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Your Hair Made Simple
by Your Hair Made Simple LLC
If your hair leaves you with more questions than answers, this is the room for you. Your Hair Made Simple is the living room for natural hair, the honest talk salons and barbershops held before everyone moved to private suites. Whether you are a product junkie, a "lazy natural," an OG naturalista, loced, straight haired, or somewhere in between, there is room for you here. One week you will hear what is actually in your braiding hair. The next, whether wash day counts as mental health care. Either way, you get the honest version. Pull up a seat, and let's make your hair make sense.
Episodes
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What If Wash Day Is Mental Health Care?| Psychohairapy w/ Dr. Afiya
Have you been doing your hair less the more stressed life has gotten? This episode brings you into a conversation with Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and the creator of Psychohairapy, a framework that treats hair as an entry point to mental health care. Shannon...
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What Going Bald Taught Her About Identity w/ Iria Creamer
Have you ever stood in the mirror and wanted to cut your hair off, not for a style, but to start completely over?Iria has done that twice. She shaved her head in college on a day she needed a clean start, wore it bald for about ten years while modeling and building a career, and then, at 29, took...
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Why Your Hair Sheds After Pregnancy: Postpartum Shedding, Explained w/ Akira Frierson Wood | Your Hair Made Simple Ep 35
Have you ever started finding more hair than usual on your pillow after having a baby, and felt your stomach drop? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Akira Frierson Wood, a labor and delivery nurse of more than fifteen years and the founder of Take Care of You. Akira explains what your body…
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Is Your Braiding Hair Making You Sick?
Have you ever taken your braids out early because something just felt off? Maybe your scalp was itchy in a way it had never been before. Maybe you woke up that first night with a tight throat. Maybe you found little bumps at the base of your neck and could not figure out where they came from. In...
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Should I Straighten My Hair? Identity, Agency, & Natural Hair in College | Your hair MadeSimple Ep33
Should I straighten my hair to fit in? To look professional? To feel accepted? In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon sits down with Dr. Brittany Williams, lead author of "Should I Straighten My Hair?: Narratives of Black College Women with Natural Hair" (published in the Journal of...
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The Real Reason You've Been Avoiding Your Hair - Ep. 32
She's a licensed clinical psychologist who has been featured in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and Essence. She co-founded Not So Strong to improve the mental health of Black women. And she said something in this conversation that stopped us both. "Your hair is part of your body." Which means...
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Less Is More: Simplifying Natural Hair Care Abroad
What does it mean to care for your natural hair while exploring the world? In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon sits down with Bianca to talk about the ups, downs, and breakthroughs of embracing natural hair while traveling. From navigating beauty standards abroad to searching for…
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Perms & Cancer? Breaking Down the AJC’s Report + What It Means for Us
In this solo episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon revisits a powerful AJC article that details the health costs associated with perms and chemical hair treatments. With over 600 women in Georgia filing lawsuits, this isn’t just a headline — it’s a reflection of beauty standards, health…
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Scalp Secrets: Alopecia, Dermatitis, Psoriasis & Healing Habits | Your Hair Made Simple Ep 29
Is stress stealing your hair? Or are scalp conditions like alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, or psoriasis making your journey harder than it should be? In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, host Shannon Walker sits down with Dr. Tunisia Cornelius, a board-certified dermatologist, to unpack the...
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Insider Natural Hair Tips from a Licensed Cosmetologist | Your Hair Made Simple Podcast LIVE S4 Ep28
Want expert tips for caring for your natural hair? Curious about what hair stylists really think or what mistakes to avoid when working with professionals? In this Season 1 finale of Your Hair Made Simple LIVE, host Shannon Walker sits down with licensed cosmetologist Brooke Alexander to share...
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How Do You Really Know If a Hair Product Is Right for You? | Your Hair Made Simple Ep 27
Curious about how to choose the right hair products for your unique journey? In this episode of "Your Hair Made Simple," host Shannon and Ameka Coleman, founder of Strands of Faith, delve into the world of hair care products. They share personal stories and expert insights on understanding…
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How Do You Care for Your Hair as a Swimmer or Athlete? | Your Hair Made Simple Ep 26
This episode of Your Hair Made Simple is extra special because it comes straight from our recent Healthy Hair Mindset & Reflection Workshop, hosted in partnership with My Own Lane Aquatics for their Splash Bash at Adelphi University. In this session, we created space for swimmers and athletes to...
