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This is the host's perspective on all things locs, from tips to important issues that fellow dread-heads go through. Are you a dread-head? If not, do you plan on getting loc'd sometime? Then join the conversation. You can never be too optimistic about locs. Uploads are on Thursdays. Stay tuned. #locs #loc'd #naturalhair #teamlocs #loclivin #hair #dreads #dreadlocks Instagram: thee_loctimistic TikTok: thee_loctimistic Pinterest: Thee Loctimistic Email: thee.loctimistic@gmail.com https://linkt ...
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The Proud N Curly Podcast is the show all about celebrating naturally curly hair. Host Sieee Johnson finds new insight and #curlspiration on how to manage and maintain your natural curls from inspiring and relatable guests. It does not matter whether your hair has a 2a curl pattern or a 4c pattern. You will hear interesting stories and learn tips to help you on your hair journey.
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With the natural hair movement changing the way black women think about what goes into our hair/body, we are seeing a rise in entrepreneurship within the black community with a real sentiment for organic, non-toxic, safe and synthetic free products. Our community is excited about supporting these endeavors as we realize the power of buying black and how important it is to use safe products that were made with our health in mind. There is a huge need for more Female Black Entrepreneurs and my ...
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This is your chance to ask a world-class Curl Professional your questions, and get them answered daily! Melanie Nickels is the founder of the Raw Hair Organic Salon in Naples, Florida, one of the top Curly & Natural hair salons in the country. She is the founder of the Raw Curls Academy, and co-founder of the Raw Curls brand of organic & natural products for curly hair. She is an American Board Certified Master Haircolorist (specializing in curly hair), and a former educator for the organiza ...
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On today’s show I interview Dominique Kizer. She is a linkage coordinator at her alma mater Shaw High School. My cousin and other folks that I know graduated from there. The Shaw High School marching band is legendary. What does a Linkage Coordinator do? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hairhowigrewit/message…
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On today’s show I interview Lori Danley. Lori is a project manager in Washington, D.C. She is also the cousin of past Hair! How I Grew It guest Sylvia Danley-Smith. When one of my podcast guests fell through, Sylvia immediately recommended her cousin because Lori makes luxury shampoo bars. Luxury because they’re made with all natural ingredients. N…
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On today’s show, I interview attorney, author, activist and radio host Lurie Daniel Favors. Lurie is the Executive Director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College. In January 2013, she self-published Afro State of Mind: Memories of a Nappy Headed Black Girl to rave reviews. The classic is currently out of print. Lurie plan…
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On today’s show, I interview my Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sister Nichelle Smith. Nichelle is the enterprise editor for racism and history at USA TODAY. Saying Nichelle and enterprise in the same sentence makes me think of Star Trek and the actor, who portrayed Lieutenant Uhura in the original series. When I brought that to the Indiana native’s att…
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Hair! How I Grew It is number 1. It tops the list of Feedspot’s 20 Best Natural Hair Podcasts on the web. On today’s show, I interview AJ Watkins. She is the founder and CEO of All Natural Kinks, a natural hair care company based in LA. It’s inspired by AJ’s struggles to grow her natural. More on that later in the show. Let’s start with AJ’s hair b…
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To do my own locs or Not to do my own locs? Had my locs professionally done for the first time in two and a half years😩. Am I officially back at the salon? Tune in to find out ☺️ #locs #diy #naturalhair #dreadlocks #lochairstyles #retwist--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thee-loctimistic/message…
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On today’s show, I interview St. Clair Detrick-Jules. She’s a photojournalist in Washington, D. C., her hometown. St. Clair’s love letter to her younger sister Khloe is called My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood. More on that later in the show. First, let’s dissect St. Clair’s hair journey. --- Send in a voice mess…
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On today’s show, I interview Mercy Chikowore. Mercy is a publicist in the Washington, D.C. metro area. She is also my Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sister. I always start my Hair! How I Grew It interviews with, “Where were you born and raised?” While all the answers have been interesting, Mercy’s was the first to take my breath away. --- Send in a voi…
