Ep. 67 - What Do Curls Have To Do With Love, Success, Transformation and Business? Lots! A Conversation with Curly Hair Innovator Cally Raduenzel from Cally's Curls, Chicago

Calling all curly, Afro'd and natural-haired people! You have got
to check in!I am soo excited y'all! I have an incredible
conversation with Cally Raduenzel, curly hair innovator and
founder of Cally's Curls and Company in Chicago releasing
tomorrow.Some of you may know, through my brand channel Birk
Creative, and also my personal story that I released last
year with Fast Company Magazine, where I describe my journey from
straight processed hair to natural hair here
https://www.fastcompany.com/90864887/im-a-black-business-owner-and-this-is-how-my-hair-shaped-my-professional-brand,
I'm still coming to terms with my natural hair journey.One of the
reasons I was able to make this journey to loving my hair, was in
part because of the natural haircare training that I got at
Cally's Curls, in Chicago.I love this conversation, and I love
Cally. If you have curly hair, and you are in Chicago, or close
enough to drive there, this may be the curly hair salon for you.
It's an entire vibe!


Summary


In this episode of The Honest Field Guide Podcast, host JinJa
Birkenbeuel discusses her personal journey with natural hair and
the challenges faced by Black women in conforming to societal
beauty standards. She shares her experience of transitioning from
straight to natural hair and the struggles she encountered along
the way. JinJa also introduces her guest, Cally Redunzel, the
founder of Cally's Curls, a salon that specializes in curly hair.
Cally shares her own journey with curly hair and the societal
pressures she faced to conform to straight hair standards. The
conversation highlights the importance of embracing natural hair
and the need for more education and support for curly hair care.
Cally shares her journey of opening a salon and becoming an
expert in curly hair. She emphasizes the importance of self-love
and embracing natural curls. Cally's mission is to empower her
clients to feel confident and knowledgeable about their hair.


Takeaways


The journey to embracing natural hair can be challenging and
filled with societal pressures

Curly hair care is often overlooked and requires specialized
knowledge and products

Representation of diverse hair types in media is important
for promoting self-acceptance

Education and support for curly hair care are essential for
empowering individuals to embrace their natural hair Embrace your
natural curls and practice self-love.

Education and knowledge sharing are essential in the salon
industry.



Chapters


00:00


Welcoming Cally to the Show!


10:29


Growing Up with Curly Hair and the Influence of Family


17:31


The Revelation and Acceptance of Curly Hair


20:21


The Pressure to Conform to Straight Hair Standards


22:36


The Impact of Media and Representation


24:08


The Stories of Curly Hair


26:18


Transitioning from Journalism to Hair


29:58


The Intersection of Music, Art, and Hair


32:01


The Journey to Opening a Salon


36:46


The Importance of Education and Knowledge Sharing


39:14


The Challenges of Embracing Natural Hair


43:17


Choosing the Right Products for Curly Hair


53:01


Feedback from Clients and the Power of Reviews


55:38


The Vibe and Culture of Cally's Curls


57:27


Playlist and Go-To Fashion


58:16


Lipstick or Lip Gloss


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views of JinJa Birkenbeuel, CEO of Birk Creative and its
employees.


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