9 episodes

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, trichologists 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!
Email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck

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This May Get Hairy Amber Jean Rowan

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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, trichologists 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!
Email: thismaygethairy@gmail.com
Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop
Audio production by Tape Deck

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The History of the Wig with Jessica Glasscock

    The History of the Wig with Jessica Glasscock

    Since ancient times, men and women have worn wigs and hair pieces, both as status symbols and as tools of self-expression. New York-based historian Jessica Glasscock joins Amber to talk about her incredible book Wigging Out: Fake Hair That Made Real History which explores the cultural significance of wigs, the wig resurgence in the 1960s and 70s, and their enduring impact on identity as well as fashion and style trends cross-culturally.
    Jessica and Amber talk about why wigs are more than just hairpieces, why it's time to move beyond the shame and stigma around wig wearing as well as the origins of hairdressing in the 18th century, the changing preferences for blonde hair down through history and the real truth about Marie Antoinette's hairdo!
    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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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Expert Hair Health Advice with Trichologist Claire Fullam

    Expert Hair Health Advice with Trichologist Claire Fullam

    Claire Fullam chats to Amber about growing up with red hair in Ireland, her own personal hair loss journey and the creation of her hair free online alter-ego Claire Balding.
    As a practicing Trichologist with Alopecia Areata, Claire's personal perspective on the subject is invaluable and her warmth, charm and honesty make her a fantastic guest for this week's episode.
    In the second half, Claire gives her expert hair loss and hair health advice and discusses, among other subjects, the relationship between stress, inflammation and auto-immune conditions.
    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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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Hair, Healing and Self-Discovery with Ella Grace Denton

    Hair, Healing and Self-Discovery with Ella Grace Denton

    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.
    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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    • 33 min
    Embracing Naturally Textured Hair with Nia the Light

    Embracing Naturally Textured Hair with Nia the Light

    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
    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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    • 43 min
    Wigs in the World of Drag

    Wigs in the World of Drag

    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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    • 58 min
    Talking about Trichotillomania

    Talking about Trichotillomania

    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

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    • 50 min

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