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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 29 MIN

Your Hair is Your Identity

from Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh · host Paula Okonneh

Kuda Mupawose, a board-certified trichologist,  pharmacologist with over 25 years of experience in the hair care industry and founder of Feso Hair Care Brand, discusses the intricate relationship between hair and identity, particularly in the context of African and Caribbean women. She shares her journey from pharmacology to developing an organic hair care product derived from the plant Feso, explaining its benefits and the science behind it. Mupawose emphasises the critical role hair plays as a window to our internal health, linking hair health to broader physiological conditions such as hormonal imbalances and fibroids. The episode concludes with practical advice on approaching hair care and the importance of regular scalp health check-ups.   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:45 Hair and Identity 02:50 Journey into the Hair Business 04:26 Creating Feso Hair Care 08:20 The Science Behind Hair Care 12:26 The Impact of Hair Products on Health 18:47 Connecting Hair to Overall Health 27:18 Conclusion and Contact Information   Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Kuda Mupawose, you can reach her via her website(http://www.fesoafrica.com), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fesohair/), via Facebook(https://web.facebook.com/kudamupawose/) or via LinkedIn(http://linkedin.com/in/leticiakuda). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.  

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