The Tight Curls Project
Welcome to The Tight Curls Project, a podcast rooted in joy, discovery, and empowerment. From curl patterns to shrinkage and heat, we break down the science of tightly curled hair while sharing real stories from women on their unique hair journeys and conversations with hair experts. Whether you’re natural, locked, silk pressed, or exploring it all, this is a space for clarity, connection, and celebration.
The Tight Curls Project: Where science meets soul, and every strand tells a story.
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Before we dive deeper into the world of tight curls, meet the host who’s bringing it all together!
🎥 In this episode, the spotlight flips to Shadia Oshodi as she’s interviewed by guest host and intern, Amiah Burgess. Shadia shares how a curious kid who loved arts and crafts grew into a bioengineer with a passion for hair care, especially for tightly curled textures.
✈️ From traveling the globe with hairstyles that work in any climate to finding joy in solving problems that touch people’s everyday lives, Shadia’s story is filled with creativity, science, and heart. She also shares why this podcast was born and what it means to build a trusted space for tightly curled hair knowledge and community.
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🔗 Links & Resources
Got a question or want more information? Subscribe to our FREE Substack. https://tightcurlsprojectpod.substack.com/
Watch the episode on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@TightCurlsProject
Amiah Burgess on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amiaaahhhh/
Follow The Tight Curls Project on Instagram:https://instagram.com/tightcurlsproject
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Do you ever wear braids or care for a little person who does? Then listen up! This episode kicks off our braids care series with the ultimate guide to keeping your scalp healthy before, during, and after braided styles.
Host, Shadia Oshodi, is breaking down the real science, like and turning it into easy, practical steps you can use right now.
What you’ll learn: - Why hydration balance and your scalp microbiome matter - Which oils help (and which harm) - How to keep flakes, dryness, and irritation away
Join in for smart tips, science you can trust, and real solutions that help your scalp thrive while your braids shine!
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🔗 Links & Resources
Got a question or want more information? Subscribe to our FREE Substack. https://tightcurlsprojectpod.substack.com/
Watch the episode on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@TightCurlsProject
Follow The Tight Curls Project on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/tightcurlsproject
Brand design by https://heyzanda.com/
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What does it look like to redefine standards and lead with authenticity in medicine and in life?
🇰🇪 Born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Chemtai Mungo went from boarding school to UC Berkeley, where she quickly noticed she was one of the few Black women in the room. Instead of conforming to conventional expectations, she chose to wear her natural hair proudly, inviting the world to adapt to her, not the other way around.
🌎 Today she’s a doctor and global scientist focused on preventing cervical cancer for women with limited access to care. Oh, and when she’s not saving lives or breaking barriers? You’ll probably catch her on a bike, in her signature afro, taking on the world.
⛰️She’s a trailblazer in every sense of the word: fearless, authentic, and proof that being yourself is not just enough, it’s powerful.
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🔗 Links & Resources
Dr. Mungo at UNC https://unclineberger.org/directory/chemtai-mungo/
Dr. Mungo on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.chemtai.mungo/
Got a question or want more information? Subscribe to our FREE Substack. https://tightcurlsprojectpod.substack.com/
Watch the episode on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@TightCurlsProject
Follow The Tight Curls Project on Instagram:https://instagram.com/tightcurlsproject
Brand design by https://heyzanda.com/