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| GAME OF THRONES STARS HAIR WAS HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARD | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 2 | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:25:58 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽#nathalieemmanuel is a British #actress and #filmstar known for her breakout role as #Missandei in #hbo #gameofthrones with a career spanning both indie and #blockbuster #films she has starred in the #fastandfurious franchise, #mazerunner #series and the #netflix horror-thriller #armyofthieves Beyond her #onscreen achievements, Nathalie is an outspoken advocate for #racialequity #naturalbeauty standards, and #mentalhealth She uses her platform to challenge industry norms, celebrate textured hair, and inspire young #womenofcolor to embrace their identity unapologetically.Nathalie is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #methodforcurls #haircare range for #curly #coily and #wavy hair types. While sitting with host #PaigeLewin Nathalie not only gets into the truth about how teachers used to suggest her naturally #curlyhair was somewhat of a health and safety hazard for other children meaning she often had hair hair styled tucked away for school but also talks about the school bullies who targeted her curly hair and her most defiant moments on her #haircare journey, one of which led to her shaving her curls off and going for the #bigchop Nathalie talks honestly about being a curly haired actor on set and the difficulties she's experienced even as an A-Lister trying to get her hair treated whilst shooting for Film and TV and tells us the story of how she officially got cast for #got In this #podcast #episode Nathalie gets candid about the importance of representation, and gets truthful about how important her hair is to her both on and off screen not just for her but the younger curly girls who look up to her.Tune into this incredible episode of the #thetexturetalkspodcast to get the inside look at her life, through photos that have NEVER been seen before outside of her family and close friends, unpacking her best and worst hair moments from childhood to now, one photo at a time!.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀Make sure you've subscribed ready for next Sundays episode featuring #kelechiokafur who talks to Paige about getting a relaxer at just 4 years old, being persecuted by her family as a child and told she was possessed, her aspirations to be mayor of London, and how she went from Tweeting to authoring childrens books!!! 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial Nathalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathalieemmanuel/Nathalie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.realnathalie?lang=en-GB📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls | |||
| EVER BEEN ASKED TO WEAR A WIG TO IMPRESS THE LADS? TIKTOK STAR CHANEL WILLIAMS HAS! | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 1 | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:22:04 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽Internet star, digital creator and the comedic brain behind of the viral online sensation #PotterParodies which reimagine scenes from the #HarryPotter series, #ChanelWilliams is the latest guest to join #TextureTalks for episode 1 of it’s new third season sponsored by #garnier and their new #methodforcurls #haircare range for #curly #coily and #wavy hair types. While sitting with host #PaigeLewin Chanel not only gets into the truth about how she really used to feel about her #naturalhair but also gives us the inside scoop on some of her favourite #celebrityinterviews including the likes of #amypolar #deadpool2 stars #hughjackman and #ryanreynolds . Chanel takes us through a private personal journey of her relationship with her #curlyhair from sleepovers at white friends houses that went HORRIBLY wrong, and the pain of having her hair burned with #relaxer as a child, to being asked to wear a #wig by men she dated and the big reason behind her popular viral #headshave video which took her to over a million #tiktok followers almost overnight! In this #podcast #episode you can expect #comedy lots of #laughs #emotion and a HUGE amount of #honesty as Chanel gives #thetexturetalkspodcast an inside look at her life, through photos that have NEVER been seen before outside of her family and close friends, unpacking her best and worst hair moments from childhood to now, one photo at a time!.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by Garnier Hair Care and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast Make sure you've subscribed ready for next Sundays episode featuring #nathalieemmanuel who talks to Paige about the bullies she faced at school who targeted her because of her curly hair, the teachers who thought her natural hair was a 'health and safety hazard' 👀 and the turning point where she decided she was done with her curls and wanted to shave them all off.... 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficialChanel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanwills/Chanel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chanwills0Chanel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chanwills0📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls | |||
| CURLY HAIR STRUGGLES ON SET WITH ACTOR AND FILMMAKER FOLA EVANS-AKINGBOLA | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 4 | 28 Jan 2024 | 00:36:12 | |
Fola Evans-Akingbola is both a critically acclaimed actor and activist for the rights of her community. As a curly haired woman of color working in film and TV Fola, has been forced to experience feelings of frustration and isolation simply due to having a curlier hair texture than her straighter haired colleagues on set.