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On today’s show, I interview Bernita Cooper. Bernita is the CEO and Founder of Bernita Cooper Communications. She helps her clients alleviate the stress of creating content that informs, educates and tells a story. Bernita was born and raised in Hemingway, South Carolina, which is a small town located about two hours from Columbia. Fun fact, Sylvia…
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In today's episode, I sit down and catch up with Dr. Gaby Longsworth. She is a PH. D Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, Biotech/Pharmaceutical Patent Attorney and the owner of the natural hair blog Absolutely Everything Curly. Dr. Longsworth had a natural desire to learn why certain hair products worked well for her hair but others did not, so…
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In today’s episode, I catch up with Dr. Kristian Edwards- she’s the Founder and CEO of the one stop shop for non toxic, all natural, black owned products, BLK+GRN. As a public health professor and graduate of Yale and John’s Hopkins University, Dr. Edwards had a passion to find products that were non toxic and all natural for use in her everyday li…
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Have you tried to start a home business, but can't seem to get it off the ground? Starting a small business does not have to be the most difficult thing you have ever done, but it can require the most effort. Want to know what it takes to set your goals and crush them when it comes to your home business? In this episode, you are going to learn the …
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Hello friends, missed ya. Oiling of your locs is a no-no, goes without saying. But what about your scalp? Join me as I talk about some controversial truths on oiling. Reach me at: https://linktr.ee/M_e_i #locs #locretwist #hair #dreadlocks #locjourney--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thee-loctimistic/message…
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Meet Jade Aminah- CEO/Founder of The Lazy Hat! Starting out as a natural hair blogger, Jade spent a lot of her time teaching simple, cute natural hairstyles to her following on her Youtube channel @Simplyjade_101. However, Jade quickly began to realize that there were also those lazy days where women with natural hair did not feel up to styling the…
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In today's episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Mariel Mejia, the Founder/CEO of Pink Root Hair Products. Mariel is a Dominican-American NYC native, born and raised in the Bronx. After years of using relaxers on her hair from the young age of 11, Mariel found herself left with dry, brittle hair from all the damage caused to it by using e…
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Hello Everyone, It's been so long since you last heard from me, so I wanted to take the time to catch you up with what's been going on in my life! A LOT has changed over the past few months and I'm finally in a comfortable enough position to give you the scoop on all of my personal life changes and things I've learned about myself along the way. Fo…
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The Curly Hair Q&A Show is back after a brief break and Ken and Melanie have loads to update all your curly girls on including their adventures on the Curl Bus Tour along with answering a variety of curly questions from hair loss after having the virus, bleaching curls and proper product application and much, much more! The show is back better than…
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Meet Ayo Ogun; the Founder/CEO of the natural hair company Soultanicals! Ayo is a mother of 6 that started out with a genuine curiosity on how to make the hair care process a painless experience for her three daughters. Ayo always had dreams of starting her own business and through much research and many successful hand-made recipes, she was propel…
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In todays episode, I catch up with Sherrel Sampson- the Founder/CEO of the all natural scalp care line Canviiy! Canviiy is an innovative, organic based health & wellness brand that strives to soothe, nourish and protect your scalp to provide a healthy environment for your natural hair to thrive. After experiencing an unbearably itchy scalp that see…
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What do your locs symbolize? Join me as I give yet another History lesson on what dreadlocks have symbolized over the years. Should I have been a teacher in another life? 😂 Probably not🤭 Don't forget to reach me: https://linktr.ee/M_e_i #dreadlocks #hair #locs #dreads #naturalhair #history #symboloflocs #symbolofdreads--- Send in a voice message: h…
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The 227th episode of the Curly Hair Q&A Show is on tonight! And this one was a more spontaneous one than usual but in the best way! We not only had world renowned curl expert Melanie Nickels give you professional answers to all your curl hair questions but we also had a special Ask Me Anything session where our viewers had the chance to ask us any …
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