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Is Your Hair Impacting Your Confidence? | Your Hair Made Simple Podcast EP 25
Is your hair impacting your confidence?In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, Shannon and guest Trinitee Richards unpack this powerful question. Trinity shares her journey from heat damage to micro locks and how it reshaped her self-perception and confidence. Together, they explore identity in...
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Can Braiding Hair Be Eco-Friendly, Comfortable, and Scalp Safe? | Your Hair Made Simple Pod S3 EP 24
In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, host Shannon Walker chats with Ciara Imani May, CEO and Founder of Rebundle, about the shift towards eco-friendly, scalp-friendly braiding hair. They discuss the challenges of the traditional hair extension industry and how making sustainable choices can...
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Do You Know These 7 Key Traits for Understanding Your Natural Hair?
Spring is around the corner, making it the perfect time to refresh your hair care routine! In this Your Hair Made Simpleseason finale, host Shannon dives deep into the 7 key traits every natural hair queen should know—hair texture, density, curl shape, porosity, elasticity, scalp health, and...
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What Should I Know Before Coloring My Hair?
In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple, host Shannon sits down with seasoned cosmetologist Sandy Hill to unravel the beauty and challenges of coloring natural hair. Together, they dive into the essentials of hair health, explore different coloring methods, and highlight why understanding your...
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How Are Professionals with Locs Redefining Workplace Norms?
In this empowering episode of Your Hair Made Simple, host Shannon sits down with Andy Luc to explore his inspiring journey of navigating corporate spaces as a Black man with locs. With over 20 years of experience in finance, consulting, and technology, Andy opens up about the challenges…
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How Do I Know If a Braider Is Right for Me?
In this episode of Your Hair Made Simple Podcast, host Shannon sits down with Deonna Simon, a talented braider from Lithonia, Georgia, to explore the industry and customer experience behind braiding, exploring how we navigate the customer-braider relationship. Together, they dive into personal…
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Can Play Teach You Natural Hair Confidence?
In this episode, Shannon sits down with Yelitsa Jean-Charles, founder of Healthy Roots Dolls, to explore the beauty and challenges of embracing natural hair. Yelitsa opens up about her personal hair journey, sharing how her experiences shaped her passion for empowering young girls to love and…
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Is Your Hair Telling You You're Stressed?
In this heartfelt conversation, Shannon welcomes Dr. Cassandre Dunbar—Professor of Biology and host of the wellness podcast Be Well, Sis—to explore the deep connection between stress, wellness, and natural hair. Together, they share personal hair journeys and unpack how stress, gut health, and...
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Finding Joy in Hair: From Burnout to Self-Expression - 1 Year BONUS Ep
Join us for a 1 year anniversary bonus episode of Your Hair Made Simple recorded at Podcast Movement Conference. In this episode, we explore the often overwhelming journey of balancing wellness, navigating burnout, and finding joy in our hair care routines. Join me as I chat with the inspiring...
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5 Tips for Your Natural Hair Journey
Where are you in your natural hair journey? In this episode, host Shannon shares five essential tips to guide you on your natural hair journey. Whether you're starting out or refining your routine, these practical tips will help you embrace your natural hair with confidence and care. Drawing from...
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Diverse Roots: Natural Hair in Multicultural Families
What do I do when my child’s hair texture is different than my own? How do I balance caring for different hair textures in my family? Curious about how to celebrate natural hair’s unique beauty and foster self-love and confidence in every family member? In today’s episode, we dive into these...
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Journeying to Embrace Locs as a Black Woman
To loc or not to loc? That is the question. Jumping into the world of locs can seem like a big change after already learning how to discover your natural hair .You can feel excitement, uncertainty, apprehension, along with wondering how you will be perceived by others with such a change. There’s…
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Perm vs. Natural: A Mid-Life Reset
Making significant changes later in life can seem to be challenging. Navigating from familiar ways of hair care, such as perms, can require significant thought and intentionality, especially when turning from a lifetime of familiarity. Other factors, such as lifestyle and health concerns, can...
