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

Hair's the Scoop: A Natural Hair Podcast

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!

Hi there! I have heard time and time again how Ayurveda helps maintain balance between the mind, body and soul. But did you know that Ayurveda can be the driving force to achieving healthy hair as well? Back in my earlier days of being natural, I was curious about Ayurveda for natural hair care and would often experiment with different oils and hair masks. While I typically loved the results, I fell off the bandwagon on the whole "DIY" approach, because I started just purchasing my products with some of the Ayuvedic ingredients already built in them. However, I wanted to bring to your attention the many beneficial oils that are considered Ayurvedic, so that you can be able to identify and incorporate them into your own hair routine if you're struggling with growth and length retention. If this interests you, then continue to tune in. To read my blog post on how to use the oils mentioned, visit www.hairsthescoop.com.  Before we dive in, I want to remind you to subscribe to at www.hairsthescoop.com, in order to receive your FREE e-guide to how you can start building your natural hair regimen today! 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 Using Ayurvedic Oils Can Help To Promote A Healthy Scalp & Even Healthier Natural Hair!

Hey there! Do you use co-washes on you natural hair? I don't use them as much as I use to back when I first went natural, but I think that co-washes do have their place in a regimen somewhere, depending on lifestyle and routines. This is especially true when it comes to working out in the summer when its hot enough outside to have your hair dry quickly, you just aren’t quite ready for a full on hair wash day or you'll be away on a short vacation. For those of you that co-wash regularly due to busy lifestyles, working out, or just in the need of an extended wash date, I put together a list of some of my favorite co-washes! Tune in now! Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://hairsthescoop.com/listeners-circle/ 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

The BEST Co-Washes for Natural Hair!

I often get messages from people who are either returning natural, or coming from some type of set back with their hair. Whether its from over processing the hair with color, neglect from protective styling, or heat damage, its usually something related to either of those described. But the main thing is that people really want to know how to get their natural hair back to a healthier state. So I wanted to break this down for you to help you along your journey, because without a hair regimen in place, I really don’t think my hair would be as healthy as it is today or as long. I’ve literally had the same routine since going completely natural in 2015 and although my products have definitely changed over the years, my regimen has not. I believe that .. that’s a key thing to note because it’s yielded me the results I have with my hair today. Before we dive in, I want to remind you to subscribe to at www.hairsthescoop.com, in order to receive your FREE e-guide to how you can start building your natural hair regimen today! Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://hairsthescoop.com/listeners-circle/ 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 to get your natural hair back to a healthier state: Building a Regimen

In today’s episode, I catch up with Britney Sade, the CEO and founder of Curl Cap! Curl Cap takes a very innovative approach on the traditional cap and is literally the perfect accessory to your natural hair journey. Britney’s patented design has been frequently recognized on Amazon’s Top 100 hats list and this passionate entrepreneur isn’t stopping there, as she adds author to her title for her interactive children’s book coming soon. My conversation with Britney was so heartfelt, I can’t wait for you to tune into her story and learn how taking your dreams seriously can yield some seriously good results… lets 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! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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

Meet Britney Sade! The CEO/Founder of Curl Cap! Discover how taking her dreams seriously, led Britney to becoming a successful entrepreneur!

Have you ever skipped a workout because you just did your hair, the style finally came out right and you didn't want to risk ruining the hairstyle? Have you ever had to be somewhere important and you didn't want to risk having a frizzy, tangled poof of hair by the end of your workout? If any of this is you continue to tune because in today's episode, I break down the ways you can work out and still keep your natural hair looking and smelling fresh! Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! This episode is brought to you by: Curls Grow and slay the blueberry way! Use coupon code GetCurls30 for 30% off your next online purchase! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-apple podcast feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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, please email me at TeonaSmith@hairsthescoop.com  

Working Out With Natural Hair 101: How to keep your hairstyle looking and smelling fresh!

