Hello Everyone,  It's been so long since you last heard from me, so I wanted to take the time to catch you up with what's been going on in my life! A LOT has changed over the past few months and I'm finally in a comfortable enough position to give you the scoop on all of my personal life changes and things I've learned about myself along the way.  Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com for all episodes and all things natural hair! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com  

Hair's the Scoop: A Natural Hair Podcast

Life Update: Pregnancy, Covid-19 and Making Mental & Emotional Health A Priority!

Meet Ayo Ogun; the Founder/CEO of the natural hair company Soultanicals! Ayo is a mother of 6 that started out with a genuine curiosity on how to make the hair care process a painless experience for her three daughters. Ayo always had dreams of starting her own business and through much research and many successful hand-made recipes, she was propelled into a brand new purpose. Ayo embarked on a self-taught journey by studying from books at the neighborhood libraries and book stores. She remarkably studied and mastered everything there was to learn about starting a business and studied all related topics such as marketing, sales, taxes and more. Ayo diligently took notes and within 3 years of research and development, Soultanicals was born! What started out as a small handmade business formulated in a kitchen in 2012, has now transformed into a 7-figure business with a cult like following. Soultanicals is a viral selling natural hair company that keeps customers wanting more with their exotic blends and tantalizing scents that help to grow, repair and moisturize the hair. And now, Soultanicals is sold in over 5,000 stores worldwide and can be found in major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Sally Beauty, Rite & Aid and more! I am so thrilled to share Ayo Ogun's story today and I know you will enjoy every bit of it! So without further a do, let's dive in! Website: https://soultanicals.com/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com for all episodes and all things natural hair! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com  

Meet Ayo Ogun! The Self Made Entrepreneur That Built The 7-Figure Company, Soultanicals!

In todays episode, I catch up with Sherrel Sampson- the Founder/CEO of the all natural scalp care line Canviiy! Canviiy is an innovative, organic based health & wellness brand that strives to soothe, nourish and protect your scalp to provide a healthy environment for your natural hair to thrive. After experiencing an unbearably itchy scalp that seemed like it would never clear up with over the counter products at the time, Sherrel sought out to formulate a botanical based line of scalp care products in order to "get to the root" of the problem not just for herself, but for millions of others suffering from scalp irritation and discomfort. Canviiy pioneered the revolutionary ScalpBliss Collection, which has been proven to offer the most long-lasting organic based scalp irritation solution to the market today, with it's award winning ScalpBliss Serum! Infused with aloe-vera, lavender, witch hazel and more, the ScalpBliss Serum is the perfect solution to reduce scalp irritation and provide a healthy environment for new growth. Canviiy has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Allure, Essence, POPSUGAR and more. And now, after starting her dream scalp care line initially to solve her own scalp condition, Canviiy has taken the market by storm and is available in over 300 retail locations! Sherrel Sampson is so knowledgeable and so passionate about scalp care, that you'll be glued to this episode wanting to learn more. Tune in now! Website: www.canvviy.com Visit Hair's the Scoop at www.hairsthescoop.com Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com  

How Sherrel Sampson Created Canviiy. An All Natural Scalp Care Line Formulated To Sooth Dry, Itchy Scalp!

 In today's episode, I sit down with Psychelia Terry! She is the Founder/CEO of a hair and skin care line called Urban Hydration. Now in 2021, thousands of the company's products are sold everyday in approximately 30,000 U.S. retail locations including Ulta, CVS, Target, Sally Beauty and Bed Bath & Beyond just to name a few. In 2019, Urban Hydration was named one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. by Inc. 5000. Psychelia Terry is not only an entrepreneur but a philanthropist as well, through her global partnership WaterisLife, an organization that is dedicated to saving lives with each and every Urban Hydration product purchased. For every Urban Hydration product sold, a portion of the proceeds funds a well in Kenya to help address the water scarcity crisis. The wife and mother of three is continuously breaking barriers with how we see natural hair and skin products, while generously giving back to the community in an enormous way. In today's episode, you will learn: How Psychelia went from working in Corporate America to starting the multi-million dollar company, Urban Hydration. Why accessibility and affordability are still the main focus no matter how big the Urban Hydration brand expands. How Urban Hydration products contribute to help solve the water crisis in Africa. How Psychelia Terry navigates through entrepreneurship and family life while running a successful business.   Join me in this heartfelt story on the journey through entrepreneurship with a certified boss! Tune in now! Website: www.urbanhydration.com Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com   

How Psychelia Terry used her life savings working in Corporate America to invest in her company Urban Hydration, now worth millions!

