Texture Talks

Ms Banks on Colourism, Black Men's Mental Health & Loving Your Natural Hair #TextureTalks

For the new episode of The Texture Talks Podcast Ms Banks gets honest about her hair, her healing, and what the world really owes Black women.Ms Banks is a South London rapper, songwriter and one of the UK's most distinctive voices in hip-hop. Her latest album South LDN Lover Girl is a deeply personal body of work exploring identity, womanhood, mental health, colourism, and the complexity of growing up as a Black woman in Britain.She opens up about: ◼️ Her natural hair journey and why she wants to stop putting someone else's hair on her head to feel beautiful ◼️ How colourism has impacted her career — and why she won't pretend it hasn't ◼️ The difference between being kind and being nice (and how people pleasing is actually a form of self-betrayal) ◼️ Black men and mental health — and the personal loss that changed how she sees it all ◼️ Why "love with no boundaries is literally just self-destruction" ◼️ The album that was almost called Black Girl in a White World — and why she got cold feetThis episode is brought to you by Team Texture, home of the TT Heat Hat, the best tool for deep conditioning and moisture retention on wash day.◼️ Shop the TT Heat Hat — www.teamtexture.co.uk ◼️ Use code “TEXTURE10” for 10% off◼️Follow Ms Banks: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/msbanks/◼️Stream South LDN Lover Girl — https://open.spotify.com/album/6NgizYchTMIgAtm5UU5zqm?si=gcASIBoqQwSgWyZW4nmd_Q◼️ Follow Paige on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/◼️ Buy Paige’s book, How To Love Your Afro — https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988

ARE WE READY FOR A PRIME MINISTER WITH AN AFRO? | MR MONEY JAR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3

🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by financial educator, qualified financial adviser, and award-winning content creator #mrmoneyjar Rotimi Merriman-Johnson🎙️ We dive into:💫What inspired him to grow his hair out💫How he felt his Afro was perceived in professional spaces💫How it felt to be racially profiled in public by the police 💫 And some of his biggest lessons, and pieces of advice from his personal life and professional career that can help anybody on their journey to succeed and more importantly be happy in life 🙏🏽Rotmi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/-----🌀 #texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽‍🦱This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.✨Sponsored by ⁠ ⁨@garnieruki⁩  their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls 📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE📢 SHARE👩🏽‍💻 Follow Paige:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: https://youtu.be/AfbCyEgBKmQ📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025): https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988🧖🏽‍♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow Team Texture: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #blackmen #blackman #NewPodcast

DREAMING WHILST BLACK STAR WAS WORRIED NOBODY IN THE INDUSTRY COULD DO HER HAIR | TEXTURE TALKS | S3 E5

🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by actress and star of critically acclaimed international TV show, #dreamingwhilstblack #danimoseleyIn this powerful episode, Dani opens up about:💫 How a chance meeting with Ewan McGregor pushed her to pursue acting💫 Her deeply personal journey from relaxers to embracing her natural hair💫 Hair horror stories on set — and why Dreaming Whilst Black marked a turning point for her natural hair confidenceDani's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danimoseley/-----#texturetalks is the UK’s No. 1 #podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the #afro and #curlyhaired community! 👩🏽‍🦱This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.✨ Sponsored by ⁠@GarnierCoUKTakeCare⁠ and their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #hydratedcurls 📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE📢 SHARE👩🏽‍💻 Follow Paige:Paige's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigelewinofficial/Paige's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigelewinofficialPaiges Youtube: @paigelewinofficial📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025):https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988🧖🏽‍♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow Team Texture: @team.texture🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast

I'M A BLACK BALLERINA I WANT TO WEAR BROWN TIGHTS | PRECIOUS ADAMS | TEXTURE TALKS S3 E4

🎉 Welcome to Season 3 of Texture Talks! 👏🏽💪🏽In this episode, we’re joined by internationally acclaimed ballet dancer and soloist with the English National Ballet, #PreciousAdams.Known for her powerful artistry, technical precision, and trailblazing presence in the classical dance world, Precious has become a vocal advocate for #DiversityAndInclusion in #Ballet. 🩰🎙️ We dive into:How her #Hair impacted her journey as a ballet dancerWhy she wanted to wear #BrownTights instead of pink—and why this mattered as a Black #BallerinaHow she began #BalletDance and trained internationally to pursue her dreamsThe challenges she faced as a #BlackBallerina and #BlackWoman while studying in #Moscow📸 Precious' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preciousagram/🌀 Texture Talks is the UK’s No. 1 podcast dedicated to educating, engaging, and entertaining the Afro and Curly-Haired community! 👩🏽‍🦱This season, we’re interviewing everyone from #TV and #FilmStar #NathalieEmmanuel to #Author and political advocate #KelechiOkafor—charting their hair journeys from childhood to today.We’re breaking down the realest truths behind every photo—from racism and #Texturism to what it truly means to show up naturally in a world that often doesn’t reflect you.✨ Sponsored by @GarnierCoUKTakeCare and their new #HairCare range:#MethodForCurls – for all #CurlTypes, from wavy to tightly #Coiled #AfroHair💧 With #NoSilicones #NoSulphates #NoArtificialColors and powered by #HyaluronicAcid + #SheaButter to deliver up to 7 days of #HydratedCurls📲 Join the conversation: Share your thoughts and tag us with your hair stories!👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE📢 SHARE👩🏽‍💻 Follow Paige:Instagram: @paigelewinofficialTikTok: @paigelewinofficialYouTube: @paigelewinofficial📚 Pre-order Paige's upcoming book — How To Love Your Afro (Bloomsbury, Sept 2025):https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Love-Your-Afro-Companion/dp/1526686988🧖🏽‍♀️ Order your TT Heat Hat: https://www.teamtexture.co.uk/Follow Team Texture: @team.texture🌿 Learn more about Garnier’s Method For Curls:https://www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/method-for-curls#BlackPodcast #BlackCulture #4CHair #CurlyHairStyle #CurlyHairJourney #Podcast #DiaryOfACEO #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlBloggers #BlackPodcasters #NewPodcast

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

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