HairPod: Untangled

Brooke Utiger

Ever wished you had your hairstylist on speed dial? Then this podcast is for you! HairPod: Untangled dives deep into the long and short of it: curls, colours, confidence, and everything in between. Whether you’re growing your hair out, shaving it off, greying with grace or fighting the frizz, the lovely Brooke Utiger has your back, and your bangs! Each episode untangles the curly questions, blows you away with styling tips and radiates the hottest trends in hair care. From regrowth after chemo, product reviews, chats with expert guests, and real talk from the salon floor, HairPod: Untangled comes with a whole lot of heart.

Episodes

  1. Feb 5

    HairPod: New Year, New Hair!

    New year, new energy... new hair? YES PLEASE! In this feel-good episode of Hairpod, Brooke is joined by Taryn and Tyson for a lively yarn about fresh starts, fresh fades, and the emotional rollercoaster that is changing your hair. From the confidence boost of a crisp new cut, to the thrill of going blonde (and the oh no moment when you realise it’s not actually your vibe), this episode talks about the beauty of a mane glow up. Brooke also spills the secrets on some exciting new products from the Wella System Professional range, and shares what she’s doing with her own hair this year. Come for the hair inspo, stay for the yarns!

    29 min

  2. Jan 22

    HairPod: Ashleigh Jones

    Happy New Year! Today Brooke talks with Ashleigh Jones. Ashleigh has been in the hair industry for 20 years. Her first stop after being qualified was overseas working on a cruise ship! Find out all the deetz, and all the tea as Brooke asks the questions you all wanna know.

    30 min

  3. Jan 8

    HairPod: The Salon Survival Guide

    You’ve booked the appointment, you’ve saved 47 inspo pics, and now you’re wondering... what actually happens next? In this episode of HairPod Untangled, Brooke breaks down everything you need to know before you hit the salon — what to expect, what to ask for, and how to get the most out of your time in the chair. From the consultation chat to that magic mirror moment, she’s got all the insider tips (and a few hairdresser confessions) to make sure you walk out feeling like the goddess you are. This is real talk for real clients, with a hefty dose of fun and banter!

    30 min

  4. 12/25/2025

    HairPod: Holiday Hair That Sleighs

    Tinsel’s out, temps are up, and it’s time for your hair to sleigh! In this festive and banter-filled episode of HairPod Brooke brings her best tips for easy summer styling, looks that last all day, and the secret to having hair so good even Santa will do a double take. Get ready for some quick hacks to keep your locks luscious through the busy BBQ season, beach days, and back-to-back whānau gatherings! This is the perfect episode to enjoy while you wrap presents, sip something bubbly, or hide from your relatives for “just five minutes.”

    28 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    HairPod: Tiny Dots & Big Confidence (Part 2)

    We’re back for round two — and this time, we’re going even deeper under the scalp! In this follow-up episode, Brooke and Brenda pick up where they left off, chatting all things scalp micropigmentation. They talk confidence, healing, and the power of feeling like you again, no matter what your hair’s doing. It’s raw, uplifting, full of heart, and the perfect follow-up to one of HairPod’s most loved episodes. Because sometimes, the smallest dots tell the biggest stories.

    30 min

  6. 11/27/2025

    HairPod: Tiny Dots & Big Confidence (Part 1)

    Get ready for a head turner, and meet the woman turning hair loss into a whole new kind of confidence! Brooke catches up with the amazing Brenda Ardern, an iconic hairdresser with a new obsession: scalp micropigmentation. Get the behind-the-scenes intel on this new scalp tattooing technique, and find out how Brenda’s been changing lives one tiny dot at a time. It’s a fun, fresh, and surprisingly emotional kōrero about innovation, empowerment, and the magic that happens when experience meets heart. Trust us, you’ll never look at a hairline the same way again.

    30 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    HairPod: Spill the Tea

    Spill the shampoo, sis, because it’s time for all the hairdresser tea! This week on HairPod Untangled, Brooke’s back in the hot seat as Taryn flips the cape and asks the questions every client’s thought but never said out loud. Are hairdressers basically therapists? What does it really mean when someone suddenly goes blonde mid-divorce? And is the red-hair era a spiritual awakening or just chaos with toner? From identity shifts to quiet-chair confessions, this episode is fun, flirty, and full of salon secrets — equal parts gossip, giggle, and “omg that’s so true.”

    27 min

  8. 10/30/2025

    HairPod: Summer Vibes

    Your hair called, and babe, it wants a hot girl summer too! This week Brooke dives headfirst into summer hair and dishes the hottest tips on the trends, the care, and the secrets to looking effortlessly glam when the sun is out and the BBQ is fired up. Think lived-in blondes, beachy texture, and yes... SPF for your hair (it’s a thing!). Joined by her sister Taryn, Brooke answers all the questions you actually want answered — like how to survive pool chlorine, if you need to wash your hair after swimming, and how to spend the whole summer looking like you woke up fabulous!

    28 min
  • 8 Episodes

About

Ever wished you had your hairstylist on speed dial? Then this podcast is for you! HairPod: Untangled dives deep into the long and short of it: curls, colours, confidence, and everything in between. Whether you’re growing your hair out, shaving it off, greying with grace or fighting the frizz, the lovely Brooke Utiger has your back, and your bangs! Each episode untangles the curly questions, blows you away with styling tips and radiates the hottest trends in hair care. From regrowth after chemo, product reviews, chats with expert guests, and real talk from the salon floor, HairPod: Untangled comes with a whole lot of heart.

Information

  • Creator
    Brooke Utiger
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C)Access Radio Taranaki
  • Show Website
    HairPod: Untangled