From constantly having to guide and direct stylists on how to simply do their jobs due to their lack of experience with her curl pattern to have to go as far as to create her own ‘how to’ video to guide ‘professionals’ on set to avoid any mistakes or damage to her natural hair, Fola, much like many of her peers, has frequently had to invest time, energy and resources into making sure her hair is properly cared for when she should be focussing on the role she's been hired to play.
As a result, Fola created an incredible documentary, Untold Stories: Hair on Set, to highlight these issues, allowing a range of male and female creatives in her space to be able to speak their truths, helping raise awareness and bring this discrimination to an end. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| FREEFORM LOCS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR IN DREAMING WHILST BLACK WITH ADJANI SALMON | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 3 | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:50:22 | |
I speak to Actor, Writer-Director and Star of Critically Acclaimed TV Show "Dreaming Whilst Black" Adjani Salmon, who joins me to discuss his loc journey both personally and professionally in depth! Now picture this experience with your hair loc'd, the experience for a large majority often only intensifies. On this episode of Texture Talks we will be digging into Actor and Film Director Adjani Salmons loc journey, learning about the reasons behind his choice to grow freeform locs, how they have shaped his sense of self and what impact his choice of hairstyle has had on his ability to excel creatively and professionally in film and TV.
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| HOW TO TRUST HAIR CARE BRANDS AND STYLISTS WITH RACHEL MARCELIN CEO OF CURL ID | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 2 | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:37:26 | |
The afro and curly haired community invest millions into their hair care routines, products, styling and maintenance every year, with the number only increasing.
There are hundreds of new potential vendors, ranges of products, hair stylists and brands for us to choose from, with more launching every day, targeting our community as customers for whatever hair care solution they are selling. In the midst of all of this, how do we know who to trust?
With the hair industry still functioning without any regulations, how can curly haired consumers protect themselves against poor service, toxic products and potential physical and emotional neglect at the hands of those who are not armed with the skills and understanding of our hair to be able to truly help us? How can we create a quality assurance process to help vet companies and professionals before we invest our money and time into them and raise the bar for the standards of service offered to our community as a whole?
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| RAISING THE BAR FOR BLACK HAIR CARE WITH JAMELIA DONALDSON CEO OF TREASURETRESS | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 1 | 07 Jan 2024 | 00:44:33 | |
For years retail environments for black hair care products and services have been lacking the same upmarket aesthetic and customer service promoted by the beauty industry targeting those outside of the black community.
With black consumers now suffering issues of abuse, neglect and racism when buying the hair care products they need, it's more important than ever to lift up, promote and support black owned businesses serving the community.
I speak to CEO of natural product discovery box TreasureTress, Jamelia Donaldson, who joins me to discuss raising the bar for the black beauty industry, and why re-aligning the standard for black hair care to global beauty standards is so important. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| INTERVIEW WITH HOST PAIGE LEWIN | SEASON ONE RECAP | BONUS CONTENT | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:26:07 | |
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Paige gives emotional stories from behind the scenes that she's told nobody, talks about the highlights of her first season, hardest challenges as a content creator, and gives some insightful tips, tricks and advice to other content creators, podcasters or aspiring podcasters to help them on their own journeys. Message from Paige Creating this podcast has truly been one of the most rewarding journeys of my entire life. I have connected with so many incredible people in such an authentic, honest, and incredibly beautiful way that makes me so proud of us, our strength and our resilience as a community of people. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Q&A With The UK's First Ever Afro Hair Coach | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 27 (FINALE) | 15 Oct 2023 | 01:10:10 | |
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Over the years, Enitan has continued to update her knowledge by taking numerous training; she also went ahead to become a Trichologist which was a heavy time and financial investment. But she understood that it was necessary to get the essential science foundation and credibility which would enable her to fill the gap desperately needed in the black hair community.
Join us on the Season Finale of Texture Talks, where we spend an hour digging into the toughest questions in the community, some of the biggest statements from across the season, and to learn some new information straight from Enitan that many of us have likely never heard before. This is a BIG episode and not one to be missed!
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| Let's Talk About Hair Care Challenges When Adopting Black Children into White Families | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 26 | 08 Oct 2023 | 00:39:34 | |
On Episode 026, of the penultimate episode of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Tanisha Shedden, a Counselor Coach and speaker but also a transracial adoptee who was raised by white parents.
This made her natural hair Journey very unique , together we unpack the cultural impact for black children and children of colour, that are adopted into white families or families outside of their own race, and discuss ways we feel as women of colour ourselves this can be remedied to ensure that the children are able to still feel a connection to who they are or a distance fro. the hair they have on their heads.
This was such an incredible conversation, and I can't wait to share it with you!
Tanisha Shedden, also has her own podcast @foundlifepod where she posts about mental health and healing and Trauma which you should definitely check out!
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| Let's Talk About Natural Hair Care in Germany | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 25 | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:25:34 | |
On Episode 025 of Season One of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Natural Hair Care Influencer, _QueenLike_ aka Sarah Jorge who shares her experience growing up in Germany and learning how to love her natural curls with little to know resources, education or representation around her. From next to no places to shop to buy black hair care products, to being the only black girl in a predominantly white school, Sarah vulnerably speaks her truths, and shares some of her staple hair care tips in the process for all of us to take away and try ourselves! https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About A New Black Hair Documentary | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 24 | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:27:54 | |
On Episode 024 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Juniper Johnson, a West African American artist based in Florida and the creator of an exciting project called "Heavy is the Head" that aims to honour and showcase the rich history of Black hair, celebrating diversity and self-expression within the Black community. Inspired by Afro Sheen commercials, Jet and Ebony magazines, "Heavy is the Head" will feature a curated collection of photographs, stories, and historical accounts. It's vital for the Black community to see themselves represented and understood. Additionally, they will also highlight the Crown Act, addressing the discrimination against Black hair across different states, and I wanted the full early scoop before it's official release at the beginning of October! Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Black Hair Playing Professional Rugby | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 23 | 17 Sep 2023 | 00:30:14 | |
On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Sadia Kabeya, an English rugby union player who plays for England internationally, and has been vocal in the press about her experiences as a black woman playing a sport that is known well for being for a predominantly white, middle classed audience, and how this environment has impacted her on her hair care journey. Join us as we speak candidly and openly about what needs to change to allow more black girls like Sadia to feel more comfortable following in her footsteps. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Afro Hair Education | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 22 | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:52:34 | |
On Episode 022 of Texture Talks, I will be speaking to Angela Stewart, a Professional Hair and makeup Artist that specialises in Afro Hair. For over a year she's been teaching the joy of Afro Hair Knowledge to Film schools and independent learners alike, and I wanted to understand what led her onto this journey as an educator, what some of the most memorable hair care experiences of the people she teaches have been, and get some tips, ideas and guidance from her career so far for our own natural hair care journeys, some of which will REALLY surprise you! Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About De-Categorising Our Curl Types | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 21 | 03 Sep 2023 | 01:03:25 | |
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| Let's Talk About The Swirly Curly Method | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 20 | 27 Aug 2023 | 00:45:42 | |
On episode 20 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Keziah Dhamma, Founder and CEO of Swirly Curly Hair Care Products, who much like many of us in the afro and curly haired community, struggled to find products, routines and advice about her curls that actually worked. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Negative Historical Context When Naming Brands And Products | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 19 | 20 Aug 2023 | 00:46:51 | |