In today’s episode, I catch up with Jamyla Bennu; the CEO/Founder of Oyin Handmade! Oyin Handmade is a line of natural, unisex, family-friendly personal care products! It is an artisanal manufacturer of moisture rich products that are especially formulated for highly texturized hair and dry skin. Hand-crafted with food grade ingredients since 2003, Jamyla is the master mixtress and creator behind the Oyin handmade brand. Tune in as Jamyla shares her story of how she got her start by helping other women create hair recipes during a time when there was a lack of resources for the natural hair community. Now, more than a decade later, Oyin Handmade is one of the top selling natural hair brands sold world wide! I enjoyed our conversation so much and I know you will too! So without further a do, lets dive in! Website: www.oyinhandmade.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! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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 CEO/Founder Jamyla Bennu created the artisanal moisture rich brand Oyin Handmade, for highly textured hair!

In todays episode, I catch up with Mahisha Dellinger, the Founder and CEO of the natural hair company CURLS, which took the market by storm after launching in 2002. Mahisha is the true definition of resilience with a story that describes being raised in poverty by her single mother, in a community that was ridden with drugs and gang activity in the Sacramento area of her childhood home. Even with the deck stacked against her, Mahisha was able to push through her struggles by staying focused, putting herself through college and landing an internship at Intel Corporation. Unsatisfied and unfulfilled in corporate America, Mahisha side hustled the idea for a high quality, organic, vegan hair care brand that was able to thoroughly nourish textured curls, yet be gentle enough for use by her daughter. In 2002, Curls launched and her side hustle turned into a full blown business after being carried globally in a host of massive retailers such as Target, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, CVS and more! Mahisha Dellinger's story is truly one of grit, determination and gradual continued success! I can not wait to dive in and share her story with you. Tune in now! Website: www.curls.biz Tune in and don't forget to Subscribe, Rate and Review! Check out this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Player! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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 entrepreneur Mahisha Dellinger created the multi-million dollar natural hair company Curls, despite the odds stacked against her.

In today’s episode, I catch up with Uchenna & Chioma Ngwudo. Not only are they sisters, but they are the Founders/CEO’s of the e-commerce powerhouse, Cee Cee’s Closet NYC! Cee Cee’s Closet NYC showcases the beauty of Nigerian culture, through its stylish, fashionable headwraps and bold prints that have been worn by the likes of actress Tracee Eliss Ross, Tiffany Hadish and beauty influencer Jackie Aina, to name a few! Cee Cee's NYC Closet has also been featured in numerous publications such as Time Out NY, ELLE, Allure, Teen Vogue, Essence, glamour magazine and more! Even with Chioma and Uchenna’s extraordinary success, Cee Cee’s Closet NYC continues to give back to the community by creating equitable paying jobs and by providing economic opportunities in communities that are traditionally low/non-paying exploitative industries in Africa. Cee Cee’s Closet NYC remarkably bridges the gap between taking care of your curls with protective yet fashionable headwear.    

How Founders/CEO's Chioma & Uchenna Ngwudo created the e-commerce powerhouse for African headwraps, Cee Cee's Closet NYC!

Hi dolls!! I hope everyone is having a good start to this new year amidst all of the insanity going on in the world. I wanted to keep things light and fun so today, I'm giving you my personal blueprint to achieve the perfect twist out every single time! I used to think the twist out was the hardest style to do because my results were always either hit or miss, most of the time. However, I've honestly always loved the look and the fullness of a good twist out, so I decided to document what worked and what didn’t in my journey. If you want to learn my top tips to a pop'n twist out every single time, 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! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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   

The Blueprint for a POP’n Twist Out Every Single Time!

Have you ever suffered from dry, itchy scalp? In today's episode, I decided to breakdown the differences between a dry scalp and a dandruff prone scalp. Many people get the two confused and it is important to understand the key differences so that you know what to look for and how to remedy the situation. I also give you some tips to help restore the scalp if you are battling either of the two conditions... so 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! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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 to tell the difference between dry scalp vs a dandruff prone scalp + Tips on how to fix it!

Hello Everyone! In today's episode, I give you my top tips to winterize your dry natural hair! The winter months can be taxing on our natural hair and that means putting a plan in place to help with keeping our hair moisturized & elastic during the colder months. If you're struggling with keeping your dry natural hair moisturized and you want to start retaining  some noticeable length, 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! Click here to subscribe to my RSS Feed (non-itunes feed): https://www.hairsthescoop.com/podcast 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 

Struggling with Dry Natural Hair? My Top Tips to winterize your hair for long lasting moisture!

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