As Brown girls, hair is a symbol of strength and a connection to our ancestral roots. And for many people, hair is also tied to identity and phases of life. We are talking with Amy’s hairstylist/hair therapist, Priya, in a special episode. When a client is in her chair, she isn’t simply trimming away split ends; she’s helping people release their worries, concerns, and stories they long to change. And we even talk hair tips! You won’t want to miss this one. In this episode, we discuss:
- The biggest bag of Bugles, ever!
- “Chop, chop!”
- Welcoming our guest, Priya (Amy’s secret keeper)
- How hair changes parallel with life transitions
- The hairstylist “radar”
- You can’t rush a great hairstyle
- Beauty and the break-up
- How Priya helped Amy get her proposal
- “Just try it out”
- Hair as a way to express yourself
- Amy’s bold hairstyles over the years
- Priya’s hair freedom
- Accidental therapy
- A client Priya helped
- “You just never know what people are going through.”
- Crown chakra
- Creating mental space
- Hairstylists being there for the journey as a safe space
- Tips to be a better listener
- Worst parts of the job
- Everything you wish you knew about hair and getting your hair done
- Taking care of your hair
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