On episode 019 of Texture Talks me and Spoken Word Poet, Author, Coach and Creative, Oneness Sankara, who dedicates her life to supporting Women of African Heritage to find abundance, joy, peace & self love. We will be discussing some of the problematic issues tied to using words with harmful historical context when naming products and brands. With a particular focus on the challenges around the term "Coolie" when naming locs as a prime example of how words that seem harmless can carry huge meaning to a culture, me and Oneness really get into some difficult concepts, questions and queries around what company owners responsibilities really are, and whether it really is 'that deep'. https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Understanding Products, Ingredients and Labels...Properly | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 18 | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:57:24 | |
On Episode 018 of Texture Talks I will be speaking to Skye Richards, a young, vibrant and incredibly knowledgeable business owner and founder of Alyisum Beauty, a natural range of hair and skin care products, talking about how to REALLY read product labels to help us truly understand what is going onto our skin and scalp and into our hair. Skye prides herself on understanding the ins and outs of the ingredients in her products, ensuring they are the best quality for afro and curly hair, and from making her own hair care products from the TENDER AGE of 13, she has a lot of knowledge to share, a lot of which I am sure will seriously surprirse and shock you as they did me. Expect to learn how to read a label correctly, how to know how much of what ingredient your really getting and why its so important to understand product labels to this degree when shopping around. Connect with Skye https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Curly Hair Care for Neurodivergent Children | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 17 | 06 Aug 2023 | 00:59:57 | |
WATCH FULL EPISODE NOW https://youtu.be/pjn8N6xLOCc As the creator of an incredible hub of info, advocacy & support, for the community of Black Mothers and sole carers, of SEND/neurodiverse children, in the UK, me and Marsha will be discussing, the challenges faced by SEN children, particularly those with SEN issues as far as their hair maintenance.
There are serious social stigmas and judgments Marsha and the other mothers in her support group receive from the Black community which grossly impacts their mental health, and this episode will unpack these challenges and get into the nitty gritty of what we as a community need to do better to accommodate and support Black SEN families.
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| Let's Talk About Dating With Afro and Curly Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 16 | 30 Jul 2023 | 00:31:43 | |
On episode 16 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Author and Model Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy, about the challenges that come with dating and romance when you're a part of the afro and curly haired community. We also discuss some of the nuances when dating both inside and outside your own culture, and debate the concepts around preference vs prejudice when it comes to what men want.
As the writer of an amazing book celebrating the cultural history of Black hair, A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro, which covers a gamut of topics related to Black hair, including the history and politics of the afro, microaggressions and cultural appropriation, Zainab also has written about dating with curly hair for Black Ballad (READ HERE) making her a brilliant guest to join this conversation.
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| Lets Talk About South Asian Colourism in Curls | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 15 | 23 Jul 2023 | 00:43:19 | |
On episode 015 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Dolly Sembi, a curl specialist and a curly haired woman of South Asian decent who spent many years battling with her own relationship with her curls as a result of her own cultures negative feeling towards them stemming from a deeper issue of colourism at the core of her community. From being raised in the UK fighting western beauty ideals to learn to love her natural curls and going against the grain of her own parents beliefs to raising a young mixed-heritage South Asian and Jamaican son in grossly unforgiving and unaccepting environments, Dolly has powered through against all odds to current day, where she now not only fully embraces her beautiful natural curls but helps people from every race, background and age to do the same as a hair professional, and has an important story to tell. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About DIY Hairdressing | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 14 | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:39:33 | |
On episode 014 of Texture Talks I will be joined by Sabrina Murrell, Founder of Morrells, a natural hair care Salon based in South London that promotes clients to really care, understand and love their natural hair, and we will be discussed the issues with DIY hairdressing. With the rise of Influencers and YouTube gurus guiding us through step by step tutorials on how to treat our hair, more of us are turning to our own skillset and cutting out hair professionals to achieve our hair goals, Sabrina wants to give real life explanations as to why this method can be hugely problematic and dangerous, whilst also giving tips on how you can better 'Do It Yourself' in a safer way to avoid long term damage to your natural hair.
