Episode 71: From Runway Styles to Real Life Hair with Alaina Miller

In this inspiring episode of Unraveling the knots, we welcome natural hair model Alaina Miller to share her journey of embracing her curly hair in the fashion industry. From getting bullied in high school for her natural hair to strutting the runway with confidence, Alaina’s story is a testament to resilience and self-love. Alaina opens up about learning to care for her own hair (she hasn’t been to a salon in 8 years!), busting myths about Black hair length and texture, and standing up to industry pressures to straighten or chemically treat her hair. Alaina reflects on how her thick, natural hair became an asset in her modeling career and how her dad’s early encouragement boosted her confidence. She also highlights the importance of seeing more darker-skinned women represented in beauty.

This episode is packed with empowering advice on hair health, confidence, and owning your natural beauty. Tune in to @UTKPodcast for an uplifting, honest conversation that celebrates  personal and hair strength.