This May Get Hairy

Model Vicky Jackson shares her personal journey with Albinism, a condition that effects the pigment in skin, hair and eyes.Vicky opens up about the challenges she faced growing up, her experiences working in the fashion industry and the misconceptions surrounding her condition. Together, they explore the double-edged sword of representation, the power of resilience and strength she found in embracing her own incredible unique look.Follow Vicky on Instagram: _vickyjacksonGet in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop

Amber sits down with young model and influencer Adam Rhazali to discuss his transformative journey with alopecia areata. Adam opens up about the pivotal moment he decided to shave his head, the emotional rollercoaster that followed, and how it impacted his modeling career. He shares the profound changes in his relationships, particularly with his little brother and supportive girlfriend, Ivana, whose mother also has alopecia. Adam talks candidly about overcoming insecurities, finding confidence and his road to self-acceptance. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and the power of support.Follow Adam on Instagram: @adam.rhazaliGet in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape Deck

Amber explores the fascinating world of hairdressing with celebrity hair stylist Pete Burkill. Together, they unravel the influence of pop culture icons like the Kardashians on hairstyling trends, debunk the myths behind social media hair crazes, and ponder the curious phenomenon of Barnsley's abundance of top-tier hairdressers. Pete also candidly shares his personal journey of losing hair at a young age, offering insight into the experience of navigating the world as a hair-free man in a society obsessed with locks.Follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteBurkillGet in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

Claire Fullam chats to Amber about growing up with red hair in Ireland, her own personal hair loss journey and the creation of her hair free online alter-ego Claire Balding.As a practicing Trichologist with Alopecia Areata, Claire's personal perspective on the subject is invaluable and her warmth, charm and honesty make her a fantastic guest for this week's episode.In the second half, Claire gives her expert hair loss and hair health advice and discusses, among other subjects, the relationship between stress, inflammation and auto-immune conditions. Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

Amber Jean welcomes Ella Grace Denton for a raw and enlightening conversation. Together, they explore Ella's hair loss journey with alopecia areata, the challenges of living with an autoimmune condition and the profound impact it has had on Ella's life. Ella and Amber touch on themes of personal identity, body positivity, toxic relationships and the transformative power of self-love. This is definitely one for anyone navigating their own path to acceptance and confidence.Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

The radiant Nia the Light is a trailblazing and hugely influential figure in the natural hair and beauty community. In this captivating conversation, Nia shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment through embracing her natural hair.In a soulful conversation Nia and Amber discuss the significance of hair within the black community while Nia shares her personal experience growing up with black textured hair, the importance of role models like Taren Guy and Solange Knowles on her career and personal journey, her advocacy work in building a thriving hair community online and her salon The Curl Bar, a sanctuary for textured hair enthusiasts.Follow Nia on Instagram: @NiaTheLightGet in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

In this episode of This May Get Hairy, Amber engages in a candid and illuminating conversation with Flesh, a drag artist known for their captivating performances and phenomenal looks.Throughout the episode, Flesh shares insights into their journey of self-discovery and empowerment through the art of drag. From the initial stages of experimenting with makeup to the profound moments of connecting with audiences, Flesh provides a glimpse into the transformative power of embracing one's true identity.This conversation with Flesh provides an amazing insight into the immense world of drag, including the initial challenge of breaking in to the scene, the exhilarating highs of stage performance, the tricky realities of navigating societal expectations offstage, as well as the importance of setting boundaries, challenging societal norms and finding confidence in the face of adversity.Flesh and Amber also chat about drag families, synthetic vs human hair wigs, Paris is Burning, Ru Paul's Drag Race, the importance of documenting queer culture and some advice on getting started in the drag world.Follow Flesh on Instagram: @FeelTheFleshGet in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny

In Episode 3 of This May Get Hairy, Amber is joined by the remarkable Swirl. Swirl shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery and empowerment, bravely opening up about her experience with trichotillomania, a condition marked by the compulsive urge to pull out one's hair, and how she transformed her challenges into opportunities for advocacy and activism, raising awareness about her condition in the hopes of transforming people's lives.Amber and Swirl discuss the intersection of beauty, diversity, and mental health, the power of vulnerability and authenticity, representation in the modeling and fashion industry, celebrating difference, differences in perception between Italy and London and much much more.Get in touch by email: thismaygethairy@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshopAudio production by Tape DeckTheme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny