Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast
WATCH PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE8Ke9uK0&t=15sLISTEN TO PART 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hHyO6ZvKBsj8HicNPnBCQ?si=Xwr6cSQDQwS97fN_z-8dpwWATCH PART 2 - https://youtu.be/bi9KHGvSyeYJoin me on this special BONUS crossover episode of Texture Talks and Mixed Up Podcast as I sit down with hosts Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran, of The Mixed Up Podcast and multi-passionate creative Oneness Sankara to discuss and debate CANDIDLY the issues with the curl typing system, what 4C even means, ad whether we need to get rid of the system altogether to be able to not just better connect as a community but start seeing some REAL RESULTS on our natural hair care journeys!Together, we unpack how we, as black and mixed-race women, can speak honestly to each other properly about our hair, knowing and acknowledging we all have differing challenges but that us individually talking about them openly doesn't take away from one another's experiences.We also discuss some important topics, such as expectations around "who has it worse" and break down the myth of how "difficult" it is to have Black hair.This episode is in collaboration with The Mixed Up Podcast, which is hosted by the amazing Emma Slade Edmondson and Nicole Ocran. Head there to watch Part 1!Texture Talks:  Website: https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/texturetalksuk/Texture Talks MerchWebsite: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Oneness:  https://www.instagram.com/thepurposementor/Mixed Up Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/mixedup.podcastWebsite: https://www.mixedup.co.uk/Substack: https://mixeduppod.substack.comPre-order Nicole and Emmas book The Half Of It: https://lnkfi.re/nf0upCFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
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#10 PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM
I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was challenged.Playing any sport will always have a natural impact on how you are able to care for and maintain your natural hair, especially when you have afro and curly hair, however when playing contact or collision sports such as Rugby at a professional level, the potential for damage only further increases, threatening over time to cause irreparable harm that can never be repaired. FOLLOW SIMI ON SOCIALSINSTAGRAMFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
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#9 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE
I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young. As children we take in our surroundings in a very matter-of-fact way, often times internalising what we see, experience, or hear and carrying these themes long into adulthood, without necessarily even realising their impacts.I talk to Lekia about her childhood journey with her hair, her self love and her culture whilst also taking a look into some of the insights extracted from a new report she curated this year, to understand black women's relationships with their hair.This episode gives the community a painful but much needed insight into not only the importance of the environments we raise our black children in, but also the ramifications of neglecting to understand the significance of how these environments can impact the trauma they carry as adults.FOLLOW LEKIA ON SOCIALSLEKIA INSTAGRAM PROJECT EMBRACE INSTAGRAMFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
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#8 THE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON
Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson. On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessly against all odds to create a clean, safe environment for our community to get the help they need and deserve. We also unpack why trichology is still so new to the black community, and why science backed hair care assistance could be what we've all been missing!FOLLOW FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
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#7 NATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked.During this interview I will unpack the experience of popular black British female TV Presenter, Scarlette Douglas, who much like many of us, wants to try new looks and hairstyles, showcasing the beauty of her natural hair one day and the variety of braids, bantu knots or extensions the next, whilst still protecting the health of her hair AND progressing and flourishing in her career.We discuss the power of visibility and representation in the media for younger generations of talented people of colour that are looking for faces that are reminiscent of their own, and dig into what we feel needs to change in the landscape of TV to perpetuate an ongoing positive narrative for the black community who may themselves strive to one day also see themselves in the media.FOLLOW SCARLETTE ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAMFOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
#TextureTalks is an honest, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into the ups and downs of daily life for the curly, kinky and afro hair community fronted by a straight talking, dry humoured black female host with over 15 years experience caring for her afro hair with a hell of a lot to say about it! You'll get the real on Paige's first hand experiences, unpopular opinions, and heartfelt truths. Expect a mix of gritty guest interviews and solo storytelling like you've never heard before.
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