17 Best Curly Hair Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

We talk about curly hair to learn more about our culture — from how we perceive ourselves to how the world sees us. Priya Anand, an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in Bloomberg, Businessweek, the Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed and Politico, turns her investigative eye to her lifelong obsession: curly hair. You might think: curly hair, how much is there to say? A whole podcast dedicated to this? I don't want to hear someone ramble about all their hair lotions and potions! But there is so much to unravel about why so many people hide their ringlets as secret curlies, how politicians who wear their hair curly are vilified and what Hollywood's hostility toward curls means for our society. more

Where curls, community, and conversation come together.We are curly hairstylists sharing our experiences behind the chair, business advice, and the current trends and talk of the industry. Whether you are behind the chair or sitting in it, we're here to spark new discussions about the highs and lows of the industry.Let's connect, learn and grow together!Follow us!Instagram @curltalkunfilteredpodcastTikTok @curltalkunfilteredpodYouTube - Curl Talk Unfiltered Podcast@talyajadehair @cass_hairstylist more

Waves not waving? We can fix that. Alyson Lupo and Swavy Curly Courtney are two wavy girls celebrating all things wavy, curly, and wonderfully real—while trying all the products and reading the backs of the bottles, so you don't have to. Join us as we kick off 2025 with our first podcast season. more

This is your chance to ask a world-class Curl Professional your questions, and get them answered daily! Melanie Nickels is the founder of the Raw Hair Organic Salon in Naples, Florida, one of the top Curly & Natural hair salons in the country. She is the founder of the Raw Curls Academy, and co-founder of the Raw Curls brand of organic & natural products for curly hair. She is an American Board Certified Master Haircolorist (specializing in curly hair), and a former educator for the organization, as well as a former judge / exam evaluator (one of only 19 certified Professional Hair Colorist Exam Evaluators world-wide).To submit your questions, simply comment them below, and they will go in the queue! We do a Live Q&A in our Curly Girl Support Group on Facebook, simulcast here on Youtube, every Monday night at 7:30pm EST. If you are a Curly Girl and would like to join the group, follow the link below! https://www.facebook.com/groups/curlywavynatural/Melanie was personally trained and mentored by a U.S.National Hairdressing Champion and British National Hairdressing Champion, who worked side-by-side with Vidal Sassoon, as well as graduating top of her class at the #1 Aveda Institute in the United States.Melanie also served as a stylist on the long-running hit Broadway musical '42nd Street', and was a SAG union member.She has extensive Curl-Specific training and certifications with the top disciplines in the world: The Deva Academy, Ouidad, Curlisto, and more. She is undoubtedly the most Comprehensively-trained Curl Specialist in the world today.Melanie holds two college degrees as well: Accounting and Business Management. more

The Proud N Curly Podcast is the show all about celebrating naturally curly hair. Host Sieee Johnson finds new insight and #curlspiration on how to manage and maintain your natural curls from inspiring and relatable guests. It does not matter whether your hair has a 2a curl pattern or a 4c pattern. You will hear interesting stories and learn tips to help you on your hair journey. more

Have you ever felt misunderstood, misplaced, or like you don't belong in the space you are in? Have you struggled to find a sense of self? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try you're never going to measure up or fit in And you're not sure if you even want to. Welcome to The Puffy Hair Podcast. Where misfits with brown skin and curly hair rule! Whether you're a brown person adopted by lighter folk or raised in an interracial family, you belong here. Our upbringing made us hella weird and we're going to talk about all of it. And learn some cool hair tips along the way. Are you ready to be seen? To belong? To be unapologetically who you were created to be? Join me on this journey to self discovery. Let's laugh together, let's cry together, let's learn to be wholly ourselves right now. Not tomorrow, today. It might be painful, I promise it will be fun, it will definitely be helpful and it could be life changing! more

