The Natural Hair Education’s Podcast

"A Safe Space For Black Girls" with Niani Barracks

Welcome back to another episode.  Today's episode is all about creating "A Safe Space For Black Girls That Never Learned How To Braid".

Niani is the creator and founder of "A Safe Space For Black Girls That Never Learned How To Braid".  She came up with the idea to teach mothers how to braid their daughter's hair.  She felt as if many mothers were having to decide if they were getting their hair done this week or their daughter, and with many children not knowing how to care for their hairstyles, Niani felt that mothers should not have to choose between visits to the salon.

Her original idea was to hold in-person workshops teaching mothers how to braid their daughter's hair, but COVID-19 interrupted those plans.  Niani thought quickly and decided to teach braiding classes virtually for just $5 biweekly.  Her idea went viral and since then she has been a feature on several media platforms such as New York TIme and Good Morning America.

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Skill Sets I've Learned as a Natural Hair Stylist

Today's episode is all about the steps I took to grow myself in the beauty industry.  Growth comes in many different ways.  I was a shy kid growing up and of course I would be comfortable around people I knew but because of my speech impediment I hid, kept quiet, and would rather not be seen or heard by others because of the fear of being judged and rejected, and if not careful those thoughts and mindset could have prevented my growth and development.  Instead, I was intentional about my growth with the following 4 actions:

1. Become the person you want to become
2. Set time aside to grow your knowledge base in your industry
3. Communicate 
4. Get out of your comfort zone

Check out the episode and share with me things you do intentionally to grow as a person.

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Do I Need A License to Braid & Do Natural Hair?

Hi beautiful people!  This here is a great topic to discuss.  "Do You Need A License to Braid & Do Natural Hair"

There are many debates and legitimate debates about this topic, but I do share my opinion of whether or not you should have a license to perform hair services.

Check out the episode.  I did not want to spoil it by putting my answer in the podcast notes.  Listen to the episode and share with me your thoughts and ideas around licensing in the area of Braiding and Natural Hair.

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"What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" Part 3

This is the last episode in the series "What Beauty School Did Not Teach You".  In the episode, I talk about the difference between cosmetologists and natural hair stylists and how they approach hairstyling.  I take us through a quick chemistry lesson that will help you understand how product application, hairstyling, and the rearranging of textures break certain bonds within the hair.

I also share quick tips on how to identify safe products from not-so-safe products that are on the market.  In today's world, natural hair products can contain tons of chemicals that are more harmful to the body that it is good.

If you haven't caught the last two episodes, be sure to go back and listen to the "What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" podcast series.

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

"What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" Part 2

In today's episode, I go over the fundamental natural hairstyles that will get you on the track to becoming a well-rounded stylist and natural hairstylist.  The styles that I cover are the basics and foundation of natural hair styling.

I also discussed how normalizing natural hairstyles is so important. Textured hair is beautiful.  It's Art and being proud of our crown is what we need to embrace more. 

Society has told us long enough that "natural hairstyles are not professional or inappropriate" yet, you see more and more people starting to embrace health and well-being and with that, awareness of our crown is also included.

Don't forget to check out my resources below and use the code: Adah for 20% off the Texture on Texture Styling Course.

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

 

"What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" Part 1

Hey!  Thanks for tuning in to today's episode.  Many of you know that my passion is natural hair and I love teaching it as much as I love to cultivate it.  As a beauty school owner, cosmetologist, and natural hair stylist I have seen many students enter the real world not adequately prepared to handle textures hair.  

I have made it my mission to step in and fill the gap by providing natural hair education to beauty school students, salon pros, and anyone with the passion to learn more about natural hair care.

Over the next few weeks, I am going to share with you information about natural hair that traditional beauty schools are not teaching.  I will share your education and tips that will help you on your journey as a natural hairstylist.

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, rate, and share the podcast.  It helps more people like you find the podcast and hopefully help them on their journey as well.

Don't forget to check out my resources below and use the code: Adah for 20% off the Texture on Texture Styling Course.

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

What Beauty School Did NOT Teach You Intro

Today's episode is an introduction to "What Beauty School Did Not Teach You" series.  Many of you know that I am co-owner of a beauty school that teaches five different programs and from my experience of working with students for several years, I think I've gained a great understanding of what they should be taught.  

Natural Hair Education is my specialty.  Over the next few weeks, I will share with you important things I feel every beauty school student should know before they graduate.  Many students are paying thousands of dollars and enter the industry ill-prepared.  Natura hair is a growing topic and many schools are still lagging in this area.

Let me help you on your beauty school journey. Grab your beauty school friends, instructors, and school owners and have them tune in to hear "What Beauty School Did NOT Teach You" Series.

 

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

"Women's History Month" Living Legend Corinthian Carouthers

Hey, y'all!  Today's guest is a very special one.  It's my mother, "Corinthian Carouthers".

This episode is all about honoring her and her story. For those that don't know, my mother is the founder of Creative Hair School of Cosmetology.  This year, we will celebrate 22 years as a black-owned beauty school.  We offer several programs such as cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, and natural hair. 

In this episode, my mother shares her journey of becoming a beauty professional and a beauty school ower.  

My mother was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and has always been a fashionista!  She attended beauty school because she realized she was paying tons of money to other stylists and wanted to be able to save money.  Her journey to beauty school opened up new doors that Corinthian did not realize was possible.

Check out the full episode.

 

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

Women In History

It's March and I cannot let the month go by without recognizing a few women that have made history in the beauty industry, the natural hair movement, and even in my personal life.

In this episode, I discuss 3 women that you may have heard of (Madam CJ Walker, Annie Pope Malone Turbone, and Cecily Tyson).  The 4th woman I honor is my very own mother, Corinthian Carouthers.

She is the very reason why I am in the beauty industry. She has created a solid foundation for me and I am very blessed and grateful for her.  

All of the women I mentioned above, including my mother, have made history in the beauty industry, by either creating a brand, a product, being a mentor, opening a business, training other women how to be strong, powerful, and proud of who they are.

We must give women their recognition and roses now.  So many women around us are making history and breaking barriers.  Today, while you still have the chance, be sure to uplift a woman that you see that is taking a stand in her industry with her voice, her presence, and/or her belief.

 

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course

Texture Mannequin "Adah"

"Representation Matters" with Latashia Perry

Latashia Perry is a Wife and mother of 6.  After her oldest daughter was teased in her all-white ballet class about her hair she decided to write Hair Like Mine. A year later she released Skin Like Mine. 4 more books followed all aimed at encouraging self-love and celebrating individuality.

She is also celebrating selling 400k books without any type of agent or marketing team. Hair Like Mine and Skin Like Mine are the number one sellers. The books have been translated into French and Spanish and sell all over the world.

To wrap up the "Representation  Matter" series, Latashia Perry shares real-life stories that lead her to influence her very own children, which, resulting in her writing 6 children's books. Her books are aimed to encourage self-love and celebrating individuality.

In this episode, we discuss how "Hair Like Mine" & "Skin Like Mine" were written based on her daughters that had questions about hair and even skin tone.  We also discuss how what parents do around their children are ways children adopt their own beliefs about themselves.  

Representation matters in the Perry's home.  She and her husband live their lives as an example for their children. 

Check out the full episode to learn about the myths that surround books and diversity as well as the Black Mans View about neo-natural women.  

Connect with Latashia Perry here:

FB- 4KidsLikeMine
IG- 4KidsLikeMine

Website: www.4kidslikemine.com

 

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"5 Principles to Understanding & Performing Natural Hair Care Services"

"What Beauty School DID NOT Teach You"

 "Texture on Texture" Styling Course