The Hair Lab

Winnie Awa
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The Hair Lab

A podcast about HAIRCARE + INNOVATION, bringing together the most exciting and forwarding thinking pioneers in the hair sphere for raw, fresh and illuminating conversations. From brand founders to dermatologist, join each week to hear from leading experts who debunk myths, share thoughts and stories that collectively elevate the hair care ecosystem. The Hair Lab is hosted by Winnie Awa, founder of Carra.co, AI-driven haircare personalisation platform, taking away the guesswork from textured haircare. 

Episodes

  1. The Science of Skinification

    11/06/2023

    The Science of Skinification

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Dr Amy McMichael, Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in North Carolina. Dr Amy McMichale is a bonafide medical leader, having held significant roles such as the President of Skin of Color Society, Vice President of the Women's Dermatology Society and Treasurer of the North American Alopecia Research Society. In this episode, they explore Dr Amy's her clinical and research interest areas, de-mystifying hair...

    34 min
  2. Why hard water is bad for our hair

    10/30/2023

    Why hard water is bad for our hair

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Karlee Oz, co-founder of Hello Klean, a line of multi-functional shower essentials offering innovative solutions to combat hard water. Karlee is a self-professed shower addict and frequent traveller, having worked all over the world from China to UAE to NYC. In this episode, they dive into why hard water is wreaking hard water on our skin and hair and how Karlee's travel experiences led her to creating Hello Klean, a first-of-its-kind shower care brand...

    32 min
  3. What's AI got to do with Textured Hair?

    10/29/2023

    What's AI got to do with Textured Hair?

    This week takes a slightly different format - Winnie Awa is joined by Soraya Hausl, her Co-founder & Chief Data Scientist at Carra. Soraya has over 10 years experience of building machine learning, data and personalisation platforms, focusing on ranking and recommender systems. In this episode, they dive into the world of AI, machine learning, natural language processing and most importantly what these technologies have got to do with the Textured Hair category.For more informa...

    43 min
  4. Exploring beauty in emerging markets

    10/16/2023

    Exploring beauty in emerging markets

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Joëlle Andely, co-founder of Telika Beauty. Having held several brand management roles at Proctor & Gamble, Coty, L'Occitane and L'Oreal, Joëlle is a beauty junkie, obsessed with building beauty brands and translating consumer insight into new concepts, especially in the emerging markets and multicultural beauty space. In this episode, they explore Joëlle's ambitions of building the Sephora of Africa, starting with her Beauty Concept Sto...

    40 min
  5. On Inclusive Hair Testing - Dr Crystal Porter, Ph.D, Hair Scientist

    08/22/2023

    On Inclusive Hair Testing - Dr Crystal Porter, Ph.D, Hair Scientist

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Dr Crystal Porter, Ph.D, a hair scientist and founder of Mane Insights, a company that studies the hair and scalp of people of African descent. As a former cosmetic scientist at Unilever and L'Oreal, Dr Porter was known for her research into the biophysical characteristics of air in pigmented populations. She has also contributed deeply to the scientific community, authoring scientific papers, book chapters and delivering presentations on textured hair. ...

    54 min
  6. The State of Trichology - Iain Sallis, Leading UK Trichologist

    08/15/2023

    The State of Trichology - Iain Sallis, Leading UK Trichologist

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Iain Sallis, a renowned UK Trichologist and Founder of Hair Medic UK specialising in personalised hair and scalp solutions. Iain is the co-founder of The International Trichology Congress, director of the College ofTrichological Science and current chair of the Trichology ProfessionalDevelopment programme.In this episode, they discuss the state of trichology today and how it must evolve to better meet the needs of all consumers. For more informatio...

    41 min
  7. Hair Futures - Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director at Univar Solutions

    08/08/2023

    Hair Futures - Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director at Univar Solutions

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Arnita Wofford, Global Marketing & Technical Director at Univar Solutions, a global distributor for specialty ingredients and innovative raw materials. With over 18 years in the beauty industry, Arnita has successfully launched new technologies, managed several brands and integrated marketing approaches in the face of the new media landscape. Her belief is that the beauty industry has a responsibility to create positive change. In this episode, the...

    36 min
  8. On Hair Wellness - Mark Blake, International Trichologist & Global Haircare Ambassador

    05/24/2023

    On Hair Wellness - Mark Blake, International Trichologist & Global Haircare Ambassador

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Mark Blake, internationally recognised Harley Street Trichologist and founder of Trichology Tablets, a nutraceutical supplement for healthy haircare. With over 40 years experience in his personal practice and as a global haircare ambassador for Nioxin, L’Oreal, Wella and Dyson, Mark has looked after over 250,000 heads of hair - meaning he instinctively knows how hair should look and feel. In this episode, they discuss holistic hair care, why our diet is cruc...

    41 min
  9. The truth about hair loss - Sharon Belmo, Medical Doctor, Dermatologist and Afro Hair Specialist

    05/22/2023

    The truth about hair loss - Sharon Belmo, Medical Doctor, Dermatologist and Afro Hair Specialist

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by Dr Sharon Belmo, UK-trained consultant dermatologist with specialist interests in skin of colour and hair loss. Dr Belmo is the co-founder and clinical lead of the Centre of Evidence Based Dermatology Skin of Colour Resource. A passionate advocate for diversity in medicine, Dr Belmo wrote first skin of colour syllabus for UK dermatology specialists, setting a precedence for future dermatologists’ training on darker skin tones. In this episode, th...

    48 min
  10. How to create a modern & inclusive hair brand - Cyndia Harvey, International Hair Stylist & Founder of THOM

    05/16/2023

    How to create a modern & inclusive hair brand - Cyndia Harvey, International Hair Stylist & Founder of THOM

    This week, Winnie Awa is joined by one of fashion's most sought after hair stylist: Cyndia Harvey, International Hair Engineer and Founder of THOM, an award-winning scalp care brand. Cyndia is one of the most exciting talents of her generation, renowned for her bold creations and diverse skillset. Her vision for inclusive beauty has garnered the attention of world-famous names, including FKA Twigs, Naomi Campbell, Kendrick Lamar, and Frank Ocean. In this episode, they discuss...

    50 min
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About

A podcast about HAIRCARE + INNOVATION, bringing together the most exciting and forwarding thinking pioneers in the hair sphere for raw, fresh and illuminating conversations. From brand founders to dermatologist, join each week to hear from leading experts who debunk myths, share thoughts and stories that collectively elevate the hair care ecosystem. The Hair Lab is hosted by Winnie Awa, founder of Carra.co, AI-driven haircare personalisation platform, taking away the guesswork from textured haircare. 

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  • Creator
    Winnie Awa
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 The Hair Lab
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