Unraveling the Knots

Unraveling the Knots (UTK) celebrates and highlights natural hair experiences ranging from lifestyle, history, controversies to beauty practices. Join us bi-weekly as we explore natural hair (in all its curly glory) and beauty while fostering a space of empowerment and authenticity.

Unraveling the Knots is a arts podcast hosted by Ganiyat S, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ganiyat S hosts Unraveling the Knots, a arts show with 94 episodes published.

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  Episode #94

  Are Black-Owned Hair Care Brands Being Targeted with The 4C Hijabi

  Aug 18, 20261h 27mS3

  Are Black-owned hair care brands being held to a different standard? In this episode of the UTK Podcast , hair coach and educator Rahma Suleiman, also known as The 4C Hijabi, joins the conversation about criticism, accountability and the realities facing Black-owned hair care brands. We explore what intentional and unintentional targeting can look like, why Black-owned and Black-marketed are not interchangeable, the pressures smaller founders face, and where consumers and professionals should draw the line between legitimate criticism and unfair generalization. Send us Fan Mail Send your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to hello@unravelingtheknots.com. Inspired by ancestral wisdom, backed by science. Get softer hair at ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals . Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast

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  Episode #93

  Flat Twists or Cornrows? What Your Scalp Has Been Trying to Tell You

  Aug 4, 202619 minS3

  You have probably heard that protective styles help your hair grow. But have you ever stopped to ask whether your hair actually feels protected? In this episode of the UTK Podcast , Ganiyat shares her first experience wearing flat twists and why the experience challenged everything she believed about protective styling. What started as trying a new hairstyle quickly became a lesson in comfort, scalp health and listening to what her hair was communicating. Together, we compare flat twists and cornrows through both personal experience and trichology research. We discuss how tension affects the scalp, why protective styles should not be painful, the benefits and limitations of flat twists and cornrows style, warning signs of traction alopecia, and how to choose the best option for your own hair goals. Whether you wear cornrows every month, have never tried flat twists, or simply want healthier styling habits, this episode will help you think differently about protective styling. Send us Fan Mail Send your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to hello@unravelingtheknots.com. Inspired by ancestral wisdom, backed by science. Get softer hair at ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals . Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast

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  Episode #92

  Why Afro-Textured Hair Deserves Proof with Nathan Puksta

  Jul 21, 202652 minS3

  In this episode of the UTK Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Puksta , Founder and CEO of Filament Sciences , for one of our most thought-provoking conversations yet. For years, Black customers have bought products promising to help them reach their hair goals...only to discover those claims were never properly tested on people with Afro-textured hair. Together, we explore why "clean beauty" is not enough, what meaningful clinical testing should look like and why textured hair deserves stronger research. Whether you're choosing your next conditioner, building a hair care brand, or simply tired of guessing which products actually work, this episode will help you ask better questions and become a more informed customer. Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathaninthelab Check out filament sciences: www.filamentsciences.com Send us Fan Mail Send your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to utkinhair@gmail.com. Check out your natural beauty hub, ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals for natural hair care solutions. Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast

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  Episode #91

  Mid-2026 Hair Goals Check-In: What’s Working & What’s Changing

  Jul 7, 202621 minS3

  At the start of each year, many of us set ambitious hair goals. Then life happens. In this episode of the UTK Podcast, Ganiyat shares an honest mid-year review of her natural hair journey, celebrating progress, admitting setbacks, and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way. From inconsistent deep conditioning and changing salon boundaries to surprising protective style decisions and learning to adapt hair goals to real life, this episode reminds us that healthy hair is built through consistency, flexibility, and self-compassion...not perfection. If you've ever skipped wash day, adjusted your routine, questioned a hair decision, or wondered whether you're still on track with your healthy hair journey, this conversation is for you. Listen for practical beauty and lifestyle tips, honest reflections, and encouragement to reset your goals without giving up on them. Send us Fan Mail Send your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to utkinhair@gmail.com. Check out your natural beauty hub, ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals for natural hair care solutions. Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast

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  Episode #90

  Hair, Art and Masculinity Conversations with The Story Priest

  Jun 23, 202657 minS3

  For the first time on the UTK Podcast, we talk hair with a male guest. In this special 90th episode, we sit down with Nigerian screenwriter and director, Emmanuel 'Story Priest' Adejo to explore hair, identity, masculinity and creativity. From navigating stereotypes to finding confidence in self-expression, Emmanuel shares thoughtful reflections on growing natural hair, building a creative career, and staying true to yourself in spaces that expect conformity. Tune in for a refreshing and deeply human conversation. Send us Fan Mail Send your questions about Afro-textured/coily hair to utkinhair@gmail.com. Check out your natural beauty hub, ÈYÍ DÁRA Naturals for natural hair care solutions. Follow us on instagram @utkpodcast

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