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Navigating Your Child's Hair Journey
Moms often find themselves as the keepers of not only their hair but also their kids. From learning new styles to prepping for different events and everything in between to ensure kids hair is well kept, caring for a child’s hair adds another dynamic to the parent-child relationship. Join us for...
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Finding Hair Community - Season 1 Reflection
Community is a force that can drive us forward in a variety of things including our natural hair journeys. Season 1 has seen guests reflect on their natural experiences and the people who impacted them along the way. Join the conversation where our host, Shannon, shares some brief reflections on...
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Embrace Your Unique You - A Mini Mindset Episode
Comparison is the thief of joy, as the old saying goes. But how do we balance finding inspiration without crossing the line into overwhelming ourselves with comparison? Our host, Shannon, shares some brief thoughts on adjusting our mindset as we find sources of inspiration for styles on our…
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Overcoming Our Hair Fears - A Mini Mindset Episode
Hair fears are real! So let’s get real about it. It sounds simple to just say we need to accept ourselves and create a new perception, but that requires work. It requires looking at some hard truths about what we believe about ourselves and what we are afraid of in regards to our appearance, how…
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Healthy Hair, Healthy Relationship
Will my partner look at me differently if I change my hair? How do I embrace. new style while also considering what they think? Should I pull the trigger and try something new? These are some of the questions that we can ask ourselves as we navigate our appearance within a relationship. Our...
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Where Protective Styles Belong with Amber
Protective Styles - A broad term that is used to encompass a variety of styles from braids and twists to weaves and wigs. These styles can enhance the natural look of our hair or give us a completely different look, allowing us to experiment with something new. With each style also comes there…
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Men Go Natural with Quintin
There was a time when we were seeing wave unveilings on social media and celebrating the low fades. While these styles are still enjoyed by men, many are growing out their hair and embracing their own natural journeys to discover new looks and versions of themselves. Join today’s chat on men...
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Experimenting with Your Styles with Jasmine
“What if this style doesn’t look right on me?” Finding the courage to try new styles is an ongoing journey, especially when natural and navigating the various choices between getting color, box braids, cutting it short, or one of numerous other choices. Seeing yourself in a different light is not...
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Consistency Creates Hair Love - A Mini Mindset Episode
Part of going natural is unlearning what we have previously understood to be acceptable with our hair and create a new perception of ourselves. So often, people are asking how to grow long hair? But Your Hair Made Simple believes that the real question should be how to grow in loving my hair and...
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Overcoming Being a Product Junkie with Camerin White
"How do I get off the band wagon of constantly buying new products?" It seems like part of the initiation into the world of being natural for many includes running through a variety of products as you try to figure out what works for your hair. When you're learning, every product appears to have...
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Starting Your Natural Hair Journey with Kristen Jordan
"How do I even start?" That's what we often ask ourselves when starting (and sometimes restarting) the natural hair journey. Oftentimes, we wonder if we are doing it right, what products to use, what styles are even possible, and look for inspiration wherever we can find it. The beginning of the...
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Welcome to Your Hair Made Simple!
Welcome to Your Hair Made Simple! Community is the center of this podcast as natural hair stories, experiences, tips, and more are shared to encourage you to embrace your natural hair with clarity, confidence, and courage. Wherever you are in your natural hair journey or if you have yet to start,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If your hair leaves you with more questions than answers, this is the room for you. Your Hair Made Simple is the living room for natural hair, the honest talk salons and barbershops held before everyone moved to private suites. Whether you are a product junkie, a "lazy natural," an OG naturalista, loced, straight haired, or somewhere in between, there is room for you here. One week you will hear what is actually in your braiding hair. The next, whether wash day counts as mental health care. Either way, you get the honest version. Pull up a seat, and let's make your hair make sense.
HOSTED BY
Your Hair Made Simple LLC
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If your hair leaves you with more questions than answers, this is the room for you. Your Hair Made Simple is the living room for natural hair, the honest talk salons and barbershops held before everyone moved to private suites. Whether you are a product junkie, a "lazy natural," an OG naturalista,...
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