Welcome back to Behind the Chair — the ratchet, real, and raw podcast where two Atlanta stylists keep it all the way 100 about Black hair.

I’m Denise — 16 years behind the chair.

I’m Jada — 7 years in. We both specialize in natural hair + locs only.

This week: No preview. We teaching. Drugstore ain’t haircare.

We’re naming names — Shea Moisture, Carol’s Daughter, Cantu, Pantene, Suave — and breaking down why the drying alcohols, fake soft coatings, waxes, and buildup are the reason your twist-out don’t last, your silk press poofs up, and your locs won’t retwist.

We didn’t learn that number-letter hair chart in cosmetology school. We learned how to look at your hair and scalp. And we learned that salon brands work — Paul Mitchell, Redken, Wella, Design Essentials, KeraCare, Amika, Matrix, Mizani.

We talk:

• Drying alcohols vs good alcohols

• Why you need to wash your hair THREE times

• How often to wash: natural hair, locs, braids — once a month is too long

• Why locs need to be washed — going months without washing is NOT ok

• Clean scalp = styles that last

• Styling products that actually work and don’t leave white flakes

Product of the Week: Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo — to get rid of drugstore buildup and help fix damaged hair.

Stop blaming your hair. Start checking your products. If it’s $6 for a big bottle at Walmart, it’s probably not for you.

Behind the Chair: Protect your crown. Pour up, press play, and don’t touch your roots till we talk.

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