In the season three finale episode, Tamara and Stephanie are joined by renowned master colourist, hair expert and educator, Luis Pacheco who is also the creator of product line TO112. Luis shares his journey in the beauty industry along with celeb-encounters and an unfortunate perm, inspired by New Kids on the Block.
Links:
https://www.to112.com
https://www.patreon.com/curlnextdoorpodcast
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/curly-hair-keeps-the-head-coolest-but-any-hair-is-better-than-none-180982424/
Stephanie and Tamara chat about hair from a totally different perspective as it relates to unwanted hair down there. From Bridgerton and wooly mammoths to a rare genetic disorder called Uncombable Hair Syndrome, tune in for the updates you need.
Plus, Curl Next Door podcast takes recording on the road and into the salon for tips and advice from Kim Gabriel of Born Curly.
Links:
https://borncurly.net/ for more info or to book with Kim!
https://www.patreon.com/curlnextdoorpodcast to support us!
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/queen-charlotte-style-natural-hair-journey-1235481163/
Tamara and Stephanie break down the Olaplex scandal, chat about Elyse Myers hair transformation plus ensuing backlash and delve into the importance of The Crown Act even though it's a marketing campaign sponsored by a huge corporation.
Plus, hear six all new mini bio's of CND's that you either love and know or will be glad you heard about here!
Stephanie and Tamara catch up with Jonathan Torch, creator of the iconic Curl Keeper brand. This Toronto-based curly hair pioneer is full of tips tricks and a lifetime of knowledge.
Plus, find out HOW TO create your own local travelling basket of haircare products!
Tamara and Stephanie unpack the Mielle hair oil controversy and discuss the intersections of racism, capitalism and influence in the beauty industry and curl community.
Plus, an explanation of porosity tests - what they mean and how they work - and bios on comedian Michelle Butea and hairstylist (Oprah's very own) Andre Walker, creator of THE hair typing chart.
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mielle-hair-oil-tiktok/
In episode #36 Stephanie and Tamara chat with Alecia May, the creator of the first ever CurlyCon!
Alecia agrees to spill a couple of beans on what's in store for the next conference, coming to Toronto (and available virtually everywhere!) in 2023.
Tune in to hear about a mistaken hairdresser identity, plus product reviews of the Rizos Curls X Thalia collab.
https://www.curlnextdoor.ca/
https://curlyconevent.com/
https://rizoscurls.com/en-ca
Tamara and Stephanie chat with special guest Starr Mason about protective styles, hair typing and easy hairstyles for all of your holiday parties! Starr is a 4C curly girl and stylist with over 30 years of experience who currently works as a field leader and educator for Haircuttery family of brands. Plus the Curl Desk checks in with Michelle Obama on her book tour and reports on the curly-haired Youtuber breaking boundaries in Korea.
In the season three premiere, Stephanie and Tamara debrief on a REALLY bad haircut experience and discuss the ins and outs of hair plopping, asking listeners how far they would be willing to drive for a really good curly stylist.
The gals tell mini bios including Quinta Brunson, Cole Walliser, a tribute to Sandra Pittana and Brandee Younger.
It's the season two finale! In this very special episode, Tamara and Stephanie are joined by psychotherapist Leah MacPherson to dive deep into the messy tangle of how our hair impacts self image and how we can show compassion for ourselves in the face of oppressive societal beauty norms. Plus, a look back on an exciting season, a look forward to some summer surprises and a powerful note from a CND listener.
Stephanie and Tamara debrief on the first ever CurlyCon - a global, virtual conference for the curly-haired community - and get a behind-the-scenes look at the development of a curly haircare brand. Joined by Michele Scott-Lynch, Founder and CEO of Boucleme, the trio discuss taking a stress-free approach to your hair journey and what it's like to create the scent of a product.
Tamara and Stephanie spend a joyful episode celebrating two impressively fierce entertainers and discuss the merits of sampling flute, sitar and saxophone in pop music.
Tune in to hear the gals review their test drive of cult-favourite haircare brand Virtue's curl collection, and stay for the 80s and 90s nostalgia of mousse.
Stephanie and Tamara welcome very special guest Marisa Evason, of @MarisasCurls fame, for an episode all about the journey to healthier hair. With a deep dive into growing out greys, Oyin product reviews, and deets on the hair influencer who HAS launched a curl journal, tune in. You won't want to miss Marisa's desert island haircare routine!
This brand new episode has it all (channeling Stefon): a self-care and social justice mantra, product reviews, a giveaway and tips on how what you eat can translate into healthy curls. Not only that, but Tamara and Steph get ready to celebrate Earth Day by sharing the story of an incredible CND and her contribution to the environmental movement.
Stephanie and Tamara welcome SIX special guests to the show in this episode all about children and their curly hair. With a range of ages from four to eleven, and their unique points of view, listeners will get an earful from these cool kids. Can you guess what movie they are ALL influenced by?
In honour of Black History Month, Tamara and Stephanie present six mini bio's of changemakers who left an indelible mark. From doctors to fashion influencers, from the world of comedy to the psychedelic rock scene of 1960s Greenwich Village, these are stories and lives that made - and continue to make - a significant impact in the world.
In this episode, Stephanie and Tamara welcome Canadian beauty blogger Janine Falcon of Beautygeeks. The gals discuss wet brushing, how to choose the best products to test and what it really means to feel beautiful. There's more talk of Wordle and Tamara forgets how to count - the word beauty most definitely has six letters.
Tamara and Stephanie tackle everything from Wordle strategy to headscarves and take advice from a Queer Eye on how to squelch your hair. Episode 25 also features bios of the hottest new Disney stars and a late, great Canadian icon who prompted a lot of questions in his life.
In Episode 24, Stephanie and Tamara are joined by one of the world's foremost curl experts, Nubia Rëzo. This New York based master stylist, educator and curl authority has 40 years of experience in the hair industry and shares tips and tricks with the girls on everything from scalp health to self-love.
Episode 23 takes a Christmassy turn, with Stephanie and Tamara doing six mini bios that take you from Miami's South Beach to the kitchen of a Canadian chef and even delve into a super-hot toy you will no doubt relate to. This episode also asks the important question, "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?".
Want to learn about dry wax, cool cars, and one of history's greatest female jazz musicians? Where else can you get hair tips and learn random new things in the same place? Tamara and Stephanie encourage you to love thyself and thy curls for a minimum of 30 seconds per day!
