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Clapbacks & Cheers - Conquering Holiday Hair Haters
Welcome to the most magical yet potentially challenging time of the year – holiday season. It's Shar here, guiding you through navigating those awkward family dinners with a head full of snappy comebacks for any unsolicited comments about your magnificent mane. In this episode, we're armor up with words sharper than any scissors, ready to trim down any negativity tossed our way about our hair, or frankly, any part of our identity.
**In This Episode:**
- **Unwanted Comments Be Gone:** Shar dives into tackling those inevitable and often awkward remarks about changes in our appearance – with a focus on our hair. The holiday season should be filled with joy, not dodging verbal bullets about our looks.
- **Holiday Giveaway:** Stick around for a special segment where you could win some cool stuff. Participation details to follow.
- **Family Matters...Or Does It?:** Shar shares a personal journey of cutting ties with a toxic family member. This year, she's rewriting her holiday narrative and empowers you to do the same if you're facing similar challenges. There's strength in choosing peace over tradition.
- **Clapback Academy:** Gear up with a arsenal of comebacks fit for any remark. Whether it's deflecting ignorance with humor, invoking self-reflection in the offender, or simply standing your ground with grace, we've got you covered. Examples include:
- "**Flag on the Play**": Pointing out offensive remarks without escalation.
- "**I wonder why you feel comfortable saying that to me.**": Making them question their own biases.
- "**I don’t get it? Can you explain that joke?**": Highlighting the absurdity of their "humor".
- And several more tailored responses to shut down disrespectful banter.
- **Community Support:** The episode emphasizes the importance of not bearing the burden of addressing racism or any form of discrimination alone. It's a call to allies and loved ones to step up and share the responsibility.
- **Giveaway Details:** Learn how to participate in our holiday contest for a chance to win a Mizani holiday gift set. Head over to the Puffy Hair Podcast Facebook page for more details.
- **Celebrating Success:** Before we part ways, we celebrate a milestone – climbing into the top 5% of all podcasts online. A heartfelt thanks to you, our listeners, for making this possible.
**Final Thoughts:**
This episode isn't just about surviving the holidays; it's about thriving, embracing our identity, and standing tall against any comments that try to bring us down. Remember, your beauty isn't up for debate.
**Happy Holidays from the Puffy Hair Podcast Team!** We're not just a community; we're a family, growing stronger and more resilient together. See you next year for more empowering conversations.
**Don’t Forget:**
- Participate in our giveaway on the **Puffy Hair Podcast Facebook page**.
- Join our conversation and share your own clapback stories. We're all in this together.
**Happy Holidays, and here's to a New Year filled with love, peace, and fantastic hair days!**
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