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  • 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: _vickyjackson


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


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  • 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.rhazali


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


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  • 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: @PeteBurkill


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • Since ancient times, men and women have worn wigs and hair pieces, both as status symbols and as tools of self-expression. New York-based historian Jessica Glasscock joins Amber to talk about her incredible book Wigging Out: Fake Hair That Made Real History which explores the cultural significance of wigs, the wig resurgence in the 1960s and 70s, and their enduring impact on identity as well as fashion and style trends cross-culturally.


    Jessica and Amber talk about why wigs are more than just hairpieces, why it's time to move beyond the shame and stigma around wig wearing as well as the origins of hairdressing in the 18th century, the changing preferences for blonde hair down through history and the real truth about Marie Antoinette's hairdo!


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • 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: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • 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: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • 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: @NiaTheLight


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]


    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck


    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • 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: @FeelTheFlesh


    Get in touch by email: [email protected]

    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck

    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • 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: [email protected]

    Follow us on Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck

    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • Esteemed Irish model and longtime friend Thaila Heffernan joins This May Get Hairy for an intimate chat.


    Thaila shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience, embracing her natural curls, navigating the highs and lows of a modeling career and finding empowerment through self-acceptance.


    Amber and Thalia discuss the significance of hair in a model's career, offering candid insights into the pressures faced behind the scenes. Thaila also shares some of her experiences and lessons she has learned while navigating the complexities of the modeling world, including how to survive a hair disaster!


    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck

    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • In the first ever episode of This May Get Hairy, Amber Jean sits down with Emmy-nominated actor Anthony Carrigan AKA Noho Hank, the quirky and flamboyant Chechen mobster from the hit HBO television series Barry.


    In this conversation, Anthony and Amber each share their journey of living with alopecia, highlighting the challenges of self-acceptance and societal perceptions. From childhood shyness to the fear of being seen, they delve into the impact of total hair loss on personal identity and social interaction.


    Anthony and Amber share common experiences of vulnerability, including the dread of being exposed and the struggle to hide their condition. They discuss coping mechanisms like wigs and makeup, as well as the liberating moments of embracing their authentic hair-free selves. Anthony also reflects on some pivotal moments in his career, including his first time auditioning without eyebrows and as well navigating rejection from agents. Despite facing these challenges, Anthony found empowerment in defying societal norms and embracing his unique look.


    This episode offers insights into resilience, self-worth, and the transformative power of authenticity.


    You can catch Anthony in HBO's Barry:

    https://www.hbo.com/barry


    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck

    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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  • Hair can define who we are and who we want to be. We build our personalities on it, our identity around it, spend thousands on it, build careers around it, make political statements with it and are devastated & lose ourselves when we lose it. But at the end of the day, it's just hair…right? 


    As someone who's been hair free for the past 15 years due to alopecia, Amber Jean Rowan is pretty obsessed with hair.


    This podcast will explore some hair-raising tales with extraordinary guests discussing their hair journey & what hair really means to them. From strong women facing hair loss of all kinds, to famous celebrities hairstylists, drag queens, tricologists and hair historians, we'll explore every strand of why we believe hair means so much to all of us. 


    Just a heads up... this may get hairy!


    Email: [email protected]

    Instagram: @amberjeanrowan @amberjeanshop


    Audio production by Tape Deck

    Theme Music courtesy of BMG Productions - "Soul Food" by Ben Beiny


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