Textured Tales

Black folks have an intimate yet complicated relationship with our hair. From relaxer burns trying to get bone straight hair, to learning to rock a TWA because you just couldn’t wait any longer to go natural, to slathering on castor oil and praying your hair edges come back. We have endless experiences with our hair -- some empowering, others painful. But through it all, we find ways to try to love our hair and pass along the hair and life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Textured Tales is a podcast about Black hair and our relationship to it. Creator + Host: Randi Williams

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Episodes

"I don't want to see you in an afro at work"

Dealing with your hair at work as a Black woman is often a *thing*. Whether it's debating if you want to deal with all the questions of your new 'do from your coworkers, spending hours on Sunday getting your hair "presentable" for work on Monday, or, like me, having to navigate inappropriate comments about Black hair from your colleagues. In my interview with Kaysia Baker of @dearselfluv , I share a story of having to check a coworker who thought it was okay to joke about afros at work... while ...

Apr 05, 2021•3 min

BONUS: Getting the afro I begged for

When you were a kid, did you ever have to beg your mom to get a hairstyle you adored? Did it work? Lol If so, you'll be able to relate to Donna's Textured Tale of getting the 70's afro she dreamed about. --- Textured Tales is a podcast about Black hair and our relationship to it. Send your favorite hair stories to be featured on the podcast. Use your phone to record a voice memo and send the recording to [email protected] or you can call and leave a voice message at (412) 206-9195 . I’m...

Mar 28, 2021•1 min

BONUS: When that creamy crack BURNS

If you’re a Black woman of a certain age, it’s likely that you’ve felt the burn of a chemical relaxer on your scalp. ...but maybe not of a second-degree burn.😳 Check out this story from Saneeta (@chicinspector) on her experience getting a relaxer before prom. Also, be sure to check out her page @naturalhairgirlswholift to find dope Black women lifting heavy with natural hair! --- Textured Tales shares stories about Black hair and our relationship to it. Send your favorite hair stories to be fea...

Mar 19, 2021•2 min

BONUS: The day I learned what a shape up was...

Check out this bonus clip from host, Randi, about her first (and last) barbershop experience. --- Textured Tales shares stories about Black hair and our relationship to it. Send your favorite hair stories to be featured on the podcast. Use your phone to record a voice memo and send the recording to [email protected] or you can call and leave a voice message at (412) 206-9195. I’m currently collecting stories about: your transition to natural hair a time you made a drastic hair change, O...

Mar 10, 2021•2 min

Introducing 'Textured Tales'

Black folks often have an intimate yet complicated relationship with our hair. From sitting through burning relaxers trying to get bone straight hair, to learning to rock a TWA because you just couldn’t wait any longer to go natural, to slathering on castor oil and praying your hair edges come back -- we have endless experiences with our hair. Some experiences are empowering, others may be painful. We also understand that society has a lot to say about our hair. Navigating the expectations that ...

Mar 03, 2021•1 min

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