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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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It’s super rewarding to work towards making your professional dreams come true, spend time with your family and stay in great shape while doing it all; but it’s not always so easy. Aaliya Bashir, founder of Warrior Body Spa, is a female entrepreneur taking Atlanta by storm. The podcast discussions focus on her and her guest's entrepreneurial journeys, staying healthy, current events and moving towards wealth while balancing it all. They provide simple life hacks to avoid getting overwhelmed ...
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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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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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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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In today's episode, I sit down with Psychelia Terry! She is the Founder/CEO of a hair and skin care line called Urban Hydration. Now in 2021, thousands of the company's products are sold everyday in approximately 30,000 U.S. retail locations including Ulta, CVS, Target, Sally Beauty and Bed Bath & Beyond just to name a few. In 2019, Urban Hydration…
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Meet Jessica Pritchett, Founder/CEO of natural hair & LOC brand, OOLI. OOLI Beauty is making its mark in the natural hair industry, by revolutionizing the way people style and feel confident in their locs. Jessica Pritchett says that she developed the OOLI brand with the intention of making it easier for women and men to care for their locs, throug…
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The black hair care industry is a 1.5 trillion dollar industry that continues to grow from the profits of black women, without black women having much ownership in the industry. The same hair industry that was built off of black women, continues to be saturated with big companies that have been exposed for using increased chemicals that are known t…
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In today's episode, I catch up with Dr. Isfahan Chambers- Harris, the Founder/CEO of Alodia Hair Care! Not only is she an Entrepreneur, Wife and Mother, Dr. Isfahan is also a Medical Scientist and Trichology Practitioner. Dr. Isfahan understands the concerns related to textured hair topics and clears up the misconceptions and misinformation that su…
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Knotless Box Braids are my go to hair style when the weather gets warmer and retaining length is usually a positive result of that when protective styling is executed the right way. I had gotten so used to wearing my beautiful braid outs over the winter, that when Spring rolled around, I honestly felt lost when it came to styling. Once the weather …
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Have you ever wondered about the long term effects of the toxic chemicals found in black hair care products? I decided to go more in depth with this discussion to find the reasons why and how black women are disproportionately exposed to increased levels of toxins in hair products, when compared to other groups. In order to get to the bottom of thi…
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If you've been natural for some time, you have probably run into the problem of single strand knots at some point in your natural hair journey. These knots often tend to look like little tiny microscopic beads at the end of your individual hair strand and many times, on more than just one. Single strand knots are also synonymous with the term Fairy…
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Steaming natural hair is the process of using moist heat to help lift the cuticle layer that protects the hair shaft and allow for moisture to penetrate through. By having the cuticle layer open, this helps for much better absorption of moisturizing hair products, masks and treatments. Learn all about how I'm using my hair steamer in a completely d…
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As many of you may already know, a protective hair style can be the holy grail approach to keeping your hair healthy and happy, with the proper regimen in place of course. However, at times we can get a little carried away with how a hairstyle should look as opposed to ensuring that the hair is actually protected. Now let me be honest, I am guilty …
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In today's episode, I wanted to talk about my new hair tool that seems to be taking the natural hair community by storm! About a year ago, I was browsing Youtube and saw this new device all the influencers were trying out for blow drying natural hair. I usually wear my hair in stretched styles, so this definitely sparked my interest. By using the R…
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In today's episode, I catch up with CEO/Founder Dafina Smith of Covet & Mane! Founded in 2019, Covet & Mane is the world's first line of customizable hand-tied hair extensions! Covet & Mane's patent pending cut point wefts allow hairstylists to cut and tailor hair extensions to fit each of the clients individual needs. Dafina describes her wefts as…
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Welcome back to another episode on Hair's The Scoop and HAPPY SPRING! With the change in season, sunnier skies and warmer weather, my go to hairstyle becomes The Wash And Go! However, for those starting out, choosing the right styling gel can be somewhat of a hit or miss at times. I've created a list of the best styling gels that have worked for my…
