The Natural Hair Education’s Podcast

If you or someone you know have experienced hair loss, this episode may be what you need.  Shayna Simone' is the founder of Amora Luxe Hair Restoration Center in the Metro Detroit (MI) Area. With over 8 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, Shayna is a certified Trichologist with the World Trichology Society and a Hair Loss Practitioner with the International Associations of Trichol...

In today's episode, I had the honor to discuss 4thAveMarket," a consumer-centric platform striving to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers providing access to brands made for us and by us— supporting the product innovators, styling professionals, and influencers who seek to fulfill the needs of the underserved market". CEO of 4thAveMarket, Salim Holder shares with us valuable information on t...

In today's episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, 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 concerns. She is also on the cutting edge of research and is a professor at Howard University....

I am so honored to have interviewed Nathaniel Bronner Jr.  He is full of wisdom and knowledge when it comes to hair and products. He is the chemist in the family and has created BB products.  I am sure you are familiar with their world-renown annual beauty show "Bronner Bros Internation Hair Show, their #1 braid spray (BRX), their popular Hot Six Oil, their Super Gro Hair Grease, and tons of other...

In today's episode, I talk with Michaelle Evan about Licensed Hairstylist vs. Unlicensed Hairstylist.  I love this conversation because the information shared comes from someone who has been on both sides of the industry and has seen with her own eyes, the benefit, pros, and cons of both sides. Michaelle also leaves us with some good tips about how you can ensure your safety as an unlicensed hairs...

Welcome back to another episode.  Today's episode is all about creating "A Safe Space For Black Girls That Never Learned How To Braid". Niani is the creator and founder of "A Safe Space For Black Girls That Never Learned How To Braid".  She came up with the idea to teach mothers how to braid their daughter's hair.  She felt as if many mothers were having to decide if they were getting their hair d...

Today's episode is all about the steps I took to grow myself in the beauty industry.  Growth comes in many different ways.  I was a shy kid growing up and of course I would be comfortable around people I knew but because of my speech impediment I hid, kept quiet, and would rather not be seen or heard by others because of the fear of being judged and rejected, and if not careful those thoughts and...

Hi beautiful people!  This here is a great topic to discuss.  "Do You Need A License to Braid & Do Natural Hair" There are many debates and legitimate debates about this topic, but I do share my opinion of whether or not you should have a license to perform hair services. Check out the episode.  I did not want to spoil it by putting my answer in the podcast notes.  Listen to the episode and share...

This is the last episode in the series "What Beauty School Did Not Teach You".  In the episode, I talk about the difference between cosmetologists and natural hair stylists and how they approach hairstyling.  I take us through a quick chemistry lesson that will help you understand how product application, hairstyling, and the rearranging of textures break certain bonds within the hair. I also shar...

In today's episode, I go over the fundamental natural hairstyles that will get you on the track to becoming a well-rounded stylist and natural hairstylist.  The styles that I cover are the basics and foundation of natural hair styling. I also discussed how normalizing natural hairstyles is so important. Textured hair is beautiful.  It's Art and being proud of our crown is what we need to embrace m...

Hey!  Thanks for tuning in to today's episode.  Many of you know that my passion is natural hair and I love teaching it as much as I love to cultivate it.  As a beauty school owner, cosmetologist, and natural hair stylist I have seen many students enter the real world not adequately prepared to handle textures hair.   I have made it my mission to step in and fill the gap by providing natural hair...

Today's episode is an introduction to "What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" series.  Many of you know that I am co-owner of a beauty school that teaches five different programs and from my experience of working with students for several years, I think I've gained a great understanding of what they should be taught.   Natural Hair Education is my specialty.  Over the next few weeks, I will share w...

Hey, y'all!  Today's guest is a very special one.  It's my mother, "Corinthian Carouthers". This episode is all about honoring her and her story. For those that don't know, my mother is the founder of Creative Hair School of Cosmetology.  This year, we will celebrate 22 years as a black-owned beauty school.  We offer several programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, and natural hair.  I...

