Gossip Curl

Gossip Curl

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Gossip Curl episodes

  • Hair Through the Ages
    A Brief History of Having Hair

    Your hair is a silent witness to human history — it has protected our ancestors from the sun and today serves as a canvas for our deepest personal expressions. In the second episode of "Gossip Curl," we get into the significance of hair and also a bit of it’s history. Why do humans have hair at all and how far back did that happen? Which hairstyles and hair cuts were most popular “back in the day” and why trends can dictate the times in so many ways.

    You will discover how hair originally functioned as a biological "solar shield" and why evolutionary history led us to lose it almost everywhere except on our heads. Hadnet and her guest dive into the fascinating world of social status, explaining how a 1920s bob was much more than just a haircut — it was a loud cry for rebellion and freedom.
    In this episode, Hadnet Tesfai is again joined by Ian Mayer-Marszalek, Global Hair Upskilling Manager at Schwarzkopf Professional. Ian shares incredible insights into the origins of modern hair care, including the shocking fact that people once used kerosene to "cleanse" their hair before the first powdered shampoos were invented in 1903.
    By the end of this episode, you will see your reflection not just as a style choice, but as a continuation of thousands of years of history.
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    Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hairto explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture.

    Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,science, and the "wait… is that actually true?!" aspects of it all.

    Together with leading industry experts, scientists, and professional stylists, Hadnet explores

    how hair care evolved from dangerous kerosene washes to high-tech chemistry
    why economic crises give rise to trends like the mullet
    and the psychological power behind a breakup cut or traditional cultural braids

    Gossip Curl offers profound knowledge and personal insights for anyone who wants to finally understand our most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday.

    A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

    29 min
  • Gossip Curl - Trailer
    Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hairto explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture.
    Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,science, and the "wait… is that actually true?!" aspects of it all.
    Gossip Curl offers profound knowledge and personal insights for anyone who wants to finally understand our most powerful means of expression.
    A new episode drops every other Monday, starting June 15th.
    1 min

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Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast that goes deep beneath the surface of hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture - that drops a new episode every other week.