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| Let's Talk About Wig Glue When Maintaining Healthy Natural Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 13 | 09 Jul 2023 | 00:39:42 | |
On Episode 013 of Texture Talks I'll be joined by Karen Fox, the CEO and Founder of Fox Grand Luxe, an African-American beauty company offering high-quality, innovative, and inclusive products that cater to the unique needs of wig wearers. Fox is revolutionising the hair/wig industry with her innovative wig glue that has been thoughtfully tested by chemists and is designed to offer a secure, comfortable, and long-lasting hold for all hair types that, with the correct wig maintenance methods she promotes and teaches, won't hinder your natural hair growth or rip out your edges!
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| Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 11 | 09 May 2024 | 00:58:11 | |
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| Lets Talk About Hair Loss | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 12 | 02 Jul 2023 | 01:10:06 | |
On Episode 012 of The Texture Talks Podcast I will be joined by Carine Mbembi Whyte, Natural Hair Specialist and Founder and CEO of Afro Hair Candy, an incredible 100% chemical free and organic hair and skin care brand, on the issues of Hair Loss and toxic products and habits in our community that can lead to us losing our natural hair.
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| Let's Talk About Afro Hair Care In Japan | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 10 | 18 Jun 2023 | 00:23:03 | |
On Episode 010 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Miss Universe Great Britain 2023 Finalist, and Japan Energy Analyst, Michelle Appeah, about her experience caring for her natural hair whilst living in Japan. Connect with Michelle : Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Changing The Narrative Around Natural Hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 9 | 11 Jun 2023 | 00:41:43 | |
On Episode 009 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by DreamGirls Co-Founders Sharie Wilson and Tonya Thompson are on a mission to debunk the myth that black women *can’t* have long, healthy hair and change the negative narrative around natural hair and instead, be champions for textured hair. Thompson and Wilson are professional hairstylists with over a decade of experience who are recognized for their reputation of having “magic hair-growing hands.” They’ve made it not only their expertise but passion to help black women's hair reach its greatest potential in both strength and length through the DreamGirls Healthy Hair Program and product line. https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| Let's Talk About Cultural Biases | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 8 | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:57:56 | |
WATCH FULL EPISODE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBL6mQVYsDk 4c_Hijabi, also known as Rahma, is a passionate advocate for healthy natural haircare within the Black and Muslim community. Healthy haircare practices. Healthy haircare minds set and a healthy understanding of how faith and hair care intersect. Through her social media content, she aims to empower black and Muslim women by amplifying their voices and giving them access and visibility in the hair care space. She also shares advice on managing type 4 hair, focusing on unique concerns like ghusl and hijab-friendly protective styles. Rahma is also a Co- founder of Curls, Coils, and Sisters, a haircare event dedicated to changing the negative narrative of hair care through education. Her mission is to inspire women to embrace their natural curls and coils, fostering a community that uplifts and supports each other's haircare journeys. Key topics covered on the episode:
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| Let's Talk About The Importance Of Health To Retain Length | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 7 | 28 May 2023 | 00:28:44 | |
On Episode 007 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Natalian Williams, to discuss how important our health is to growing, retaining and caring for our natural hair length. Key topics covered on the episode:
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| Let's Talk About Taking Bad Hair Appointments Legal | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 6 | 21 May 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
On Episode 006 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Lei, to discuss how we can and should take further legal action when hair stylists, 'professionals' and salons neglect us before, during and/or after our hair appointments, as they experienced when they attempted to get a Silk Press themselves. Key topics covered on the episode:
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| Let's Talk About Texturism | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 5 | 14 May 2023 | 00:43:50 | |
On Episode 005 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Rahma Suleiman, a healthy hair advocate for Black and Muslim women, to discuss and debate the nuances of Texturism and Cultural Appropriation in our culture. 4c_Hijabi, also known as Rahma, is a passionate advocate for healthy natural haircare within the Black and Muslim community. Healthy haircare practices. Healthy haircare minds set and a healthy understanding of how faith and hair care intersect. Through her social media content, she aims to empower black and Muslim women by amplifying their voices and giving them access and visibility in the hair care space. She also shares advice on managing type 4 hair, focusing on unique concerns like ghusl and hijab-friendly protective styles. Rahma is also a Co- founder of Curls, Coils, and Sisters, a haircare event dedicated to changing the negative narrative of hair care through education. Her mission is to inspire women to embrace their natural curls and coils, fostering a community that uplifts and supports each other's haircare journeys.
