Thairapy Sessions with Auntie Hair Coach ft. Kim Berry In the final episode for season 4 Of Thairapy Sessions with Auntie Hair Coach I spoke with renowned celebrity hairstylist, Kim Berry. Kim shares her inspiring journey from growing up in South Central LA to becoming Prince's personal hairstylist. She discusses her unexpected entry into the beauty industry, her experiences working with Prince, and the profound impact of his death on her life. Kim also reflects on the lessons learned in the beauty industry, her current projects, and her future aspirations, including her upcoming book and motivational speaking engagements. Keywords Kim Berry, celebrity hairstylist, Prince, beauty industry, cosmetology, hair care, personal journey, South Central LA, motivational speaking, Diamonds and Curls

In this engaging conversation, Tasha Aka @Auntiehaircoach interviews Dominique LyVar, a curly hair educator and salon suite owner. They discuss Dominique's journey from his early life in DC and New York to his experiences in beauty school, teaching, and working in corporate salons. Dominique shares insights on the challenges of corporate environments, the importance of education, and the need for honesty and loyalty in the beauty industry. The conversation also touches on the significance of clarity in education and the future of corporate salons, as well as Dominique's transition to independent work and his approach to curly hair education.

Keywords

beauty industry, curly hair education, salon culture, corporate salons, toxic environments, beauty school, hairstylist journey, education in cosmetology, Dominique LyVar, Auntie Hair Coach

In this conversation, Tasha Aka @Auntiehaircoach interviews Asia Hamilton, a beauty industry educator and stylist. They discuss Asia's background, including growing up as a military brat and how it shaped her perspective. They also talk about Asia's journey in the beauty industry, including her apprenticeship experience and the challenges she faced. The conversation then shifts to activism and speaking out on social issues, with Asia sharing her experiences and the pushback she received. Overall, the conversation explores personal and professional growth, navigating the beauty industry, and using one's platform for social change. In this conversation, Aja Hamilton and Tasha discuss various topics related to the beauty industry. Aja shares her experiences with social media, the importance of integrity, and the need for change in the industry. They also discuss the role of influencers, the power of brands, and the lack of diversity in corporate settings. Aja emphasizes the importance of social currency, the need for brands to support their influencers' voices, and the need for more inclusivity and representation in the industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:14 Asia's Approach to Education and Connection 03:21 Asia's Journey in the Beauty Industry 08:11 Growing Up as a Military Brat and Building Self-Reliance 10:36 Apprenticeship vs. Traditional Beauty School 13:49 Navigating the Challenges of the Beauty Industry 23:30 Using Your Platform for Activism 26:24 Pushback and Consequences of Speaking Out 31:58 The Transformative Year of 2020 34:59 Building Boundaries and Selecting Clients 37:53 Being an Artist in the Beauty Industry 34:59 Brands and Influencers 38:48 The Lack of Diversity in Corporate Settings 43:30 Creating a Safer and More Inclusive Industry 45:04 The Role of Educators

In this conversation, Tasha Aka @Auntiehaircoach interviews Asia Hamilton, a beauty industry educator and stylist. They discuss Asia's background, including growing up as a military brat and how it shaped her perspective. They also talk about Asia's journey in the beauty industry, including her apprenticeship experience and the challenges she faced. The conversation then shifts to activism and speaking out on social issues, with Asia sharing her experiences and the pushback she received. Overall, the conversation explores personal and professional growth, navigating the beauty industry, and using one's platform for social change. In this conversation, Aja Hamilton and Tasha discuss various topics related to the beauty industry. Aja shares her experiences with social media, the importance of integrity, and the need for change in the industry. They also discuss the role of influencers, the power of brands, and the lack of diversity in corporate settings. Aja emphasizes the importance of social currency, the need for brands to support their influencers' voices, and the need for more inclusivity and representation in the industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:14 Asia's Approach to Education and Connection

03:21 Asia's Journey in the Beauty Industry

08:11 Growing Up as a Military Brat and Building Self-Reliance

10:36 Apprenticeship vs. Traditional Beauty School

13:49 Navigating the Challenges of the Beauty Industry

23:30 Using Your Platform for Activism

26:24 Pushback and Consequences of Speaking Out

31:58 The Transformative Year of 2020

34:59 Building Boundaries and Selecting Clients

37:53 Being an Artist in the Beauty Industry

34:59 Brands and Influencers

38:48 The Lack of Diversity in Corporate Settings

43:30 Creating a Safer and More Inclusive Industry

45:04 The Role of Educators

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Christina, a luxury extension and natural hair care specialist, shares her journey in the beauty industry. She talks about her love for hair and how it shaped her career. She discusses her experiences working in different salons and the challenges she faced, including toxic environments. Christina also talks about her own line of textured hair extensions and her vision for providing high-quality hair for her clients. She shares stories of the first time she messed up someone's hair and the interesting places her career has taken her.

00:00 Introduction: Christina's Background and Love for Hair 03:05 Salon Experiences: Navigating Toxic Environments 11:37 Career Transitions: From Tampa to Atlanta and Back 19:49 Creating a Line of Textured Hair Extensions 22:46 Mistakes and Funny Stories in Hair Styling 35:38 Conclusion: Following Christina's Journey and Future Plans

Tash, a Two-Spirit artist and educator, shares their journey in the beauty industry, highlighting the importance of representation, inclusivity, and the challenges faced as a queer person. They discuss the performative nature of progressivism in Portland and the need for genuine accountability. Tash also addresses the misgendering of pronouns and the impact of covert racism in the industry. The conversation covers topics related to identity, inclusion, disability, and the beauty industry. Tash shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of respecting identities, addressing disability justice, and advocating for inclusion in the beauty industry.

Keywords

beauty industry, representation, inclusivity, queer identity, performative progressivism, accountability, misgendering, covert racism, identity, inclusion, disability, beauty industry, respect, advocacy, diversity, justice

Cheryl Morrow, the daughter of Dr. Willie Morrow, discusses her upbringing and the influence of her father on her career in the beauty industry. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the unique needs of textured hair and dispels myths surrounding hair relaxers. Cheryl also addresses the lack of comprehensive education on textured hair in the beauty industry and the need for infrastructure and support for Black cosmetologists. She highlights the importance of critical thinking and continuing education for professionals in the industry. Cheryl Morrow discusses her experience working in the beauty industry and the challenges she faced as an heiress. She talks about her brother's unconventional approach to hairdressing and how he used it as a tool for public relations. Cheryl shares her journey from graduating from cosmetology school to working in her father's salon and eventually moving to Manhattan. She emphasizes the importance of preserving her father's legacy and branding it for future generations. Cheryl also discusses the issue of hair discrimination and the misguided approach of addressing it as afrophobia. In this conversation, Cheryl Morrow discusses the dangers of institutions taking over our thought process and the need for open dialogue to understand each other's experiences. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the restrictions and experiences that make statutory boundaries necessary. Cheryl also talks about her father's legacy and her own role in the beauty industry, highlighting the need for a more progressive and leadership-driven approach. She shares her regrets about the natural hair movement and the loss of black wealth within the industry. Cheryl concludes by encouraging listeners to challenge their perspectives and language to create a more inclusive and empowered future. Keywords Cheryl Morrow, Dr. Willie Morrow, textured hair, beauty industry, hair relaxers, black hair care, cosmetology education, infrastructure, critical thinking, continuing education, Cheryl Morrow, beauty industry, cosmetology school, salon, branding, legacy, hair discrimination, afrophobia, institutions, thought process, open dialogue, experiences, statutory boundaries, legacy, beauty industry, progressive, leadership, natural hair movement, black wealth