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Hosted by Corinthian Carouthers II, Licensed Beauty Educator, Natural Hair Culturist & Beauty School owner, this Podcast empowers, educate and embody the essence of women through the love of Natural Hair. Listen to stories, dispel hair myths and grown in acceptance and self love.
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Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
What's worse than taking a vacation and traveling with your favorite hair care needs, only to have TSA make you throw it away? We'll stress no more about your hair care needs while traveling, because Maxine Pittman, CEO of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending is coming to the rescue.
Maxine Pittman is the Founder and CEO of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Maxine is used to the hustle and bustle of hard work, grind, determination, and success. She has amassed over 11 years of customer service, marketing, public relations, and sales experience throughout many different industries. Tress Obsessed began as an online beauty supply store.
Maxine had plans to expand to a 24-hour storefront at the end of 2021. After the pandemic shifted the economy, Maxine decided to pivot her company to become recession-proof. She took a risk, successfully switching gears, and was able to adapt to the current trends of the economy. Maxine transformed her beauty business into an innovative beauty vending machine company.
Through Maxine’s passion for travel and beauty, she’s experienced firsthand how women of color are overlooked and underrepresented in the beauty and travel industries. Maxine provided a space for all women to receive travel-sized hair products during their stays at hotels, resorts, at the gym, college dorms, and so much more. The establishment of Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending has changed the world of beauty and traveling forever.
Be sure to to follow and connect with Maxine and Tress Obsessed Beauty Vending at
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tressobsessedla/
Website: https://www.mytressobsessed.com
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Thank you for tuning in to another episode. This week I have a conversation with Courtney Bradshaw, CEO of Pretty Hair Strands Hair Products.
Courtney Bradshaw is the creator of Pretty Strands Hair Products. She is a mother of 4, licensed cosmetologist, and innovator. Pretty Strands Hair oil, the first born baby of the line, was birthed from a need. Her daughter, who was a toddler at the time, suffered from a severe case of eczema. The eczema not only affected her skin, but her scalp as well. All of the products she used made the problem worse. Not being able to find relief from existing products, Courtney was often disappointed. Not realizing that her background of being a cosmetologist and the love for science had already prepared her for the creation of her very own products. She began her journey. Creating an amazing blend of oils that help heal her daughter's scalp and hair. When her family and friends witnessed the miraculous results, she was forced to share this oil with others. She is now living her life with the purpose of helping people with their hair issues with the best quality hair care products. She's helping people have the Pretty strands they always wanted.
Check out her Instagram @prettystrands and Website PrettyStrands.co
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
This week's episode is all about CURLē Beauty. Today marks CURLē Beauty one year anniversary. Mona El-Gharby is the founder of this amazing product. She recently did a campaign called "Love Your Roots." This is a multi-media campaign aimed at empowering curly hair individuals.
In this episode, we talk about Mona's curly hair journey and how the company was founded.
Mona, the founder of CURLē! Ten years ago this company was a dream.
My mission behind CURLē has always been simple: to reframe natural hair as elegant and luxurious in ALL contexts.
As an Egyptian American born and raised in Dallas, I had my own struggles with my curl journey. Growing up, I came to understand the beauty and uniqueness of curly hair. Growing up, the cultural norms made curly hair "exotic", "wild", "crazy", but never "elegant" or "sophisticated". As a middle schooler, my dream was to change that narrative. In that journey, I learned about the importance of premium ingredients for my scalp and hair health.
My passion for finding the best ingredients and products that were entirely good for curly hair in the short and long run grew in college when I studied Biochemistry, Business, and Human Rights. I learned the injustices around natural hair and the science behind the most beneficial products and soon found myself with a business idea- a company that prioritized the natural crown like never before.
CURLē is about the empowerment of natural hair and changing the narrative. It's about reshaping big natural hair as being elegant not just in a VOGUE magazine, but in a corporate room, not having to straighten it for a high executive meeting or news reporting. We all have a unique curly hair journey and at CURLē we learn and love each and every one. We strive to empower you to take charge of your natural hair by offering you solutions to your curly hair problems.
Natural hair is unique and beautiful in ALL contexts, together we can push this movement and reshape the narrative around natural hair.
