Although the number of Black models on the runways has slowly increased, it is no secret that their hair has been done a disservice to backstage at fashion weeks all over the world. It is only in recent years that models have documented and spoken out against these atrocities;s and texture expert hairstylists are also raising their voices in protest.

In this short episode snack, Naeemah LaFond (Global Artistic Director, Amika) is explicit about who's responsibility it is to ensure that all stylists hired to work backstage are proficient in all textures; and guess what? It is not the designer's.

Listen to episode 31 for the full meal. https://youtu.be/UeQjD3p_6LE

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