”Good Hair” Is a Lie: Yene Damtew on Deprogramming Hair ShameWhat even is “good hair”?

2026-01-06

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In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning.If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen.GUEST RESOURCES: Yene Damtew IG | @YeneDamtewRESOURCES:

In this powerful segment, celebrity stylist Yene Damtew and Jeannette Reyes unpack the emotional weight so many Black women carry about their hair — from childhood salon trauma to being conditioned to see certain textures as “unmanageable.” Yene breaks down how she helps her clients deprogram shame, why the natural hair movement has been both a blessing and a battleground, and how true hair confidence starts with unlearning.

If you’ve ever questioned your texture, this one is a must-listen.

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