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Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka discusses the intersection of mental health and beauty, particularly focusing on hair care and its cultural significance.

Beauty is a big part of today’s mental-health conversation, says psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD. She’s here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services; why hair loss is so devastating; the importance of hairstylists in Black communities; and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. Plus, we talk about why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in the African cultures she’s studied. This interview originally aired in 2023 and is presented with a new intro. Enjoy! Episode recap:  fatmascara.com/blog/dr-afiya-mbilishaka Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/1647068 Sponsor links & discount codes:  fatmascara.com/sponsors Private Facebook Group:  Fat Mascara Raising a Wand TikTok & Instagram:  @fatmascara ,  @jenn_edit ,  @jessicamatlin  + contributors  @garrettmunce ,  @missjulee Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation: text us or leave a voicemail at  646-481-8182  or email  info@fatmascara.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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