Ep. 30- "Why Textured HairCare needs Attention" with Megan Young Gamble, PMP®, Chief Project Officer @ GLC

Product & Packaging Powerhouse

In this episode of "Product & Packaging Powerhouse," host Megan Young Gamble talks about the importance of textured hair care and education from both consumer and industry perspectives. She shares her personal experiences as a black woman with textured hair, highlighting the cultural significance and evolving market for textured hair care products. Megan discusses the increased availability of these products in major retailers, the need for proper education and training for cosmetologists, and the ongoing efforts to include textured hair styling in beauty curriculums across more states. The episode underscores the importance of inclusive beauty practices and tailored marketing strategies for textured hair, encouraging continued dialogue and education within the industry and community.

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Episode Quotes:

1. Your hair is your crown, and it represents who you are, your personality, and all the things.
2. Textured hair care is not just a want, it’s a need for over 65% of the world's population.
3. Having textured hair means versatility—braids, curls, locks, and more. It's a representation of our identity.
4. The importance of texture hair education in cosmetology schools should be non-negotiable, as inclusivity in beauty is needed.
5. Black women are not the only ones with textured hair. Textured hair spans across races, including Caucasian, Indian and Biracial women.
6. Every hairstylist should be equipped to handle textured hair. If 65% of the population has textured hair, it’s time for mandatory training across all states