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Hi there! I have heard time and time again how Ayurveda helps maintain balance between the mind, body and soul. But did you know that Ayurveda can be the driving force to achieving healthy hair as well? Back in my earlier days of being natural, I was curious about Ayurveda for natural hair care and would often experiment with different oils and hai…
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Hey there! Do you use co-washes on you natural hair? I don't use them as much as I use to back when I first went natural, but I think that co-washes do have their place in a regimen somewhere, depending on lifestyle and routines. This is especially true when it comes to working out in the summer when its hot enough outside to have your hair dry qui…
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I often get messages from people who are either returning natural, or coming from some type of set back with their hair. Whether its from over processing the hair with color, neglect from protective styling, or heat damage, its usually something related to either of those described. But the main thing is that people really want to know how to get t…
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In today’s episode, I catch up with Britney Sade, the CEO/Founder of Curl Cap! Curl Cap takes a very innovative approach on the traditional cap and is literally the perfect accessory to your natural hair journey. Britney’s patented design has been frequently recognized on Amazon’s Top 100 hats list and this passionate entrepreneur isn’t stopping th…
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Have you ever skipped a workout because you just did your hair, the style finally came out right and you didn't want to risk ruining the hairstyle? Have you ever had to be somewhere important and you didn't want to risk having a frizzy, tangled poof of hair by the end of your workout? If any of this is you continue to tune because in today's episod…
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In today’s episode, I catch up with Jamyla Bennu; the CEO/Founder of Oyin Handmade! Oyin Handmade is a line of natural, unisex, family-friendly personal care products! It is an artisanal manufacturer of moisture rich products that are especially formulated for highly texturized hair and dry skin. Hand-crafted with food grade ingredients since 2003,…
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In todays episode, I catch up with Mahisha Dellinger, the Founder and CEO of the natural hair company CURLS, which took the market by storm after launching in 2002. Mahisha is the true definition of resilience with a story that describes being raised in poverty by her single mother, in a community that was ridden with drugs and gang activity in the…
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In today’s episode, I catch up with Uchenna & Chioma Ngwudo. Not only are they sisters, but they are the Founders/CEO’s of the e-commerce powerhouse, Cee Cee’s Closet NYC! Cee Cee’s Closet NYC showcases the beauty of Nigerian culture, through its stylish, fashionable headwraps and bold prints that have been worn by the likes of actress Tracee Eliss…
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Hi dolls!! I hope everyone is having a good start to this new year amidst all of the insanity going on in the world. I wanted to keep things light and fun so today, I'm giving you my personal blueprint to achieve the perfect twist out every single time! I used to think the twist out was the hardest style to do because my results were always either …
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Have you ever suffered from dry, itchy scalp? In today's episode, I decided to breakdown the differences between a dry scalp and a dandruff prone scalp. Many people get the two confused and it is important to understand the key differences so that you know what to look for and how to remedy the situation. I also give you some tips to help restore t…
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Hello Everyone! In today's episode, I give you my top tips to winterize your dry natural hair! The winter months can be taxing on our natural hair and that means putting a plan in place to help with keeping our hair moisturized & elastic during the colder months. If you're struggling with keeping your dry natural hair moisturized and you want to st…
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Welcome to another episode on Hair's The Scoop! In today's episode, I sit down and have a candid discussion with Founder/CEO Jenea Robinson! Jenea Robinson is the owner of Marsh + Mane, Philadelphia’s first black owned beauty supply and lifestyle boutique dedicated to natural hair. Marsh + Mane was created as a safe haven for black men and women to…
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Leila Noelliste is the CEO/Founder of BGLH- Marketplace! After launching a top ranked natural hair and beauty site called Black Girl with Long Hair, Leila discovered the healing properties and other endless list of health and beauty benefits of Shea, Mango and Cocoa Butter. With the outpour of demand for an all natural alternative to lotions and cr…
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Welcome back to another episode on Hair’s The Scoop! This week, I decided to switch things up a bit by doing a quick solo episode to give you my Top Benefits to wearing your natural hair in a stretched state! Did you know that wearing your hair stretched can actually result in retaining more length?! After years of wearing wash and goes or wet set …
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In today's episode, I catch up with Frankesha Watkins! Frankesha is the founder of the beauty supply store BPolished, located in Arlington, Texas! BPolished Beauty Supply is black owned and not only is it a beauty supply store, but Frankesha describes it as a safe haven for customers. Her store helps to close the gap between black consumers not bei…
