The Real Reason You've Been Avoiding Your Hair

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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 when you stop caring for it, that's not laziness. That's information. Dr. Ayanna Abrams and Shannon go to the place most hair conversations never go. Why does your hair fall apart when your life does? Why does perfectionism show up in your wash day routine? Why do so many Black women carry the emotional weight of their hair in silence and call it normal? This conversation explores the connection between hair care, mental health, identity, and self-compassion. Because the way you treat your hair is connected to the way you treat yourself. And when the pressure to get it right starts building, Dr. Ayanna asks the question worth sitting with: "What am I trying to control?" Once you hear that, you can't unhear it. Send this to someone who needs it. "We are in this together." If this episode makes you want to start showing up for your hair with more intention, here's where to begin: 🧴 Nourish your hair from the outside in. Shop our Nourishing Hair Oil: https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/sh⁠https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand⁠ [https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand%E2%81%A0] 📩 Keep the conversation going. Join the YHMS Community Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimplehttps://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter] 🔔 Subscribe to Your Hair Made Simple on Spotify Find Dr. Ayanna Abrams: 📱 Socials : @dr_ayanna_a 🌐 www.AscensionBehavioralHealth.com [http://www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com] Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Hair and Mental Health 14:20 Personal Hair Journeys and Cultural Connections 29:13 The Impact of Hair on Identity and Self-Perception 43:49 Embracing Hair as a Reflection of Health 49:03 Final Thoughts on Hair Care and Self-Compassion 📱 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @yourhairmadesimple 🎧 Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts

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 Women and Gender in Higher Education), to explore what happens when the way your hair naturally grows feels at odds with the spaces you are trying to succeed in. From the cultural roots of straightening to the real health costs of heat and chemical treatments, this conversation covers professionalism, identity, community, and the courage it takes to choose yourself. Dr. Williams's research found that Black college women navigate a constant push and pull between personal choice and external pressure, what she calls interpersonal dualism. But she also found that community and kinship with other natural-haired women on campus can change everything. Whether you are in college now, years past it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you. 🧴 Nourish your hair from the outside in. Shop our Nourishing Hair Oil: https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/sh⁠https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand⁠ [https://www.yourhairmadesimple.com/shop-the-brand%E2%81%A0] 📩 Keep the conversation going. Join the YHMS Community Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimplehttps://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter [https://mailchi.mp/yourhairmadesimple/your-hair-made-simple-community-newsletter] 🔔 Subscribe to the Your Hair Made Simple YouTube channel Find Dr. Brit Williams: 🌐 http://www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.comwww.drbritwilliams.com [http://www.drbritwilliams.com] 📱 @DrBritWilliams Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Should I straighten my hair in college? 02:00 Historical and cultural context around Black hair and professionalism 05:00 Personal stories of going natural in college, resistance and acceptance 08:00 Societal pressures and the impact of the Crown Act 12:00 Health risks associated with chemical relaxers and heat damage 15:00 The time investment and daily negotiation of hair styling 18:00 Social reactions and dating experiences related to natural hair 21:00 Resistance, community affirmations, and pride in natural hair 25:00 Reinvention, flexibility, and embracing change at any life stage 28:00 The power of hair as a communication tool and personal expression 32:00 Connecting with professional colorists and exploring hair color options 36:00 Practical self-care tips: making hair routines enjoyable and stress-free 39:00 Final affirmations: embracing your natural hair journey and self-love 41:00 Closing thoughts: all hair is good hair Resources: Williams et al. (2022). "Should I Straighten My Hair?": Narratives of Black College Women with Natural Hair. Journal of Women and Gender in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/26379112.2022.2067861 [https://doi.org/10.1080/26379112.2022.2067861]

10 de mar de 202640 min

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