# Muppet Hairtorials The Sesame Street ‘I Love My Hair' Song Tackles the Racial Beauty I By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sesame-street-i-love-my-hair References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/15/sesame-street-black-girls-hair_n_763899.html) Using this Sesame Street ‘I Love My Hair’ song, Sesame Street is taking it upon themselves to tackle the issues many black girls have with their [curly hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textureid-collection). With the pressures that girls and women have to be beautiful, this song encourages black girls to be proud of the hair they're born with. Sung by a black girl to a very catchy beat, the Sesame Street ‘I Love My Hair’ song will hopefully make an impact on all girls in society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Body Positivity:** The trend towards body positivity is disrupting the beauty industry with messaging that celebrates all forms of beauty and encourages self-love and acceptance. - **Inclusive Representation:** The push towards inclusive representation in media and advertising is creating opportunities for businesses to showcase diverse models and celebrate unique features, such as curly hair. - **Empowering Messages:** Empowering messages like 'I Love My Hair' are disrupting traditional beauty standards and opening up conversations about self-esteem and confidence. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty:** The beauty industry has a chance to step away from traditional beauty standards and embrace a more inclusive model of beauty, with messaging and products that empower all women. - **Media:** Media companies can create content that represents a diverse range of models and encourages body positivity, helping to shift societal beauty standards. - **Education:** Incorporating lessons on body positivity and self-esteem in schools and educational programs can provide the tools necessary for young girls to grow up feeling confident and self-assured about their appearance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curl Care Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-roots-dolls.md) - [Coily Haired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixie-puff-doll-collection.md) - [Hair Diversity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-campaign.md) - [Hair-Focused Gaming Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-and-lovely.md) - [Textured Hair Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-one-queen-to-another.md) - [Musical Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acidic-bonding-concentrate.md) - [Black Gaming Hairstyles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/code-my-crown.md) - [Songstress-Approved Hair Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleek-stay-hair-serum.md) - [Education-Supporting Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-in-success.md)