"Hot Comb Chronicles" is a conversation series detailing the hair journey of Root'd creator Samara Garth. The story starts from the beginning- elementary school, through the present day. She sits down with family, friends and clients, to share the entertaining and insightful stories that shaped her and their hair and life experiences. From the days of taking hair appointments during High School Art class, to corporate co-workers turned clients and family, life lessons are surely learned and shared along the way. It's our hope that these stories spark joyful recollection and connect you with that familiar sense of sacred community.
Hot Comb Chronicles
EPISODE 1
Creator, Samara Garth re-introduces herself to the salon world and her latest endeavor, Root'd in Dallas- a luxury hair & scalp retreat located in Southlake, TX. Find out what inspired her to get back in the game with a wonderful new HEADSPA experience!
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EPISODE 2 (Part 1)
​Root'd in Dallas creator Samara Garth starts the story of her hair journey with a one on one conversation with her most VIP client, her Mommy! They tell the stories of her inherent gifts and how they continue to impact others today. Nailing the perfect cut & style the night before her Mom's big job interview, she secured her spot as her Mom's #1 Hairstylist! Tune in for these stories and more!
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EPISODE 2 (Part 2)
Tune in for part 2 of this intriguing conversation with Hot Comb Chronicles creator Samara Garth and her Mom as they detail how she became her favorite hairstylist at age 12! This story and more help paint the picture of a child hair prodigy turned salon mogul!
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EPISODE 3 (Part 1)
​Join Hot Comb Chronicles creator and Root'd in Dallas Owner, Samara Garth as she details her professional hair journey, starting from the very beginning- elementary school. In this elementary school edition, we are privy to a bit of the private Sister convos as Samara and her Sister talk about what it was like back in the day, growing up with a budding hairstylist she just so happened to share a bedroom with!
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EPISODE 3 (Part 2)
We're back for the second part of this Sister Sister hair conversation where Root'd in Dallas Owner and Hot Comb Chronicles creator, Samara Garth and her Sister, Charisse Garth reminisce on their childhood days in the famous basement salon and other entertaining hair stories!
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EPISODE 4 (Part 1)
​We are officially entering the Junior High Edition of this conversation series! Detailing the journey of her young hair career, Root'd in Dallas creator Samara Garth has a wonderful one on one conversation with her Aunt, whose hair she started doing in Junior High School! Check out these nuggets of wisdom!
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EPISODE 4 (Part 2)
​Tune in for the second part of this insightful and uplifting conversation as Samara and one of her first clients, her Aunt Robin talk about the nuances of hair in the workplace, favorite hairstyles, hair wishes and more personal hair stories that have shaped who they are today.
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EPISODE 5 (Part 1)
In this episode, we are in the Junior High edition of this conversation series and at the point where Samara has one of her very first clients, a good childhood friend she went to school with since 1st grade! Samara and Melanie talk about the first time she did her hair, being a part of the original crew who walked home from school with her to get their hair done, favorite hairstyles and some hair regrets! Don't miss this insightful conversation!
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EPISODE 5 (Part 2)
We get the lowdown on what it was like to be one of Samara's very first clients! Junior High, here we are! Captivating to think that these are conversations and encounters that took place between pre-teens and teenagers. Listen in and explore the world of a young entrepreneur and the people she served. See how these experiences have shaped them.
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EPISODE 6 (Part 1)
​We are back with another Junior High Edition of this conversation series! Root'd in Dallas creator and owner, Samara chats with her "play cousin" Angel, and recall the way they fussed and giggled their way through hair appointments. You'd have thought they were old ladies, but, this actually starting in Junior High School! Both of these creatives learned valuable lessons that have still served them well today. Get a peak into the world of a teenage hair guru!
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EPISODE 6 (Part 2)
​This Junior High Edition of this conversation series, Root'd in Dallas creator and owner, Samara chats with her cousin Angel and their hair days as teenagers through current day. From all of the 90s hairstyles, to many of us deciding to embrace our natural hair. Listen in as they discuss many of the hair experiences we grew up with and have journeyed through to make us who we are today.
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EPISODE 7 (Part 1)
My brother, retired Army Veteran and current Cyber Security expert enters the hair chat with hilarious hair stories from our teenage years. In part 1, we cover everything from his long stays under the hair dryer, relaxing his hair WEEKLY, finger waves, track meets....and apparently "plugs". We seen a lot of hair action in our high school days. Tune in for these entertaining stories and see one of the personalities that has surely shaped who I am!
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EPISODE 7 (Part 2)
We're back for more conversation with Root'd in Dallas creator, Samara and her brother Casey. Case gives his colorful hair perspective from a male point of view and continues to torment me as only brothers can! 🤗
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EPISODE 8 (Part 1)
Samara welcomes a delightful hometown friend and one of her original High School hair...and nail clients- the honorable Aramis Ayala! Tune in to hear how Aramis won her Mom over to let "the underclassman" free her from the antiquated hairstyles of elder Hairstylists. Most of all, witness their articulation of the importance of safe spaces in the salon and the tightrope that's often be walked by Black women in public spaces.
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EPISODE 8 (Part 2)
​All roads will lead back to your true spirit and your roots! Aramis & Samara talk about the importance of knowing yourself and living in your own passion and dreams. They discuss embracing in your God-given gifts, being true to yourself, honoring your path, and the brutal, unfiltered honesty of proper hair care. Learn about the notion of "back breath" and how it impacts everyone in your life!
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EPISODE 9 (Part 1)
Samara and her friend Kim, who was a star basketball player and weekly client during high school, discuss doing hair during class and more! Although Kim feels differently, Samara is firm on not necessarily being a basketball player; but, they both agree that she definitely ran point when it came to hair. Everyone needed their hair done after practice and games, and that's where she truly shined! Kim was also hailed as a top hair model for Samara's hair shows for her annual family Christmas talent show!
