Texturism and Black Men: Duke, S-Curl, and Black Men’s Identity

Send us Fan Mail Watch on Youtube! Hair isn’t just style; it’s code, history, and identity. In this episode on texturism and Black men, we sit down with Darius of Premium Fade League to explore how styles like Duke and S-Curl shaped Black men’s identity, masculinity, and ideas of what looks “professional” or “clean.” From the 70s through the 90s and into today, we unpack how texture became tied to acceptance and survival. Darius shares his personal journey, barber-chair insights, and the tech...