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Hello Beauty- Yes, you! Join me, host Joyce Platon, as I chat with today’s beauty, wellness, and lifestyle visionaries. Let’s discover their motivating journey together as I merge my love for the art and my passion in revealing one’s true inner beauty.
Hi everyone. I hope you're keeping safe, healthy, and hanging in there. Sending love your way and my thoughts are with you.
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There is no cohesive definition for "clean beauty" so clean cosmetic chemist, Krupa Koestline, joins Hello Beauty podcast and helps us navigate through the wild west. As an Ayurvedic practitioner and founder of KKT Consultants, Krupa has formulated award-winning products for clean brands like Kopari, Guide Beauty, Tower28 and more. She started her career at Estee Lauder and Neutrogena, and pivoted to the clean beauty sector. She merges her background in biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology with her lifelong practice of Ayurveda to create innovations in the clean beauty space.
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Note: This episode is only meant for educational purposes and points discussed are Dr. Sheva's opinions. This episode is not meant to provide treatment.
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I don't know about you, but I am my own worse critic. I don't usually give myself credit for the things I've done and accomplished, though I shower those around me with compliments and assurance. Today is International Women's Day and I would like to remind every woman listening to this episode that you are amazing and you are doing great. Keep doing you!
Dr. Sheva Assar provides tips on how we can be mindful about how we speak to ourselves. The tone we use when we're stressed or when things don't go well is very important. Dr. Sheva is a self confidence and relationship coach who helps women improve their relationship with themselves and others to reach their full potential.
She helps us understand how setting boundaries is beneficial to us and that we should be focusing on the health of the relationship with others. Dr. Sheva talks about "I Statements", where she explains the importance of the way we deliver our words to others and how it is going to land on the other person. If you're ready to take your life to the next level and curious to find out how, then this episode is for you!
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Isabelle Du is a bilingual SAG-AFTRA actress, former Miss Vietnam USA 2017, was part of CBS Amazing Race Season 25, Syfy's Face Off Season 9-13, and Lifetime's American Beauty Star Season 1-2. I asked her what it's like to get COVID-19. Isabelle shares her experience on contracting a "mild" case of COVID-19. On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the worse, she mentioned that her experience was a 3. This episode is based on Isabelle's experience and recounts what she went through. This episode is not meant to be used as a medical advice.
We discuss the stigma associated with COVID-19 and the solutions we can do to avoid this. We talked about how we need to reframe our language, know our facts, correct misconceptions, offer support, and many more.
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I thought this "trend" was going to die down soon but we are still seeing recent posts about people doing The Fox Eye Trend on their social media. What is the Fox Eye Trend? Why is it racist? Marianne Mychaskiw discusses why The Fox Eye Trend is trash. Even after receiving negative attention from Asians, this trend is still circulating in social media. As Asians, specifically Pacific Islanders, it just triggered plenty of memories of bullies pulling their eyelids at us. Marianne is a beauty editor, freelance journalist, and brand copywriter for both digital and print where she covers topics about beauty, wellness, entertainment, lifestyle, and sex.
In this episode, we define the difference between appropriation vs. appreciation, why Asian features are not a trend, and what solutions we can arrive at to help raise awareness about these racial issues. Our goal is to always come from a place of love and we strive to do our best to stay informed, do our research, keep learning, and continue the discussion.
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This week's Hello Beauty guest is Shontay Lundy. As a woman of the sun coming from Miami, she was inspired to create Black Girl Sunscreen. Black Girl Sunscreen was designed to start the conversation around sun safety and education. It is great for everyday use and is filled with natural ingredients.
We discuss why people of color should wear sunscreen. People of all colors can still get skin cancer even if they don't burn at times. Wearing sunscreen is a preventative measure. People of color are still susceptible to sun damage like hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and cancer. Shontay talks about the reasons why people of color don't wear sunscreen and the myth around wearing SPF.
We learn about her entrepreneurial tips on how to start a business with little to no capital. The number one secret is one's work ethic and she also shares the exciting plans coming her way.
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We all know that we need to protect our skin from UVA and UVB but we need to do the same when it comes to HEV light, high-energy visible light, also known as blue light. Kristen Robinson, Murad skincare's Senior Director of New Product Development, helps us understand the science behind why we need to be shielding ourselves from this harmful light as it causes aging. Kristen is the leading force behind Murad's innovations department. Murad skincare is a household name and its products are backed by professional skin care treatments and solutions that promote healthy, nourished, and beautiful skin.
In this episode Joyce Platon chats with Kristen about stress on the skin, which includes digital light exposure. Uncontrolled blue light exposure may induce oxidative changes in healthy skin that might cause premature aging effects and Kristen shares what kind of products, ingredients, or lifestyle changes we can do to help us with this issue. She talks about how Murad skincare is aiming to resolve and relieve symptoms of skin stress through cutting-edge topical products and supplements.
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We begin 2021 with an episode that looks back on the lessons we learned from 2020 and what tangible ways we can do to keep thriving no matter what. Grace Harry is the perfect guest to lead 2021 with what she calls the "joy revolution".
Her career and background in entertainment as a creative director, manager of Usher Raymond IV and philanthropist brought her to starting the joy revolution where people raved her energy and spirit.
As the Joy Strategist, she's worked with Jay-Z to Lauryn Hill, to lead them to their destined path through personalized childhood play. Grace believes that everyone's birthright is joy.
In this episode, Grace explains the reasons why we have a hard time connecting with people, how we can create an inside out world, why community is important, why it's a must to say 1,000 gratitudes before getting out of bed, why you "gotta feel it to heal it", and how inner dialogue shapes us, and so much more.
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Grace Eleyae, founder of eponymous brand, Grace Eleyae, is this week's Hello Beauty guest! Host, Joyce Platon, chat with her about her modern hair protection that actually works which consists of stylish silk and satin-lined products to eradicate bed head, frizz, and breakage.
Grace Eleyae is loved by celebrities and Oprah included the products as one of her favorite things.
In this episode, Grace shares how she turned her Etsy shop to a multi-million dollar business, why influencers played a significant role to the success of her sales, and her lessons and tips in navigating life as an entrepreneur and during COVID-19. Grace Eleyae is not just any other silk or satin line. Aside from pillowcases and scrunchies, they have satin-lined baseball caps, fedoras, headbands, turbans, and more.
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From a teen single mom with two young children surviving on food stamps and local government aid, to being able to graduate law from UCLA with high honors, as well as working at a prestigious law firm, Jones Day, and eventually starting her own businesses- technology and legal consulting business called Tennenbaun & Kelly, inc., and Volto Urbano- Founder, Lela Kelly, chats with Hello Beauty's Joyce Platon about her incredibly inspiring background and the science behind her skincare brand.
From years living a high-demanding and fast-paced life, the effects of stress began showing up on her skin and health. Volto Urbano, "face" "city", was develop to address issues the current skincare market has largely missed.
Volto Urbano is a complete range of skincare that detoxifies, repairs, and protects skin from blue light, climate change, and pollution. It is the first climate defense skincare brand.
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"It all starts with the gut." Peter H. Kanaat shares his number one advice with us this week about how microbes, aka "Good Bacteria" helps transform your life. Peter founded GoBiotix as a solution to his own gut and overall health issues. He found that the products in the market weren't cutting it.
GoBiotix pairs clean nutrition with high-quality nutraceuticals. They work with credible doctors, nutritionists, scientists, and nutraceutical formulation experts for overall health, wellness, and beauty needs. In this episode, Peter shares his experiences as an entrepreneur and how he draws inspiration to stand out in the crowded health and wellness industry. He talks about GoBiotix's multi-tasking products which contain prebiotics, probiotics, and enzymes, to name a few.
Peter's background on how he nearly lost it all but was able to change his career path and turn his passion into a lucrative business is a wonderful reminder that being tenacious always pays off.
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Being in front of the camera for video calls has been what's keeping us together and what's keeping our businesses up and running. We all need new ideas on how to be presentable if needed the next time we jump on that Zoom video call. Shelley Goodstein, CEO and Founder of celebrity fave Hidden Crown Hair extensions joins Joyce Platon on Hello Beauty to chat about her tips as a model on how to look camera-ready and her extensions that are REMY human hair, and are halo-style.