 Meet Jessica Pritchett, Founder/CEO of natural hair & LOC brand, OOLI. OOLI Beauty is making its mark in the natural hair industry, by revolutionizing the way people style and feel confident in their locs. Jessica Pritchett says that she developed the OOLI brand with the intention of making it easier for women and men to care for their locs, through her products that help to combat dryness, product buildup and hair thinning. The OOLI hair brand launched in 2019 and features an array of products that contain calming essential oils such as Ylang Ylang, which plays an intricate part in reducing scalp stress that is associated with the tension from locs. OOLI Beauty has been featured in publications such as the Observer, Fashionista, Well + Good and is the leading brand in hair care for locs. All OOLI products are organic, paraben free, nut free and SLS free to provide you with the ultimate hair experience.   In this episode, you'll learn: How Jessica sought out to start her hair/loc line, OOLI Beauty. What steps go into creating a natural hair line. Licensing requirements needed for a natural hair product line. How therapy is a non negotiable when it comes to navigating through entrepreneurship. If you would like to hear more about Dr. Isfahan and get some expert advice on how to care for your natural hair, then continue to tune in! Please Like, Share and Leave a Review! Tune In Now! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com 

How Jessica Pritchett is revolutionizing the way we care for LOCS through her organic haircare line, OOLI.

The black hair care industry is a 1.5 trillion dollar industry that continues to grow from the profits of black women, without black women having much ownership in the industry. The same hair industry that was built off of black women, continues to be saturated with big companies that have been exposed for using increased chemicals that are known to be harmful, synthetic and highly toxic. These products are in fact specifically targeted and marketed to the black community despite these findings and without any recourse. Studies show that there are direct correlations between the harmful chemicals being used by black women in hair products marketed to them and the increase in health issues/diseases that we disproportionally face as black women when compared to any other group i.e. Fibroids, Cancer, Endometriosis, etc. Have you thought about creating your own product/business but feel stuck in the process? – Here’s why YOU should tune in: With the natural hair movement changing the way black women think about what goes into our hair/body, we are seeing a rise in entrepreneurship within the black community with a real sentiment for organic, non-toxic, safe and synthetic free products. Our community is excited about supporting these endeavors as we realize the power of buying black and how important it is to use safe products that were made with our health in mind. There is a huge need for more Female Black Entrepreneurs and my podcast Hair’s The Scoop is a guide for those that are interested in creating the next black owned business in the hair/beauty industry, but might not know how to navigate or get started in the business. Hair’s The Scoop is a business savvy podcast that helps to educate black women on the journey through entrepreneurship, by listening to the stories of well known and successful Founders/CEO’s in the business. Each month I highlight bold, black women entrepreneurs who have successfully scaled to full-time entrepreneurs within the hair, health and beauty industry. My special guests get candid on what it takes to run a successful company, how they got started, mistakes to avoid in the business and so much more! I hope my podcast helps to guide you on your entrepreneurial journey! Thank you for getting to know me & my story! Don't Forget To Rate & Review on Apple Podcast or visit my website at www. hairsthescoop.com!

Let's Get Candid: How Hair's The Scoop Podcast Aims To Help You Become The Next Black Female Entrepreneur!