It's March and I cannot let the month go by without recognizing a few women that have made history in the beauty industry, the natural hair movement, and even in my personal life. In this episode, I discuss 3 women that you may have heard of (Madam CJ Walker, Annie Pope Malone Turbone, and Cecily Tyson).  The 4th woman I honor is my very own mother, Corinthian Carouthers. She is the very reason wh...

Latashia Perry is a Wife and mother of 6.  After her oldest daughter was teased in her all-white ballet class about her hair she decided to write Hair Like Mine. A year later she released Skin Like Mine. 4 more books followed all aimed at encouraging self-love and celebrating individuality. She is also celebrating selling 400k books without any type of agent or marketing team. Hair Like Mine and S...

Janay Anderson is an accomplished speaker, bestselling author, natural hair coach, and self-esteem advocate for children. Born in the cozy and quiet town of Port Huron Michigan, Janay grew up wanting a bigger life than what she saw. That opportunity presented itself when her parents divorced, which sent Janay along with her twin sister and her mother to the busy city of Philadelphia at age 9. Havi...

Today we are completing the Loc Journey series with special guest Jocelyn Renee' from CurlyNuGrowth.com When it comes to cultivating a healthy set of locs, Jocelyn is your go-to girl. She is a digital loctician offering tips, products and programs to help educate us on our loc process. In this conversation with Jocelyn we cover her loc journey's, loc brushing, myths around hair coloring, and do's...

In this week's episode I speak with Antoinette "FAB" Garth about her loc journey. Antoinette Garth is a mother of 4 who started her Loc journey in April of 2005. There were so many things that contributed to the transition from being a teen right out of high school to transforming into adulthood and embracing her loc journey. Locs had always intrigued Antoinette, she understood the spiritual conne...

This week we are exploring another woman Loc Journey.  Trae Daniels started her micro loc journey on March 21, 2020.  With the amount of hair she already had, she gained frustration with wash days and trying to create styles that just didn't seem to fit her. She has exactly 313 microlocs and she finds them to be very convenient and versatile. Trae has a retie regime that consists of natural oils,...

This episode is a "must listen".  My fellow Flint, MI native Dawn Demps talk about reasons why she decided to join the #LOCGang.  Not only does Dawn share her story with us, but she also speaks on our history, the black women, and our culture. Her passion for the black community is always at the forefront and her passion for "the people" is exhibited in this episode. Dawn is relatively new to the...

If you have been thinking about locing your hair, you must tune in for the next 4 weeks to hear 4 different guests speak about their loc journies. February is a special month for me.  I started my very own loc journey just last year (02-20-2020).  My one-year locaversary is just around the corner and by far this had been the best decision I have done with my hair. February is also a special month...

Dayna Mott is a multi-passionate entrepreneur.  She is a wife, mom, licensed esthetician, author, speaker, and health enthusiast. For the past 13 years, she has used her background to educate in the beauty industry on how the body works together by combining both nature and science.  In 2019 Dayna released her book Kinky Locs as an additional resource for her community. She also does coaching and...

Happy New Year! I am so excited to share with you what I have created for you! My family and I are owners of a beauty school and we just celebrated 21 years of owning and operating the beauty school.  We have several different programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, instructor training, and natural hair.  Natural Hair programs are rare to find and cosmetology curriculums do not spend...

In this week’s episode, I share an opportunity I had over the past weekend and the ah-ha or awareness I gained.  I also share why and how this podcast came to life and a huge accomplishment for my first year as a podcast host. This past weekend I was able to help bring characters of "The Shade Squad" to life by styling their hair.  Here is what that experience taught me: People are nervous about l...

On today's episode special guest Tonya Cross shares with us her passion and purpose for her handcrafted women’s fashion accessory brand.  I am sure a lot of us would like to wear hair accessories that don't tangle or that are not too tight.   Well, Tonya is has come to our rescue.  Her specialty is natural hair accessories and Afrocentric jewelry designs. Her hair accessory designs are created wit...