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| Let's Talk About Cross Cultural Hairdressing | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 4 | 07 May 2023 | 00:42:53 | |
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| Let's talk about hair relaxers | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 3 | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:47:53 | |
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As co-founder of innovative digital trichology start-up, Curl iD, an incredible business offering personalised guidance for the afro and curly haired community, with 29+ years of experience, and a distinction from the Institute of Trichology, Sam holds a wealth of knowledge about the hair, and scalp of the afro and curly haired people, and will be shedding light on a topic that we all know too well...no pun intended.
The second half of the episode will have Sam answering your biggest challenges directly to give you, our listeners. She will be answering questions such as
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| Let's talk about generational shifts in hair care | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 2 | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:54:37 | |
On this episode of Texture Talks, Patricia Bennett, Mother of the Host joins Paige as a special guest to talk candidly about her hair care experiences over the years from growing up in Jamaica in the 60's to migrating to England in the 80's. From the struggles of her hot comb chronicles and resisting the relaxer to tips on how to manage a curly perm without the headache of grease, Patricia gives listeners honesty, humility and humour in a conversation with her daughter that is not to be missed!
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| PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 10 | 10 Mar 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was challenged.
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| Lets talk about UK salon experiences for afro and curly hair | TEXTURE TALKS S1 EP 1 | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:42:29 | |
Episode Summary In this episode we will debate Important Moments Resources mentioned in this episode: National Occupational Standards (NOS) changing regulations to cater for afro hair [37:08] Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP9 | 03 Mar 2024 | 01:01:05 | |
I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young. I talk to Lekia about her childhood journey with her hair, her self love and her culture whilst also taking a look into some of the insights extracted from a new report she curated this year, to understand black women's relationships with their hair. This episode gives the community a painful but much needed insight into not only the importance of the environments we raise our black children in, but also the ramifications of neglecting to understand the significance of how these environments can impact the trauma they carry as adults. Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| THE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 8 | 25 Feb 2024 | 00:45:06 | |
Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson.
On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessly against all odds to create a clean, safe environment for our community to get the help they need and deserve.
We also unpack why trichology is still so new to the black community, and why science backed hair care assistance could be what we've all been missing! Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| NATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS | TEXTURE TALKS S2 2 EP 7 | 18 Feb 2024 | 00:52:51 | |
Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked.
We discuss the power of visibility and representation in the media for younger generations of talented people of colour that are looking for faces that are reminiscent of their own, and dig into what we feel needs to change in the landscape of TV to perpetuate an ongoing positive narrative for the black community who may themselves strive to one day also see themselves in the media. FOLLOW SCARLETTE ON SOCIALS: Learn more about The Texture Talks Podcast https://www.texturetalks.co.uk/ Follow Paige https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial https://www.youtube.com/@paigelewinofficial Buy my book https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/book Shop TT Heat Hats https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ | |||
| WHY IS BARBERSHOP THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR BLACK MEN? WITH MARK MACIVER | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 6 | 11 Feb 2024 | 01:07:48 | |
For many men they often feel unable to be as vulnerable and open with their thoughts and feelings as their female counterparts. This feeling of quiet isolation is only further exacerbated in the black community, but with mental health becoming more of a topic of conversation for black men than it's ever been before, more spaces for discussion and vulnerability are presenting themselves.
