### Show Notes: The Puffy Hair Podcast - On-Air Consultation with Renaldo   **Introduction:** - Host: Shar - Guest: Renaldo - Episode Theme: A constructive consultation experience between a stylist and client, featuring a mix of personal stories and professional advice on hair care and growth.   **Renaldo’s Journey and Goals:** - Renaldo, an individual with a diverse background in sports, fashion, and business, steps into a new avenue by focusing on hair care. - He aims for continuous improvement and desires to learn more about nurturing his natural, curly hair to promote growth.   **Cultural and Genetic Influences:** - Renaldo shares his rich cultural heritage, highlighting Puerto Rican and Native American ancestries, which contribute to his unique hair texture. - His family history, particularly his grandmother’s Blackfoot Native American roots, plays a significant role in his hair’s characteristics.   **Hair Care Practices:** - Renaldo emphasizes minimal use of chemicals, preferring natural methods to maintain his hair’s health. - Discussion on the importance of moisture, regular washing, and conditioning routines to foster a healthy scalp and hair growth.   **Understanding Hair Types:** - A brief overview of the hair typing system, including a comparison between Renaldo’s hair and the defined categories, loosely placing him around type 4b or 4c. - The conversation touches on the cultural and subjective nature of hair typing, while acknowledging its usefulness for categorizing curl patterns.   **Challenges and Changes:** - Renaldo recounts his previous experience of growing his hair out, the decision to cut it for corporate responsibilities, and the struggle to achieve the same growth subsequently. - Factors such as increased stress, lifestyle changes, and perhaps age are considered as influencing hair health and growth dynamics.   **Actionable Advice and Future Directions:** - Recommendations for hair care include maintaining a healthy diet, managing stress, exploring suitable hair products, and possibly incorporating vitamins specific to hair health. - The idea of locking the hair as a new journey and a nod towards embracing and adapting to changes in hair condition and personal life.   **Personal Reflections and Motivation:** - Renaldo shares insights into his personal life, discussing the balance between work, family, and self-care. - His positive outlook and adaptability shine through as central themes, especially when discussing strategies to accommodate the evolving nature of his hair and overall well-being.   **Conclusion:** - Renaldo’s story serves as a compelling narrative on hair growth and care, interwoven with aspects of identity, heritage, and personal development. - The episode encourages listeners to approach hair care holistically, considering genetic makeup, lifestyle choices, and personal goals.   **Extra:** - Mention of Renaldo’s clothing brand, "Foreign Gents," highlighting its significance and background story. - A reflection on the importance of community, connection, and how shared interests, such as a love for hair care, can bring people together.   *Listeners can find more about Renaldo’s brand "Foreign Gents" through the link provided .* https://www.instagram.com/foreign.gents/profilecard/?igsh=MWFrZ25pc3NjdG4xdg== ---   This podcast episode provides a rich platform for listeners to explore hair care through the lens of personal experiences, cultural heritage, and professional advice, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their hair care routine or simply enjoy engaging stories with meaningful insights.