Hair Weave Heists No Laughing Matter, Expert Says

This week on Marketplace, you may have heard a story about smash-and-grab burglars who are after one thing—hair extensions.

But Is fake hair just the next hot commodity?  And if it is, why?

Neal Lester, who is an English professor at Arizona State, talked to WABE about the issue.  He studies the African-American politics and culture, including the importance of hair.