This May Get Hairy

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.

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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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Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop

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Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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.

Get in touch by email: [email protected]

Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop

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Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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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Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop

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Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop

Audio production by Tape Deck

Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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