Coils, Cash, and Culture

On this week's Coils, Cash, and Culture episode, we sit down with Nicol Varona Cancelmo, the co-founder of Ocoa Beauty , a brand she founded with her sister. In this episode, explore the journey of two sisters turned entrepreneurs and the story behind Ocoa Beauty's inception, guided by a shared vision of sustainable, inclusive beauty rooted in their roots in the Dominican Republic. From...

Join us on this Coils, Cash, and Culture episode, as we sit down with Jihan Thompson, the visionary co-founder and CEO of Swivel . In this conversation, we delve into how Swivel is reshaping the way hairstylists and clients with textured hair meet and reach each other. Inspired by her time working for beauty magazines, Jihan shares how she is building a tech-first platform to make booking with hai...

Join us in this Coils, Cash, and Culture episode as we delve into the inspiring story behind Konnie Wells, a mechanical engineer who built the first hair-parting filter on TikTok. Konnie shares how solving problems from a young age has helped her on the path to becoming a mechanical engineer. From concept to creation she shares the challenges and triumphs of bringing her innovative idea to life. G...

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story behind Texture Talks with the founder, Paige Lewin . In a candid conversation, Paige takes us on a journey through her personal hair experiences, revealing how her unique relationship with her hair became the driving force behind the creation of Texture Talks. From embracing and navigating the complexities of texture, Paige shares the challenges a...

Molecia shares how doing Leigh-Pinnock’s braids helped her break into celebrity hairstyling, her approach to creative hair art, and her hopes for the future of the representation of textured hair in entertainment. This episode is part of Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists, a season in collaboration with Celebraids, a hairstyling agency that connects highly skilled textured hair specialists with...

Nat Bury, one of London’s most in-demand barbers,  breaks down the value barbering brings to the local community, his experiences solving challenges on set, and his hopes for the future of barbering and textured hair. This episode is part of Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists, a season in collaboration with Celebraids, a hairstyling agency that connects highly skilled textured hair specialists w...

ZeeZee Does talks about her unplanned path into hair artistry, her approach to staying creative, and why education is an important step to unlocking more inclusivity in hair. This episode is part of Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists, a season in collaboration with Celebraids, a hairstyling agency that connects highly skilled textured hair specialists with professionals. "Beyond the Set: Se...

Rosie shares practical ways the hair and fashion industry can be more inclusive. We discuss the process of learning, pricing, and what can be done now to drive progress in the hair industry. This episode is part of Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists, a season in collaboration with Celebraids, a hairstyling agency that connects highly skilled textured hair specialists with professionals. "Be...

Yann Turchi discusses the hair industry in Paris, France, the world of wig hairstyling, and the evolution of the fashion and beauty industry. This episode is part of Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists, a season in collaboration with Celebraids, a hairstyling agency that connects highly skilled textured hair specialists with professionals. "Beyond the Set: Session Hair Artists" puts the...

Abra Kennedy gives insight into what it takes to become a session hairstylist. After moving to London, she has contributed significantly for six consecutive years in London, Paris, Milan, and New York. These experiences have significantly elevated her hairstyling skills. Leaving Berlin, Germany was a necessary step for her to reach the level she has attained today. This episode is part of Beyond t...

In this week's episode, we conclude season one of Coils, Cash, and Culture with curator Tyesha Friday. Before we jump into season two, Tyesha takes a moment to share what's been covered in the range of conversations and what to expect next. Sign up to receive once-a-week Notes on the Black and textured hair economy at www.coilscashculture.com About Tyesha Friday Tyesha Friday is the cura...

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Haber, a former hair and beauty salon owner in Oakland, NJ, who shares her journey in turning a client disaster into an opportunity to build a more inclusive company. From 2013 to 2020, Lauren ran a successful business but faced the realization that her salon couldn't adequately cater to textured hair. Instead of turning a blind eye, she took decisive...

In this episode, Photographer and Actor Marvin Bowser discusses why he was drawn into photography and what’s in store for his upcoming ‘BlackHair’ exhibition. Prior to professional photography, Marvin built a 34 year career in defense and defense intelligence work. Marvin shares what inspired the transition into photography, the importance of representation of Black people in the industry in all a...

In this episode, co-founders of The Beauty Genie, a 24/7 beauty vending machine company, Ebony Karim, Swanzetta Lewis, and Quintella Rogers share their entrepreneurial plans to give more people access to beauty products for textured hair. The mission of The Beauty Genie is to bridge the gap between minority students and people of color and their limited access to haircare products. In this convers...

In this episode CEO & CCO of Nappy Head Club Rachel Topping shares the inspiration behind co-founding a fashion & lifestyle brand that celebrates blackness. Rachel takes us back for insight into the early days of the building the community and creating a flywheel of people supporting the brand. As a creative, she explains why design is the heartbeat of the brand next to its roots in black...

In this episode we’re joined by Subrina Kidd , founder of SKH , a one to one appointment based hair service based in Dalston, London. In this conversation  Subrina shares how she embraced anxiety and the fear being projected from others to step into entrepreneurship, why her vision for more personalised hairstyling experience works for consumers, and the value in providing a service for consumers...

In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Kidjo, a material science engineer and founder of ICI Care , a personalised hair care start-up, to help create bespoke hair products using algorithms and plants. In this conversation, she shares her story of why she wants to improve the quality of ingredients in hair products, how a background material science led her down this path, and her experience wit...

About this episode In this episode, we are joined by Rashida who is the founder and owner of Boombastic Braids , a black-owned, professional braiding service in the UK. In this conversation we discuss priorities when establishing a loyal client base, adjusting business models, and the learnings from plans to expand into a retail space. Follow Boombastic Braids on Instagram here More about Boombast...

In this episode, we’re joined by professional hairstylist James Catalano to learn more about the pathway to getting into hairstyling, his journey navigating the industry, the value of having an agency, and what he’s learned along the way. Follow James on Instagram: @jamescatalanohair [About this week’s guest] James Catalano is a professional hairstylist with over a decade of experience in the indu...

This is the very first episode of Coils, Cash, and Culture, a show about the creatives and entrepreneurs in the black hair economy. Hear from curator Tyesha Friday on the why and purpose of this show.  Follow  on Instagram , YouTube , and TikTok @coilscashculture Sign up to our mailing list at www.coilscashculture.com