 In today's episode, I catch up with Dr. Isfahan Chambers- Harris, the Founder/CEO of Alodia Hair Care! Not only is she an Entrepreneur, Wife and Mother, Dr. Isfahan is also a Medical Scientist and Trichology Practitioner. Dr. Isfahan understands the concerns related to textured hair topics and clears up the misconceptions and misinformation that surrounds the topic of natural hair care. Dealing with her own personal experiences with the use of unnatural and toxic hair products (which led to excessive hair damage), Dr. Isfahan turned to her expertise in Biology and Chemistry. She set out to create her own line of safe, non-toxic hair products. In the course of three years filled with extensive research and experimentation, Dr. Isfahan developed transformative products made with only organic and naturally sourced ingredients. In 2017, Alodia Hair Care was officially launched and features a full line of products designed to make the hair growth process simple! Alodia Hair Care is a family friendly, science based hair company offering plant based products for optimal hair growth and scalp care. Alodia Hair Care has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Oprah Magazine, Byrdie, Mane Addicts and more! Dr. Isfahan is passionate about Alodia Hair Care and says the brand was created with the primary goal of educating and empowering black women around the globe, with a specific interest in STEM careers and black women earning PHD's. What you'll learn in this episode: Hair Tips From The Expert Hair Loss & Thinning Conditions Scalp Care & Hair Growth STEM careers and Black Women earning PHD's If you would like to hear more about Dr. Isfahan and get some expert advice on how to care for your natural hair, then continue to tune in! Please Like, Share and Leave a Review! Tune In Now! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com 

How Dr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris Founder of Alodia Hair Care, is committed to holistic approaches to natural hair care!

Knotless Box Braids are my go to hair style when the weather gets warmer and retaining length is usually a positive result of that when protective styling is executed the right way. I had gotten so used to wearing my beautiful braid outs over the winter, that when Spring rolled around, I honestly felt lost when it came to styling. Once the weather started to have a touch of humidity in the air, my braid outs where just shrinking up too much and a little too fast. Not only that, I realized that when the weather gets warmer, I feel super uncomfortable with having hair in my face. It feels hot, sticky and with all the products I put on my hair... a breakout is bound to happen with my hair sticking to my cheeks! I then decided to do my tried and true, DIY Knotless Box Braids and could not be happier! In order to braid your hair with ease, I compiled my tips to execute this hair style without all the hassle! Tune In Now! Visit my blog and leave a comment at Hair'sTheScoop.com. Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

Top 6 ways to slay your DIY Knotless Box Braid install with ease!

 Have you ever wondered about the long term effects of the toxic chemicals found in black hair care products? I decided to go more in depth with this discussion to find the reasons why and how black women are disproportionately exposed to increased levels of toxins in hair products, when compared to other groups. In order to get to the bottom of this alarming data, I decided to have an open discussion with Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, MD. About Dr. St. Surin-Lord: Voted Top Doctor in the D.C. Metropolitan area, Dr. St. Surin-Lord is a Board Certified Dermatologist and Assistant Professor at Howard University College of Medicine. She is also the owner of Visage Dermatology & Aesthetic Center in Largo, Maryland. Dr. St. Surin-Lord is frequently quoted in articles related to the field of dermatology with topics ranging from acne, hyperpigmentation, hair fragility, scalp health and more. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Byrdie, Prevention, Web MD, Health Line and has a hair column called "Hair It Is" in Happi Magazine! Dr. St. Surin-Lord's level of expertise is remarkable and she truly gets candid to shed light on some of the major toxins that are found in black hair care products and how they are effecting our health at alarming rates! In this episode, we discuss: Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals to be aware of before purchasing products The link between toxins in hair products, Cancer, Fibroids and Hair Loss Treatment options for hair loss How we can fight to keep harmful products geared toward black women off the shelves I am so excited for this episode and I know that you will learn so much from Dr. Sharleen St. Surin-Lord, who is truly a gem. I thank her for taking the time to educate us all and share insight on this topic! Tune in now and visit www.hairsthescoop.com to leave a comment! 

Toxic chemicals found in black hair care products linked to increased rates of Cancer, Fibroids and Hair loss!

