To Bleach or Not to Bleach

From bright bombshell looks to chemical damage, lightening your hair is the ultimate transformation. Lifting natural pigment requires deep scientific understanding and is a completely different ball game than adding color. By the end of this episode, you will understand how alkaline strengths dictate cuticle control, how hair texture and past artificial dyes affect underlying pigments, and the precise saturation techniques needed to prevent permanent structural damage. Host Hadnet Tesfai shares her own styling questions alongside Ian Mayer-Marszalek, Senior Global Hair Upskilling Manager for Henkel Consumer Brands. Drawing from decades of industry expertise, Ian breaks down the true chemistry of bleaching and why hydrogen peroxide acts as a chemical catalyst on natural melanin. Together, they detangle common lightening myths and highlight the dangers of improper application. They explore the golden rules of going lighter, how to avoid damage when overlapping, and the exact precautions needed to keep your strands healthy under the foil. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. Über Gossip Curl// Showdescription Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here for hair myths, 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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions

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. Together, they spill the tea on common curl rumors and detangle the biggest styling mistakes. They explore the essential products for every result, healthy drying habits, and the exact steps to achieve long-lasting curl definition. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here for hair myths, 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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 from decades behind the salon chair, Ian breaks down the phenomenon of the "skin-ification" of hair care and the power of ingredients like hyaluronic acid and panthenol. Together, they break down the critical mechanics of the hair cortex, warn against extreme protein overload, and uncover the reality behind trends like "glass hair." They explore clarifying chelating shampoos, color-correcting purple formulas, and essential Sunday scalp care rituals. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 by Leila Berriche, Scientist Lead for scalp health, who breaks down the mechanics of melanocytes and explains how the modern "skinification" of hair care is targeting the scalp. Together, they detangle the cultural double standards around silver strands — explaining why "salt and pepper" hair is celebrated on men but stigmatized for women. Leila shares a fascinating look at a single strand of her own hair that regained pigment after a stressful period, and they explore how ingredients like antioxidants, ginger, and exosomes can help delay the process. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 explains the scientific realities behind color lifting, gray blending, and bond-enforcing technology. Together, they detangle common misconceptions—from why "gray" hair is actually white to how the 2005 US economic crash birthed modern ombré. They explore techniques like "flying colors" for subtle blending, and Lesley even shares a funny backstage color mishap from her early assistant days in Spain. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 buildup, explain the crucial differences between temporary and permanent products, and also give scientific insights about how to lock in vibrancy and avoid brassy tones. This episode really leaves nothing cold and even spills the tea on how permanent pigments inflate like tiny balloons inside your hair structure to make your color last. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hairto explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 texture — as distinct style assets. Join us to enter a new era of individual beauty and learn how to optimize your routine without overstressing your strands. Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe to Gossip Curl and leave us a review! Über Gossip Curl // Showdescription Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here for hair myths, 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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

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 the television world. For this episode, she is joined by Ian Mayer-Marszalek, Senior Global Hair Upskilling Manager at Henkel Consumer Brands. Drawing from his years of professional experience behind the salon chair, he explains how modern hair care formulations function on a deeper level. Together, they detangle the biggest mistakes made under the showerhead—from aggressive rubbing that causes friction to less than ideal leave-in habits with products meant to be rinsed out. They explore the benefits of a microfiber towel, proper product dosage, and the mystery behind the internet-famous "wolf cut". Ian even reveals his extreme winter body hack and why a "squeaky clean" feeling actually means you did too much. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. About Gossip Curl: Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hairto explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

Finding a clump of hair in the shower drain can trigger instant panic, but true peace of mind comes from understanding the boundary between routine shedding and actual hair loss. If you want to accurately assess your scalp's health, you need to look past the "shampoo day delusion" and decode the biological timeline of your follicles. By the end of this episode, you will understand how the asynchronous human hair cycle naturally sheds up to 200 strands a day, and why less frequent washing loops curly girls into a shocking, cumulative optical illusion under the shower. You will discover how a traumatic life event or a radical diet shift activates a delayed cortisol pathway that triggers shedding months down the line, and learn why excessive physical tension from tight styling permanently depletes your hair follicles' finite lifecycle. Host Hadnet Tesfai guides you through these deeply emotional scalp dynamics, validating the anxiety of thinning hair while grounding the conversation in clinical data. For this masterclass, she welcomes Leila Berriche, Henkel’s leading scalp scientist, who brings cutting-edge laboratory insights to the raw reality of hair preservation and trichology. Together, they detangle the complex mechanics behind various forms of alopecia, breaking down the exact hormonal breakdown of testosterone into DHT and comparing classic male-pattern receding to the diffused thinning women face during perimenopause. They explore why late-summer daylight shifts trigger a predictable seasonal shed, clarify the physiological differences between minoxidil's blood-flow stimulation and targeted internal blockers, and deliver a crucial reality check on the long-term microenvironment management, aftercare, and unique structural challenges of curly-hair transplants. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. Über Gossip Curl // Showdescription Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here for hair myths, 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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.

Bringing a celebrity photo to the salon might show a desired tone, but true consultation checks whether you want the colour or just their lifestyle vibe. If you want to walk out with the exact results you had in mind, you need to master expectation management and learn how to communicate with your colourist. By the end of this episode, you will understand how to actively navigate a technical hair colour consultation by looking into your stylist's eyes instead of through the mirror. You will discover why the biological architecture of red pigments makes them highly prone to rapid colour fading, and learn how a professional polychrome slicing technique creates the illusion of a hyper-expensive, high-quality hair condition. Host Hadnet Tesfai guides you through these conversational dynamics, sharing her perspective on balancing consumer impatience with structural health. For this masterclass, she welcomes industry icon Lesley Jennison, a legendary hair colourist who brings over 40 years of elite salon experience from the era of traditional hood dryers to modern global trends. Together, they detangle the major differences between a gentle, evolving trend and a rapid, seasonal fad like the internet-famous "granny gray". They break down the harsh realities of hard water build-up, discussing how copper pipes deposit an uninvited olive tinge onto cool blondes, and reveal a crucial pre-pool hydration secret to stop chemical water damage in its tracks. Subscribe to the podcast show now in your favorite app and leave us a review so you don’t miss an episode. Über Gossip Curl // Showdescription Welcome to Gossip Curl, the podcast show that dives deep into all things hair to explore the connection between evolution, identity, and culture. Host Hadnet Tesfai is convinced that hair is never just hair—it’s the only accessory we never take off and can change your whole mood. It reflects everything you’ve ever done to it, and that’s exactly why we’re here forhair myths,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 most powerful means of expression. A new episode drops every other Monday. A podcast from Henkel Consumer Brands, brought to you by the Global Hair Upskilling team, produced by Bosepark Productions.