:52,674
Are you serious?
When is it?
364
00:14:52,717 --> 00:14:54,067
Now.
365
00:14:55,068 --> 00:14:57,113
Now? As in now now?
366
00:14:57,157 --> 00:14:58,941
Yes! Let's go!
367
00:14:58,985 --> 00:15:00,334
Your new crown awaits!
368
00:15:00,812 --> 00:15:02,118
Oh my gosh!
369
00:15:02,162 --> 00:15:03,903
I'm gonna change my whole look.
370
00:15:03,946 --> 00:15:05,861
I'm so excited, but nervous.
371
00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:08,211
But excited!
I wonder how I'll look.
372
00:15:08,255 --> 00:15:09,996
I wonder how I'll feel.
I wonder--
373
00:15:10,039 --> 00:15:12,912
How 'bout you do your
wondering in the car?
'Cause we gonna be late.
374
00:15:17,612 --> 00:15:19,831
Hey, Nina.
Thanks for fitting us in.
375
00:15:19,875 --> 00:15:21,224
Not a problem.
376
00:15:21,268 --> 00:15:23,183
When you told me it was
picture day for Alisha,
377
00:15:23,226 --> 00:15:25,925
I couldn't say no.
I know how important it is.
378
00:15:26,621 --> 00:15:28,840
So, Nina,
how's the little one?
379
00:15:28,884 --> 00:15:31,365
Oh! She is a pistol!
380
00:15:31,408 --> 00:15:34,411
Kellyn is only 3 years old
and already a beauty expert.
381
00:15:34,455 --> 00:15:37,849
The other day, she had
the nerve to yell at my client,
382
00:15:37,893 --> 00:15:39,721
"Keep that head underneath
that dryer, girl!
383
00:15:39,764 --> 00:15:40,983
Or you gonna regret it!"
384
00:15:41,027 --> 00:15:43,986
I wonder where
she got that from.
385
00:15:45,988 --> 00:15:47,947
So, Alisha,
what's it gonna be today?
386
00:15:48,425 --> 00:15:49,992
We're getting a relaxer.
387
00:15:50,036 --> 00:15:51,776
We want it to be nice
and straight for picture day.
388
00:15:51,820 --> 00:15:53,953
You got it.
I'll go get the relaxer.
389
00:15:53,996 --> 00:15:56,520
Take deep breaths.
It'll be over
before you know it.
390
00:15:59,001 --> 00:16:01,003
What's wrong with my baby?
391
00:16:01,047 --> 00:16:02,874
You were quiet
all the way here.
392
00:16:02,918 --> 00:16:04,006
I'm fine.
393
00:16:04,050 --> 00:16:05,225
Are you sure?
394
00:16:05,268 --> 00:16:06,443
Yes, ma'am.
395
00:16:07,923 --> 00:16:09,925
Okay, I know how
tender-headed you are,
396
00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,232
so I hope you haven't been
scratching your scalp.
397
00:16:12,275 --> 00:16:14,408
We don't want this to
burn more than it has to.
398
00:16:16,062 --> 00:16:17,193
I can't do this!
399
00:16:17,237 --> 00:16:18,934
I'm sorry, Mom, I can't.
400
00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:22,198
Alisha, you are not the only
person that hates relaxers,
401
00:16:22,242 --> 00:16:24,200
but it's the price
we pay for beauty!
402
00:16:24,244 --> 00:16:25,810
That's the point.
403
00:16:25,854 --> 00:16:28,161
Why does straightening your
hair make you look beautiful?
404
00:16:28,204 --> 00:16:31,033
Well, it's not just
about the beauty, honey.
405
00:16:31,077 --> 00:16:32,992
It's more neat and professional.
406
00:16:33,035 --> 00:16:34,863
When you say "professional,"
do you mean
407
00:16:34,906 --> 00:16:36,038
to fit in with white people?
408
00:16:36,908 --> 00:16:39,824
You know? This sounds like
an A and B conversation,
409
00:16:39,868 --> 00:16:41,870
I'm gonna "C"
my way out.
410
00:16:44,220 --> 00:16:46,222
Sweetheart,
411
00:16:46,266 --> 00:16:48,833
as a lawyer in
a mostly white firm,
412
00:16:48,877 --> 00:16:50,835
I have always
straightened my hair.
413
00:16:50,879 --> 00:16:53,534
-But why?
-It's more accepted.
414
00:16:53,577 --> 00:16:56,058
And looking presentable
is one of the many reasons
415
00:16:56,102 --> 00:16:58,713
why a person advances
in their career.
416
00:16:58,756 --> 00:17:00,193
And I don't ever
want your hair
417
00:17:00,236 --> 00:17:02,064
to hold you back
from success.
418
00:17:02,108 --> 00:17:04,849
But what if I don't
care about fitting in?
419
00:17:04,893 --> 00:17:07,330
My hair doesn't define me
or my success.
420
00:17:07,374 --> 00:17:09,028
Besides,
I like the hair
421
00:17:09,071 --> 00:17:10,290
that grows out of my head.
422
00:17:10,333 --> 00:17:11,813
I am who I am.
423
00:17:11,856 --> 00:17:13,380
When I get relaxers,
424
00:17:13,423 --> 00:17:15,904
I feel like I'm losing
a piece of me.
425
00:17:17,558 --> 00:17:19,473
I didn't know
you felt this way.
426
00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:21,040
I do.
427
00:17:21,475 --> 00:17:22,954
Wow.
428
00:17:22,998 --> 00:17:25,870
I guess I've put
my views onto you,
429
00:17:25,914 --> 00:17:28,003
and I am sorry for that.
430
00:17:28,047 --> 00:17:29,918
I know you did it
with good intentions,
431
00:17:29,961 --> 00:17:31,833
but I'm proud of
my natural hair.
432
00:17:31,876 --> 00:17:34,096
And if that intimidates
someone, then they can--
433
00:17:34,140 --> 00:17:36,272
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Don't go there, little girl!
434
00:17:38,709 --> 00:17:42,017
I am so proud of you for
loving the skin you're in.
435
00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:43,801
And if I haven't
said it before,
436
00:17:43,845 --> 00:17:46,195
you are an incredible
daughter,
437
00:17:46,239 --> 00:17:48,502
and I learn from
you every day.
438
00:17:50,156 --> 00:17:52,723
So, um, is it safe
to come back,
439
00:17:52,767 --> 00:17:55,204
or do I need to keep counting
all the bobby pins in the back?
440
00:17:55,248 --> 00:17:57,380
I'm up to 452.
441
00:17:58,251 --> 00:18:00,122
Yes, it's perfectly safe.
442
00:18:00,166 --> 00:18:02,429
And you can put
that relaxer away.
443
00:18:02,472 --> 00:18:04,953
I want Alisha to get
whatever she wants.
444
00:18:04,996 --> 00:18:06,824
-Really?
-Really.
445
00:18:06,868 --> 00:18:09,871
Okay, sweetheart.
What's it gonna be?
446
00:18:15,398 --> 00:18:18,140
I think I have an idea.
447
00:18:22,405 --> 00:18:25,495
Wow! This place is so cool!
448
00:18:25,539 --> 00:18:27,497
I can't believe Mom
used to come here!
449
00:18:27,541 --> 00:18:28,977
Yes, she did.
450
00:18:29,020 --> 00:18:31,893
But it wasn't this hip
back in the day!
451
00:18:31,936 --> 00:18:34,678
Oh! Keep that head
underneath that dryer, girl,
452
00:18:34,722 --> 00:18:35,810
or you'll regret it!
453
00:18:37,290 --> 00:18:38,595
Hi! I'm Kellyn.
454
00:18:38,639 --> 00:18:41,032
I know who you are.
Nina's baby.
455
00:18:41,076 --> 00:18:42,164
I'm Maya.
456
00:18:42,208 --> 00:18:44,035
This is my granddaughter,
Sydney.
457
00:18:44,079 --> 00:18:45,472
I'm so excited
to meet you.
458
00:18:45,515 --> 00:18:47,038
I love your hair.
459
00:18:47,082 --> 00:18:48,910
I hope you can
help with my hair.
460
00:18:48,953 --> 00:18:50,912
That's why I'm hair. Here.
461
00:18:50,955 --> 00:18:53,044
I'm here for hair.
462
00:18:53,871 --> 00:18:55,612
Don't worry.
I've got you covered.
463
00:18:55,656 --> 00:18:58,441
Wow. I can't
believe Nina's baby
464
00:18:58,485 --> 00:19:00,922
is doing my
grand-baby's hair!
465
00:19:00,965 --> 00:19:02,880
How is Nina
doing these days?
466
00:19:02,924 --> 00:19:04,926
Loving retirement!
Right now,
467
00:19:04,969 --> 00:19:06,884
she's on a disco
cruise to Aruba.
468
00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:08,973
Oh. That sounds cool.
469
00:19:09,017 --> 00:19:11,367
Girl, no. It's just
a bunch of old folks
470
00:19:11,411 --> 00:19:13,848
on a boat trying to convince
each other they still got it.
471
00:19:15,110 --> 00:19:16,329
No offense, Maya.
472
00:19:16,372 --> 00:19:17,939
None taken.
473
00:19:17,982 --> 00:19:20,246
I still got it.
474
00:19:21,072 --> 00:19:23,684
Okay, Sydney, why don't
you jump in my chair?
475
00:19:27,557 --> 00:19:30,430
Look at all this
beautiful hair!
476
00:19:30,473 --> 00:19:32,562
I'm gonna make sure
you look fierce.
