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What is a Cloud Bob, Vogue? So the Afro Gets a New Name?
Apr 16, 2026
9m 12s
Hair Loss, Homelessness, and Hope: The Story Behind The Haircare Project
Apr 9, 2026
1h 03m 09s
Black Men, Texturism, and Identity: Was It Chemicals or Culture?
Mar 2, 2026
1h 13m 25s
Texturism and Black Men: Duke, S-Curl, and Black Men’s Identity
Jan 25, 2026
2h 00m 58s
Black Girl Hair & Identity: Mother & Daughter Edition feat Majik
Dec 7, 2025
56m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/16/26 | What is a Cloud Bob, Vogue? So the Afro Gets a New Name?✨ | Black haircultural appropriation+3 | — | Vogue | — | cloud bobTracy Ellis Ross+5 | — | 9m 12s | |
| 4/9/26 |  Hair Loss, Homelessness, and Hope: The Story Behind The Haircare Project | Send us Fan Mail Watch this episode on YouTube! Hair Loss, Homelessness, and Hope; Arianna Howell shares a powerful journey from childhood instability and homelessness to becoming a licensed natural hairstylist and founder of The Hair Care Project. What happens when you have always been known for your hair, and suddenly you are experiencing hair loss from stress and iron deficiency anemia? We talk about the emotional side of that shift; identity, confidence, and what it really feels like when... | 1h 03m 09s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | Black Men, Texturism, and Identity: Was It Chemicals or Culture? | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hair What I’m Saying, we unpack Black men, texturism, and identity through one deeply personal story. DK shares his journey from high-top fades to S-Curls, chasing a look that felt polished, acceptable, and confident. What started as influence from a cousin turned into years of chemical processing, wave caps, brushing routines, and the legendary “red box.” But when thinning began at 25, the conversation shifted. Was it genetics, chemicals, or something bigg... | 1h 13m 25s | ||||||
| 1/25/26 | Texturism and Black Men: Duke, S-Curl, and Black Men’s Identity | Send us Fan Mail Watch on Youtube! Hair isn’t just style; it’s code, history, and identity. In this episode on texturism and Black men, we sit down with Darius of Premium Fade League to explore how styles like Duke and S-Curl shaped Black men’s identity, masculinity, and ideas of what looks “professional” or “clean.” From the 70s through the 90s and into today, we unpack how texture became tied to acceptance and survival. Darius shares his personal journey, barber-chair insights, and the tech... | 2h 00m 58s | ||||||
| 12/7/25 | Black Girl Hair & Identity: Mother & Daughter Edition feat Majik | Send us Fan Mail Memory carries what our kids forget, especially when those memories live in our hands. In this Black girl hairconversation, I sit with my daughter, Majik, for a mother and daughter reflection on Black girl identity and the emotional roots behind our hair journeys. As a mother, I revisit the moment a little boy called her locs ugly, and how that moment shaped her early sense of identity as a Black girl. We start with a fun this-or-that warm-up before moving into the real: boun... | 56m 58s | ||||||
| 11/2/25 | “When a Haircut Goes Viral: Fear, Communication, and the Emotional Attachment to Black Hair” | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hair What I’m Saying, we unpack the haircut that went viral on TikTok and why it sparked so much emotion. From the fear many Black women have around cutting their hair to the deep emotional attachment we place on our strands, we dive into the psychology behind why haircuts can feel personal. I break down the importance of consultations and clear communication with your stylist, showing why understanding your hair’s health is more important than just chasing... | 22m 04s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | Curl Pattern Myths Pt. 2: Why the Curl Pattern Chart Fails Black Hair Care | Send us Fan Mail Labels make hair feel simple, until they don’t. In Curl Myths Pt. 2, we move past the alphabet soup of curl types and dig into what actually matters for real results in hair care. Let’s talk texture, not type, and shift the focus to porosity, density, elasticity, moisture–protein balance, and how your scalp and strands respond to water, products, heat, and climate. I share why the popular curl pattern chart feels validating yet fails to guide actual care, how marketing leans ... | 22m 14s | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | “Curl Pattern Chart Myths: What Stylists Want You to Know” | Send us Fan Mail Watch on YouTube The curl chart went viral, but it never learned your life. We sit down with Minnie of Shag Noir Salon ATX to unpack why letters and numbers can’t tell you what your hair needs; and what actually can. From porosity and pH to water hardness, climate, and stress, we share a simple way to decode your hair’s real behavior and build rituals that work in the real world, not just on a grid. Minnie takes us through her journey working with every texture, the hard-earn... | 1h 12m 06s | ||||||
