The Natural Hair Education’s Podcast

Today's episode was a breath of fresh air.  To share a conversation with someone who knows, understands, and implement the art of Holistic services makes me feel as if there is still hope in the beauty industry.  Empress and I live in neighboring cities and when I discovered her and the work she's doing, I had to have her on as a guest. She gentle yet strong spirit is captivating.  She is truly do...

Today's Bonus Episode is one you want to tune in to. Atilola is a powerhouse that has so much to give to those that want to expand their education, increase their income and help others achieve their hair goal. She is hosting a 3 Day Hair Coaching Business Intensive Bootcamp for FREE! In this Bootcamp you will learn how to build a profitable Hair Coaching Business. This workshop is virtual and tak...

Nicole Robinson is the creator of The Museum of Modern Black Beauty, "a museum that documents the multi-faceted, multi-dimensional history, present and future of Black and Brown beauty. The Museum of Modern Black Beauty provide spaces to engage in candid conversations and discoveries that seek to restore the value and appreciation of human connections as well as enhance the quality of person to pe...

About 6 months ago, my cousin introduced me to an App that scans just about hair and skin product and even food.  Since then, I have been really conscious about the products I use on my hair and skin.   There has been a lot of talk about the links of chemical hair relaxers and cancer.  I think it is very important that we take our heath into our own hands by being intentional and educating ourselv...

Welcome to 2025! This year is all about self-love, confidence, and owning your unique beauty.  Embracing natural textures fosters confidence and self-love, empowering individuals to live authentically without confirming to unrealistic norms. In this episode I talk about the power of self-love and confidence and some societal pressures and standards of those with textured hair.  Some of those socie...

This episode was set to release over a year ago in a new Queedom Care Series I was preparing for.  However, it was released today.  This episode with Felicia Johnson McGhee is a two-part series wrapped up in one episode.  She touches on the importance of self-care and how it correlates with hair care. I admire how poised and intentional Felicia is about the importance of self-care.  With the World...

Hey you!  Thank you for tuning in to the Natural Hair Education Podcast today.  This episode is special to me as I am celebrating my 42nd birthday today.  I am so grateful to be on this planet at this time doing what I love. In this episode I share how my beauty career in cosmetology shifted into becoming a specialist in Natural Hair/Textured Hair.  I also go through different eras of time and how...

On today's episode I sit down with a good acquaintance and talk with her about herbs, tinctures, minerals and more.   Tanisha aka Da neighborhood antidote, born and raised in Mount Morris (Beecher) certified herbalist (4years) certified Kemetic yoga instructor (10years) and Gardner. She specializes in herbal tea blends , tinctures, capsules, sea moss, yoni steam herbal blends, and herbal smoke ble...

Today's episode is a repeat episode.  The new year is around the corner and now is the time to start planning and prioritizing for 2025.   I wanted to have Brandi Taylor on because she is an accomplished beauty expert.  2020 brought us a lot of uncertainty, but Brandi was able to scale her business in creative ways that increased her exposure and income. What better time to find ways to set oursel...

On today's episode I talk to Vecoya Banks who is the founder of "Love The Hair You Wear".  LTHYW was created to help black women embrace their natural hair, increase self-esteem, and support their self care journey. LTHYW is a uniquely curated experience that connects attendees with brands and techniques that empower them. This is especially important in today's political climate. Black women need...

In this weeks episode, I share a brief story of a previous clients that reached out for a consultation due to his scalp concerns. I talk about the consultation, my recommendations and the importance of Salon sanitation and infection control practices.  I also breakdown the differences between Seborrhea Dermatitis and Eczema.   This episode is recommended to the client and stylist.  As a salon prof...

Since we have been talking about healthy hair and scalp, I wanted to replay this episode with Dermatologist Dr. Sharleen St. Turin-Lord. Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, is a leading board-certified Dermatologist that specializes in Hair Health.   Dr. St. Surin-Lord founded Visage Dermatology in the D.C. Metropolitan area where she helps individuals be their best selves by helping with skin and hair c...