477
00:19:32,606 --> 00:19:35,261
And just so you know,
I have a ton of questions.
478
00:19:35,304 --> 00:19:38,307
Don't worry, love. I'm here
to answer all of them. Hit me.
479
00:19:39,482 --> 00:19:43,051
Well, that universal hair chart
thing got me really confused.
480
00:19:43,094 --> 00:19:45,096
Why do I have more
than one number?
481
00:19:45,140 --> 00:19:46,881
That's normal, boo.
482
00:19:46,924 --> 00:19:50,189
One girl can have a lot of
different hair textures.
483
00:19:50,232 --> 00:19:52,887
Curly, wavy, coarse.
484
00:19:52,930 --> 00:19:55,237
Check out these
empowered biracial women.
485
00:19:55,281 --> 00:19:58,980
Kamala Harris is
between a 2a and 2b.
486
00:19:59,023 --> 00:20:00,938
Alicia Keys is a mix
487
00:20:00,982 --> 00:20:02,810
between 3a and 3b.
488
00:20:02,853 --> 00:20:05,813
And Zendaya?
Is a 2c with a bit of 3a.
489
00:20:05,856 --> 00:20:08,511
Wow. So, what am I?
490
00:20:09,164 --> 00:20:11,906
I think you're
between a 2a and 2b.
491
00:20:11,949 --> 00:20:14,865
See? Just like Kamala Harris!
492
00:20:15,779 --> 00:20:17,738
So, considering
my hair number,
493
00:20:17,781 --> 00:20:19,261
how should I get my hair done?
494
00:20:19,305 --> 00:20:21,698
Well, you have
a lot of options.
495
00:20:21,742 --> 00:20:23,396
You can get braids, twists,
496
00:20:23,439 --> 00:20:25,485
curls, waves, a silk press--
497
00:20:25,528 --> 00:20:27,748
Oh boy.
There's so many choices.
498
00:20:27,791 --> 00:20:29,402
Honey, remember.
Whatever you pick now
499
00:20:29,445 --> 00:20:31,534
doesn't have to be
your forever hair.
500
00:20:31,578 --> 00:20:33,188
Choose what feels
right for you today.
501
00:20:34,276 --> 00:20:36,713
So, love,
what's it gonna be?
502
00:20:39,194 --> 00:20:40,848
I think I have an idea.
503
00:20:46,245 --> 00:20:47,681
-Is she back yet?
504
00:20:47,724 --> 00:20:49,291
I can't miss my
Noodle's new hairstyle.
505
00:20:49,335 --> 00:20:51,250
No, but she should
be here any minute.
506
00:20:51,293 --> 00:20:52,816
Wow, that smells good.
What you got there?
507
00:20:52,860 --> 00:20:54,731
Oh, Monica gave me
a to-go plate.
508
00:20:54,775 --> 00:20:56,864
Barbecue, greens,
mac and cheese,
509
00:20:56,907 --> 00:20:59,127
cornbread, potato salad,
peach cobbler.
510
00:20:59,170 --> 00:21:00,607
You know,
all the good stuff.
511
00:21:00,650 --> 00:21:02,739
Next time, it'd be nice to
have an invite to the cookout.
512
00:21:02,783 --> 00:21:06,090
Sorry, dude. Not everybody
gets invited. Cool kids only.
513
00:21:07,091 --> 00:21:09,311
Ladies and gentlemen,
all rise
514
00:21:09,355 --> 00:21:10,921
for the honorably stunning
515
00:21:10,965 --> 00:21:13,315
Sydney Reynolds!
516
00:21:13,359 --> 00:21:14,534
Wow.
517
00:21:16,100 --> 00:21:19,365
-Believe it or not,
I feel even better than I look.
518
00:21:19,408 --> 00:21:21,236
And I look good.
519
00:21:22,411 --> 00:21:25,936
Good?
Don't undersell yourself!
You look amazing.
520
00:21:25,980 --> 00:21:27,895
Oh, I just love it!
521
00:21:27,938 --> 00:21:30,114
Sweetheart, you look on fleek.
522
00:21:30,158 --> 00:21:31,855
Oh, this is such
a nice moment
523
00:21:31,899 --> 00:21:33,901
I'm not even gonna point out
that nobody says that anymore.
524
00:21:34,945 --> 00:21:37,034
Maya, thank you for flying out.
We really needed an expert.
525
00:21:37,078 --> 00:21:38,819
I just wish I could've
been more helpful.
526
00:21:38,862 --> 00:21:41,778
And I should've taken you to
your mom's salon instead of mine
527
00:21:41,822 --> 00:21:44,564
-years ago.
-Now, come on.
I can't let you two
528
00:21:44,607 --> 00:21:45,913
take all the blame.
