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Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

PRETTY CURIOUS | Should I Chop My Hair Off? with Sam McKnight

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

Sony Music

Science, Education, Society & Culture

4.921.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 August 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Princess Diana. Lady Gaga. Tilda Swinton. No, this is not a fever dream, it’s just a sampling of the illustrious career of the awe-inspiring hairstylist, Sam McKnight - this week’s Pretty Curious guest! Buckle your seat beats, sweeties, JVN sat down with the iconic and truly one-of-one creative to pick his brain about navigating such an unbelievable and influential career. This episode is giving you 90s fashion lore, hot takes on the media's portrayal of the fashion industry, and some major gardening tips & tricks. Sam McKnight, MBE is renowned for creating the hair looks that every woman wants. From his signature, ‘Cool Girl’ effortlessly undone textured hair (the poster child of who is his long-term collaborator and friend, Kate Moss) to his fashionably timeless, elevated looks that reflect his rebellious spirit, to his handmade couture wigs, to red carpet sophistication. Sam’s unparalleled portfolio of work reads like a who’s-who of high-fashion and A-list celebrity. His ethos has attracted an unparalleled list of celebrity clients including Jodie Comer, Cate Blanchett, The Hadid Sisters, Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner, Emilia Clarke, Cara Delevingne, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Tilda Swinton and, of course, Sam was Princess Diana’s private hair stylist for seven years. Sam has presided over iconic fashion moments of the past four decades and continues to be responsible for culture-defining hair looks that make him one of the most in-demand artists. Sam McKnight is on Instagram @sammcknight1 & @hairbysammcknight Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to learn more about the products from this episode, or head to JonathanVanNess.com for the transcript. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Find books from Getting Curious and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our Senior Producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mom, Dad, can we work around?

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James, come rounds.

0:04.0

Can we have Tykawai?

0:05.0

Your maker.

0:06.0

We need speakers.

0:07.0

Pastors.

0:08.0

He's broken it.

0:09.0

She's crying.

0:10.0

Where's the football?

0:12.0

Can we watch cartoons?

0:13.9

Need a crowd pleaser?

0:15.0

Let's watch something with planets.

0:16.8

A musical.

0:18.0

cartoons.

0:18.7

The match.

0:19.7

New E.E TV lets you search live and on demand all in one place. Search E. E. T.

0:27.0

E. T. E. T. requires E. E. broadband. Content may vary terms apply. Hey curious people, people, welcome,

0:34.0

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0:35.0

Hey curious people!

0:38.0

Hey curious people,

0:41.0

welcome back to Pretty Curious. Our podcast on all things beauty, I'm Jonathan Van Ness.

0:46.0

Happy Monday, Queens, hope you're happy to be back, I am happy to be back. I'm coming to you hot,

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