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EPISODE 9 (Part 1)
We discuss pandemic hair woes that motivated Kim to cut off most of her hair. Highlighted in this episode- safe spaces, code switching and the inevitability of hairstylists becoming family. While we didn't have a luxury of a shampoo bed, Kim details the many days spent in the basement salon and the luxury feel and spirit that Samara has always created. Recounting her high school hair experience, where Samara gave her her first "real cut" and consistently took care of her hair. These friends reunite and beam over a beautiful 30 + year reconnection!
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EPISODE 10
My very first requested guest is my adorable, unexpectedly "shy in front of the camera" niece, Ava Leigh! Of course, I said, "Yes!" I wasn't missing an opportunity to interview this budding star! Hear a hair perspective of a second grader and experience the lens of an elementary school student. We try to get to the bottom of the age-old question... "What happened to your hair at school!?!?" I don't know if we got any answers... but we gave it a good try!
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EPISODE 11 (Part 1)
​We’re taking it back to the yard! This episode kicks off the College Edition of Hot Comb Chronicles with my girl Danielle from college — and let’s just say... it’s giving day party before day parties were a thing. 👀✨ Before brunch culture and rooftop DJs, there was Friday at Sam’s — the unofficial official spot where vibes were high, friendships were deep, and everything felt possible.
From friendships, to Greek life...we knew how to connect well before social media. This is a frfr conversation, and it’s a reminder of the joy that comes from community, confidence, and mild chaos from your early 20s.
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EPISODE 12 (Part 2)
Natalie & Sam get into some real hair conversations. It's the conversation surrounding k-12 kids and school faculty that really grabs you. Natalie has been in education since college; from teaching to administration. Those years have taught her a lot about the dynamics of esteem with students and hair plays a MAJOR part! It was this part of the conversation that sparked Samara to create "The Bubbly Exchange" hair product swap party. Ladies come together for an afternoon of brunch, hair & fellowship. Samara aims to bring people together to help fill in gaps, while enjoying the mastermind energy created! Tune in to this leading edge conversation with 2 awesome Spartans!!! GO GREEN!!
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EPISODE 11 (Part 2)
Samara and Danielle go down memory lane with days of hair filled day parties and lifelong connections as a result. They get a little more personal in the second half and tell their personal stories of deciding to no longer chemically straighten their hair and embrace their roots! Tune in for this and more! #rootdindallas #hotcombchronicles #headspa #pressingcomb #hotcomb #hair #hairconversations #collegesalon #basementsalon #college #collegehair #naturalhair #naturalhairheadspa
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EPISODE 13 (Part 1)
From admiring the AKAs with the bomb hair to becoming AKAs ourselves—we lived it all at Sam’s place! In this episode, Samara and her Sands Carolyn take it back to college days where the salon wasn’t just about hair, it was about family. We learned to take care of each other, and the door was always open—guys, girls, appointment or not. Expect laughs, memories, and a little real talk as we share what those days taught us about sisterhood, community, and of course…hair. (P.S. Please bear with us through a few technical difficulties in the opening—it was a rough one, but worth the ride!)
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EPISODE 12 (Part 1)
Samara and her good friend from college, Natalie, talk about the good ole college days of hair! From their freshman year to their senior year, Sam & Natalie did their part to keep the hair stories alive and quite well. Being one of her weekly clients with THE MOST HAIR, hear the stories of the grunts and groans other salon goers wondered if they were before or after her. Once again, we hear the notion of a safe space and community that was created as a result of "Friday's at Sam's". Tune into this heart warming conversation and get transported back in time, into a beautiful world and community that was created, experienced and appreciated by many, with hair being the common thread.
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EPISODE 13 (Part 2)
​Part 2 of my conversation with my Ph.D. Sands (Line Sister), Carolyn! In this episode, she opens up about her hair journey growing up as a multi-racial child and the conflicting dynamics that came with it. Carolyn also offers an authentic perspective on how hair shows up in professional spaces—particularly in the field of psychology, where her voice carries even more weight. In many workplaces, Black hair is still "a thing," and Carolyn’s experience is no exception. She reflects on how navigating hair in her career has shaped her identity, her path, and her presence over the years.
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EPISODE 14 (Part 1)
Samara sits down with her hometown friend Stephanie—someone she first connected with during our college days in the dorms. Late-night dorm sessions helped shape their college years, and Samara even styled Steph for her wedding post-college. 💕 They also dive into the vibrant social life that Fridays at Sam’s created—a space of friendship, connection, and community—and how having me on campus gave the girls an alternative to running home just to get their hair done. This conversation is full of laughs, nostalgia, and a real look at how hair care built bonds that have lasted for decades.
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EPISODE 14 (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue the conversation with my longtime friend and fellow Spartan, Stephanie! As a mom of two girls (and a boy), Stephanie shares her unique perspective on hair—what it means to raise daughters in today’s world while navigating her own evolving hair journey. We dive into everything from:
💬 Hair growing up
👩💼 Hair in the workplace
👩👧👧 Being a mom and role model through hair choices
🌱 Embracing her hair journey as an adult
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EPISODE 15 (Part 1)
We're back with another hair conversation! Samara teams up with a good college friend from freshman year that was no stranger to salon dynamics. From Spartan Village to Fatherhood....we cover a lot of ground, all in the name of hair! Tune in to this fun and insightful hair conversation from a male perspective as we unknowingly uncover direct parallels between salon dynamics that shaped him in his teenage and his college experience in Samara's college salon!