On this episode we will speak to Mark Maciver, to get his perspective as a barber and mental health advocate on why he feels many black men have such close knit relationships with their barbers, and really discussing how that trip for a shape up helps many manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Barber shop therapy is not a new concept, but one that is yet to truly be dissected and understood from the perspective of the 'therapist' himself.
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| HOW CHANGING HAIRSTYLES AS BLACK WOMEN CAN IMPACT OUR SENSE OF SELF WITH ANNA JIEMAN | TEXTURE TALKS S2 EP 5 | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
Black women spend much of our lives trying, testing and playing with different hairstyles, looks, lengths and colors. We have become masters at shapeshifting into different environments, oftentimes altering our appearances in order to fit into the spaces we find ourselves in. Whether wearing a straight wig for a corporate workplace, or laying your baby hairs for an upcoming date, have we ever considered the real reasons behind why we make these choices, or thought about the long term impact to our sense of selves, mental health, and journey of self love and acceptance from frequently transitioning from one mask to another? I speak to Anna-Theresa Jieman PhD candidate in Psychology at the Queen Mary University of London who is currently researching Black Women and their triggers for depression and anxiety, who joins me to discuss insights from her study and talk about how shapeshifting between hairstyles can impact our sense of self.
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| WHY WAS KELECHI OKAFURS HAIR RELAXED AT FOUR YEARS OLD? | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 3 | 27 Apr 2025 | 00:17:06 | |
Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode of Texture Talks, we’re joined by actress, director and cultural commentator @kelechnekoff #kelechiokafur. to have an unfiltered conversation about childhood hair memories, why our hair is political, and navigating texture discrimination from an early age.We dive into:Getting our hair relaxed as young childrenHow society polices Afro hair texturesWhy our natural hair is still seen as "unprofessional"Embracing the beauty and politics of our rootsHealing from early hair shame and biasKelechis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/Kelechis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoffKelechis YouTube: @kelechnekoff Preorder Kelechis upcoming novel AWAKENED now! - https://www.waterstones.com/book/awakened/kelechi-okafor/9781398712942Learn more about Kelechi - https://linktr.ee/Kelechnekoff?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafsawEnStM5C37K-P3X1toWqg0FgG7jLpJtx9E8RaZrwQc2W4zwl3H8MpbVZw_aem_wUW79cj84J_jDalg_0CqGQ.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial 📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls | |||
| DREAMING WHILST BLACK STAR WAS WORRIED NOBODY IN THE INDUSTRY COULD DO HER HAIR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3 E5 | 11 May 2025 | 00:18:27 | |
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽 In this episode, we’re joined by actress and star of critically acclaimed international TV show, #dreamingwhilstblack #danimoseley In this powerful episode, Dani opens up about: 💫 How a chance meeting with Ewan McGregor pushed her to pursue acting 💫 Her deeply personal journey from relaxers to embracing her natural hair 💫 Hair horror stories on set — and why Dreaming Whilst Black marked a turning point for her natural hair confidence Dani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danimoseley/ ----- #texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽🦱 This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today. We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you. ✨ Sponsored by @GarnierCoUKTakeCare and their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls 📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories! 👍 LIKE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📢 SHARE 👩🏽💻 Follow Paige:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial Paiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial 📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025):https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988 🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ Follow Team Texture: @team.texture 🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls #BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast | |||
| I'M A BLACK BALLERINA I WANT TO WEAR BROWN TIGHTS | PRECIOUS ADAMS | TEXTURE TALKS S3 E4 | 04 May 2025 | 00:21:40 | |
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽 In this episode, we’re joined by internationally acclaimed ballet dancer and soloist with the English National Ballet, #PreciousAdams. Known for her powerful artistry, technical precision, and trailblazing presence in the classical dance world, Precious has become a vocal advocate for #DiversityAndInclusion in #Ballet. 🩰 🎙️ We dive into:
📸 Precious' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciousagram/ 🌀 Texture Talks is the UK’s No. 1 podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the Afro and Curly-Haired community! 👩🏽🦱 This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today. We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you. ✨ Sponsored by @GarnierCoUKTakeCare and their new #HairCare range: 💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #HydratedCurls 📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories! 👍 LIKE 👩🏽💻 Follow Paige: 📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025): 🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ 🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls: #BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast | |||
