{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/07c0147b-024d-4d30-b09f-a2834c0a713a/65d2f295ba1fb9001696aeec?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Braiding Renaissance ft. Mbiye Kasonga and Utibe Mbagwu","description":"<p>“It feels like love is being stitched into your head”</p><p><br></p><p>When it comes to Black beauty culture, braiding is arguably one of the most important rituals that we can participate in. Not only is it a form of wearable art, but it’s a way to build relationship and community with others. Tune in as I sit down with Naked Beauty producer <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mbiye_k/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mbiye Kasonga</a> and soon-to-be <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/douse__house?igsh=MXd5MmRyZGs4bGYwNQ==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Douse</a> founder <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/_utibe/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Utibe Mbagwu</a> to discuss their favorite braiding styles, what makes for an incredible braiding experience, braiding etiquette, braiding as a form of technology and luxury, and the value of having a good relationship with your braider. Enjoy!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Shop the episode <a href=\"https://shopmy.us/collections/400761\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Use code Brooke20 for 20% off Ami Cole, Skin-Enhancing Foundation Stick<a href=\"https://go.shopmy.us/p-3776813\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Here</a></p>","author_name":"Brooke DeVard"}