I wanted to spend some time discussing the role of diet and health in hair care.   I believe we know that there is a correlation between the diet and health and hair care, but I wanted to really do in depth to share the overall benefits of optimum health and nurtrition. In the episode I start with understanding the hair structor as this will allow you to understand how diet, hydration and overall...

I am really excited about this episode because we are discussing the science of hair growth.  I would like to think that many of us desire healthy hair and many of those also desire long hair.  Well, how does that work? What are the factors that contribute to hair growth and even hair loss.  In this episode I will share with you the stages of hair growth, factors that influence hair health and hai...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of hair types and textures, exploring the spectrum from A1-4C. Tune in as I unravel the unique characteristics of each hair type and provide tailored care tips for each specific hair type and texture to help you embrace and nurture your natural texture. Whether you're rocking tight coils, loose waves, or even straight strands, this episode is packed wit...

In this episode I share with you the do’s and don'ts of styling textured hair.  I wanted to continue the conversation from my last episode "Maintaining Your Natural Hair During Summer Months" and go more in-depth.   Whether you decided to style your own hair or wear a protective style, these do's and don'ts will help you prevent breakage and manage your textured hair. Natural Hair Education Resour...

The sun is very much beneficial to us, yet it can also leave our hair feeling dry and brittle. In this episode we go through a few practical ways to maintain your natural tresses during the summer months.  Here are a few topics I cover in the episode: Protective Styles Protective Headwear Hydrate and Moisturize Seal in Moisture Limit Heating Styling Gental Handeling Regular Trims Sleepwear for Hai...

Shalita Grant has created a revolutionizing hair treatment that addresses hair concerns such as dryness, breakage, loss of retention and more.  Her journey of being in the entertainment industry and the lack of textured hair education resulted in her experiencing hair loss, hair breakage and hair discrimination. This led her on a journey to create a treatment made of all natural ingredients that w...

What's worse than taking a vacation and traveling with your favorite hair care needs, only to have TSA make you throw it away?  We'll stress no more about your hair care needs while traveling, because Maxine Pittman, CEO of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending is coming to the rescue.   Maxine Pittman is the Founder and CEO of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Maxine is used...

Thank you for tuning in to another episode.  This week I have a conversation with Courtney Bradshaw, CEO of Pretty Hair Strands Hair Products. Courtney Bradshaw is the creator of Pretty Strands Hair Products. She is a mother of 4, licensed cosmetologist, and innovator. Pretty Strands Hair oil, the first born baby of the line, was birthed from a need. Her daughter, who was a toddler at the time, su...

This week's episode is all about CURLē Beauty. Today marks CURLē Beauty one year anniversary.  Mona El-Gharby is the founder of this amazing product.  She recently did a campaign  called "Love Your Roots." This is a multi-media campaign aimed at empowering curly hair individuals. In this episode, we talk about Mona's curly hair journey and how the company was founded.  Mona, the founder of CURLē!...

I toggled back and forth on whether I should release this episode or not, but I'm glad that I did.  This episode is not about natural hair but about a black woman that stayed committed to her desire of becoming a beauty educator and opening her own school.   By being in the beauty school space I wanted to share with you an African American woman who defeated the odds and pushed past obstacles to g...

I don't know about you, but there are times when I get consumed by Social Media.  One of my favorite pages to watch is Vicky Shelton, owner of Kinhairitage Salon in Houston, TX. Vicky does an excellent job at providing both, the client and stylist with the education they can use to benefit their natural hair experience, and she does it well on her Instagram page Kinhairitage. In this episode, I ta...

Welcome to 2022!  I pray that this year brings your good health and great wealth! This year we are taking Natural Hair Education Podcast to YouTube.  It has always been a desire of mine, but the fear of being in front of the camera in front or potentially thousands of people kept be paralyzed. This year I am walking in clarity, confidence and courage.   Many years ago I started a YouTube channel "...

Have you ever heard the statement "Black hair don't grown long" or "my hair grows to a certain length and stop".  Well, todays guest AJ Watkins had that same frustration just before she stared on a journey to learn how to grow her hair long. AJ Watkins has been a part of the natural hair community for over 20 years. During her first year of college in 2007, her fascination and excitement for hair-...