Internet star, digital creator, and the comedic brain behind the viral online sensation Potter Parodies, Chanel Williams joins Texture Talks as the first guest of its brand-new third season, proudly sponsored by Garnier and their Method for Curls haircare range for curly, coily, and wavy hair types.

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In conversation with host Paige Lewin, Chanel dives into the truth about how she really used to feel about her natural hair and shares behind-the-scenes stories from some of her most memorable celebrity interviews — including Amy Poehler and Deadpool 2 stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds.

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This episode takes us on a deeply personal journey through Chanel’s relationship with her curly hair — from sleepovers at white friends' houses that went horribly wrong, to painful relaxer burns as a child, being asked to wear wigs by men she dated, and the emotional decision behind her viral head-shave video, which catapulted her to over a million TikTok followers almost overnight.

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Chanel opens up about growing up as a mixed-race woman raised by a British mother, and the impact that cultural disconnection had on her ability to embrace her natural hair. She also touches on how identifying as asexual has shaped how she views and prioritises her appearance and hair care.

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Throughout the interview, Chanel reflects on the challenges of being an internet personality, what career she almost pursued before going viral (spoiler: it involves horses), and how she deals with online trolling — much of which she believes is rooted in racism. She speaks candidly about how the murder of George Floyd and the loss of a family member became pivotal moments in her decision to finally embrace her curls and learn how to care for them.

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In one of the episode’s most hilarious moments, Chanel explains why she’s so famous in Macclesfield, and closes with a moving message to her younger self about confidence, self-love, and learning to show up as yourself.

And yes — she also shares her real feelings about Harry Potter, and the moment that sparked the creation of the Potter Parodies that launched her career.

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This episode is full of comedy, emotion, and an incredible amount of honesty, as Chanel gives Texture Talks an intimate look at her life through personal photos that have never been shared publicly before — unpacking her best (and worst!) hair moments from childhood to now, one photo at a time.