[Go Awf] "Good Hair" Is a Lie: Yene Damtew on Deprogramming Hair ShameWhat even is “good hair”? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 4 MIN

[Go Awf] "Good Hair" Is a Lie: Yene Damtew on Deprogramming Hair ShameWhat even is “good hair”?

from Awf The Record · host Jeannette and Mona

In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning.If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen.GUEST RESOURCES: Yene Damtew IG | @YeneDamtewRESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Youtube: @AwfTheRecordInstagram: @awftherecordpodcastTikTok: @AwfTheRecordMona Kosar AbdiIG |  @monakabdi Jeannette ReyesIG |  @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning. If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen. ...

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