Today's episode was a breath of fresh air.  To share a conversation with someone who knows, understands, and implement the art of Holistic services makes me feel as if there is still hope in the beauty industry.  Empress and I live in neighboring cities and when I discovered her and the work she's doing, I had to have her on as a guest. She gentle yet strong spirit is captivating.  She is truly doing the work of our Ancestors. In this episode we discuss her background in skin care, how she embraced upon the industry and much more.  Tune in and share your thought about this ..read more

Today's Bonus Episode is one you want to tune in to. Atilola is a powerhouse that has so much to give to those that want to expand their education, increase their income and help others achieve their hair goal. She is hosting a 3 Day Hair Coaching Business Intensive Bootcamp for FREE! In this Bootcamp you will learn how to build a profitable Hair Coaching Business. This workshop is virtual and takes place February 18th-20th, 2025. If you could benefit from this FREE 3 Day Hair Coaching Business Intensive Bootcamp sign up here: https://thegoodhairtribe.com Now let me share with you Atilola Mono ..read more

Nicole Robinson is the creator of The Museum of Modern Black Beauty, "a museum that documents the multi-faceted, multi-dimensional history, present and future of Black and Brown beauty. The Museum of Modern Black Beauty provide spaces to engage in candid conversations and discoveries that seek to restore the value and appreciation of human connections as well as enhance the quality of person to person relationships by drastically improving the overall emotional health consciousness of our audiences" In this episode Nicole shares with us her inspiration to creating the Museum of Modern Black Be ..read more

About 6 months ago, my cousin introduced me to an App that scans just about hair and skin product and even food.  Since then, I have been really conscious about the products I use on my hair and skin.   There has been a lot of talk about the links of chemical hair relaxers and cancer.  I think it is very important that we take our heath into our own hands by being intentional and educating ourselves when it come to our overall health. In this episode I share specific ingredients that can link to cancers, hormonal imbalances and other health concerns. Below are a few ingredients ..read more

Welcome to 2025! This year is all about self-love, confidence, and owning your unique beauty.  Embracing natural textures fosters confidence and self-love, empowering individuals to live authentically without confirming to unrealistic norms. In this episode I talk about the power of self-love and confidence and some societal pressures and standards of those with textured hair.  Some of those societal pressures are in our workplace and in the media.  I also share practical tips for building self-esteem. If you are looking for education resources, check out: Natural Hair Education ..read more

This episode was set to release over a year ago in a new Queedom Care Series I was preparing for.  However, it was released today.  This episode with Felicia Johnson McGhee is a two-part series wrapped up in one episode.  She touches on the importance of self-care and how it correlates with hair care. I admire how poised and intentional Felicia is about the importance of self-care.  With the World we're living in and the daily stresses that many may face, stress can always be near, but with mindfulness we can slow down the stresses. Here is Felicia Johnson McGhee bio: As a ..read more

Hey you!  Thank you for tuning in to the Natural Hair Education Podcast today.  This episode is special to me as I am celebrating my 42nd birthday today.  I am so grateful to be on this planet at this time doing what I love. In this episode I share how my beauty career in cosmetology shifted into becoming a specialist in Natural Hair/Textured Hair.  I also go through different eras of time and how our hair has always played a significant role in our lives. Please feel free to share your natural hair stories with me because I would love to hear them and share with my listene ..read more

On today's episode I sit down with a good acquaintance and talk with her about herbs, tinctures, minerals and more.   Tanisha aka Da neighborhood antidote, born and raised in Mount Morris (Beecher) certified herbalist (4years) certified Kemetic yoga instructor (10years) and Gardner. She specializes in herbal tea blends , tinctures, capsules, sea moss, yoni steam herbal blends, and herbal smoke blends.  "Herbalism has always been part of me, it’s in my DNA. I chose to tap into herbalism to learn the natural and holistic ways of healing the mind body and soul as my ancestors did with w ..read more

On today's episode I talk to Vecoya Banks who is the founder of "Love The Hair You Wear".  LTHYW was created to help black women embrace their natural hair, increase self-esteem, and support their self care journey. LTHYW is a uniquely curated experience that connects attendees with brands and techniques that empower them. This is especially important in today's political climate. Black women need a safe space to be themselves and discuss the issues that are important to them. Hair is the vehicle for LTHYW but the message is much deeper. She most recently held a "Love The Hair You Wear "e ..read more

In this weeks episode, I share a brief story of a previous clients that reached out for a consultation due to his scalp concerns. I talk about the consultation, my recommendations and the importance of Salon sanitation and infection control practices.  I also breakdown the differences between Seborrhea Dermatitis and Eczema.   This episode is recommended to the client and stylist.  As a salon professional we can always be open to listening to our clients and their concerns, as we have a responsibility to ourselves and clients to keep our work areas and tools clean and sanitized ..read more