Hidden Crown Hair extensions are loved by celeb stylists and their famous clientele. Shelley is a beauty expert, model, author and former Miss USA finalist. She started Hidden Crown Hair based on her modeling experience where styling her hair resulted in damaged and unrepairable hair.
Shelley shares what 100% REMY human hair is and how to take care of your extensions to make it last longer. She talks about being an entrepreneur in her 50's and that it's never too late to achieve your dreams.
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2020 has been quite a year and I find my usual self not as zen as I'd like and can be. I've been able to manage stress (and survive the remaining of the year) with the help of adaptogens like Ashwagandha, and I've felt positive results. I wouldn't be as stressed out or reactive in an overly unreasonable way within 30 minutes of taking Ashwagandha. It's definitely help me be more productive because my mood has improved. Hence, founder of JOYÀ, Ruth Elnekave's story inspired and intrigued me. She is a classically trained chef and Certified Holistic Nutritionist. Her career as a corporate finance lawyer on Bay Street (Toronto's Wall St.) in one of Canada's most prestigious international firm took a drastic toll on her body that she made a decision to quit her firm. After becoming a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and experiencing the positive changes in her health and immunity, JOYÀ was born.
JOYÀ is a functional food brand that offers multi-tasking products that delivers calm and boosts immunity, as well as reduce inflammation, boost radiance and provide stress support and cell protection from free radical damage.
Ruth shares with us why it's not too late to pivot in your career and why making that leap is truly rewarding. She also shares with us interesting information about stress, why we need stress and what type of stress is bad, and why your adaptogens need to have 3 specific elements for it to be really considered an adaptogen.
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Byrdie has launched their digital magazine and their debut cover was Taylor Russell! Now on their second digital cover featuring Lily Collins, Byrdie has been revolutionizing the digital publication world. Leah Wyar, Byrdie's General Manager and leading beauty expert, is this week's Hello Beauty guest!
Leah has more than 18 years experience at top-selling women's magazines. She shares her unique and easy quarantine beauty hacks that will prevent you from panicking from not being able to go see your colorist, esthetician, dermatologist, or nail technician. In this episode, Leah updates us on Byrdie's quarterly-released digital publication that's unlike any other. In addition to cover stars, they included The B Side as a second feature to spotlight the cover model as well as their hair and makeup team.
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As a PRO makeup artist, I am all about products that deliver. A makeup that's going to be photographed is different from the makeup one applies on a normal day. Tiffany Thurston Scott, Co-Founder and CEO, of RÓEN talks about her 100% clean, vegan, gluten-free, talc-free, and efficacious makeup brand. Born and raised in the mountains of Utah, Tiffany always had a passion for beauty and wellness.RÓEN is a glamorous clean beauty brand that is ethical, and does not sacrifice product performance.
Tiffany shares about the importance of diversity and inclusivity for RÓEN as well as the brand taking part in the Responsible Mica initiative. In this episode, Tiffany shares the most important lesson she learned as a CEO and why taking a day for herself goes hand in hand with her success.
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As this episode went live, it was National Stress Awareness Day two days ago. It has been a difficult time for everyone and managing our stress is vital to our mental wellbeing. Mental health is public health issue and it is pretty surprising that there is still a social stigma associated with it.
Wilma Mae Basta, co-founder of DRK Beauty, is on a mission to change this. DRK Beauty is a digital content and community platform that provides space to celebrate women of color. It is a home for women of color to explore all things beauty and a platform that helps them thrive as well as create long-lasting relationship with brands. As a result, DRK Beauty empowers people to build their own life-wellness journey and allows them to discover what this looks like.
Wilma Mae and her co-founder, Danielle Jackson, also created DRK Beauty Healing, which provides 10,000 hours of free therapy, and strives to continue to give mental resources for women of color.
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For those of you who follow aesthetic centers and cosmetic surgeons or dermatologists, I'm sure you've seen them rave about PDO Threads and Morpheus8. Dr. Rahi guests on Hello Beauty to share with us all the details we need to know about these two latest preventative treatments. Dr. Rahi focuses on integrative medicine and preventative aesthetics. Her holistic approach involve techniques more than just medicine, which provide long-lasting results. Her treatments include: anti-aging and regenerative medicine, fillers, botox, innovative radio frequency treatments, vaginal rejuvenation, integrative functional medicine, supplements, IV Drips, blood testing, and hormone therapy.
In this episode you will learn that PDO Threads uses the body's own immune system to regenerate collagen. This treatment is also ideal for those that are not ready to go under the knife and are seeking subtle enhancements. Dr. Rahi also shares why she lovees Morpheus98, which is great for contouring, reducing pore size, helping with acne, lifting, and other signs of aging. Dr. Rahi also shares with us the supplements she loves and why zinc should only be taken when you're sick.
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It is easy to not really worry about the future when you're young but unfortunately women should think twice and do so especially when it comes to considering having a baby. They are at a disadvantage with their biological clock and it is crazy for some to start thinking about freezing their eggs in their 20's. This episode explores egg freezing and embryo freezing with this week's incredible guest, Dr. Shahin Ghadir. Dr. Shahin Ghadir is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Ghadir is a top physician for egg freezing and is a founding partner of Southern California Reproductive Center. He helps both traditional families and the LGBTQ community achieve their goals of having the family of their dreams. He's been featured in People Magazine, BBC News, The Today Show, ABC News, Marie Claire, Fox News, The Doctors, and so many more.
Dr. Ghadir shares with us how the process of egg freezing is like and its average cost as well as the types of food he recommends to boost fertility and reproductive health. He has a charitable organization called Fertility For All which raises funds and awareness for those that need aid in starting a family.
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2020 is such a momentous year where we are experiencing a global pandemic and we are all demanding for change and justice concerning racial injustice, police brutality, LGBTQIA+ and other issues. This clamor for change includes needing more black women in the beauty space. Founder & CEO of BEAUTYBEEZ, Brittney Ogike's attentiveness on how the beauty industry is managed by men and is white-dominated brought about her brick-and-mortar a year ago. BEAUTYBEEZ is a one-stop-shop sanctuary for people of color and those with textured hair, where they can find high-quality and effective skincare, haircare, makeup, wigs and extensions as well as customized services such as braiding.
Brittney shares about her career in sports management, how business and brands can encourage and celebrate inclusivity in the workplace. In this episode, she shares her business tips and advice on how to get that dream off the ground by giving yourself grace, making sure to get it done, and working at that dream everyday (even if it's just for 5 minutes) to create results. Stay tuned to hear her top favorite brands that she uses from her store!
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During these trying times, we need to, now more than ever, find ways to nourish ourselves internally and externally. My conversation Roxanne Saffaie, just does that. As an empowerment coach, Roxy shares with us what her initiative and business, BlackBeltBeauty means. BlackBeltBeauty is 360 degrees of beauty. It is a holistic high performance brand which turns your best to better. Roxy walks her talk by living a mindful integrative approach to beauty and mindset through her work as an entrepreneur, empowerment coach, podcast host of the BlackBeltBeauty Radio, writer, athlete, and expert in beauty.
We learn that we need to "seek the fight" and change our mindset around challenging or hard, how time with yourself, specifically journaling, creates a deeper sense of self awareness, how powerful visualization is, and most importantly, the power of a morning ritual. Roxy walks us through how to lead an authentic life, which brings out your confidence to be able to achieve your highest goals in life.
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Kinya Claiborne, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of STYLE & SOCIETY Magazine is this week's Hello Beauty guest! As a style influencer, TV host, entrepreneur, and media/lifestyle maven, she has developed her own unique brand. She shares tips on how to be marketable to brands, her work-from-home essentials to help us stay productive during quarantine, and some of her self care ideas.
Kinya talks about how STYLE & SOCIETY is a platform that celebrates diversity, the best of entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, travel, food and red carpet events globally. Her magazine is where you can find special spots if you are experiencing a feeling of wanderlust.
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I know we're in a weird stage right now where traveling feels awkward. Some people choose to hold off on travel and some are slowly easing their way back into it because business and other personal matters need to be handled. In any case, The Black Travel Box could be your next travel solution. Orion Brown, Founder and CEO, developed The Black Travel Box to provide women of color their hair and skincare products. The brand has a travel-size conditioner bar, hair balm, body balm, and lip balm. Orion has added the Staycation Collection to her line which includes beautifully scented candles that remind you of specific travel destinations so you can be transported to that wonderful vacation while you're relaxing at home.
