“Texturism – The Politics of Our Roots”

Growing up, I didn’t just learn how to style my hair—I learned what was considered “good” and “bad” hair. I felt it in the backhanded compliments, in the pressure to tame my curls, in the unspoken message that my texture needed to be “fixed.” In this episode, I dive deep into texturism—where it comes from, how it shapes our perceptions of beauty and worth, and the ways it still affects us today. From history to personal experiences, I explore how we internalize these messages and, more importantly, how we unlearn them. Because our hair isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a crown to embrace.