Website: https://curlebeauty.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curlebeauty/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curlebeauty
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
I toggled back and forth on whether I should release this episode or not, but I'm glad that I did. This episode is not about natural hair but about a black woman that stayed committed to her desire of becoming a beauty educator and opening her own school.
By being in the beauty school space I wanted to share with you an African American woman who defeated the odds and pushed past obstacles to get exactly what she wanted.
Check out the full episode! We are now on Youtube!
Consquilla Carey Bio:
Consquilla Carey is the owner of Affordable Styles Hair Salon in Baltimore, MD, and CC’s Beauty Institute, LLC in Richmond, VA with over thirty years of experience in the beauty industry. Consquilla knew that she wanted to be a hairstylist at five years old. As a young child, she styled her doll's hair. By the age of ten, she charged family and friends to do their hair. At age 16 Consquilla worked as an apprentice at a hair salon in her hometown Farmville, Va.
Consquilla graduated from Prince Edward County High School in Farmville, Va. She became pregnant with her son during her senior year of high school. Her son was born prematurely at 27 weeks. He was 2.5 pounds and hospitalized in the NICU for three months. He was diagnosed with an intellectual disability. Her son was later diagnosed with autism and bipolar disorder. The young mother relocated to Baltimore, MD for better health care for her sick son and better career opportunities.
Consquilla is a graduate of Dudley Beauty School in Baltimore, MD. During her matriculation at Dudley Beauty School. She competed in hair competitions. Consquilla received numerous of trophies and certificates for being an outstanding stylist. Consquilla is also a graduate of Morgan State University with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences in Baltimore, MD. Consquilla received a master’s degree in Education from Cambridge College in Boston, MA.
Consquilla is a Certified Family and Consumer Sciences teacher with over 16 years of public school teaching experience. Consquilla incorporated her college education into her cosmetology career. She is a beauty educator and platform artist. She can be seen on stage at hair shows such as the Bronner Brothers in Atlanta and professional development classes for hairstylists and entrepreneurs. Consquilla is a licensed stylist in Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Consquilla is the owner of CC’s Beauty Institute, LLC in Richmond. CC’s Beauty Institute, LLC is a Hair Salon and Beauty School located at 1923 West Cary Street Richmond, Virginia. This location offers hair care and education. Individuals will have the opportunity to train and receive a cosmetologist license. Online learning and in-person are available. Students will learn how to sew in weaves, financial literacy, business management color, relaxers, retail, braids, marketing, natural hair styling, barbering, nails, and skincare. CCBI will prepare students to be successful in the beauty industry and become licensed cosmetologists.
Connect with Consquilla:
https://www.instagram.com/consquilla/
https://www.instagram.com/ccbeautyinstitute/
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Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
I don't know about you, but there are times when I get consumed by Social Media. One of my favorite pages to watch is Vicky Shelton, owner of Kinhairitage Salon in Houston, TX.
Vicky does an excellent job at providing both, the client and stylist with the education they can use to benefit their natural hair experience, and she does it well on her Instagram page Kinhairitage.
In this episode, I talk with Vicky about her transition from New Jersey to Houston, the switch from a natural hair stylist to now the "Loc Doula", how she learned "natural hair styling" and how she was taught by some of the natural hair communities trailblazers in the industry.
Check out the full episode here or on YouTube.
Connect with Vicky here:
https://www.instagram.com/kinhairitage/
https://www.youtube.com/c/vickyshelton
If you are ready to watch episodes you can subscribe now Natural Hair YouTube Channel
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Welcome to 2022! I pray that this year brings your good health and great wealth!
This year we are taking Natural Hair Education Podcast to YouTube. It has always been a desire of mine, but the fear of being in front of the camera in front or potentially thousands of people kept be paralyzed.
This year I am walking in clarity, confidence and courage.
Many years ago I started a YouTube channel "Braiding Academy" where I taught braiding styles and techniques. Over the years I stop working on that project to focus on growing our Beauty School. Since then, we have moved locations, offered more programs and grew our enrollment. While working in the beauty school for the last 20 years, I've noticed a gap in the lack of natural hair education. I then created Natural Hair Education to help beauty school students, salon professionals and natural hair enthusiastic develop their skill and education in textured hair training and so far I am pretty proud and excited with the individuals I have been able to help.
