Gossip Curl

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.

Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only piece of clothing we never take off, and it can change your whole mood before you even step out the door. It holds the receipts to everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here to dive into the myths, the 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 species' most powerful means of expression. Stay tuned!

Gossip Curl -
The Podcast about ALL things hair

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

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Hair Color Myths BUSTED

‧ 37m 16s

Navigating hair color can feel like a game of trial and error, but understanding the truth behind common myths changes everything. By the end of this episode, you will understand why total honesty about your hair history is essential, how to choose the right tones for your skin, and how to adapt your blonde to seasonal lighting. You will also discover the true technical differences between highlights, lowlights, balayage, and ombré.

Host Hadnet Tesfai shares her personal curiosity about gray coverage and big color shifts alongside industry icon Lesley Jennison. Drawing from over 40 years of high-level salon experience, Lesley...

Don't Lie About Your Hair Color

‧ 40m 17s

Can your hair really keep a secret? Being honest with your hairstylist is always the first rule of coloring your hair. But what actually happens inside those foils when chemical reactions take place? This episode will dive into the science of hair color and then use scientific expertise to weave our way towards questions that are relevant for our daily dyeing situation.

For this deep dive into the world of color, host Hadnet Tesfai is joined by seasoned expert Ian Mayer-Marszalek. Hadnet and Ian are taking us behind the scenes of color chemistry, debunk common misconceptions about home-dyeing and dark...

Eyes First, Hands Second

‧ 39m 45s

Stop striving for the perfect social media look: True hair confidence comes from working with your individual texture, not against it. In this episode, we decode the needs of your hair structure and explore why 'Product Cocktailing '— the expert blend of primers, serums, and mousse — is the secret to revolutionary styling.
Hadnet Tesfai sits down with runway icon Nick Irwin to debunk common hair care myths. They address the frequent fear of using products on fine hair, break down the physics behind heat damage, and reveal how you can use your natural quirks — like cowlicks or unique...

The Great Wash Debate

‧ 36m 49s

Fine hair needs daily washing, yet exactly that makes the scalp much oilier. If you want to successfully wash your hair, you need to break the vicious cycle of stripping away sebum and forcing your sebaceous glands to overproduce. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to determine your perfect washing rhythm. You will discover how to strategically focus shampoo at the roots to protect your ends, and learn why the exact order of masks and conditioners dictates your final volume.

Host Hadnet Tesfai brings her personal journey of navigating dense natural curls and intense styling from...

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