Behind the Curl: Recent Episodes
Amy Bush
Where connection is created with one another through the sharing of our natural hair stories and experiences, as well as natural hair education.
Hosted by Curly Hair Master, Amy Bush, who has 30+ years of experience behind the chair as a cosmetologist. Amy opened Ohio's first curly hair salon in 2010: Ambushed Salon. She will be sharing interviews with guests and offering personal stories and education on naturally textured curly hair.
Have a topic suggestion or want to share your own Curl Story on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you! Please shoot us an email at AmbushedCurlAcademy@gmail.com!
Welcome to Part 2! In the last episode we talked about how to identify the damage that is caused by certain factors, which proteins are effected in the hair, and the three factors that are damaged in the hair. Today, we are going to talk about the different contributing factors that cause damage and how to identity them, prevent and treat them.
Top Factors:
- Hard water
- Chorine
- Product build-up
- Heat damage
- Salt water & sun
- Hair coloring
- Permanent straightening
- Winter & cold
Listen to the episode to understand more about each factor and how to prevent and treat for each scenario!
Find us online at:
Ambushed Salon
https://ambushedsalon.com
IG: @ambushedsalon
Ambushed Curl Academy
Online Curl Education for Hairstylists
https://ambushedcurlacademy.com
IG: @ambushedcurlacademy
Contact: ambushedcurlacademy@gmail.com
This episode will be explaining what the 3 factors are, that are the main dangers for curls. The 3 factors that are important to curls are as follows... pH level (salt bonds), hydrogen bonds and disulphide bonds. You will learn what they are and the dangers that threaten healthy hair. Advise on how to avoid damage to your curls will also be provided.
The next episode in the series, Part 2, is where you will learn how to fix the damage!
Want to know how to find the right cleansing program for your hair? Listen in while Amy tells you the different cleansing products available to you. As well as how often you should shampoo your curls!
Today I'm talking all about the many options we have when it comes to tools to use on our curls. I'll be covering the Curl Classifications and discussing the common struggles for each and how the right tools can play a part in addressing those concerns. I cover what tools can help give you a boost in volume, which can help reduce frizz, what's best for detangling and more!
Ambushed Salon
https://ambushedsalon.com
IG: @ambushedsalon
Ambushed Curl Academy
Online Curl Education for Hairstylists
https://ambushedcurlacademy.com
IG: @ambushedcurlacademy
In this episode, Amy invites her client, Deidra Herring, to share about her personal relationship with her curls.
Learn how to identify your hair's porosity in this episode. Porosity impacts how your hair absorbs liquid and is important to take into account when choosing products or a styling routine.
Make sure to check out the last episode for tips on refreshing your hair based off your porosity!
In this episode, Amy explains how porosity plays a part in how we approach refreshing our curls. Learn her tips for what techniques work best for each porosity.
Not sure what porosity your hair is? Check out episode #7 to learn how to identify it!
Scarlett Rocourt, creator of Wonder Curl haircare products, joins us to share her personal natural hair journey and how she was inspired to develop her own products. Wonder Curl products are a vegan and natural ingredient based haircare line for curly, very curly and kinky curls.
Find Scarlett and Wonder Curl at:
https://www.wondercurl.com
Instagram: @wondercurl
A discussion on Amy's thoughts on transitions in life, transitioning to your natural curls and transitioning to natural silver hair.
Finding the right Curl Specialist can be a challenge! Get your pen and paper ready to take some notes. In this episode, Amy provides a guide on what questions to ask your stylist and the details required to set your stylist up for success. Communication is the most important part of your salon experience!
In this episode, we will be getting to know and understand a curly girls lingo. Becoming familiar with the words and definitions you will be hearing the podcast will help you to better understand how to communicate with your Curl Specialist, as well as how to better manage your own natural curls at home!
Elizabeth shares her personal natural hair journey and Amy provides tips on refreshing 3abc and 4abc curls on days 2 through 4.
Amy Bush welcomes you to the podcast and introduces you to her expertise as a Curl Specialist with over 30 years in the beauty industry.