The Tea on Tap: A Hair & Beauty Podcast

Textured hair is beautiful — but it can be challenging to manage and maintain. Join hair three hair aficionados Krychna Baker, Sereine Brudent, and Lisa Hurley every week as they sip, stir, and spill the "tea” on all things textured hair and beauty. They have scoured the internet looking through hair tutorials and product reviews, so whether you rock natural hair, a perm, or protective styles, they’re your humorous, tell-it-like-it-is tour guides to an easier, healthier hair journey. So grab your favorite cup of tea, and tune in every week to learn how to achieve your #hairgoals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

E 31 | Texturism Tribulations: Are Some Black Women Still Ashamed of Their Natural Hair

May 18, 2021 • 29 mins

When is the last time you wore your hair completely natural? No wigs, no braids, no tracks, no headwraps, no “personality pieces”, just...out. If you can’t remember, or the thought of it makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Even though we’re in the midst of a natural hair renaissance, Black hair is still discriminated against, legislated against, and heavily judged—and we all have to find ways to cope with that. Join Krychna,...

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E 29 | Sorry, Mr. Jaxn. Are You For Real? (Part 1)

April 22, 2021 • 35 mins

Well, well, well...since 2021 clearly needed more messiness (eyeroll), here comes Mr. Derrick Jaxn (né Jackson), a relationship guru who was outed as a serial cheater. Woo chile...MESSY!! The Melanin Trifecta (aka Krychna, Sereine, and Lisa), discuss “The Video”, the wife that nobody knew he had, bonnet politics (don’t even ask, lol), the “helmet of salvation”, the “breastplate of righteousness”, and the absolute weirdness of him d...

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E 28 | Entanglements - The Hair Edition: Tight Braids, Brassy Color, and other Bad Decisions

April 6, 2021 • 38 mins

“Entanglements” became a thing last year with the whole Jada/August/Will situationship. (*Whew chile*...messy.) Well if we’re honest, we all get entangled sometimes—when it comes to our hair. The Melanin Trifecta – Krychna, Sereine, and Lisa – talk about their major hair entanglements, and discuss how they bounced back from their follicular faux pas. They also share tips to help women of color avoid common hair mistakes. Tap in for...

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E27 | WOC: Would You Become a White Woman If You Could?

January 27, 2021 • 50 mins

The Tap Team is back in ’21 with some hot, hot tea! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a white woman? And if you had the chance to be one, would you? Would you trade in the melanin? Welp. As you can imagine, Krychna, Sereine, and Lisa have lots of strong opinions about the topic, and pull no punches in sharing them. Plus: now that they have thankfully made it through part 1 of the pandemic (cause part 2 seems to be ...

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E26 | Crushed by Corona: Can You Imagine a World With No More Bundles?

April 28, 2020 • 33 mins

Hold on to those weaves, y’all, a drought is a-comin'! China has been hit hard by the coronavirus, which means - among other things - that all exports of hair have ground to a halt. What’s a weave-wearer to do?! Who will protect the protective styles? What would a world without bundles, wigs, tracks, and hair care products be like? We’re about to find out.

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E25 | Would You Bedazzle Your Baby Hair?

February 25, 2020 • 28 mins

Want to take your edges to the next level? Add a little sparkle! Sereine spills the tea on blinged-down baby hairs, the latest trend being rocked by celebrities, bloggers and street style stars alike. Plus: It’s 2020 and textured hair is more mainstream than ever! The proof? WOC have an embarrassment of choices in the hair care aisle. Listen in as the the Tap Team talks about how our hair is being shown love by everyone from box bo...

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E24 | Racism on the Runway: Comme Des Garçons’ Ratchet Lace Front Wigs

February 18, 2020 • 26 mins

File this one under: THEY TRIED IT. The famous fashion house exploits Black culture in one of the most egregious ways the Tap Team has ever seen. Lisa, Sereine, and Krychna discuss “wig-gate 2020,” and why putting white models in braided lacefronts could never be a good idea. Plus: The ladies sip some piping hot English Breakfast and P.G. Tips while discussing the whole “Megxit” situation. Has she been treated fairly by the British...

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E23 | Would You Ever Go Back to the Creamy Crack?

February 11, 2020 • 24 mins

Are you #teamnatural or #teamrelaxer? And if you wear your hair natural, would you jump back onto the relaxer bandwagon? The ladies spill all the tea about which team they’re on, if they ever backslid, and why all the judgment needs to stop. Plus: Is shrinkage your enemy? Sereine drops gems on heat-free methods straight from the motherland for stretching natural hair.

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E22 | Who Is That “Masked” Man, Anyway??

February 4, 2020 • 33 mins

A VERY famous male celebrity reveals the secret to his “je ne sais quoi”: hair masks! He and the Tap Team encourage men everywhere to nurture their follicles, and prioritize self-care. Krychna breaks down natural ingredients – fruits, vegetables, eggs, oils, and more – that we can all use to nourish, treat, and enrich our strands. Plus: Season 2 starts off with a reminder to everyone that touching Black women’s hair is NOT OK. Lisa...

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E 21 | TFW Your Hair is “Too Black”

January 21, 2020 • 35 mins

Gabrielle Union was allegedly ousted from America’s Got Talent because her hair was considered to be “too Black” for viewers. Is there even such a thing? And why is Black women’s hair policed and judged so harshly? Tap in for all the tea as the girls talk about the trials of living this textured hair life. Plus: The Hair Love animated short about a dad styling his daughter’s hair has the Tap Team in their feels.

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E 20 | Grow the Hair of Your Dreams with...Affirmations? Hmmm...