If you've been natural for some time, you have probably run into the problem of single strand knots at some point in your natural hair journey. These knots often tend to look like little tiny microscopic beads at the end of your individual hair strand and many times, on more than just one. Single strand knots are also synonymous with the term Fairy Knots. This is due to the fact that the knots are bound so tiny and tight, that it looks like a fairy did it! These are actual strands of hair that have coiled up on themselves and often times, create even bigger tangles with other hair strands next to them. Continue to tune in now to learn more and how you can prevent this from happening so often!  Visit my blog and leave a comment at Hair'sTheScoop.com. Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests, email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

Single Strand Knots & How To Prevent Them!

 Steaming natural hair is the process of using moist heat to help lift the cuticle layer that protects the hair shaft and allow for moisture to penetrate through. By having the cuticle layer open, this helps for much better absorption of moisturizing hair products, masks and treatments. Learn all about how I'm using my hair steamer in a completely different way for maximum results!  Leave a comment for this episode at: https://hairsthescoop.com/?p=335 Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: https://www.facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests,  email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com   

How Using Steam Helps To Detangle In 20min or Less!

As many of you may already know, a protective hair style can be the holy grail approach to keeping your hair healthy and happy, with the proper regimen in place of course. However, at times we can get a little carried away with how a hairstyle should look as opposed to ensuring that the hair is actually protected. Now let me be honest, I am guilty of having done this as well. We want that hairstyle to come out looking fresh and to leave us feeling confident and sexy! It’s just human nature and with all of the beautiful hairstyles we see when scrolling Instagram, it’s only natural to want to replicate that exact same look! But are you getting the most out of your protective hair styles? Tune in and find out the top 5 mistakes you could be making! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: https://www.facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests,  email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

5 Protective Hair Style Mistakes You’ve Been Making All Along!

In today's episode, I wanted to talk about my new hair tool that seems to be taking the natural hair community by storm! About a year ago, I was browsing Youtube and saw this new device all the influencers were trying out for blow drying natural hair. I usually wear my hair in stretched styles, so this definitely sparked my interest. By using the Revair, you can get a very nice stretch without all of the extra manipulation of using the tension method, or banding the hair for days just to achieve a safe blow out affect. Tune in now to hear my thoughts or visit my blog to read more! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: https://www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: https://www.facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests,  email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

How the Revair-Reverse Air Dryer Is Blowing Our Mind & Our Natural Hair!

In today's episode, I catch up with CEO/Founder Dafina Smith of Covet & Mane! Founded in 2019, Covet & Mane is the world's first line of customizable hand-tied hair extensions! Covet & Mane's patent pending cut point wefts allow hairstylists to cut and tailor hair extensions to fit each of the clients individual needs. Dafina describes her wefts as the ultimate hair enhancement created to fit the clients head for a natural, undetectable, shed and tangle free experience. Dafina Smith is challenging and changing the way we view the hair extension industry, through her innovative products made with the specific needs of the client in mind. Her passion is personal, heartfelt, inspiring and I can't wait for you to hear how Dafina built her empire. Visit the website here: https://covetandmane.com/ Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: https://www.facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests,  email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

How CEO/Founder Dafina Smith of Covet & Mane creates the ultimate hair enhancement experience, while dominating a multi-million dollar industry!

Welcome back to another episode on Hair's The Scoop and HAPPY SPRING! With the change in season, sunnier skies and warmer weather, my go to hairstyle becomes The Wash And Go! However, for those starting out, choosing the right styling gel can be somewhat of a hit or miss at times. I've created a list of the best styling gels that have worked for my hair, as a way to help you navigate the process with ease. If you're curious to find out which styling gels made my list for spring and summer wash and go's, then continue to tune in! Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Follow me on Instagram where you can view exclusive photos and videos on how I style my natural hair & more at: https://www.instagram.com/hairs_the_scoop/ Follow my blog at: www.hairsthscoop.com Join our Facebook Community where the conversations continue at: https://www.facebook.com/hairsthescooppodcast For Sponsorship Info or Collaboration Requests,  email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com

Struggling with your wash and go? Here's my list of the BEST styling gels for natural hair!

Join me in my discussion on all things natural hair! Here is a platform where I review the latest in natural hair tools/products, talk hair care regimens, maintenance and so much more!