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In today’s episode, I catch up with Amber Makupson! Amber is the CEO/Founder of the natural hair company MERAKI! After suffering serious chemical burns by use of an over the counter beauty product, Amber put to use her background as a licensed Aesthetician specializing in botanical treatments to create what we now know as Meraki. Meraki organics is…
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In today's episode, I chat it up with special guest speaker Adria Walker! She is the CEO/Founder of the natural hair company Ecoslay. Adria Walker is a wife and mother of three never imagined that "Entrepreneur" would one day be added to her list of accomplishments. She began her natural hair journey 16 years ago, when there weren't many products o…
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In today's episode, I chat with award-winning CEO and Founder Scarlett Rocourt of the indie natural hair company Wonder Curl! Scarlett Rocourt created wonder curl in 2010 after wanting products that simply did what they said they would do, all while using simple ingredients! As a Haitian-born immigrant and plant-based vegan, she was able to create …
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In today’s episode I sit down with Michelle Nicole Fontaine- Jones! She is the CEO and Founder of the natural hair Company Curls & Potions! Michelle stopped using relaxers back in 2007 after a bad hair salon experience and decided to formulate products that would not only help herself, but also her mother who had been losing her hair after a long b…
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Hello and welcome back! If you tuned into my last episode on keeping dry hair moisturized, I mentioned how I love to use refresher sprays in my hair to help re-moisturize my hair throughout the week. So as promised, I’m back to give you a list of some of my absolute FAVORITE refresher sprays that you can pick up and try out for yourself! If you’ve …
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Dry hair can be the result of a multitude of things and unfortunately if treated too late, it can sometimes result in breakage. Do you ever feel like no matter what you buy, nothing seems to moisturize your hair for more than a day or two? Are you tired of having to completely re-wet your hair in order to get the moisture back in only after the fir…
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Welcome Back! This is part 2 of last weeks episode, in which I discussed the Top 7 Reasons Why Your Hair Might Be Thinning. I felt it was only right to come back to you with my Top 10 Ways To Regrow, Restore and Thicken Your Hair! Be sure to listen until the very end, as I have a new product that will officially be available on the website shortly!…
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In today's episode I'm giving the top 7 reasons why your hair might be thinning. This is part one of the two part series and if you have noticed that your hair isn't as full as it used to be, you have some sparse areas of baldness or breakage, you feel unsure about how much is too much hair to be shed on wash day... then continue to tune into part …
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In this episode I wanted to shed light on the ways in which I use heat on my natural hair. A lot of 'naturalistas' out there are very skeptical when it comes to using heat on their hair, due to the risk and/or possibility of heat damage. Although heat damage is something you will always have to be aware of, I wanted to share with you the ways in wh…
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In today's show, I decided to bring along my dear friend as a special guest. Her name is Vanessa and she has worked in Corporate America for nearly a decade, while trying to navigate the journey of her natural hair. Although it can be intimidating, her and I had such a great discussion on how to get over the fears and insecurities that come along w…
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In the natural hair community, when we think of protective hair styles, we immediately think of braids, twists, crotchets, wigs, buns and ponytails just to name a few. Typically, protective styles allow the hair to be tucked away for a specific period of time. What if I told you the wash & go can also double as your protective style as well? Join m…
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In today's episode, I discuss what it means to build a hair regimen. It is so important to have a routine when it comes to your hair, because as with anything else in life, consistency is key. Guess what... your hair is no different! If you want your hair to start thriving and make your life easier in the process, continue to tune to this episode. …
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Do you know your hair's porosity? If not, you should. I found that once I understood my porosity, I was able to execute better product application, build a regimen and create perfect hairstyles. I was able to grow my hair to great lengths each month, because I understood the crown I was working with and what it needs to thrive! Check out this episo…
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How often do you get your hair trimmed? Do you get it done professionally or do you DIY? In this episode I talk about why trimming natural hair is important, as well as my own routine for long, thick, healthy hair. Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed):…
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Are you thinking about going natural? Have you decided to give it a try, but you're still on the fence about the journey? If so, listen to my guide on all the best possible ways to get started and what you could expect! It should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your hair. So don't fret...there are options to enjoy the experience while m…
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