What this is
Hair isn’t just hair. It’s science, psychology, culture, identity, advocacy — and community. Love is in the Hair looks at hair from every angle: what it is, what it means, and why it matters.
An educational & advocacy platform
Love is in the Hair
Hair is more than hair.
Exploring the science, culture, psychology, and beauty of hair — and connecting you to the hair community around you.
Founded by Saerin Hwang · A passion project exploring hair from every angle.
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Hair is biology.
Every strand is a feat of engineering — follicles, keratin, genetics, and growth cycles working together. Understanding the science of your hair is the first step to understanding everything else about it.
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Hair is identity.
Hair carries confidence and insecurity, family tradition and self-expression, first impressions and lifelong meaning. The way we wear it — and the way the world responds — shapes who we are.
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Hair can create change.
From workplace discrimination to the CROWN Act, hair sits at the center of real questions about fairness, representation, and justice. Learning the issues is how change starts.
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And hair brings people together.
Salons and stylists, researchers and advocates, and everyone who has ever had a complicated relationship with their hair. A moderated community for questions, experiences, and conversation is coming soon.
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Explore hair from every angle
Hair 101
The fundamentals
Anatomy, growth, types, texture, porosity, scalp health, and care — start here.
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Hair & Science
The mechanics of hair
Biology, genetics, chemistry, dermatology, and what research actually says.
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Hair & Psychology
Hair and the mind
Self-esteem, identity, confidence, social perception, and beauty standards.
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Hair & Culture
Hair through history
History, traditions, identity, and the cultural significance of hair worldwide.
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Hair & Advocacy
Hair and justice
Discrimination, legislation, representation, and the fight for fair treatment.
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Hair & Society
Hair in the world
Media, beauty standards, gender, race, and class — how society sees hair.
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Evidence-based
Beginner
Hair Biology
Why does hair curl?
The shape of a strand is decided before it ever leaves the scalp. Follicles, keratin, and genetics — explained in plain language.
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Beginner
Hair 101
What is hair actually made of?
Keratin, cuticle, cortex — a guided tour of a single strand.
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Beginner
Hair & Advocacy
What is the CROWN Act?
The legislation changing how hair discrimination is treated — and where it stands.
Impact
Small project. Real change.
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