What They Don't Tell You at the Hair Salon

Ladosha Wright

Everybody’s got hair advice. Who’s got the facts? Cosmetologist and author Ladosha L. Wright brings salon stories, sharp questions, and straight talk to What They Don’t Tell You at the Hair Salon. Now featuring Afro Hair Science with Cheryl Morrow—we’re putting popular hair claims in the hot seat. Tap play for the Wright Principles: the right products, tools, and techniques. Your next great hair day starts with what you know. Watch. Listen. Rethink what you’ve been told.

  1. Nov 6

    Chasing Textures: The 'Natural' Hair Dysmorphia Epidemic

    Are we celebrating natural hair, or are we just chasing an illusion? In this episode of Afro Hair Science's: The Dumbest Sht People Say About Black Hair*, hosts Ladosha Wright (A.K.A. Key Lo Lo) and Cheryl Morrow (The Hair Oracle) pull back the curtain on a silent crisis flying under the radar in salons and communities worldwide: Hair Dysmorphia.When laymen's terms, influencer lexicon, and social media trends take over the professional conversation, they don't just confuse clients—they actively danger and dumb down the entire hair industry. From the obsession with unachievable curl definitions to the psychological toll of fighting a hair texture that doesn't exist on your head, it’s time to move beyond the aesthetic hype.Ladosha and Cheryl break down the verified science of Afro hair, debunk the commercial myths taking up space on your bathroom shelves, and expose what truly got lost in translation when the industry traded professional authority for viral clicks. Whether you are a licensed cosmetologist, a barber, a school owner, or a client struggling to love your authentic crown, this hard-hitting colloquy will reframe everything you thought you knew about the "natural" hair movement. Stop scrolling, stop chasing patterns, and start understanding the science.

  2. Oct 29

    Flat-Iron Heat: How Hot Is Too Hot for Textured Hair?

    We're turning up the heat and exposing the biggest myths surrounding thermal styling on textured hair. In this episode of Afro Hair Science’s series, “The Dumbest Sh*t People Say About Black Hair,” we're talking about the science behind flat-iron temperatures. If your hot tools are permanently locked on 450°F, you need to hear this before your next pass! Tune in as we break down: ✨ How excessive heat can damage the cuticle and alter hair’s structure.✨ Why temperature choices need to account for strand thickness, hair condition, and chemical history.✨ The role of pre-thermal products—and why how you use them matters. The right products, tools, and techniques make a difference. Let’s talk about the science behind the styling!

  3. 06/04/2024

    The Relaxer? Yes, The Hair Relaxer!

    Guilty, guilty, guilty on all 34 counts. #45 is not happy, but who cares when earth tones are the colors of this season summer, a new spin turns organic haircare products make them last longer, but not hair relaxers. This episode breaks down the science of Relaxers, explains why they don't cause cancer, and gives five good reasons to use a Relaxer if you want to.

    The Relaxer? Yes, The Hair Relaxer!

  4. 05/09/2024

    Mental Health & Afro Hair

    A very candid episode about mental health and Afro hair. Listen and learn how to manage emotions and Afro hair. The presidential race, Beethoven's hair, and the resignation of both Miss America and Miss Teen America fuels this subject matter!

    Mental Health & Afro Hair

  5. 03/04/2024

    The Good Fight in Georgia

    Texas judge says the school did not violate the CROWN Act. Beyoncé's Cecred haircare line is not so scared according to some users, and Georgia's Barber and Cosmetology license are up for grabs from the usual special interest in groups of Americans for Prosperity and The Institute for Justice. Listen up, because we (barber and beauty pros) need your support and help.

    The Good Fight in Georgia

  6. 01/03/2024

    The Top 5 Things Folk Understand About Afro Hair

    Happy new year! This first episode of the new year begins with the current events about the Cleveland Browns, what dermatologists have to say about rice water for your hair, and Black women as the face of Keratin Treatments. 2023 was the year of Understanding. 2024 is the year of the Truth. This podcast counts down the top 5 podcast listened to and the truths associated with them. Special thanks to my local, national, and international audience for your continued support. Keep listening in 2024 to learn more about the TRUTH of what they don't tell you at the hair salon. ✌🏾️

    The Top 5 Things Folk Understand About Afro Hair

  7. 10/21/2023

    Let's Talk Hair Conditioners

    Hair conditioners come in many forms with various prices. Listen in to learn the secrets about how to use conditioners, what's the best one for your hair type, hair texture, and how much to pay. Wishing peace in the Middle East, happy founders day to MAC Cosmetics, and FDA to ban hair straighteners are just a few topics as it relates to what they don't tell you at the hair salon.

    Let's Talk Hair Conditioners

  8. 09/27/2023

    Kiddie Haircare

    50 years of Hip Hop was celebrated in Cleveland, Florida churches step up to the plate to teach Black history, and the Afro Hair Summit is happening in Toledo, Ohio. Kiddie haircare begins the moment you learn you're having a baby and from there you can listen to my podcast to get the rest!

    Kiddie Haircare
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Everybody’s got hair advice. Who’s got the facts? Cosmetologist and author Ladosha L. Wright brings salon stories, sharp questions, and straight talk to What They Don’t Tell You at the Hair Salon. Now featuring Afro Hair Science with Cheryl Morrow—we’re putting popular hair claims in the hot seat. Tap play for the Wright Principles: the right products, tools, and techniques. Your next great hair day starts with what you know. Watch. Listen. Rethink what you’ve been told.

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  • Creator
    Ladosha Wright
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ladosha Wright