Dr. Chioma Agha-Ayorinde
Grow and Glow
Dr. Chioma Agha-Ayorinde presents the ultimate audio drama for skincare and hair care enthusiasts of all backgrounds. As a physician and expert, she explores the science of skin health, black hair, and hair restoration through a cinematic "Medical Noir" lens. Welcome to Skin Theater. Our debut narrative podcast season, The Barrier Chronicles, is a drama exploring the universal science of the skin barrier. From barrier repair to ingredient chemistry like Retinol, Dr. Chioma brings the lab to your vanity. New episodes drop every Friday.
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Dr. Chioma Agha-Ayorinde
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Your Protective Style is Causing Your Setback! 07.03.2025 19:45
Hi everyone, Today's episode is one you do not want to miss. Why is that , despite you doing these protective styles that are supposed to cause your hair to grow longer and thicker, are causing so much setbacks. Is there a link between them and setbacks? Let's find out more. This is one episode you really do not want to miss. As usual, if you found this helpful, please follow and share! I have cur...
Why you need a Hair Mentor 28.02.2025 11:29
Hey lovelies, On today's episode, in following with keeping your haircare regimen simple and helping you to get a jump start, I share reasons why you might need a hair mentor and how to find one. If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to share and follow. Thank you! Also, I have a list of things on my Amazon storefront that are crucial to health hair and skin. As an affiliate, I will earn c...
Your Guide to Long Hair in 2025| All the Tips and Tricks 21.02.2025 19:51
Listen my people, we are NOT playing in 2025. We are not. We are exchanging mindless scrolling for hair investment, and that hair investment is turning to inches, whether that is ear length or hip length, it does not matter! In today's episode, I hold your hand and guide you on how we are achieving LONG AND HEALTHY hair in 2025. I give you practical tips on goal setting, regimen building and ident...
3 Ways to Love your Hair! 14.02.2025 5:15
Happy Valentine's Day people! I hope you had a day filled with love and peace. On today's short and sweet episode, I share ways you can love your hair. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, what better episode to make. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share. Thank you! Enjoy!
5 Skincare Habits We are Ditching in 2024| 2025 Skincare Hacks to Start Now 07.02.2025 11:50
Hi People, Welcome back to another episode. Last week, I shared 5 haircare habits we are ditching in 2024. Now it's time for skin. From sunscreen to exfolation to retinoids to hyperpigmentation, I dish the tea on all. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to follow and share. Enjoy xx
5 Haircare Habits We are Leaving In 2024| Better Haircare Practices for 2025 24.01.2025 12:23
Hi people! Thanks for coming back to listen to another episode. Today, I talk about 5 things you might be doing unknowingly that is damaging your hair. I share my thoughts on alopecia and how minoxidil may play a role in helping with that. Also, I share something that a lot of my curly, coily and kinky sisters might be doing that's impacting hair and scalp health. If you enjoyed this episode, plea...
Commonly Demonized Haircare Ingredients that you actually NEED!| Myths Busting 17.01.2025 11:24
Whats up with Sulphates in Shampoos? Are they really the devil? What of Silicones, good old silicones. Why do they get a bad rep? Is it deserved or far fetched? And let's not forget good ol' grease. Hair grease. Your mama used it and your mama's mama used it. Yet somehow, it causes hair fall. Does it? We find out in today's episode. Be sure to enjoy first and subscribe immediately!
Two Skin and Hair Must Haves for 2025| Level up your skincare routine 10.01.2025 9:45
Hey people! Welcome back to another episode with me, where we discuss skincare and haircare best practices to level up this year. In today's episode, I share with my must-haves for skincare and haircare. Whether you are a newbie or already have a skincare routine, these tips will help you. Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment if you found this helpful. I would love to hear from you! Enjoy!
Guess who's back? 03.01.2025 8:00
Hi guys!! Happy New Year! Welcome to your best year yet! Are you excited for this year? I am! On today's episode, we catch up and I share a most embarrasing thing with you! Siamo Pronti? Enjoy xx
Irritation/Inflammation is the enemy. How to avoid Inflammation to decrease Hyperpigmentation| Skincare tips for People of Color 10.11.2023 5:58
Hi everyone! One thing we as people of color fail to realize is just how much inflammation or irritation can be setting us back from achieving our skincare goals? In today's episode, I share some wisdom on how to reduce hyperpigmentation, which is something we tend to struggle with by simply minimizing irritation or inflammation where possible. I do not want us to focus on what we have no con...
Skin Barrier Health | How to Get Dewy Glowing Skin | Active Skincare Ingredients Vs Non Active Skincare Ingredients 03.11.2023 5:35
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! Are you struggling with your skin goals even though you are using the latest and/or best skincare actives like tretinoin, retinol, azelaic acid, vitamin c, peptides etc? For the record, there is absolutely nothing wrong with actives, in fact your skin needs them to be the best they can be. That said, they can be very irritating and we tend to trivialize just...
What's New? | Skincare and Haircare| Harvard Medical School Media and Medicine 27.10.2023 5:36
Hey everyone? What is going on? It has been too long? I have missed you all? So I recently completed a certificate program with Harvard Medical School- all geared towards bringing you guys better content. How are the skin and hair goals going? So much new content coming up! Stay tuned!
