The Strands That Bind Us

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Kara Liebowitz: How A Fighter Battled Cancer and Hair Loss Apr 05, 2021

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Kara Liebowitz, is a native New Yorker, an up and coming competitive boxer, florist, craftswoman, and cancer survivor.
We speak about the obvious and not so obvious challenges with losing your hair in the treatment process and her words of advice for future treatment goers and their loved ones.
From being in an aggressive training regimen to learning how to walk again, she speaks to her battle with hair loss, shaving her head, and embracing wig options throughout her treatment.
This is Kara's Hair story....
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Sarain Fox: First Nations Storyteller & Activist Mar 29, 2021

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The Morning Star. The Truth Teller.
Sarain is Anishinaabe from Batchawana First Nation, just outside of Sault Sainte Marie, OntarioSince Matthew has known her, she has been fearlessly empowering Indigenous communities and amplifying their voices, especially those of the youthShe is a dancer, choreographer, stylist, activist, brand ambassador, television host and content producer. A storyteller at heartSarain’s is the host of the award-winning series, "RISE" on Viceland, sharing her vision for creating meaningful dialogue about Indigenous resilience and resistanceToday we talk about the importance of hair to indigenous community and why, residential schools, and cultural appropriation in her community.
This is Sarain's Hair story....
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David Hoffmann: The Man Who Gave Drew His Start Mar 22, 2021

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On this episode of The Strands That Bind Us, we have the privilege to speak with one of my favorite and most influential people in my career to date, David Hoffman.
From his upbringing in St. Louis, we speak about his initial connection to hair and how he has been able to connect with clients throughout his career.
David’s ability to see beauty in others is a trait of his that I learned watching him from day 1 in his salon. His rule of 51 % business and 49% relationship speaks beautifully to his mindset towards each client.
Having a passion for fostering relationships with the clientele he sits with, David is well known for creating beautiful hair, and having such a remarkable and positive imprint on each person he touches.
He speaks to and from the heart, and is a huge part of my success in my own career.
Serving his clientele has kept him working long hours, but never working hard he states. His level of service and approach to his craft and customers is truly remarkable.
This is David Hoffmann’s story...
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Ryan Hansen: An Actor's Perspective Mar 15, 2021

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Today on The Strands That Bind Us, we have one of my Matthew’s closest friends and part of his COVID “pod” family, Ryan Hansen. Who may be one of the funniest humans he knows. Ryan grew up in San Diego working as a “hype man” at parties on saturdays, and spending sundays at mega churches with his family. He now lives in LA as a successful Hollywood actor. Matthew’s personal fave shows he worked on have been Veronica Mars , Ryan Hansen solves crimes, and just announced for a 3rd season for the funniest show He has watched this quarantine ... PARTY DOWN. But he may be most notable being 2011 buddytv’s 79th sexiest man on tv.... and we think the hair may have played a small role in this. But honestly, hair has been a huge factor in his rolls as an actor and he has been very well known for his luscious locks, and today you will hear why. We wanted to bring you a different perspective of hair, from an actors point of view.
THIS is Ryan Hansen’s hair story.
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Yureesh: From Punk Mohawks to Pocket Squares Mar 08, 2021

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In today's episode of The Strands That Bind Us, we sit down to chat with native New Yorker Yureesh, who experienced several life chapters worth of lessons, even before jumping into the hair community.

Yureesh and Drew were introduced several years ago being involved as educators with L'Oreal Professionnel, where they developed a friendship, exchanged countless ideas and concepts, and supported each other's growth.

Today Yureesh sits as the Global Director of Development for Pureology, director of education at Broome Street Society Salon in New York City, facilitator of Personal and Business development workshops for hairstylists and corporate teams within L'Oreal Professionnel Products Division, and is one hell of a motivating individual.

His unique path has led him to a blend of highs and lows filled with punk music, family support, substance abuse and silver linings as he has reinvented himself and allowed his successes to stack high.

THIS is Yureesh's story.
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JAWARA: Jamaica Roots to Beauty Editor for ID Mag Mar 01, 2021

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Today’s episode of The Strands That Bind Us we have one of the most innovative fashion/editorial hairstylists of our time.

Jawara and Matthew met 3 years ago in a tiny farmhouse hotel 3 hours outside of London, working on a new dyson hair tool launch, and instantly hit it off.

Jawara was just announced as the senior at large beauty editor for ID MAGAZINE and works with celebrities like Cardi B, FKA twigs, Beyoncé, solange and countless others.

He has had one of the most unique journeys through hair, from growing up in Kingston Jamaica immersed in a family filled with reggae royalty to gracing the pages of Vogue, Dazed, ID magazine, and working with brands like Hermes, Chanel, off white, and Gucci.

Today we will walk through his humble beginnings, how he learned community, and his determination that skyrocketed him to where he is now.

THIS is JAWARA’s story.
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Teaser: The Strands That Bind Us Feb 12, 2021

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Matthew and Drew are best friends who share a passion for tattoos, travel and hair. They’re both professional hairstylists who have worked at fashion weeks around the world, styled some of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood and had their work featured in countless magazines. But both their careers began unconventionally- they began cutting their own hair in their teens, then became college athletes who decided to follow their true passion- styling hair. Their work and adventures have taken them around the world where they discovered that hair is both a specifically personal and broadly unifying thing. Through their journeys, both personal and professional, they’ve heard some of the most fascinating stories from fellow hairstylists and clients how hair has transformed not just their look, their confidence and their spirits- but also their lives. Here are some of these stories.
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