INTERVIEW: Crystal Renee Hayslett Talks Launching 'ORS Unapologetic,' Hair Growth Secrets, Building Her Brand + More
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Crystal Renee Hayslett joins The Breakfast Club to discuss the launch of her new hair care line, Unapologetic, a collaboration with ORS. She shares the personal journey behind the brand's name, rooted in her father’s dismissive comment about her natural hair, which ultimately inspired her to embrace her texture unapologetically. Crystal details her hands-on process with a Black female chemist at Namaste Labs, emphasizing the importance of science, inclusivity, and product efficacy across diverse hair types. She highlights the brand’s commitment to clean ingredients, affordability (all products under $22), and representation—especially for Black women with thick, coarse curls who often feel overlooked. The conversation also touches on her multifaceted career as a stylist, actress, and podcast host, her community-driven authenticity, and her vision for expanding Unapologetic through pop-ups, live tours, and the Black Effect Podcast Festival. Crystal reflects on the power of ownership, legacy, and the need for honest conversations about hair texture and self-worth in the beauty space.
Unapologetic is a science-backed, inclusive hair care line co-created with a Black female chemist and ORS, designed for all hair types, especially thick, coarse curls.
The brand’s name stems from a personal moment when Crystal’s father questioned her natural hair, sparking her journey to embrace her roots unapologetically.
All Unapologetic products are under $22, making them accessible across generations and income levels.
Crystal emphasizes authenticity, ownership, and hands-on involvement—she won’t endorse anything she doesn’t personally use and believe in.
The brand uses 100% authentic Batana oil from Honduras, known for its coffee-like scent and hair growth benefits.
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Podcast Promos and Introduction
The episode begins with promotional segments for multiple iHeartRadio podcasts, including The Clifford Show, Sports Slice, The Girlfriends, and Thanks Dad, highlighting their unique content and platforms.
Crystal Renee Hayslett Joins The Breakfast Club
DJ Envy welcomes Crystal Renee Hayslett to the show, introducing her as a multi-hyphenate talent and the new face of the Unapologetic hair care line launched with ORS.
The Origin of 'Unapologetic' and Her Hair Journey
“It's not proving Charlamagne. It's more so just stepping into spaces that I'm passionate about and making sure that I have the science to back it up so that when we do put it on the shelves there's nothing to prove the science speaks for itself.”
Building the Product: Science, Testing, and Inclusivity
“I'm not a moose girl. You know, big fella, Big Wes back here, he just said add water. He can throw some water on it and some moose would be fine. I need the gel and the moose and the leave-in.”
Ownership, Legacy, and the Beauty Industry
“You can't build legacy without ownership, you know, because you can do something. But if it's not yours, there's nothing to pass down.”
“I'm not a moose girl. You know, big fella, Big Wes back here, he just said add water. He can throw some water on it and some moose would be fine. I need the gel and the moose and the leave-in.”
“You can't build legacy without ownership, you know, because you can do something. But if it's not yours, there's nothing to pass down.”
“It's not proving Charlamagne. It's more so just stepping into spaces that I'm passionate about and making sure that I have the science to back it up so that when we do put it on the shelves there's nothing to prove the science speaks for itself.”
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Guest
Crystal Renee Hayslett
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Unapologetic
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ORS
brand
Ashana Ayers
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iHeartRadio
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Keep It Positive, Sweetie
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Batana Oil
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TikTok Podcast Network
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Amazon
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Namaste Labs
organization
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