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The Tight Curls Project
Hosted by Shadia Oshodi · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to The Tight Curls Project, a podcast rooted in joy, discovery, and empowerment. We break down the science of tightly curled hair, share real stories from women on their unique hair journeys, and talk with hair experts. Whether you’re natural, locked, silk pressed, or exploring it all, this is a space for clarity, connection, and celebration.The Tight Curls Project: Where science meets soul, and every strand tells a story.
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Guest openness
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What is The Tight Curls Project about?
Welcome to The Tight Curls Project, a podcast rooted in joy, discovery, and empowerment. We break down the science of tightly curled hair, share real stories from women on their unique hair journeys, and talk with hair experts. Whether you’re natural, locked, silk pressed, or exploring it all, this is a space for clarity, connection, and celebration.
Who hosts The Tight Curls Project?
The Tight Curls Project is hosted by Shadia Oshodi. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has The Tight Curls Project covered recently?
Recent episodes include "An Eye for Beauty: What Hair & Art Reveal About Who We Are" (22 October 2026, 44 minutes), "Hair on Her Own Terms: DIY Styling & Showing Up in Busy Seasons" (24 September 2026, 38 minutes), and "Curls, Campus & Community: Hair Confidence, Finding Your People & Thriving in College" (10 September 2026, 40 minutes).
How often does The Tight Curls Project publish?
The Tight Curls Project publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Tight Curls Project?
Booking probability for The Tight Curls Project is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tight Curls Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tight Curls Project's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The Tight Curls Project?
The strongest fits for The Tight Curls Project are Beauty, Hair & Personal Care. The Tight Curls Project has an arts audience.
About the host
Shadia Oshodi hosts The Tight Curls Project, an arts podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Behind the Mic
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Ariane Washington
AriReady Consulting
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