January 14, 2020 • 32 mins

Can you “manifest” the hair of your dreams using the Law of Attraction? Some of the Tea on Tap girls believe that you can, and some think it’s pure nonsense, lol. Needless to say, the conversation gets heated. However, if you believe that it is possible, they give you an affirmation that you can say to help your follicles flourish.

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E19 | There’s a “Texture Tax?” What in the World?!

December 24, 2019 • 29 mins

Have you ever had to pay more to get your hair done because it’s “too textured?” Welcome to the “Texture Tax.” Is it right? Is it fair? Is it legal? Is it racist? Listen in as the Tap Tribe discusses all that and more. Plus: want to “meet” a 12 year old entrepreneur? The Tap Team highlights Gabrielle Goodwin, creator and CEO of Gabby Bows, patented non-slip hair barrettes now available at Tarzhay.

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E 18 | Give the Gift of Fabulous Hair

December 17, 2019 • 31 mins

There’s still time to get in a little holiday shopping! If you have anyone of your list with kinky, coily hair—the girls gotchu. Listen in for a list of picks perfect for giftees with tightly coiled tresses. Plus: The first thing many women of color think of when they’re getting ready for vaycay is “What should I do with my hair?” The Tea on Tap Tribe discusses how they prep their natural and protective styles when they’re living t...

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E17 | Can Y’all Just Let our Edges Live??!!

December 10, 2019 • 35 mins

Whether it comes from outside the community, or within racial lines, criticism of afro-textured hair is rampant. For many WOC it feels like unless you have Becky-textured tresses your hair (especially your edges) is just not acceptable. But why is afro-textured hair such a big deal? Why does it provoke such strong reactions? And why do people feel like it’s ok to bully others - even young children - because they have 4c hair o...

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E16 | 'Tis the Season to #BuyBlack

December 3, 2019 • 40 mins

It’s the holidays! Time to get gifts for everyone on your list—and maybe a few for yourself, too. From children’s books and luxe footwear to satin caps and hair conditioners, the Tap Team has curated their favorite giftables, and best of all, the items are all made by brands and entrepreneurs of color. Let’s keep that Black dollar circulating! Plus: want to know 2019’s top products and tools for natural hair? Tune in for the downlo...

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E15 | Is Natural Hair Unprofessional?

November 26, 2019 • 27 mins

The short answer is “Of course not!” That said, many women of color still feel that it is not “safe” to wear their unprocessed hair in the office. There is simply too much pressure to conform to a standard that was not created with textured hair in mind. Listen in as the Tap Team talks about natural hair discrimination, and gets to the root of the issue. Plus: things get political when the ladies discuss whether it’s ok for anybody...

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E14 | Black on Black on Black Excellence

November 19, 2019 • 32 mins

From Traci Ellis Ross, to Zendaya, to Chaka Khan, so many people of color are doing big things – and creating great products – #fortheculture. The ladies highlight celebrities and hair crushes that they think are #tappedforgreatness. Plus: World Afro Day is a thing, and the Tap Team is a fan. Listen in as they discuss the importance of this annual event that celebrates, promotes, and de-stigmatizes afro-textured hair.

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E13 | Excuse Me, Your Racism Is Showing

November 12, 2019 • 30 mins

Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle fame has been cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Some colonizers are protesting. Why? They claim that the fictional character “can’t be black.” (Cue collective eyeroll.) The Tap Team’s response? “Excuse me; your racism is showing.” Plus: Mattel’s Barbie Fashionista line includes a Black doll with afro-textured hair and the Tap Team feels represented. Tune in as they talk about why it is so important ...

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E12 | Man Weaves and Moses Parts

November 5, 2019 • 34 mins

Would you date a guy that wears a weave? Or would you judge? If women can wear lacefronts, then why can’t men? The tea is hot, and so is the conversation, as the ladies discuss this controversial trend. Krychna, Sereine, and Lisa also advise how wide is too wide for a part in a wig or weave. Plus: 4c, 3a, 2b…what does it all mean? The Tap Team talks about the “standard” hair typing chart, and why they developed a categorization cha...

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E11 | Don't Touch My Hair

October 29, 2019 • 32 mins

What do you say or do when somebody tries to touch your hair? It’s a micro-aggression (or is it a macro-aggression?) that people of color deal with every day—and it happened to Lisa and Sereine. Tune in to hear how they dealt with “The Hair Touching Incident.” Plus: Have you heard about rice water for hair growth? It’s the latest fad, and we have opinions. Listen in to the hair-larious discussion about rice water “recipes,” and whe...

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The Tea on Tap: A Hair & Beauty Podcast

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}E 29 | Sorry, Mr. Jaxn. Are You For Real? (Part 1)

E 28 | Entanglements - The Hair Edition: Tight Braids, Brassy Color, and other Bad Decisions

E27 | WOC: Would You Become a White Woman If You Could?

E26 | Crushed by Corona: Can You Imagine a World With No More Bundles?

E25 | Would You Bedazzle Your Baby Hair?

E24 | Racism on the Runway: Comme Des Garçons’ Ratchet Lace Front Wigs

E23 | Would You Ever Go Back to the Creamy Crack?

E22 | Who Is That “Masked” Man, Anyway??

E 21 | TFW Your Hair is “Too Black”

E 20 | Grow the Hair of Your Dreams with...Affirmations? Hmmm...

E19 | There’s a “Texture Tax?” What in the World?!

E 18 | Give the Gift of Fabulous Hair

E17 | Can Y’all Just Let our Edges Live??!!

E16 | 'Tis the Season to #BuyBlack

E15 | Is Natural Hair Unprofessional?

E14 | Black on Black on Black Excellence

E13 | Excuse Me, Your Racism Is Showing

E12 | Man Weaves and Moses Parts

E11 | Don't Touch My Hair

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E 31 | Texturism Tribulations: Are Some Black Women Still Ashamed of Their Natural Hair

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