| 9/28/25 | Happy Birthday to Hair What I'm Saying! | Send us Fan Mail Celebrating two years of podcasting growth from nervous beginnings to international reach and award-winning status. This anniversary episode reflects on the journey, impact, and future of Hair What I'm Saying. Started with just a microphone, vision, and nerves two years ago. Now in the top 5% of podcasts on Listen Notes with an international audienceWon the Women Who Podcast Award for Reppin the Southwest RegionCreated a platform for discussions about hair, identit... | 4m 17s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Texturism Starts at Birth- Jasmine Brown Speaks Out | Send us Fan Mail Have you noticed how quickly conversations about Black baby girls turn to their hair texture and skin tone? This episode dives into the uncomfortable reality of how our community scrutinizes Black girls from the moment they're born, sometimes even before. When Cam Newton's child's mother, Jasmine Brown, spoke out about the constant questioning of her daughter's hair and complexion, she hit a nerve that resonates with countless Black mothers. "Why are y'all so freaking critica... | 9m 15s | ||||||
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| 8/22/25 | TikTok Sparks Episode 1 Fallout Over "Long Hair for a Black Woman" Comment | Send us Fan Mail Our conversation about Black hair takes an unexpected turn when a clip that almost went viral before I turned off the comments to slow down the engagement, showcasing the messy yet necessary path toward healing from texturism and lenthism in our community. • Addressing the fallout when a short TikTok clip from a longer conversation about "long hair for a black woman" sparked cruel comments • Examining how the same content created different reactions across platforms; war on T... | 19m 23s | ||||||
| 8/17/25 | Texturism & Lengthism: At Home, At Work, and Within | Send us Fan Mail Watch on YouTube! Nia Ford returns to unpack the deep, quiet ways texturism affects Black women's relationship with their hair, from childhood experiences to adult self-acceptance. We explore how external criticism and family dynamics shape our perception of beauty, particularly for those with kinky, coily textures. Nia shares how her childhood love for big hair shifted after hearing classmates with looser textures praised for having “good hair,” and we discuss the role famil... | 1h 01m 32s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | Are Silicones Bad for Curly Hair? Myths, Benefits & How to Use Them | Send us Fan Mail Use code: DEWY at checkout to save 20% on my Dewy Curls Shampoo and Conditioner on my website at https://www.thevintagehipster.net/natural-hair-products and experience the intentional balance of silicones we discussed today. Silicones have long been demonized in the natural hair community, but is this fear based on facts or misinformation? In this enlightening deep dive, we unravel the truth about these controversial ingredients and why they might actually be beneficial for y... | 21m 12s | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | Season 5 Trailer: Texturism & Lengthism | Send us Fan Mail This season on Hair What I’m Saying, we’re going beyond the surface to explore the hidden biases and pressures around hair texture and length — known as texturism and lengthism. We’ll dig into how these biases show up in our families, schools, workplaces, and even within ourselves. Through honest conversations, personal stories, and guest perspectives, we’ll uncover how these ideas have shaped our self-worth and disconnected us from truly loving our hair. We’ll talk about the... | 1m 48s | ||||||
| 5/25/25 | The Chair, The Chat, The Catch Up @VandyVanity | Send us Fan Mail Watch on YouTube! Time is the most valuable asset in the hair braiding business, and it's something veteran stylist Vandy of VLS Hair ATX has mastered through years of perfecting her craft. In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the realities of professional braiding that clients rarely see and stylists often don't discuss. Vandy shares her journey from doing hair as a side hustle while working as an accountant to opening her own salon and preparing for a second loca... | 1h 10m 01s | ||||||
| 5/11/25 | Punishment or Purpose: A Hairstylist's Alopecia Journey | Send us Fan Mail Watch on YouTube! When Raeshetta Thompson discovered her first sign of hair loss at age 12, she couldn't have known it would become the foundation for her life's purpose. After hiding her alopecia for nearly 30 years while building a successful career as a hairstylist, Raeshetta finally embraced her natural self and discovered a world of women who needed exactly what she could offer. This conversation takes us through her emotional journey from feeling "cursed" to recognizin... | 1h 00m 39s | ||||||
| 4/27/25 | Braids and Hair Loss: Protective or Problematic with Angel Henderson | Send us Fan Mail Angel Henderson turns conventional wisdom about "protective" braided styles upside down in this eye-opening conversation about hair health, scalp care, and the true cost of convenience styling. The natural hair expert begins by challenging our fundamental understanding of protective styles, asking the provocative question: "What are we actually protecting?" Most of us aren't protecting our hair at all; we're protecting our time. This mindset shift sets the stage for a deep ex... | 1h 00m 24s | ||||||