Join The Curly Girl Methods founder, Lorraine Massey, on her new podcast, 'If Your Curls Could Talk,' a podcast where we celebrate the incredible stories behind every curl, wave, and coil with a diverse array of Lorraine's notable clients. From hair journeys that reflect resilience and self-expression to the deep-rooted connection between our hair and identity, we explore the human experiences that make each strand unique. Let's unravel the beauty, struggles, and triumphs that coil us together—one curl at a time. Available on all major podcast platforms. more

This is your one-stop beauty shop for hair, self-identity, comedy and much more. Join me, as we go through the struggles of being natural on this kinky curly powered podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/napchat/support more

#TextureTalks is an honest, insightful and often hilarious deep dive into the ups and downs of daily life for the curly, kinky and afro hair community fronted by a straight talking, dry humoured black female host with over 15 years experience caring for her afro hair with a hell of a lot to say about it! You'll get the real on Paige's first hand experiences, unpopular opinions, and heartfelt truths. Expect a mix of gritty guest interviews and solo storytelling like you've never heard before. more

The Curl Code explores individual stories of how learning to embrace our natural hair can unlock the journey to embracing and empowering our most authentic selves. Each episode reveals a unique story of an individual journey, starting with a decision to lean into and learn to care for their curls, unwinding a process of transformation in how they view the world, society, and themselves. Wafaya Abdallah, owner of Curly Oasis curl salon (https://www.curlyoasis.com/) and curl educator based in Rockville, MD, brings decades of experience in the beauty industry, and leads conversations including practical advice on hair and self care, how she runs a co-elevating, team-based business, and how uncovering our most authentic selves allows all of us to vibrate at our highest frequency. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information. more

If your hair leaves you with more questions than answers, this is the room for you. Your Hair Made Simple is the living room for natural hair, the honest talk salons and barbershops held before everyone moved to private suites. Whether you are a product junkie, a 'lazy natural,' an OG naturalista, loced, straight haired, or somewhere in between, there is room for you here. One week you will hear what is actually in your braiding hair. The next, whether wash day counts as mental health care. Either way, you get the honest version. Pull up a seat, and let's make your hair make sense. more

I built an AWARD WINNING Podcast called THE CHAIR to highlight hair journeys. I'm a Black woman, an educator and newly minted tech entrepreneur. As people sit in THE CHAIR, you will be immersed into stories surrounding education, entrepreneurship, identity, and magic. I have built THE CHAIR platform dedicated to supporting Black and Brown people on their hair journey. Enjoy as you listen to the voices in THE CHAIR. Learn More About THE CHAIR: Join THE CHAIR Community for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/ Join THE CHAIR Newsletter for FREE: https://growinghands.wpengine.com/newsletter/ more

Hi, I'm Jennifer Janisch, owner of Adored Salon and Adored Signature Hair Extensions, and I'm obsessed with curly hair. I love it, I cut it, I style it, I extend it, I'm obsessed. And this podcast is all about my Curly Hair Obsessions. more

The first #naturalhair podcast uplifting Black women sharing raw firsthand stories of acceptance and how to embrace your authentic crown and self. more

Welcome to The Curl Tribe - Curly Hair Podcast A relatable podcast for ALL curlies. Hosted by Bournemouth-based curl specialist Jen Gaia, this biweekly show dives deep into all things curly hair care, confidence and community.Whether you're just beginning your natural hair journey, raising a curly-haired child, or a stylist looking to better serve textured clients you're in the right place.Each episode features honest chats with curly hair experts, brand founders, influencers, and everyday curlies. No gatekeeping, no fluff just science-backed advice, lived experience, and a few laughs along the way.So, grab a cuppa, get a treatment on, and tune in it's time to love your curls!Jen's...Instagram @curlspecialistbournemouthWebsite www.curlspecialistbournemouth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Unraveling the Knots (UTK) celebrates and highlights natural hair experiences ranging from lifestyle, history, controversies to beauty practices. Join us bi-weekly as we explore natural hair (in all its curly glory) and beauty while fostering a space of empowerment and authenticity. more

Interviews with the world's best textured hair stylists to help you understand more about your hair 🪮💇🏾‍♀️ themanecut.substack.com more