This May Get Hairy – Details, episodes & analysis

The final episode of season one is a very special conversation between Amber and her mum Kim Murray Rowan, who is a grief and loss psychotherapist.

Kim shares her expertise on the psychological impact of hair loss, the importance of developing a toolkit for dealing with trauma and the possibility for post-traumatic growth.

Kim and Amber also compare notes and perspectives on their own personal hair loss journey.

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In this uplifting and inspiring episode, Amber chats to Anouk Fumagalli about life with alopecia universalis, a condition they have in common. Anouk shares her insights on how she developed a positive outlook on life and learned to accept herself for who she is, with the help of her family and friends.

Listen out for a previous TMGH connection too...

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The radiant Nia the Light is a trailblazing and hugely influential figure in the natural hair and beauty community. In this captivating conversation, Nia shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment through embracing her natural hair.

In a soulful conversation Nia and Amber discuss the significance of hair within the black community while Nia shares her personal experience growing up with black textured hair, the importance of role models like Taren Guy and Solange Knowles on her career and personal journey, her advocacy work in building a thriving hair community online and her salon The Curl Bar, a sanctuary for textured hair enthusiasts.

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In this episode of This May Get Hairy, Amber engages in a candid and illuminating conversation with Flesh, a drag artist known for their captivating performances and phenomenal looks.

Throughout the episode, Flesh shares insights into their journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the art of drag. From the initial stages of experimenting with makeup to the profound moments of connecting with audiences, Flesh provides a glimpse into the transformative power of embracing one's true identity.

This conversation with Flesh provides an amazing insight into the immense world of drag, including the initial challenge of breaking in to the scene, the exhilarating highs of stage performance, the tricky realities of navigating societal expectations offstage, as well as the importance of setting boundaries, challenging societal norms and finding confidence in the face of adversity.

Flesh and Amber also chat about drag families, synthetic vs human hair wigs, Paris is Burning, Ru Paul's Drag Race, the importance of documenting queer culture and some advice on getting started in the drag world.

Follow Flesh on Instagram: @FeelTheFlesh

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In Episode 3 of This May Get Hairy, Amber is joined by the remarkable Swirl.

Swirl shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment, bravely opening up about her experience with trichotillomania, a condition marked by the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, and how she transformed her challenges into opportunities for advocacy and activism, raising awareness about her condition in the hopes of transforming people's lives.

Amber and Swirl discuss the intersection of beauty, diversity, and mental health, the power of vulnerability and authenticity, representation in the modeling and fashion industry, celebrating difference, differences in perception between Italy and London and much much more.

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Esteemed Irish model and longtime friend Thaila Heffernan joins This May Get Hairy for an intimate chat.

Thaila shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience, embracing her natural curls, navigating the highs and lows of a modeling career and finding empowerment through self-acceptance.

Amber and Thalia discuss the significance of hair in a model's career, offering candid insights into the pressures faced behind the scenes. Thaila also shares some of her experiences and lessons she has learned while navigating the complexities of the modeling world, including how to survive a hair disaster!

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In the first ever episode of This May Get Hairy, Amber Jean sits down with Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan AKA Noho Hank, the quirky and flamboyant Chechen mobster from the hit HBO television series Barry.

In this conversation, Anthony and Amber each share their journey of living with alopecia, highlighting the challenges of self-acceptance and societal perceptions. From childhood shyness to the fear of being seen, they delve into the impact of total hair loss on personal identity and social interaction.

Anthony and Amber share common experiences of vulnerability, including the dread of being exposed and the struggle to hide their condition. They discuss coping mechanisms like wigs and makeup, as well as the liberating moments of embracing their authentic hair-free selves. Anthony also reflects on some pivotal moments in his career, including his first time auditioning without eyebrows and as well navigating rejection from agents. Despite facing these challenges, Anthony found empowerment in defying societal norms and embracing his unique look.

This episode offers insights into resilience, self-worth, and the transformative power of authenticity.

You can catch Anthony in HBO's Barry:

https://www.hbo.com/barry

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Hair can define who we are and who we want to be. We build our personalities on it, our identity around it, spend thousands on it, build careers around it, make political statements with it and are devastated & lose ourselves when we lose it. But at the end of the day, it's just hair…right? 

As someone who's been hair free for the past 15 years due to alopecia, Amber Jean Rowan is pretty obsessed with hair.

This podcast will explore some hair-raising tales with extraordinary guests discussing their hair journey & what hair really means to them. From strong women facing hair loss of all kinds, to famous celebrities hairstylists, drag queens, tricologists and hair historians, we'll explore every strand of why we believe hair means so much to all of us. 

Just a heads up... this may get hairy!

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In this episode, Amber sits down with Devora Oseroff AKA The Wig Doctor to discuss her transformative journey from bespoke wig maker to industry trailblazer.

Devora shares candid insights and valuable lessons learned on the way to becoming the biggest name in the wig game.

From her courageous act of shaving her head to her relentless pursuit of quality, the Wig Doctor is reshaping the industry with empathy and innovation.

Follow The Wig Doctor on Instagram: @thewigdoctorgram

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Amber sits down with author and activist Kajal Odedra to discuss Hair/Power: Essays on Control and Freedom, her book about the profound relationship between hair and identity.

Kajal also shares her personal journey of self-acceptance, growing up in a traditional Indian family in a predominantly white environment and finally finding liberation and empowerment through her activism and writing.

This episode explores the complexities of hair, cultural pressures, and the importance of reclaiming one's identity. Kajal's book and her experiences offer a powerful message of solidarity and empowerment.

Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com

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