| ARE WE READY FOR A PRIME MINISTER WITH AN AFRO? | MR MONEY JAR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3 | 18 May 2025 | 00:19:12 | |
🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽 In this episode, we’re joined by financial educator, qualified financial adviser, and award-winning content creator #mrmoneyjar Rotimi Merriman-Johnson 🎙️ We dive into: 💫What inspired him to grow his hair out 💫How he felt his Afro was perceived in professional spaces 💫How it felt to be racially profiled in public by the police 💫 And some of his biggest lessons, and pieces of advice from his personal life and professional career that can help anybody on their journey to succeed and more importantly be happy in life 🙏🏽 Rotmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/ ----- 🌀 #texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽🦱 This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today. We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.✨ Sponsored by @garnieruki their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls 📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories! 👍 LIKE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📢 SHARE 👩🏽💻 Follow Paige: Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficial Paiges Youtube: https://youtu.be/AfbCyEgBKmQ 📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025): https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988 🧖🏽♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/ Follow Team Texture: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ 🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls #BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #blackmen #blackman #NewPodcast | |||
| Ms Banks on Colourism, Black Men's Mental Health & Loving Your Natural Hair #TextureTalks | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:47:57 | |
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast Ms Banks gets honest about her hair, her healing, and what the world really owes Black women. Ms Banks is a South London rapper, songwriter and one of the UK's most distinctive voices in hip-hop. Her latest album South LDN Lover Girl is a deeply personal body of work exploring identity, womanhood, mental health, colourism, and the complexity of growing up as a Black woman in Britain. She opens up about: ◼️ Her natural hair journey and why she wants to stop putting someone else's hair on her head to feel beautiful ◼️ How colourism has impacted her career — and why she won't pretend it hasn't ◼️ The difference between being kind and being nice (and how people pleasing is actually a form of self-betrayal) ◼️ Black men and mental health — and the personal loss that changed how she sees it all ◼️ Why "love with no boundaries is literally just self-destruction" ◼️ The album that was almost called Black Girl in a White World — and why she got cold feetThis episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day. ◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off ◼️Follow Ms Banks: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/msbanks/ ◼️Stream South LDN Lover Girl — https://open.spotify.com/album/6NgizYchTMIgAtm5UU5zqm?si=gcASIBoqQwSgWyZW4nmd_Q ◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/ ◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988 | |||
| "I'D LOVE TO BE A SISTER WIFE" ZEZE MILLZ - TRAILER | 02 May 2026 | 00:01:39 | |
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast ZeZe Millz gets candid about her real relationship goals, how she feels black men play a part in how black women wear their natural hair, and when she knew her feelings about her afro had to change. @Zezemillz1 is a London-born broadcaster, podcaster and one of the UK's boldest voices in culture and conversation. Her hit show The Zeze Millz Show has become a defining platform for unfiltered dialogue, tackling everything from relationships, race and reality TV to womanhood, mental health, and the politics of being a Black British woman with an opinion.This episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off◼️Follow ZeZe Millz: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/zezemillz/◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988 | |||
| "Black Men have a lot to answer for when it comes to our natural hair" - ZeZe Millz | Texture Talks | 02 May 2026 | 00:57:39 | |
For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast ZeZe Millz gets candid about her real relationship goals, how she feels black men play a part in how black women wear their natural hair, and when she knew her feelings about her afro had to change. @Zezemillz1 is a London-born broadcaster, podcaster and one of the UK's boldest voices in culture and conversation. Her hit show The Zeze Millz Show has become a defining platform for unfiltered dialogue, tackling everything from relationships, race and reality TV to womanhood, mental health, and the politics of being a Black British woman with an opinion.This episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off◼️Follow ZeZe Millz: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/zezemillz/◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988 | |||