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WHY WAS KELECHI OKAFURS HAIR RELAXED AT FOUR YEARS OLD? | TEXTURE TALKS S3 EP 3

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Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode of Texture Talks, we’re joined by actress, director and cultural commentator @kelechnekoff #kelechiokafur. to have an unfiltered conversation about childhood hair memories, why our hair is political, and navigating texture discrimination from an early age.We dive into:Getting our hair relaxed as young childrenHow society polices Afro hair texturesWhy our natural hair is still seen as "unprofessional"Embracing the beauty and politics of our rootsHealing from early hair shame and biasKelechis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/Kelechis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoffKelechis YouTube: @kelechnekoff Preorder Kelechis upcoming novel AWAKENED now! - https://www.waterstones.com/book/awakened/kelechi-okafor/9781398712942Learn more about Kelechi - https://linktr.ee/Kelechnekoff?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafsawEnStM5C37K-P3X1toWqg0FgG7jLpJtx9E8RaZrwQc2W4zwl3H8MpbVZw_aem_wUW79cj84J_jDalg_0CqGQ.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽‍🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial 📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls

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Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode of Texture Talks, we’re joined by actress, director and cultural commentator @kelechnekoff #kelechiokafur. to have an unfiltered conversation about childhood hair memories, why our hair is political, and navigating texture discrimination from an early age.We dive into:Getting our hair relaxed as young childrenHow society polices Afro hair texturesWhy our natural hair is still seen as "unprofessional"Embracing the beauty and politics of our rootsHealing from early hair shame and biasKelechis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/Kelechis TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelechnekoffKelechis YouTube: @kelechnekoff Preorder Kelechis upcoming novel AWAKENED now! - https://www.waterstones.com/book/awakened/kelechi-okafor/9781398712942Learn more about Kelechi - https://linktr.ee/Kelechnekoff?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafsawEnStM5C37K-P3X1toWqg0FgG7jLpJtx9E8RaZrwQc2W4zwl3H8MpbVZw_aem_wUW79cj84J_jDalg_0CqGQ.......Texture Talks is the UK’s No 1. podcast dedicated to educating, engaging and entertaining the Afro and Curly haired community! 👩🏽‍🦱In this third season, we will be #interviewing everyone from #tv and #filmstar #nathalieemmanuel to #author Political Advocate #KelechiOkafur charting their hair stories from childhood to current day.We’ll be breaking down the most vulnerable truths and experiences behind each of their photos, from racism and #texturism to feeling safe showing up as your natural self, covering the NITTY GRITTY of what it means to be #black and #curlyhaired in society today, one photo at a time.This season is proudly sponsored by @GarnierCoUkTakeCare and their new #haircare range, for all #curltypes from wavy to tightly #coiled #afrohair #MethodForCurls 🌀This new range has #nosilicones #nosulphates and #noartificalcolors and their expert 4-step curl system is powered by #hyaluronicacid + #sheabutter to lock in #moisture for up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls#blackpodcast #blackculture #4chair #curlyhairstyle #curlyhairstyles #podcast #diaryofaceo #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlbloggers #blackpodcasters #newpodcast 💬 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!Don't forget to:LIKE 👍SUBSCRIBE 🔔SHARE 📢📲 Follow on social media:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial 📚 Pre-order a copy of Paige's upcoming book, How To Love Your Afro, releasing September 2025 https://www.paigelewin.co.uk/bookOrder a TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow: https://www.instagram.com/team.texture/Learn more about Garniers Method For Curls Range - https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls

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