One of the earlier open forums created on the original HairBoutique.com website back in 1996 and 1997 to offer hair consumers a vehicle to share hair care questions, tips and hair news. One of the most popular topics on the Hair Talk forum which continues into the current time was celebrity hair topics. Other popular hair talk topics included hair extensions, long hair, short hair, Prom hair, 360 Wave hairstyles and African American hairstyling. Many other hair and beauty related forums on non-related websites copied the original Hair Talk format.