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On Episode 005 of The Texture Talks Podcast, I will be joined by Rahma Suleiman, a healthy hair advocate for Black and Muslim women, to discuss and debate the nuances of Texturism and Cultural Appropriation in our culture.4c_Hijabi, also known as Rahma, is a passionate advocate for healthy natural haircare within the Black and Muslim community. Healthy haircare practices. Healthy haircare minds set and a healthy understanding of how faith and hair care intersect.Through her social media content, she aims to empower black and Muslim women by amplifying their voices and giving them access and visibility in the hair care space. She also shares advice on managing type 4 hair, focusing on unique concerns like ghusl and hijab-friendly protective styles. Rahma is also a Co- founder of Curls, Coils, and Sisters, a haircare event dedicated to changing the negative narrative of hair care through education. Her mission is to inspire women to embrace their natural curls and coils, fostering a community that uplifts and supports each other's haircare journeys.What is Texturism?Why is Texturism such an important topic?Why can't a hairstyle be just a hairstyle?The Influence of Western Culture on the Black CommunityThe importance of controlling the narrative.Cultural Appropriation and how the Likes of Kim Kardashian can helpWhy the Black Community needs to start gatekeepingWhat we can learn from Sister LocsProtecting yourself legally from creative plagiarismImportant Moments- Intro to Topic [1:36]- Intro to Guest [2:12]- What is Texturism? [3:21]- Why Texturism is such an important topic today? [5:20]- Natural Hair Feeling Like Slavery [7:00]- Can't A Style Just Be A Style? [08:04]- Growing Up In Yoruban Culture [12:10]- Texurism in the Loc Community [14:59]- Hair Texture Not Always Linked To Race [19:59]- The Debate of Hair Styling over Hair Health [24:00]- Kim Kardashian And Cultural Appropriation [27:50]- Why We Need To Gatekeep [33:02]- The Sister Locs Example - How To Protect Your Creation [35:18]- Reviewing the Aztec Braid [35:48]- Shifting Our Mindset [37:55]- Final Comments [39:00]- Rahma Speaking at Curls Coils And Sisters Event [40:34]Get In Touch With Rahma- Following on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/4c_hijabi/- Following on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@4c_hijabi- Get Tickets To Se Rahma Speak - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curls-coils-and-sisters-tickets-515699811017FOLLOW TEXTURE TALKS ON SOCIALS:INSTAGRAM TIKTOK WEBSITE
