Hairstylist Jawara is one of the most in-demand stylists in fashion today thanks to his creativity, speed, and expertise with ALL hair types. We discuss why the latter is still (!) a rarity in fashion, and how the industry can fix the problem. Plus, Jawara discusses #assistantlife, working with frequent collaborator Solange, the secret sauce in his bag, and his recipe for the sexiest cologne on earth. Before that: the business of being a beauty influencer, the Deciem kerfuffle, and beauty companies faking customer reviews.

Below are links to the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi) reach out to us on Instagram, Twitter or via email (info@fatmascara.com).

Ole Henriksen
Desi Perkins
Styled by Hrush
Chloe Morello
Makeup Shayla
Hey Claire
Linda Hallberg
Deciem
Sophia Amoruso
Girl Boss
John Dempsey’s episode of Fat Mascara
Sunday Riley
facialist Caroline Hirons
Fashion Business Management at FIT
Cosmetology at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes
hair stylist Guido Palau
Bumble and Bumble
John Masters
Aveda
Tobasco Original Sauce - not a beauty product, but always in Jawara’s kit!
Psssssst Instant Dry Spray Shampoo - dollar store pickup that never fails
TRESemme
Aveeno
African Black Soap - Jawara is an avid user of this, says it really works!
Tom Ford Black Orchid
YSL L’omme
Prada Infusion d’Iris
Chanel Bleu De Chanel

#RaiseAWand
Conscious Coconut Travel-Ready Coconut Oil Tube
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum