Happy Thursday. We have a new full episode out today!
Back in episode 10, we talked about why most stylists never learned how to work with curly hair. And we noted that New York state implemented a law this year requiring cosmetology schools to teach students how to work with textured hair. In 2026. Finally.
Today’s episode is an interview with NY state assemblywoman Michaelle C. Solages, who pushed to make that law happen. She explains why hair is a key part of her policy agenda, the role it played in her Haitian immigrant upbringing and what laws she hopes to pass next.
Episode 20 is out now
Apple link here, if that’s your preferred app.
You may question whether we actually need laws addressing hair and treatment of it. This episode details how throughout history, we have seen laws that use hair as a way to exert control over our social hierarchy.
We also discuss additional laws the assemblywoman is pushing for. You’ll have to check out the episode to hear more about those.
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