Discourse in Identity, Relationships, & Hair
Salon: an establishment where a hairdresser, beautician, or couturier conducts business
Salon: social events that played an integral role in the cultural & intellectual development of France, often hosted by women
“Salon Salon” is a gathering for *women to discuss identity and relationships through the vehicle of hair. Whether coiled and coiffed, cleanly shaven, or capped beneath a head covering, women and their hair (or lack thereof) has long been a cultural conversation.
At the Salon, the “Salonniere” (i.e. moderator) will begin the event with opening remarks on the event’s hair-themed medium and propose questions for thoughtful consideration in subsequent small group discussions. Before the end of the event, the Salonniere will reconvene the entire group for final reflections.
December – "Grey Matter"
Salonniere: Roxanne Hughes
Day: December 1st, 2022
Time: 4pm EST – 5pm EST
Location: Zoom
Pre-Event Discussion Item: Grey Matter - the Lisa LaFlamme hair conversation
Past Salon Salon:
July – "Dopamine Styling"
Salonniere: Stephanie Tillman
Day: July 28th, 2022
Time: 4pm EST – 5pm EST
Location: Zoom
Pre-Event Discussion Item: Should We All Be Dopamine Dressing?
September – "Crown Act"
Salonniere: Deanna Hughes
Day: September 29th, 2022
Time: 4pm EST – 5pm EST
Location: Zoom
Pre-Event Discussion Item: Massachusetts joins wave of states banning racial discrimination against natural hair
October – "Importance of Representation"
Salonniere: Stefany Moncada
Day: October 27th, 2022
Time: 4pm EST – 5pm EST
Location: Zoom