| 3/23/25 | A Mother's Journey Through Postpartum Hair Loss with Hillary Washington-Goodner | Send us Fan Mail Watch on Youtube Now! Postpartum hair loss is a reality for many women, yet it's rarely discussed in mainstream pregnancy and postpartum care. In this episode, Hillary Washington-Goodner shares her personal journey; from minimal shedding after her first pregnancy to significant, unexpected hair loss after her second. She opens up about the emotional toll of watching her hair change, the surprising timeline of postpartum shedding, and the lack of medical guidance that leaves m... | 59m 32s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 | Holistic Approach to Hair Loss & Restoration with Empress of The Root and Honey | Send us Fan Mail In this eye opening episode, we engage with Empress, a multi-licensed beauty ritualist and founder of Root Honey, who bridges the worlds of beauty and holistic wellness. Our conversation delves into the transformative power that hair has in our identity and emotional well-being, revealing how beauty rituals serve as a portal to self-care and acceptance. Empress shares her journey and cultural connections to beauty, emphasizing that hair is much more than just a physical trai... | 1h 02m 33s | ||||||
| 2/16/25 | The Mother & Daughter Story Behind Nylah’s Naturals with Kameese Davis | Send us Fan Mail Available on YouTube to watch now! ***USE CODE HAIRWHATIMSAYING20 TO RECEIVE 20% OFF ON NYLAH'S NATURALS HAIR PRODUCTS*** Ever wondered how a mother's love can spark a revolution in the beauty industry? Kameese Davis, the founder of Nyla's Naturals, shares her incredible journey of creating a hair care brand inspired by her daughter Nylah's challenges with seborrheic dermatitis. Faced with the lack of suitable products for textured hair in the UK, Kameese turned necessity int... | 1h 21m 00s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 | Hair Loss and Restoration with Dermatologist, Dr. Saya Obayan, MD, MPH, FAAD | Send us Fan Mail Watch on Youtube Discover the passionate journey of Dr. Saya Obayan, a celebrated board-certified dermatologist, as she shares her inspiring story from her childhood in Nigeria to founding Nature of Skin Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Her unique insights on treating hair and skin conditions for people of color are informed by personal experience and a deep-seated commitment to her patients. With a special emphasis on hair care challenges, Dr. Saya Obayan offers invaluable guid... | 1h 15m 49s | ||||||
| 1/19/25 | "The Science of Hair Loss: Insights from Trichologist, Aoife" | Send us Fan Mail Watch Here on Youtube! After witnessing a friend's struggle with hair loss during cancer treatment, Aoife, a trichologist from Austin, Texas, embarked on a journey of empathy and innovation in hair health. In our latest episode, she shares her personal story and offers insights into the world of trichology, emphasizing the necessity of understanding hair loss as a complex issue intertwined with overall health. We explore how factors such as childbirth, medication, and stress... | 1h 06m 57s | ||||||
| 1/19/25 | Season 4 Trailer: Hair Loss & Restoration | Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets to restoring your hair and confidence with our latest episode of Hair What I'm Saying. Discover how medications like Ozempic may impact your hair, and learn about powerful, natural ingredients like ashwagandha, saw palmetto, and beringaraj that can potentially reverse hair loss and promote growth. Join us as trichologist Aoife Marie from Aoife Marie Beauty and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Saya Obayan from Nature of Skin share their vast expertise. ... | 3m 57s | ||||||
| 12/27/24 | Essence Farmer; The Advocate, Educator, and Cultural Icon in Natural Hair" | Send us Fan Mail Watch this podcast on YouTube! Essence Farmer, a pioneering force in the natural hair industry, shares her extraordinary journey from braiding hair in her parents' laundry room to becoming a prominent figure who reshaped industry regulations. At just 23, she bravely confronted the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, winning a landmark legal battle that opened doors for countless natural hair stylists. Essence's story is a testament to youthful determination, fueled by family... | 1h 15m 03s | ||||||
| 12/16/24 | "Reinventing a Legacy: The Journey of a Barbershop Entrepreneur with Omar Lavender" | Send us Fan Mail Watch On Youtube! What happens when impatience with conventional education leads to an unexpected and successful entrepreneurial journey? Join us as Omar Lavender, a former barbershop owner, shares his inspiring transition from a frustrated student to a successful entrepreneur in the barbering industry. Omar's candid storytelling in this episode highlights the bold decisions that shaped his career, the pivotal support from his mother, and the serendipitous moments that helpe... | 1h 35m 28s | ||||||
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