529
00:21:45,956 --> 00:21:47,218
I should've been around more,
530
00:21:47,262 --> 00:21:49,960
but I promise to make time
from here on out.
531
00:21:50,004 --> 00:21:52,223
Thank you, guys, but it's not
about what you could've done.
532
00:21:52,267 --> 00:21:53,834
It's about
what you're doing now.
533
00:21:53,877 --> 00:21:55,401
By being here for me.
534
00:21:55,444 --> 00:21:57,011
Your mom would be
so proud of you.
535
00:21:57,054 --> 00:21:58,882
She sure would.
You know,
536
00:21:58,926 --> 00:22:01,798
she's the one
who inspired me to wear
my hair natural like this.
537
00:22:01,842 --> 00:22:03,496
-My mom did?
-Mm-hmm!
538
00:22:03,539 --> 00:22:05,802
She taught me to be
proud of my natural hair.
539
00:22:05,846 --> 00:22:07,804
And embracing my hair
540
00:22:07,848 --> 00:22:09,545
is just the beginning.
541
00:22:09,589 --> 00:22:10,938
I'm excited to keep exploring
542
00:22:10,981 --> 00:22:13,027
the parts of my identity
I've been neglecting.
543
00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:15,116
Just know, Syd, wherever
this journey takes you,
544
00:22:15,159 --> 00:22:17,031
all three of us
will be there.
545
00:22:17,074 --> 00:22:18,380
-Always.
-That's right.
546
00:22:18,424 --> 00:22:21,252
Thanks, guys.
Wait, what smells so good?
547
00:22:21,296 --> 00:22:23,777
Oh, I know that smell.
548
00:22:23,820 --> 00:22:27,389
I'd say it's barbecue, greens,
549
00:22:27,433 --> 00:22:30,392
cornbread, potato salad,
and strawberry...
550
00:22:30,436 --> 00:22:33,482
No!
Peach cobbler.
-Yep!
551
00:22:33,526 --> 00:22:35,528
And there's plenty.
Come on. Oh!
552
00:22:35,571 --> 00:22:37,704
I'll put you and Syd's
on Monica's guest list
553
00:22:37,747 --> 00:22:38,748
for our next cookout.
554
00:22:41,403 --> 00:22:42,491
Seriously?
555
00:22:57,854 --> 00:23:00,727
So, what other water samples
did you get for our experiment?
556
00:23:01,162 --> 00:23:03,294
Well, I was going
to get a sample
557
00:23:03,338 --> 00:23:04,948
from the water
fountain at school,
558
00:23:04,992 --> 00:23:06,776
but then I saw
a boy spit in it,
559
00:23:06,820 --> 00:23:08,343
and I thought it might
compromise the results.
560
00:23:11,041 --> 00:23:13,043
Hair selfie break!
561
00:23:15,394 --> 00:23:16,786
I'll be back
in just a second.
562
00:23:16,830 --> 00:23:18,179
I'm just gonna return
these natural hair products
563
00:23:18,222 --> 00:23:19,876
-back to the store.
-Wait a second.
564
00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:22,139
Natural hair products?
Can I see those?
565
00:23:22,183 --> 00:23:23,793
Yeah, of course.
566
00:23:27,536 --> 00:23:29,320
Wow! These are
the ones I use.
567
00:23:29,364 --> 00:23:31,192
-Take whatever you want, Jada.
-Really?
568
00:23:31,235 --> 00:23:33,716
-Yeah.
-Thanks, Mr. Reynolds.
569
00:23:34,238 --> 00:23:35,849
A silk bonnet?
570
00:23:35,892 --> 00:23:37,372
Oh, girl, you
definitely need this
571
00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:39,809
-if you wanna keep
your hair in place.
-Really?
572
00:23:40,767 --> 00:23:43,596
Look at you, Dad.
You didn't do so bad after all.
573
00:23:44,118 --> 00:23:46,207
I guess I didn't.
574
00:23:46,250 --> 00:23:47,904
Yeah. In fact,
575
00:23:47,948 --> 00:23:49,515
you should come to our
next family cookout.
576
00:23:49,558 --> 00:23:50,951
I'm invited to a cookout?
577
00:23:51,995 --> 00:23:53,519
Can you say that one more
time in front of my mom?
578
00:23:54,520 --> 00:23:55,477
Mom!
579
00:23:57,914 --> 00:24:01,048
♪ Doot doot doo-doo
doot doo doot doot ♪
580
00:24:03,006 --> 00:24:06,096
♪ Doot doot doo-doo
doot doo doot doot ♪
581
00:24:14,888 --> 00:24:17,891
♪ Doot doot doo-doo
doot doo doot doot ♪
582
00:24:19,675 --> 00:24:22,722
♪ Doot doot doo-doo
doot doo doot doot ♪
583
00:24:24,811 --> 00:24:26,029
Oh yeah.