Heat is not your enemy| Benefits of Heat Styling For Hair Growth And Length Retention| Hair Growth Tips for Coily Hair 19.05.2023 14:04
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! This season is packed with "gbas gbos" - not sure how to explain the latter to my non Nigerian listeners. Let's just say we are debunking myths in hair care as we reach for healthy hair. We will explore common hair problems such as hair fall, dandruff and split ends, and see if these hair care practices we are avoiding, could actually help mitig...
Welcome to Season 4| Debunking the real hair enemies| X is not your enemy series| Health Hair Practices- Tips, Tricks and Myths Debunked 05.05.2023 5:31
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! How are you all doing? It feels so good to be back! You have all been missed. So season 4 is here, whoop! This season is packed with "gbas gbos" - not sure how to explain the latter to my non Nigerian listeners. Let's just say we are debunking myths in hair care as we reach for healthy hair. We will explore common hair problems such as hair fall...
Getting ready for a new season | Hair and Skin Goals for 2023 31.03.2023 4:53
Hi everyone, How are you all doing? It has been too long and you have all been thoroughly missed. My sincere apologies for being gone for so long. We are getting ready for a new season and I am so excited! Are you? It won't be too long now so make sure you are following the show so you won't miss any episodes. Again, thank you for all the accolades given to this show, it means the world to...
Black Friday Deals: Your Ultimate Hair and Skin Shopping Black Friday Deals Guide This Thanksgiving| Dyson Hair Dryer, RevAir, Olaplex, Nutrafol 24.11.2022 15:26
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! It is Thanksgiving week. This week, we feast and shop! First off, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a lot to be thankful for. Black Friday deals are here and today's episode is a guide to help you get the best Black Friday deals for skin care as well as hair care. This episode mentions Black Friday deals for hair dryers, with a special shout for Bla...
How to ACTUALLY Prepoo 11.11.2022 6:04
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! Following from last week's episode, in today's episode, we look at how to actually prepoo. Remember, as much as this step is beneficial to a healthy hair care regimen, it is totally optional. Hair care should be fun and enjoyable. I was quite clear in last week's episode, but in case I was not, this is exactly how to prepoo. SUPPORT! Thank you SO muc...
Pre Shampoo Treatments (Prepoo) - Do This Before Washing Your Hair 28.10.2022 10:44
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone! Today, we look at what pre-poo (pre shampoo treatment) is, if it is necessary, the science behind it and how to apply the knowledge. Pre-poo treatments are very popular, but sometimes not properly understood. This episode breaks it all down with some science receipts, as per usual! Enjoy! SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the wo...
Hair Cuticle Preservation - The ULTIMATE key to Hair Retention 14.10.2022 18:55
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Following up from last week's episode on the hair cuticle, today's episode focuses on all we can do to preserve the cuticle. If you want to see inches, and you have not been paying attention to the hair cuticle, then this episode is for you. I discuss why the cuticle is important, what causes damage, and steps we can take to preserve it, as long as possible. Cuticle damage wi...
Could This Be The Missing Link to Hair Growth and Retention? | African Hair Structure | Hair Cuticle Preservation 30.09.2022 13:07
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Is your hair stuck at a particular length for long periods, or worse, do you have regression in hair growth? Are you using all the "how to grow hair fast methods" and yet, you somehow fall short. If so, you want to pay close attention to today's episode where I highlight hair structure focusing on African hair structure and how it ties to hair porosity and cuticle preservatio...
Season 3 is here....... 05.08.2022 5:48
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone!! Season 3 is finally here....... Whoop! Did you have a good break? What have you been up to? Okay before I get distracted, today's episode is an overview of what to expect in season 3. You ready? SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below Share share share to the...
Season 3....Loading! 03.07.2022 5:57
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Hi everyone!! Season 3 is loading....... Whoop! How are we in Season 3 already? That is so amazing and would definitely not be possible without God and you, of course. It's also my birthday next week so feel free to message me a happy birthday! This is a short episode so enjoy! SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wonderin...
Sunscreen Recommendations| 10 face and body sunscreens with broad spectrum protection and zero cast| Biore, Eucerin, Riemann P20, La-Roche Posay 24.06.2022 18:25
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Summer is here!! With summer comes judicious sunscreen wearing. Not like you should only be using sunscreen during the summer though. That said, in today's episode, I have a list of fantastic sunscreens from around the world that are dark skin friendly. You know when you google sunscreen for black people, this is the answer to that question. As mentioned in the episode,...
Sun protection: Everything under the sun needed to protect you from the sun| Part 2 17.06.2022 13:52
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Today we look at everything from polypodium leucotomos to UPF rated clothing. What else is out there besides sunscreen, for sun protection? Enjoy the episode! SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can support, please see below Share share share to the ends of the world : You can share this podcast to as ma...
Sun protection: Everything under the sun needed to protect you from the sun| Part 1 10.06.2022 14:38
ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE How you like the title, huh? Oscars loading... Hi guys! In today's episode, we look at ways we can protect ourselves from harmful UV rays. Did you know you can use other things beside sunscreen? Well the tea is waiting for you in this episode. I hope you enjoy! SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you are wondering how you can sup...
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