Natural Hair, Mentorship, and Healing the Relationship With Our Hair | Devyn (Lyles Styles) Calton

In this episode of The Network Podcast, Devyn Calton of Lyles Styles breaks down how hair can be tied to identity and self-esteem, why education is the real “luxury” in hair care (hello, porosity test), and what mentorship and spiritual grounding look like in entrepreneurship.📲 Devyn Calton/Lyles Styles on IG & TikTok: @lyles.stylesBook your Hair Consult: www.lylesstyles.comKEY TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Hair as identity + self-worth (and generational narratives around textured hair). Mentorship as acceleration for creatives/entrepreneurs—especially in Black professional spaces. Education as the real luxury: salon results + at-home consistency (porosity test, product selection, routines). Whole-person wellness via the Funky Four Corners: spiritual grounding + emotional hygiene + physical health + financial planning.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00–00:25 — Welcome to The Network + Funky Four Corners framework00:34–01:38 — Solange quote + guest introduction (Lyles Styles)01:53–02:44 — Giving flowers: family, mentors, support systems03:30–04:38 — Mentorship in Black creative & entrepreneurial spaces05:20–06:59 — Hair, identity, and self-esteem (embracing natural hair)07:30–09:55 — Misconceptions about textured hair + “What do you love about your hair?”10:49–14:27 — Education as luxury + hair care guide breakdown15:04–16:16 — Hydration, diet, and hair growth at the cellular level17:52–18:36 — Porosity test + choosing products with intention19:39–20:14 — Community CTA: like, subscribe, follow20:20–26:57 — Entrepreneurial journey + building Lyles Styles27:15–29:35 — Faith, obedience, and alignment in business30:29–33:32 — Physical wellness + longevity for stylists34:20–36:04 — Emotional hygiene + releasing client energy37:39–39:30 — Emotional hygiene as career sustainability40:09–42:01 — What men should understand about women’s hair42:39–46:54 — Financial corner: exit strategy, retirement, blind spots47:48–51:05 — Funky Four game (either/or, agree/disagree)53:01–54:03 — Good Medicine: “A good message can come from anywhere”55:39–56:27 — Unsolicited advice: assume today will be better57:00–58:48 — Where to follow + connect58:53–59:37 — Closing + subscribe CTASubscribe for more episodes that feed your spiritual, physical, mental, and financial growth — the Funky Four Corners of Life.📲 Follow The Network on IG: @podcast_with_prejean🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeSubscribe to The Network." You never know — you might need it."