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
The final episode of season one is a very special conversation between Amber and her mum Kim Murray Rowan, who is a grief and loss psychotherapist. Kim shares her expertise on the psychological impact of hair loss, the importance of developing a toolkit for dealing with trauma and the possibility for post-traumatic growth. Kim and Amber also compare notes and perspectives on their own personal hair loss journey.
In this uplifting and inspiring episode, Amber chats to Anouk Fumagalli about life with alopecia universalis, a condition they have in common. Anouk shares her insights on how she developed a positive outlook on life and learned to accept herself for who she is, with the help of her family and friends. Listen out for a previous TMGH connection too...
In this episode, Amber sits down with Devora Oseroff AKA The Wig Doctor to discuss her transformative journey from bespoke wig maker to industry trailblazer. Devora shares candid insights and valuable lessons learned on the way to becoming the biggest name in the wig game. From her courageous act of shaving her head to her relentless pursuit of quality, the Wig Doctor is reshaping the industry with empathy and innovation.
Amber sits down with author and activist Kajal Odedra to discuss Hair/Power: Essays on Control and Freedom, her book about the profound relationship between hair and identity. Kajal also shares her personal journey of self-acceptance, growing up in a traditional Indian family in a predominantly white environment and finally finding liberation and empowerment through her activism and writing. This episode explores the complexities of hair, cultural pressures, and the importance of reclaiming one's identity. Kajal's book and her experiences offer a powerful message of solidarity and empowerment.
Model Vicky Jackson shares her personal journey with Albinism, a condition that effects the pigment in skin, hair and eyes. Vicky opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, her experiences working in the fashion industry and the misconceptions surrounding her condition.Together, they explore the double-edged sword of representation, the power of resilience and strength she found in embracing her own incredible unique look.
Amber sits down with young model and influencer Adam Rhazali to discuss his transformative journey with alopecia areata. Adam opens up about the pivotal moment he decided to shave his head, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and how it impacted his modeling career. He shares the profound changes in his relationships, particularly with his little brother and supportive girlfriend, Ivana, whose mother also has alopecia. Adam talks candidly about overcoming insecurities, finding confidence and his road to self-acceptance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity and the power of support.
Amber explores the fascinating world of hairdressing with celebrity hairstylist, Pete Burkill. Together, they unravel the influence of pop culture icons like the Kardashians on hairstyling trends, debunk the myths behind social media hair crazes and ponder the curious phenomenon of Barnsley's abundance of top-tier hairdressers. Pete also candidly shares his personal journey of losing hair at a young age, offering insight into the experience of navigating the world as a hair-free man in a society obsessed with locks.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thaila shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience, embracing her natural curls, navigating the highs and lows of a modeling career and finding empowerment through self-acceptance.
In the first ever episode of This May Get Hairy, Amber Jean sits down with Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan AKA Noho Hank, the quirky and flamboyant Chechen mobster from the hit HBO television series Barry.
This podcast will explore some hair-raising tales with extraordinary guests discussing their hair journey & what hair really means to them.
