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

Gossip Curl

Latest episodes

How to Curly Hair?!

How to Curly Hair?!

‧ 35m 20s

From loose S-curls to tight coils, every curl pattern is unique and requires a tailored approach. Managing textured hair often feels like a mix of trial, error, and sheer patience. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to identify your specific curl type, detangle without damage, balance volume with frizz control, and master drying techniques for ultimate definition.

Host Hadnet Tesfai shares her personal insights as part of the "curly girlies" alongside runway and session stylist Nick Irwin. Drawing from his high-fashion backstage experience, Nick breaks down the professional secrets to styling and caring for textured hair....

Ingredient Gossip

Ingredient Gossip

‧ 44m 15s

From dry ends to brittle strands, achieving true hair health requires more than just a splash of water. Balancing moisture, protein, and structural repair often feels like a complex scientific puzzle. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to build a powerful trifecta of moisture, protein, and bonding technology, master targeted product placement, and use an elasticity stretch-test to prevent hair breakage.
Host Hadnet Tesfai shares her personal insights on managing dense natural curls under the heavy styling pressure of the TV world alongside Ian Mayer Marszalek, Senior Global Hair Upskilling Manager for Henkel Consumer Brands. Drawing...

The Grey Era

The Grey Era

‧ 28m 31s

Finding your first grey hair can feel like a shock, but what is actually happening inside your follicles? Going grey is a gradual process of melanin depletion. By the end of this episode, you will understand the biological differences between age-related and stress-induced grey hair — including why stress-related greying might actually be reversible. You will also discover how aging alters hair texture and learn how to choose the right nourishing care for fine strands.

Host Hadnet Tesfai shares her own experience with finding grey hairs in her late 20s and navigating the pressure to hide them. She is joined...

Hair Color Myths BUSTED

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...