E24 - The Hollywood Natural Hair Whisperer ft. Felicia Leatherwood

Welcome to the SuperpowHer Podcast: We sat down with Felicia Leatherwood, a celebrity hairstylist also known as "The Natural Hair Whisperer, with clients such as Issa Rae and Nicole Ari Parker. Felicia travels the world guiding women in loving themselves and hair from inside out.   If you are a new listener to SuperpowHer, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you tap into your SuperpowHer today!   In this episode, we discuss: ●     How some black childhood hair traditions are torturous, how that shaped her passion for natural hair care and empowerment. ●     What to do for newly naturals: Big Chop vs. Retraining hair ●     Products, Do's and Don'ts that every naturalista needs to know ●     Protective styles, and how to grow your hair and edges back ●     How sugar impacts your hair & what your hair reveals about your lifestyle, plus much more!   Products Mentioned: Felicia's Detangling Brush Ion Shampoo and Conditioner: good for colored hair        Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-in Conditioner from Curlz: great leave in conditioner, heat protectant     Bonita Afro Balm Texture Cream by The Doux: moisturizer and twist out cream for texture 3C, 4 A/B/C hair      Don't Shrink Elongating Curling Gel by Aunt Jackie - gel to control frizz - 3 A/B/C   O Gel by Evolving Textures - great gel for Locs     Follow SuperpowHer on Social: @superpowher on Instagram & @superpowher1 on Twitter Follow our Host:  @deyadirect on Instagram and on FB for our LIVE Podcasts!   WATCH SuperpowHer on YouTube   Join the SuperpowHer Community SUPERPOWER - su·per·pow·er noun: It's what makes you special and gives you the power to produce extraordinary results "I believe in leveraging every personal and professional experience by learning your lessons and making your pain pay you back!" - Deya Direct   THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Well Being Trust - a national foundation dedicated to advancing the mental, social and spiritual health of the nation. Failure Is Fuel Soft Is the New Power   Make sure you to grab a notebook and share with your girlfriends so you don't miss any of these gems!  Enjoy, share, review and comment, we love to hear from you!