EPISODE 31 | Yes is Expensive, No is a Complete Sentence

WITH NAEEMAH LAFOND, QUEEN OF STATEMENT HAIR

Naeemah LaFond, queen of statement hair

In this episode of The Texture Lounge, I get to chat it up with Naeemah LaFond.

Haitian-American, Brooklyn-based, Queen of statement hair and Global Artistic Director at Amika haircare brand.

Here's what we are talking about:

  • The meaning behind her name (tip: John Coltrane is involved)

  • Her zone of genius

  • What book she is reading: "Say More About That...and other ways to speak up, push back and advocate for yourself and others" by Amber Carrall.

  • An insecurity she had growing up

  • Her multiple career-shifts: From a tax account, biomedical pharmacology, sociology, court clerk to hairstylist.

  • What sparks her creative process for her phenomenally extra, signature looks

  • Most satisfying career moment

  • Trendwatch: Why black models are not being serviced backstage at fashion shows & who's fault it is

  • Importance of boundaries and the signs that tell her she needs to disconnect from everything

  • Her ultimate dream for her life

  • Earliest beauty moments

  • Her favourite self-care moment & upcoming beauty appointments

  • Where to find her: @naeemahlafond

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