Hair Obsession: Stories, Culture, and Personal Experiences

Not Your Aunty

In this episode, our hosts delve into the multifaceted relationship women have with their hair. They share personal anecdotes about their own hair traumas, discuss the significance of hair in various cultures and mythologies, and explore the modern-day obsession with hair, especially in the age of social media. The conversation also touches on hair politics, spiritual symbolism, and the extreme lengths some people go to for their hair.

Tune in to hear insights from a therapist and amusing personal stories that highlight just how powerful and influential hair can be in shaping our identities.

00:00 Introduction

00:11 Ballet Exam and Hair Obsession

01:21 Psychological Impact of Hair on Self-Image

01:54 The Longest Relationship: Women and Their Hairstylists

02:36 Childhood Hair Trauma Stories

10:35 Generational Hair Trauma

11:54 Hair Experiments and Disasters

14:42 Cultural and Mythological Significance of Hair

17:46 The Power and Politics of Hair

18:07 Hair Ceremonies and Cultural Significance

18:22 Counterculture and Liberation Through Hair

19:05 Workplace Hair Challenges for Black Women

19:31 Hair and Personal Transformation

20:15 Hair in Black Magic and Superstition

20:31 A Personal Story of Hair and the Supernatural

23:25 Self-Expression Through Hair

28:17 Spiritual and Cultural Symbolism of Hair

32:03 Modern Hair Trends and Social Commentary

34:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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