This May Get Hairy Amber Jean Rowan

Amber Jean welcomes Ella Grace Denton for a raw and enlightening conversation. Together, they explore Ella's hair loss journey with alopecia areata, the challenges of living with an autoimmune condition and the profound impact it has had on Ella's life.
Ella and Amber touch on themes of personal identity, body positivity, toxic relationships and the transformative power of self-love. This is definitely one for anyone navigating their own path to acceptance and confidence.
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Audio production by Tape Deck
Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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.
Follow Nia on Instagram: @NiaTheLight
Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
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Audio production by Tape Deck
Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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
Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck
Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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.
Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck
Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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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!
Email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck
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: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck
Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

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