This year I will continue to create programs but I will so bring Natural Hair Education to YouTube. Now you will be able to visually watch the podcast and learn more about the guest that we interview. I hope this is exciting for you as it is for me.
If you are ready to watch episodes you can subscribe now Natural Hair YouTube Channel
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Have you ever heard the statement "Black hair don't grown long" or "my hair grows to a certain length and stop". Well, todays guest AJ Watkins had that same frustration just before she stared on a journey to learn how to grow her hair long.
AJ Watkins has been a part of the natural hair community for over 20 years. During her first year of college in 2007, her fascination and excitement for hair-care began to blossom. Throughout her childhood, she dreamed of having long, flowing natural hair. Sadly, the length of her hair did not seem to grow. She refused to believe the myth of "black girls can't grow long hair", and was determined to figure out the hair growth formula for her coarse, tightly coiled textured hair.
She then spent the next 9 years experimenting with natural oils, products, and styles to develop a successful hair growth process. In 2017, she created a natural hair-care product line and hair education platform that incorporated the techniques needed to grow curly and kinky textured hair. Now, she is able to share these handmade products worldwide to help others reach their hair length goals.
Make sure to check her out! and be sure to use code "education" for your discount.
Website: https://allnaturalkinks.com/links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allnaturalkinks/
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
If you or someone you know have experienced hair loss, this episode may be what you need. Shayna Simone' is the founder of Amora Luxe Hair Restoration Center in the Metro Detroit (MI) Area. With over 8 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, Shayna is a certified Trichologist with the World Trichology Society and a Hair Loss Practitioner with the International Associations of Trichologists. She specializes in treatment and care services to help with various forms of hair loss, hair thinning, and scalp problems.
In 2015, she opened Amora Luxe hair salon that provides the highest quality of professional haircare products, service, and personalized education, including luxury hair, MicroLinks, ITIP and tape-in extensions.
A few of her credentials include:
Certified Trichologist, WTS
Hair Loss Practitioner, IAT
Holistic Practitioner of Trichology, HPT
Shayna is your girl if you are looking for a hair restoration center. You can find her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaynasimone/
Website: https://shaynasimone.com/
Get in touch: Start Here with Shayna Simone
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
In today's episode, I had the honor to discuss 4thAveMarket," a consumer-centric platform striving to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers providing access to brands made for us and by us— supporting the product innovators, styling professionals, and influencers who seek to fulfill the needs of the underserved market".
CEO of 4thAveMarket, Salim Holder shares with us valuable information on the importance of driving greater transparency, accountability, and ownership among the Black community. This can result in greater reinvestment back into our own community.
Salim also shares that we drive 85% of sales in the hair-care industry, but we are 7% of store owners and how we can start to think outside the box by taking on roles and creating manufacturing and distribution companies to support the black hair care companies.
The category captain(s) and unfair business practices are just as alive today as they were decades ago. WIth Salim's background and experience working with Fortune 500 brands, he has witnessed the power big box brand companies have and gives his insight on the black hair care market.
This episode will benefit consumers as well as those that are in the space of creating skin and hair care lines so be sure to check them out.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4thavemarket/
Website: https://www.4thavemarket.com/
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
In today's episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, a leading board-certified Dermatologist that specializes in Hair Health. Dr. St. Surin-Lord founded Visage Dermatology in the D.C. Metropolitan area where she helps individuals be their best selves by helping with skin and hair concerns.
She is also on the cutting edge of research and is a professor at Howard University. Today she talks with us about internal and external health, hair loss, product ingredients, nutrition, and simply how to love yourself.
I love that Dr. Sharleen shared so many principles to help guide us on have a healthy body. When she sees her patients, she looks at their medical history as well as their lifestyle (meditation practices for relieving stress, exercise habits, sleep patterns, and one psyche), to help in finding a remedy for their condition. She is also very well intuned with product ingredients that are harmful to our bodies.
This episode is packed with good tips!
To stay connect with Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord you can visit her website (https://www.visagederm.com) or on Instagram at (https://www.instagram.com/dermhairdoc/
If you are looking for a dermatologist in your area, make sure to check out www.AAD.org
If you enjoyed this episode be sure to comment with your thoughts and share this episode with a friend!
Thank you
Natural Hair Education Resources and Programs
"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"
"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"
"Texture on Texture" Styling Course