British hair guru Raymond Bessone became the first celebrity hair stylist by leveraging the post-war desire for glamour and his own innate skill at marketing. His larger-than-life persona and skill with shears made his coiffures the pinnacle of style.
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Hercules Posey & the President’s House
The President's House was the first home of the U.S. president in the temporary capital of Phildelphia. While George Washington lived there, he had nine enslaved people that we know of., including the cook, Hercules. Research: “George Washington to Tobias Lear, 12 April 1791,” Fo ... Show More
45m 15s
Feb 2022
Positively Gam: Black Hair Part 1 w/ Willow Smith, Stacey Ciceron & J. LeShae
In this episode, my granddaughter Willow discusses her journey with her hair. Also, joining in on the conversation is hair historian J. LeShae and textured hair consultant Stacey Ciceron who explain the generational trauma Black women have gone through over the years with their h ... Show More
54m 59s
Nov 2019
Let Him Be Hanged There for a Lamb
<p>Lord Byron has become synonymous with the romantic, creative hero. But it may have been Lady Caroline Lamb, his most famous lover, who truly embodied the spirit of the age. Their romance led to blood, tears, fire, and pubic hair. Poets, am I right?</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More
34m 30s