In this episode, Orion shared what she learned as an entrepreneur when it comes to setting boundaries with your time and learning to have balance. She emphasizes to be careful about who you spend your time with and to say No more often. We also learn that The Black Travel Box is a clean beauty brand that has unique ingredients such as Murumuru Butter which provides rich hydration and locks in the moisture.
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This week's Hello Beauty guest is Acaderma's CEO & Co-Founder, Dr. Shuting Hu. Dr. Hu is a post-doctoral researcher and scientist that developed Acaderma, a cosmeceutical brand that meets at the intersection of academic research and botanical skincare to find better solutions for healthy skin alternatives. Acaderma is a clean beauty brand that adopts a clean behavior from start to finish. What this means is that being clean to them is meaningful because they are mindful of how they develop their ingredients and other materials that ensure less pollution and waste to the environment. Their formulas are not only safe for people, but for the environment as well.
It should be noted that She was awarded the prestigious 2013 Henry Maso Young Cosmetic Scientist Award for her research of “Activity and mechanism of natural resorcinol type phenolics from the twigs of Cudrania tricuspidata as skin whitening agents” by The International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC). Dr. Hu's passion radiates as she talks about the careful development of her products. It takes her around 3 years to commercialize the ingredients and to scale up the technology! This shows how much importance is placed on research, study, and discovering novel ingredients to develop maximum efficacious products. Acaderma's Star Light Spot Corrector is my ultimate favorite (if I had to pick one, but I honestly am a fan and believer of her entire line!) because I have seen my dark spots noticeably decrease in size in just as quick as 3 days! As a scientist, she is able to bring her expertise to the brand as she knows what ingredients will work best together. I learned that it's enough to only use serums in your skincare regimen and that you can do away without using moisturizer! In this episode, we learn about one of their most special ingredient, the African Kinkeliba, which grows only in the West Africa Sub-Sahara region. She also talks about Acaderma's relationship with African local non-government organizations (NGOs) to provide educational opportunities and a platform with a social impact.
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"Beauty belongs to the brave." - Kevyn Aucoin
Nick Lujan- Makeup Artist and Director of Artistry & Education at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, chats with us about how he landed his dream role. Even if he was passed over several times at the beginning of his career, Nick still continued to pursue and prove his drive and skill that he is made for the industry. He eventually worked alongside Danny Sanz of Make Up For Ever as Pro & Media Educator and his talents were surely making waves which led him to his new home, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.
Nick shares an undereye concealer hack that will prevent creases from forming. He also shares makeup tricks on how to apply makeup during this time where we all are required to wear a mask, and how to look your best on a video call. In this episode, we learn about Kevyn Aucoin's philosophy and how he's bringing his own unique character to the table while maintaining the brand's ethos.
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We are bombarded with so much information daily that it's difficult to determine if sources are reliable sometimes. Information is readily available at our fingertips that we just consume and consume and may not even have time to check the validity of the resources, especially when it's coming from a source that we admire, look up to, or just feel like we resonate with. I admit that I fall prey to this at times especially when it comes to diet and nutrition, which is why I am excited about this week's Hello Beauty guest, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.
Dr. Lyon is a functional medicine physician specializing in the concept of muscle-centric medicine. She is also a speaker and media contributor, and has been a guest on The Doctors and written for Muscle & Fitness, Women's Health, Men's Health, and Harper's Bazaar. Dr. Lyon shares that we are under muscled, and not over-fat. She clarifies that we don't eat for protein but we eat for amino acid. She explains facts about going vegan/vegetarian for health or the environment, the fallacy on eating more meat, if we should only buy organic/grass-fed meat, and so much more. Dr. Lyon also gives concrete takeaways on what we can do if we're having trouble shedding those last 5 lbs or just want to age healthily by preventing the loss of muscle mass and strength, and her thoughts on collagen powder and biotin.
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"Hair doesn't need to be challenging...it should be effortless". Philip B. says that your hair responds to what you give it. If you show it love and care, it will give it back to you. This week's Hello Beauty guest is THE Philip B. Known as Hollywood's leading hair-treatment expert, he is on A-listers' speed dial when they feel hopeless with their damaged hair and can spare no time to transform it. Philip B. has developed hair, scalp, and body-care treatments that are known for its pure botanicals and essential oil ingredients that are highly concentrated and efficacious.
From start to finish, Philip B. shares all his advice on how to transform your hair and why his products give the WOW factor. His products are very potent with pure botanicals and essential oils that heal psoriasis, dandruff, and hair falling out. His mission to transform hair doesn't stop there as Philip B. also changes people's lives. He shares wonderful stories about how one woman has the confidence to finally leave her house after using his products, and a husband and wife's relationship is brought closer through the routine of applying the Rejuvenating Oil on the wife's hair. Philip B. has shaped the haircare industry today through high-quality products that work and allow people to feel that they're worth every drop of his liquid art.
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Let's face it. You just never know when you're going to have a breakout and how bad these pesky things will leave a mark. Enter Hero Cosmetics: co-founded and lead by Ju Rhyu. Hero Cosmetics is the original award-winning acne patch. It's award-winning simply because it actually works, has a great price-point, and is there with you at every step of your skin's journey. From preventing breakouts to treating hyperpigmentation, Hero Cosmetics is with you during the entire cycle of your pimple. It is clinically-conscious which means the product line does not have harsh ingredients or chemicals that aggravate or make your breakouts and skin worse, and it's even safe for pregnant women or sensitive skin. It is made from medical-grade hydrocolloid which absorbs the pus from pimples so you can see the effects overnight. In this episode, Ju shares business tips on how she was able to hit that $1M mark in a year, and this includes an emphasis on how to pitch to investors and retailers. We discuss this month, June, as Acne Awareness Month, and through her #ToBrighterDays campaign on Instagram Stories's filters, the brand spreads positivity to its audience.
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Jason Schneidman, also known as The Men's Groomer, is a celebrity hairstylist to James Corden, Jonah Hill, Old Dominion, Rob Lowe, Hugh Jackman, Jay Shetty, and many more. He is on a mission to transform homeless addicts' lives by giving them a free haircut. With this act of service, he is able to regain their confidence and give advice to hopefully touch their life to take the next step in healing. In this episode, Jason talks about his own experience of being a homeless addict and what makes him relentless that allowed him to become a successful, in-demand celebrity hairstylist. With a partnership with Country band, Old Dominion, for the song "Some People Do", they spread the message and clear the misconception about people not changing and that there are some that truly do when they're ready. Jason also shares his affordable, professional hair product line that is available on Amazon and the exciting things coming his way, as well as The Men's Groomer Foundation. This episode has men's grooming tips that Jason shares from experience working with celebrities, such as the 2 hairstyles/haircuts that stand the test of time for men, what they should not do with their beards, and why his products are the perfect grooming essentials.
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When you think about skincare, we all know that at the end of the day, we just want it to work. Plain and simple. This week's Hello Beauty guest is Huron's Founder and CEO, Matt Mullenax. Huron is a men's skincare brand that's jam-packed with high-performing and effective ingredients, that doesn't break the bank. Matt struggled with acne growing up and playing sports in high school and football during college didn't help his skin at all. As he was more exposed to premium products as a young adult, he finally saw a difference and improvement on his skin. This compelled him to create his own products that would be available to every guy (and even woman) at every age and every stage of their life. His background in both finance and brand side of the consumer industry helped launch Huron on July 29, 2019. In this episode, Matt shares his advice as a CEO during these interesting times, why it isn't taboo anymore for men to talk about skincare, why Huron is an A+ personal care brand that everyone can rely on, and so much more.
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Craig Dubitsky, Founder of Hello Products, joins Hello Beauty via Zoom for a fun chat about the brand's ethos- which is "Naturally Friendly". As someone with an intensive background on being an entrepreneur by being a co-founder and creative lead at Eos Products, an early investor and board member in Method, CMO of Popcorn, Indiana, and special advisor to Seventh Generation, Craig knew what the industry was lacking which led him to start hello.
Hello Products is 100% for the people and are transparent with their ingredients list. What sets Hello Products apart is their importance on being friendly and accessible. Craig gives out his personal mobile number and is always available to talk via Skype, FaceTime, etc. In this episode, Craig shares how hello is leveraging sustainability, how he is continuing to lead during the Coronavirus pandemic, why hello is safe to ingest because it does not have triclosan, the exciting new products they're coming out with, what grooming products he uses, and most importantly, what makes him smile. Tune in to hear more from Craig and why hello is catching everyone's attention.
Craig's Grooming Essentials:
-Santa Maria Novella Shaving Foam
-Dove Minerals+Sage Roll-On Anti-Perspirant (out of the UK)
-Marc Jacobs Cucumber (Craig: Not sure if it's for men or women, but I know whenever I wear it, folks smile and ask me about it).
-Czech & Speake No. 88 is another fave fragrance
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Cha Cha is this week's Hello Beauty guest! He talks to us about his experience as a Project Runway contestant, the lessons that he learned along the way, the top items he thinks every person should have in their closet, and so much more. Having fans online can be difficult to maneuver, especially if there are negative ones. Cha Cha gives tips on how he deals with negativity and what he believes that taking a hiatus from social media is vital. Cha Cha also gives us the scoop on the beauty items he loves using and why these are a game-changer for him.
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Have you ever wondered why your botox did not last as long as expected? In this week's Hello Beauty episode, Carrie Gessler, NP from BLUSH Beverly Hills joins us and shares information on how to make your botox and fillers last longer, including the best supplement to take and how exercise affects your botox and fillers. BLUSH Beverly Hills by Dr. Leif Rogers, is a non-invasive medical and beauty destination. Each individual is unique and there is a no "one-size fits all" treatment, hence, their menu can provide anything a patient needs to look her best. Carrie talks about a few of the innovative skincare treatments they offer in BLUSH Beverly Hills such as threads that dissolve and build collagen, Liquid Facelift, Renuvion, and so much more. She also debunks some botox myths as well as why microcurrent facial is an amazing skin treatment but must be used with caution when you have botox or fillers.
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This week's Hello Beauty guest is Pacifica's Founder, Brook Harvey-Taylor. Pacifica is, what you would say, the OG of 100% vegan, clean, and cruelty-free beauty because Brook created her brand over 23 years ago when indie brands or even the clean beauty space was not a thing yet. Brook shares how she started Pacifica with no beauty brand knowledge and from borrowing money from both her and her husband's mom, as well as maxing out her credit cards. She has created a brand that's ahead of its time and continues to do so by continuously coming up with fun and interesting products such as her hemp-infused eyeshadows that have powerful color pay off and are creamy to touch. In this episode, we distinguish the meaning between vegan and cruelty-free, Pacifica's recycling program, Pacifica's commitment to the clean beauty space, why hemp is a great ingredient for makeup, and so much more.
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If anyone knows how to run a spa and salon business, it's Vance Soto. As a pioneer in the industry, Vance's success today is evident from his incredible story. From a "professional sweat wiper" for a tanning salon as a teenager to now the President and Owner of OleHenriksen Spa, Vance gets candid on how he experienced being rags to riches twice and how despite everything, was able to pick himself up and continue his dream to own his own well-renowned spa.
In this episode, Vance's amazing, passionate personality was so infectious that it was so fun listening to him share about the key drivers on how to be successful, what treatments OleHenriksen Spa is known for by Hollywood stars, what the most requested treatment is during Awards Season, how OleHenriksen Spa is shaping the spa and salon industry via applying a holistic approach to the skin, body, and mind, and many more.
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In this week's Hello Beauty episode, we have Āether Beauty's Founder, Tiila Abbitt! With a background of over 11 years in the product development sector of the beauty industry, Tiila knows the up-and-coming trends and has the experience to create the quality products that resonate with today's consumer. With 7 years with Sephora leading the product development for makeup collaborations and accessories, Tiila was compelled to change the conversation in the beauty industry in a positive manner. Āether Beauty is a clean, vegan, and organic makeup line powered by crystals. Tiila shares the benefits crystals can do for our skin. She also gives us deep insights into the reality that's happening in the beauty industry with regards to packaging and waste, and how she is using Āether Beauty as a platform to do her share in giving back to the planet and being a resource to those who want to learn more about how they can positively impact the environment and our future.
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Guess who's back in LA for the Oscars on Hello Beauty? It's celebrity eyebrow specialist, Joey Healy! I first chatted with Joey last year on Episode #23, where he shared how he successfully built his eyebrow empire and studio in Fifth Avenue, New York. From that episode, he shares with us that he prefers natural eyebrows over microblading. A year after, and looking into this year's eyebrow trends, natural-looking eyebrows are still the way to go. We see this same look with makeup where less is more and that the focus is more the skin.
As a sought-after eyebrow specialist, clients trust Joey's conservative take on eyebrows where he is all about enhancing one's beauty. In this episode, Joey gets candid about the reasoning behind why he can't commit to procedures like microblading and the truth about eyebrow lamination. He provides tips on how to create natural-looking eyebrows that have a 3D effect and what tools are used to help you achieve this. Joey's amazing personality makes it easy to not dread the usual task of grooming our eyebrows by giving us a fun outlook on how to successfully deal with them- and that is to embrace them and not fight them. ;-)
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Nala's Co-founder and CEO, Radmila Juristovski-Bosnic, is this week's Hello Beauty guest. Proudly made in Vancouver, Nala is a "free-from" skincare line that was created from the inspiration of Mila's late husband, Alan, and Ada's father, whom they lost to cancer. Nala is driven by the philosophy that taking care of ourselves is vital to keep us and our loved ones longer in this beautiful world. "Free-from" means that Nala is free from carcinogens and other chemicals that may affect your overall health. "Free-from" also means freedom to be yourself.
With over 20 years in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, Mila shares how her extensive background allowed her to create a product with non-toxic, quality ingredients. Along with her daughter, Ada, who is the brand's CMO, they are changing the future of the beauty industry by offering personalized deodorants to fit people's unique self and needs. In this episode, we learn why we should consider switching to natural deodorants, what you should do and expect if you'll be doing the switch for the first time, what ingredients Nala has that makes it an effective product to aid in odor and perspiration, and so much more. Mila also talks about her plans in venturing into body care which makes sense given that she already has her own special natural concoction that has been tried and tested (her daughter Ada used oil that Mila created and it prevented her from developing stretch marks during pregnancy!).
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Gabrielle Requena, the founder of Wrinkles Schminkles, is this week's Hello Beauty guest. Wrinkles Schminkles is a brand that offers noninvasive, medical-grade treatment silicone pads that treat parts that are more prone to aging and wrinkling such as under eyes, forehead, neck, mouth, décolleté, décolletage, and hands. In this episode, Gabrielle talks about the tipping point of what led her to move away from her old job in business consultancy and create Wrinkles Schminkles. She also shares how her silicone pads can dramatically improve the appearance of wrinkles overnight! Gabrielle explains why her 100% medical-grade silicone pads are effective because they are backed by science, great for treating scars, and are endorsed by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and skin experts globally.
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Choosing skincare can be daunting because of the many products and ingredients that need to be suitable for our skin. It takes plenty of research and comparison to finally pick the perfect match. Enter Ghost Democracy's Founder, Rex Chou, who spent over a decade working for big beauty corporations. With his extensive knowledge and experience from this multinational company, and when the opportunity presented itself, he created Ghost Democracy as his dream brand to be the answer to our skincare woes. Ghost Democracy is a clean skincare brand that goes beyond clean by being affordable, great for our skin, and transparent with its ingredients. The best part of it all is that they actually work!
In this episode, Rex explains why skincare products are expensive, what he did to solve that problem, and what the cute name, Ghost Democracy means. He also dives deep into the ingredients that make this skincare effective and why he chose to do away without certain ingredients such as mineral oil and silicones. Rex also gives advice on how to advance in your career and life, why you should be careful of fear of failure, and what's something exciting in store for him and Ghost Democracy, and so much more.
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RéVive Skincare's CEO, Elana Drell Szyfer, is a global beauty expert with over 25 years of experience managing brands and companies. She shares with us her story about how she started as an Assistant and worked her way up to CEO. Among her insights on the value of having a great support system, such as her family, which contributes to her success, she talks about the luxury skincare brand, RéVive. RéVive Skincare was developed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Gregory Brown, with a mission to turn lackluster skin to a glowing one through skin renewal. In this episode, Elana talks about why natural and organic skincare may not be the type of skincare you should be using because its components are something that our body doesn't know how to process. She explains more about why Dr. Gregory Brown's bio-engineered proteins, called Bio Renewal Technology, which RéVive is known for, is what is compatible with our skin because it mimics the same functions as proteins from our body.
This episode is also filled with inspiring advice on career, motherhood, and life- that you wouldn't want to miss.
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StackedSkincare uses professional-grade formulas, tools, and procedures to drive actives deeper into your skin to help you improve your skin. In this episode, I pass by Founder, Kerry Benjamin's beautiful home to chat with her about why using peels are better for your skin than using scrubs. This is the same for your lips! She provides quick details on how to improve your skin even if you are not suffering from acne and just want a better way to take care of your skin. Whether you have acne, rosacea, eczema, or normal skin, her methods and products are known to transform people's skin dramatically with results that are like night and day. Kerry's Instagram and website showcase these amazing results along with easy-to-follow tutorials and information.
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It's finally here! Happy 2020! What a way to kick off the year with Spencer Barnes as our first Hello Beauty guest! Spencer Barnes is a chameleon in such a way that he comprises many talents, from being an interior designer to being a producer/DJ, to being the go-to beauty expert for Hollywood's beautiful faces such as Julianne Hough, Nina Dobrev, Amber Heard, Brooke Burke, Meghan Markle, etc, and to being the co-founder of Spencer Barnes LA Beauty Brand. SBLA combines beauty and science with its NECK, CHIN & JAWLINE SCULPTING WAND, THE FACIAL INSTANT SCULPTING WAND, and INSTANT LIP PLUMP AND SCULPT FILLER. Spencer shares that this could be a great alternative to botox when you're not quite ready for the needles yet, or an in-between treatment from your appointments. Aside from their instant results, the benefits from these serums are greater with continued use. We live in a technological age where we rely being on our phones which creates lines on our necks, called Tech Neck, and staring into our phones creates tired, puffy eyes. His products help with tightening and sculpting the jawline and refreshes as well as depuffs the eye area to create a more youthful appearance.
In this episode, Spencer gives tips on how to earn the trust of A-list celebrities so that they would want you back on set, what products he loves, and even shares his own beauty secrets!
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Amanda Montell is a linguist and author of "Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language." In this episode of Hello Beauty, Amanda gives us an overview of how we can feel more empowered with the way we talk by providing background information on the manner in which women speak, and how society has trained us and chosen the male voice to be the voice of reason and authority. By knowing where words and expressions come from, we can finally cut ourselves some slack if we say "like", for example, one too many times because this doesn't connote a low level of intelligence. In her book, which is a must-read (and must-listen because she narrates it!) she even gives tips on how to deal and respond to catcallers, amongst many true-to-life applicable scenarios.
Amanda brings her ray-of-sunshine of a personality, along with her amazing lavender and yellow sparkly eye makeup to this interview which will not only instantly put you in a good mood, but also provide you with "Aha" moments as she shares researched-backed facts on the relationship between culture and language. Being involved in the beauty industry as a writer for Who What Wear, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Byrdie.com, Bustle, and many more, Amanda tells us what this industry needs to shed light or discuss more of. Of course, she gives us a detailed rundown of her hair, skin, and makeup routine where there are a few products I haven't heard of and will definitely try!
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Every person, every situation, every background, every tradition, etc. usually come with a misconception. We live in a world where we always have to pivot, explain, or even try to not be judgemental because we never know what each person is actually going through. Dr. Jen Welter is this week's Hello Beauty guest. As the first female to coach in the NFL, she definitely is no stranger to misconceptions. These misconceptions are used to box and limit people's actual capabilities and skillset. Even after hearing that she's too small to play professional Tennis, being homeless, and getting out of an emotionally abusive relationship, none of these stopped Jen in pursuing greatness. She continued her path to greatness by taking on the challenge as the first female to coach in the NFL, author a book called "Play Big: Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL", and even break into the beauty industry by having a nail polish collaboration with Orly called Kick Glass.
This episode is not only filled with incredible motivation to help you to keep going and breaking that glass ceiling in all industries, but Jen also gets candid with her favorite beauty treatments and products. You will learn how she is impressively knowledgeable on the types of makeup that has been tried and tested by her, the style of eye makeup she likes applying, and the skincare treatments that allow her to look flawless in the field, sidelines, and on stage. She shares her go-to makeup products and mentions the exact skincare treatments she gets regularly along with the specific people she goes to. Find out how the collaboration with Orly happened and the story on how she created the Kick Glass line. This episode is filled with so much powerful inspiring nuggets of wisdom about life and overcoming fear, and is also filled with Jen's contagious great personality. She definitely made me laugh throughout the episode!
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Whether it be starting a new diet, getting on a fitness routine, or even trying to muster enough courage to be more assertive at work, we usually overthink and experience some sort of "analysis paralysis". Michael-Paul Lane, Founder of Qiaroskuro, is this week's guest and talks about the key tactics that he uses as a business consultant to help many clients of his (as well as friends and family) to believe in themselves and follow through with their passion. He believes that life is too short to dwell on the heavy things we put on ourselves and that who you are is already great. In this episode, he expresses that overthinking is just a hurdle and is an excuse we give ourselves when we try to start a business.
Starting his first business at 18, Michael-Paul gives important takeaways that you don't want to miss. Leading by example and walking the walk is also one of the reasons why he's a driving force and influence to others to quit their job that makes them unhappy and follow their dreams. This unique personality is translated in all the work he creates, including his latest venture, Qiaroskuro. Qiaroskuro is a luxury brand for those unique individuals that choose to live a life of contrasting experiences. When one experiences Qiaroskuro's unisex fragrance, "in the absence of darkness...", you'll quickly discover that there has been a side of you that's waiting to be explored.
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Feisal Qureshi, Founder & Managing Director of RAINCRY, guests on Hello Beauty and chats with host, Joyce Platon, about his luxury clean haircare brand for all hair types. Along with his hair care line which includes shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in products, RAINCRY offers quality hair brushes made of root boar bristles. To top it off, these beautiful brushes are handcrafted by European artisans! Feisal has three decades of professional hair styling and salon experience both behind the chair and as a salon owner. In this episode, he gets candid about the truths about various hair issues such as why hair color and your blow out don't last and what factors affect the health of your hair.
As a brand and founder, Feisal explains how to take ownership of moments when others don't agree with you. He shares the dangers we may face being in the beauty industry and the lessons he learned along the way as being a sought-after hairstylist. This episode is filled with other beauty business lessons as well as hair care tips to help you understand how to take care of your hair better. RAINCRY definitely lives up to its philosophy of being known as skincare for your hair.
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It is no surprise that the beauty industry is focused on inventing the latest cutting-edge technology to fight aging. There are invasive and non-invasive procedures that are available which makes it possible to obsess over that quest for the best anti-aging treatment. Tera Peterson, Co-Founder and CEO at NuFACE, chats with Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, and shares how we can delay the signs of aging without undergoing botox by using a microcurrent device or receiving microcurrent facial. Just like the muscles in other parts of our body, our face needs to be "exercised" for toning and lifting. Tera explains that with botox, our muscles atrophy and we must avoid that since it will cause our face to sag. As a living testament to the wonderful benefits of NuFACE microcurrent devices, Tera admits to not needing botox yet. In this episode, Tera not only shares her knowledge in microcurrent facials but also how NuFACE has been the pioneer in facial toning devices to prevent the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and what exciting plans they have in their sleeve.
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For the modern woman on-the-go, we love everything efficient and we expect all our essentials to be reliable so that we can perform in our most optimum. Tessa Horovitz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of AMETTI, guests on Hello Beauty to share with host, Joyce Platon, the first women-owned for women luxury travel brand. Along with her Co-Founder, Jessie Minikes, they use their extensive experiences from Massimo Dutti and the hospitality industry to create what might be the answer to professional women's woes when it comes to traveling. These answers are through practical, high-quality, beautiful travel accessories, bags, and luggage, and AMETTI TALES, a blog where women can refer to as a reliable travel guide.
In this episode, Tessa provides business tips on how to successfully work with your friends, how to launch a high-end brand, what sets them apart from others, how they are reinterpreting the travel experience through a community with like-minded people, and so much more.
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With a slew of beauty brands being created constantly, it's difficult to stand out. To be unique is almost impossible but there is always that white space that can be conquered. Enter Kailey Bradt, founder of OWA Haircare. OWA Haircare is a first of a kind naturally-derived powder that is water-activated. Kailey guests on Hello Beauty and chats with host, Joyce Platon, to talk about the inspiration in creating her Out of this World Amazing (OWA) Haircare brand which contains only the ingredients that really matter that are cruelty-free, free of parabens, ethanol, fillers, and animal-derived ingredients.
Kailey gets real about the experiences she went through in starting her business such as selling her car, going back to her day job twice, and other lessons she learned along the way. We learn that being an entrepreneur is no easy journey but we must be in love with the process to keep pushing even if we feel like there is nothing more to exhaust within ourselves. Tune in to this episode to also learn how to present yourself to an investor, what type of information they really care about for them to say Yes, and so much more.
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"You are what you eat". This famous saying aptly holds true when you get to know The Beauty Chef. Founded by Carla Oates, The Beauty Chef is an organic wellness and beauty brand that believes that "Beauty Begins in the Belly." In this episode of Hello Beauty, Carla shares with host, Joyce Platon, the notion that if you eat probiotic-rich, lacto-fermeted wholefoods, your whole body and skin will thank you for it. In the quest to treat her skin condition which was eczema, Carla discovered that by eating nutrient-dense whole foods and having a healthy, diverse gut flora allowed her to clear up her skin. Soon enough she was able to cure her daughter's eczema. The efficacy and amazing skin results from Carla's recipes spread quickly and everyone wanted in on that glowing skin.
As the pioneer of the inner beauty movement, Carla brings awareness of the relationship between gut health and beauty through The Beauty Chef via her cookbooks and beauty and wellness products. Tune in to hear how you can transform your skin and mood through a healthy gut, how to tell if you have an unhealthy gut and how you can treat it, how to improve on sleep to keep your gut microbiome healthy, and so much more!
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A confident and radiant smile is easily what makes a person attractive. A smile is one of the most contagious things in the world. Smiling can easily boost one's mood and instantly brightens people's day. Dr. Victoria Veytsman, DDS is a General and Cosmetic Dentist that helps her patients achieve a beautiful smile. Dr. Veytsman splits her time between NYC and LA and is responsible for the beautiful smiles of celebrities such as Karlie Kloss, Hailey Bieber, Madison Beer, Damon Wayans, Stephen Baldwin, etc. Dr. Veytsman shares on Hello Beauty the tips and tricks to get that Hollywood smile. She shares how a simple smile makeover with veneers or teeth whitening can dramatically reverse aging. In this episode, we learn the products she likes to use on herself and what brand she trusts for whitening your teeth at home, the foods you must avoid that causes teeth staining, her makeup tips in making your teeth appear brighter, and what she truly thinks about charcoal toothpaste. The unrealistic expectations of social media and why Dr. Veytsman turns patients away is discussed as well. Tune in to hear first-hand about how to take care of your teeth and maintain its health straight from a celebrity dentist!
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"Skincare is like going to the gym." Jawn Marques, Global Educator for Eve Lom, provided this analogy to better understand skincare. When you are consistent with your skincare, that's when you see the longterm benefits. Known as the first-ever cleansing balm, Jawn talks about the powerful ingredients the Eve Lom line is famous for. Some of these ingredients are hops, clove, Egyptian Chamomile oil, and Jawn defines the benefits of each. Jawn gives the verdict on whether we need to be cleansing in the morning or just washing our face with plain water, if SPF in skincare is truly a no-no, what he finds to be the most effective in achieving healthy skin, and so much more! This episode is packed with fun skincare knowledge that you wouldn't want to miss!
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ORLY has been a household name since 1975. Known for its forefront in nail trends, treatments, design, and innovative technology, ORLY connects manicurists, nail technicians, and its customers. Tal Pink, VP of Business Development at ORLY, guests on Hello Beauty and shares his experience growing up in a family full of creativity. With Jeff Pink, founder of ORLY as his father, he provides advice on how to separate family time from business time because ideas just never stop as an entrepreneur.
ORLY created the French Manicure and continues to change the game of the nail industry by incorporating experiential nail services with its ORLY Color Labs in West Hollywood, California, where it's possible to create your personalized nail polish as well as use the space to bring the community together through events and other activities. In this episode, we get a true feeling of ORLY's philosophy and character through Tal's down-to-earth personality. ORLY happily boasts that it is vegan, cruelty-free, and 13-free. Tal clarifies the term "non-toxic" and why ORLY will never claim it to be as that. Tune in and learn how ORLY places importance in always thinking about the safety and overall wellbeing of nail technicians when the company comes up with new concepts, its collaboration with inspiring women with real achievements, and so much more!
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There is always pressure in looking your best 24/7 when growing up in the public eye. But nobody is perfect even if others perceive you like that. Dorion Renaud experienced acne and hyperpigmentation as a teenager and his problem persisted while modeling and working in front of the camera in television shows. He had a difficult time treating these skin concerns especially having melanin-rich skin until he discovered shea butter.
In this episode, Dorion expresses his passion for sharing the skincare holy grail that transformed his skin along with combining a gentle cleanser and Vitamin C. By creating Buttah, he aims to provide a solution for men and women with melanin-rich skin with this trio and give the skin the attention it deserves. He believes that having something for yourself that you can call your own and no matter what that may be, such as his business, is vital because no one can take that away from you. Dorion shares tips on how to drown out the noise when starting a business, how to prioritize a busy schedule, how he is breaking the mold in the beauty/skincare industry, embracing your true beauty, the hurdles he faced and what he learned along the way, and so much more! We also tackle why shea butter is great for every skin type as well as the benefits of Vitamin C.
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When it comes to clean beauty, it's easy to feel paralyzed from the surge of information available to us. The definition of clean beauty becomes subjective depending on the brand and this causes us to question how transparent the labels on packagings are. Jana Blankenship, Founder of Captain Blankenship, is a passionate educator about the transformative power of plant and mineral-based ingredients for beauty. Captain Blankenship is an organic, green beauty company that's B Corp, Leaping Bunny Certified, and part of 1% for the Planet. Jana also launched Sailor by Captain Blankenship, which is a gender-neutral skincare and grooming line. To top it off, Jana is also the author of Wild Beauty, a book about clean beauty and natural self-care recipes.
In this episode of Hello Beauty, Jana recounts how her business grew organically from her house in 2009 to being sold in Credo, The Detox Market, Anthropologie, and over 300 stores nationally and internationally. This conversation tackles some green beauty issues such as overharvesting, and we talk about dangerous synthetic chemicals like phthalates, parabens, and petroleum jelly. She shares the natural alternative to petroleum jelly, which is shea butter! Tune in to this episode with Jana to learn more about the importance of not compromising the integrity of your business, the benefits of having a support system in the same industry, the exciting things in store for her and Captain Blankenship, and so much more!
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When you meet Mazz Hanna in person, it’s hard to imagine that she endured such a crazed lifestyle as an advertising executive before becoming a sought-after celebrity nail artist, because she just exudes so much serenity that you can’t help but allow it to blanket over you. A panic attack led her to rethink her life and this catapulted her to honing what truly matters to her overall happiness and wellness.
Nail artist to Julia Roberts, Selma Blair, and Kaley Cuoco to name a few, Mazz developed Mazz Hanna Beauty- which offers non-toxic crystal-infused luxury skincare, crystal beauty tools and accessories that elevate your beauty and wellness routine. She is a certified crystal healer and has created Crystal Healing Manicure. Mazz shares the benefits of adding crystals to your beauty routine (and life). The crystals that are infused in her products are blessed by a Shaman before being shipped out. In this episode, she answers some questions about manicure woes such as what causes hangnails and how to prevent them, why your gel polish manicure lifts, what type of crystal is great for beginners, if crystals will lose their power if they’re together, the importance of knowing more information about CBD to make conscious decisions, and so much more!
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When Allison McNamara took a trip to Istanbul, Turkey, and was admiring the Sea of Marmara, all of that dissatisfaction and yearning for that perfect skincare product finally made sense. Growing up and working in the beauty industry, she was exposed to countless brands, but she never found “the one” product that addressed her skin concerns. MARA was then born out of Allison’s love for the sea and the recognition that the ocean contains bountiful aquatic plants that have endless skin and health benefits. After years of extensive research, Allison developed MARA - which also is the last four letters of her last name- a line of natural, non-toxic, fast-acting, algae-infused face oils.
Allison is known for being a digital influencer, TV host, editorial director at ManeAddicts.com, and now Founder of MARA. With her substantial background from the fashion and beauty world, and her products delivering the skin results everyone was looking for, MARA quickly developed a cult beauty following in just several short months. MARA contains a powerful and incredible ingredients list and one of the hero ingredients is Moringa. Moringa is packed with nutrients and antioxidants that truly deserves it to be called the Miracle Tree. Tune in to hear more about the skin benefits of Moringa, Allison’s experience in starting MARA and what drives her to be in this industry for the long run.
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Koh Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of EVENPRIME, is our Hello Beauty PLUS! guest. One of the founding members of the Google Play Games business development team, Koh utilizes her eye for noticing white space in areas she’s involved in and fills the gap through the creation of EVENPRIME. EVENPRIME is a next-generation skincare brand that is pH-balanced and suitable for all skin types- including sensitive, oily, and acne-prone skin. In this episode, we explore the high-quality ingredients her K-beauty skincare brand has such as Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Deep Sea Water, Centella Asiatica (Cica), and many more. One would think that these ingredients are only available from expensive brands, but Koh is changing the skincare industry by allowing consumers to experience quality ingredients through EVENPRIME by making their products reasonably priced. After all, skincare should be for everyone, including “celestial beings” as they like to say. Tune in to learn more about why their product collection is a triple threat and why these ingredients are what you need to reduce enlarged pores, sebum, hyperpigmentation, relieve irritation and dryness, etc.
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EVENPRIME is a next-generation skincare brand that is suitable for all skin types. With EVENPRIME, gone are the days where you only hope to experience quality ingredients that expensive skincare brands contain. EVENPRIME’s Co-Founder, Rickie Ashman, guests on Hello Beauty to chat with host, Joyce Platon, to talk about the story behind the formation of this clean, vegan K-beauty brand. He shares how the 90’s Asian pop culture and travels in Asia played a significant role on their name and branding. With his background as a sought-after Creative Strategist, Rickie joined forces with CEO and Co-Founder, Koh Kim, who comes from the gaming space of Google Play Games business development team, to create a K-beauty brand available to consumers with a holistic approach that is more reasonably-priced. Tune in to hear Rickie give valuable advice such as reminding us that price isn’t an indicator of quality when it comes to beauty products, and so much more.
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Today’s fast-paced world requires us to be the most optimized and efficient version of ourselves. Which is why plenty of us prefer multitasking products that, as much as possible, provide quick results. Coconut oil is a superfood and ingredient that is beneficial to one’s health and skin. From improving skin barrier function and repair, to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it’s no wonder that Kopari Beauty chose coconut oil as their champion ingredient for their product line. They use 100% pure, organic coconut oil sustainably sourced from small family farms in the Philippines. Kopari Co-Founder, Kiana Cabell, guests on Hello Beauty to chat with host, Joyce Platon, about the array of multitaskers, body care, skincare, and personal care they have. In this episode, Joyce enjoys trying out some of Kopari's products while Kiana paints a picture of their ingredients and what to expect from them.
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When you think of beauty, we always make sure we take care of our skin, hair, teeth and body but we sometimes forget about our eyes. Eyecare is an important part of our beauty, health and overall wellness. Kyly Zak Rabin, co-founder of Zak., guests on Hello Beauty to share valuable eye care tips on how to integrate your beauty routine safely with your eyes- such as applying makeup in your waterline, if eyelash extensions are safe, and what types of food are great for healthier eyes. Kyly also recounts how her father, Dr. Myles Zakheim, approached her with a business idea to revolutionize the eye care industry by creating a fresh take on the old system. In this episode, Kyly talks about what one can expect when visiting their cool brick and mortar location on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, which offers all amenities from eye exams (complete with an offering of their daily prepared carrot juice!), same-day glasses services, to contact lenses online ordering.
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Three-time Emmy nominee Nicole Faulkner, aka Lipsticknick, graces Hello Beauty to introduce her new business venture- Pout Beauty Bar. Pout Beauty Bar is a glam-space that offers professional hair and makeup services in Los Angeles. As the Director of Global Artistry for Morphe Brushes and the go-to makeup up artist to beauty gurus such as Jeffree Star, Michelle Visage, and the like, Lipsticknick shares her road to success in what it takes to get to where she is today. From working behind the scenes to building her one-of-a-kind beauty bar, Lipsticknick tells us that building your brand and standing out is key to what will lead you to that success. She places importance in making sure that her team at Pout Beauty Bar receives this training to ensure that they're constantly inspired and are providing top-notch services. Enjoy this episode filled with makeup knowledge and find out what tools Lipsticknick can't live without...and what makeup product she doesn't use!
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Super-mom, wife, co-founder and Director of Sales from Kopari Beauty Gigi Goldman, understands what being a go-getter is all about. Before co-founding Kopari, Gigi was a stay-at-home mom to three little kids and barely had time for herself. She discovered coconut oil as a multitasking gem that she used to treat her and her family’s hair and skin concerns. On this episode of Hello Beauty with Joyce Platon, Gigi explains why it’s important to just go for your dreams and to not be scared because you will learn along the way. She also shares a valuable takeaway about giving a 24-hour rule on decision-making, to ensure a better perspective and clarity in the solution.
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On this Hello Beauty PLUS, I have Founder and CEO of Honey Belle, Iris Cherng as this week’s guest. We chat about the wonderful, natural ingredients packed inside of their well-loved skincare products.
Iris never planned to be an entrepreneur, nor did she ever plan to build a natural beauty brand, but once she started to see the results of her mom's homemade creams on her troubling skin, she realized that with proper packaging people would begin to take notice.
Today, Honey Belle celebrates natural skin, with a large array of natural skincare products and tools sold on their website, as well as, in PacSun, Riley Rose, and Ulta.
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With makeup products, trends, beauty/makeup looks, etc dominating the internet, even more, each day, it is normal that one feels like they have too much information but don’t quite know what to do with it. Melissa Murdick, celebrity makeup artist, guests on Hello Beauty to share her story behind The Pretty Fix as her solution to this dilemma. The Pretty Fix is her YouTube channel where she provides professional makeup techniques and pro tips for the everyday person. Tune in on this episode to hear her background on how she got her foot in one of the most cut-throat industry, how she stood out, her insights on how makeup should be, how to keep makeup on oily skin, and so much more!
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Once again, we have Founder, Rachel Katzman, from Cuvée Beauty on the show and this time, for Hello Beauty PLUS! She gives us a detailed run through on the special ingredients that set Cuvée Beauty apart from other hair care brands. She believes in the importance of treating and nourishing your scalp the way you would your skin, and her products do just that! Tune in to hear more about Cuvée Beauty and check out my other episode with her where we discuss her journey in building the brand, the lessons she learned along the way, where she got her entrepreneurial spirit, and so much more!
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This week’s Hello Beauty guest is Candice Puthawala, Owner of Beauty Bar Chocolate. Chocolate is hard to resist so it was natural that I was excited to have Candice on the show. After working in the fast-paced fashion industry for almost 2 decades and falling terribly ill by losing almost all her vision with her fingers in pain, she decided to shift gears and focus on her overall health and happiness. Through this journey of newfound self-love, Beauty Bar Chocolate was born out of the realization that there was nothing she could find that she considered a healthy treat. In this episode, learn more about Candice’s story in creating her very cute product that’s filled with wonderful ingredients such as Organic Raw Cacao, Lakonto Non-GMO Monkfruit, adaptogens, pearl collagen, etc. and to top it all off, Beauty Bar Chocolates is sugar-free!
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Patrick Kelly, Chief Alchemist & Founder of Sigil Scent, graced Hello Beauty to chat with host, Joyce Platon, about the relaunch of his genderless, nontoxic fragrance line. In this episode, Patrick takes us back to what inspired him to create his business, the steps he took to allow him to quit his day-time job and focus on taking Sigil Scent to the next level, the important lessons he learned along the way, and many more. Tune in on this episode as Joyce tries out Sigil Scent for the first time and to hear insightful viewpoints from Patrick on the art of creating such a unique and thoughtful brand such as his.
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Loey Lane is a beauty & fashion vlogger and founder of Love AnyBody- and she is this week’s Hello Beauty guest! Get wonderful insights from Loey, as she shares her two-cents about body positivity and body shaming, how she developed her skincare brand called Love AnyBody which is designed for stretch marks and chafing (and it’s available in Target!), what kind of products she uses in her makeup and hair routine, and so much more. Get to know more about Loey Lane by tuning in to this episode and find out why she is truly someone who's easy to watch and fall in love with.
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Dr. Saman Faramarzi (Dr. Sam) is a naturopathic doctor and graces Hello Beauty to chat with host, Joyce Platon, on how our microbiome is often overlooked- which leads to various chronic diseases, inflammation, and even acne. Dr. Sam is the founder of SAFA Life & Wellness and is also working with Probiogen and BareOrganics. In this episode, learn the importance of living a stress-free life by incorporating probiotics and superfoods in your diet. She shares what kind of quality probiotics to look for and avoid, her tips in living an optimized and happy life through “the clarity of the mind, body, and spirit”, and so much more.
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Danielle Nadick Levy, Co-Founder & CEO of FACILE is this week’s Hello Beauty guest. Her love of entrepreneurship and skincare led her to build the beautiful and Instagrammable FACILE along with co-founder and Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Nancy Samolitis. FACILE is a crossover between a boutique and a dermatologist’s office. In this episode, Danielle shares what treatment she thinks will be big this year, why they believe it’s important to have a good balance in getting skincare or cosmetic services, tips on what to do when you’re a first timer to certain treatments, and so much more! Tune in to learn more about FACILE and why this chic doctor’s office is redefining our visit to the dermatologist.
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Nowadays, there is a slew of information on diet and nutrition that it is easy to get paralyzed and not know what direction to take. Enter needed. needed. is an Omega-3 powdered supplement from algae which is easily absorbed and provides you nutrition at every stage of your life. Founders Julie Sawaya and Ryan Woodbury sit down with Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, and talk about their advocacy on nutrition. This advocacy is placing importance in providing the best nourishment for everyone through their product that is proven scientifically, and backed by a community of health experts and practitioners. Tune in to hear more and learn how you can optimize your health and overall wellness.
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- This week on Hello Beauty, our guest is THE Kirbie Johnson. Kirbie Johnson is a well-known host, producer, and senior reporter at POPSUGAR. In this episode, Kirbie gives the low-down on working in the industry and what to do to get noticed, what beauty myth she’s debunking, what she splurges on and so much more. Tune in to hear a detailed commentary about the beauty industry straight from the expert and tastemaker herself. Be the first also to hear the inside scoop on what’s in store for her in the near future. Enjoy!
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Holly Harding, Founder of O’o Hawaii, is our Hello Beauty PLUS! guest. We dive deeper into knowing more about her products that contain unique ingredients with beneficial properties from Hawaii and around the world. She is a proponent for achieving beauty on the inside, out and aging gracefully. Tune in to this episode to hear specifics about these ingredients, why its important to have probiotics in your skincare, the proper way to use a Gua Sha beauty tool, and how I was convinced her products really work because she looks half her age for someone who just turned 40 as her neck literally does not have any wrinkles/lines! Enjoy!
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Rachel Katzman, Founder, and CEO of Cuvée Beauty graces Hello Beauty and shares her journey in creating her brand. Cuvée Beauty started with Rachel's hair getting soaked with champagne while celebrating her birthday and waking up with the best hair she's ever had. In this episode, Rachel talks about the skincare ingredients that sets Cuvée Beauty apart and why she is all about changing the haircare industry.
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Founder & CEO of Mowellens, Amy Duncan, joins Hello Beauty to talk to us about her journey in building her company. With the many curve-balls that life has thrown her way, mainly her husband battling a malignant brain tumor in 2012, you would think she would give up on life. Instead, Amy used her background in biotechnology and healthcare and positive experience with CBD to start her own CBD brand. Mowellens offers clean plant-based CBD products to enhance your life and wellness. In this episode, she shares with Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, the life lessons she learned along the way, how she stays sane & keep herself inspired, and the importance of CBD that’s free of pesticides/additives/sulfates/parabens/and the other nasties. Tune in to hear more about Amy’s inspiring, unwavering resilience, business tips, and why CBD is here to stay.
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Shannon Davenport, Founder of Esker, guests on Hello Beauty and talks with host, Joyce Platon about her high-performing plant-based body care. She shares how her background as a trend forecaster propelled her into creating her own body care brand. She places great importance in plant-based ingredients and essential oils. In this episode, she sheds light on the muddy conversations about essential oils, the value in being self-funded, why she is the voice for growing pollinators, why letting go is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and so much more. Tune in to learn about her story and why Esker is loved and carried by many online platforms such as Goop, NET-A-PORTER, jenni kayne, Anthropologie, etc.
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Annie Tevelin, Founder of SkinOwl, Parliament Project, and host of Off The Record podcast, graces Hello Beauty and talks about her journey in starting these endeavors. Annie shares how she treated her acne for good, the passion and message she has in spreading the importance of self-care through the Parliament Project and Off The Record, and the importance of sticking to your brand's DNA. Tune in to hear many more of Annie's entrepreneurial journey that led her to create a trusted brand and a solid community.
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With a slew of beauty brands emerging everywhere, there is still only a few that will be truly successful. The triumph of these few beauty brands could be the doings of David Pirrotta. David Pirrotta is this week’s Hello Beauty guest, where he shares his new endeavor called Materiae, how he launched 77 beauty brands, what it takes to create a successful skincare/beauty business, his thoughts on the CBD trend, and many more. He even shares his step-by-step skincare routine and what his favorite products are. If you just want to smile while learning something new, then you’re in for a good treat.
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It's time for Hello Beauty PLUS! and Kerry Benjamin, Founder of StackedSkincare, talks to us about her Hydrating Lip Peel. We all have that pesky problem of dry, chapped lips and in this episode, Kerry shares why you might just want to ditch that lip scrub and try a lip peel to achieve luscious lips. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of using a peel on your lips and its ingredients that make it an effective method.
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O’o Hawaii’s Founder, Holly Harding, is on Hello Beauty this week! She’s a highly sought-after Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and food for beauty expert. She shares with host, Joyce Platon, her background as a classical musician, her journey to building O’o Hawaii, the turning point in starting a new brand, and so much more. She also provides valuable tips on what she thinks will help in being successful in changing one’s lifestyle. She is a proponent of fueling your body with good whole foods and ingredients as a start to achieve that beauty and glow from within. Tune in to hear the full episode and find out O’o Hawaii’s philosophy, and the brand’s sustainable and charitable elements.
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Los Angeles Holistic Nutritionist & Lifestyle Cleanse Expert, Elissa Goodman, guests in Hello Beauty to chat how she overcame cancer at 32 through incorporating juicing and a more plant-based diet in her life. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on how to live an optimized life by learning how to stress less, how to stick to an exercise regimen, why certain kinds of food are better than others, what causes inflammation, and many more. Listen to the full episode to also hear Elissa talk about her S.O.U.P. Cleanse programs, how she created M Café’s macrobiotic REST Cleanse, as well as the juice blends from Erewhon Market and L.A.juice.
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Joey Healy, entrepreneur and one of the most sought-after eyebrow specialists in the industry, graces Hello Beauty and chats with host, Joyce Platon, on how he built his growing empire from just a studio apartment to a larger NYC location complete with his own product line. This episode is armed with tips and tricks he learned along the way, how to achieve those eyebrows he’s in demand for, what the ideal eyebrow is, what beauty really means to him, and so much more! Joey even shares what he thinks about microblading. Enjoy this conversation with Joey and you’ll definitely catch on to his contagiously fun and endearing personality.
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This week, I’d like to introduce to you, Hello Beauty PLUS! Here, I will share insights about what I’ve learned throughout the week and some spotlight on individuals or products. Kerry Benjamin, Founder of StackedSkincare, returns as a guest in Hello Beauty and this time, she talks about her High Frequency Device. In this episode, Kerry shares how the High Frequency Device is a great tool to aid in treating acne. Tune in to learn more about the device and how to use it.
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Today’s everyday modern woman is unapologetic, a go-getter, excelling in multiple ways than one, always on the go, and is assertive. Juggling multiple hats in a day requires efficiency, even with beauty. Enter, Wander Beauty- a cruelty-free brand that focuses on multitasking beauty essentials with globally sourced special ingredients that aim to streamline your beauty routine. Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, interviews Wander Beauty’s co-founder and CEO, Divya Gugnani. In this episode, find out how Wander Beauty is the answer to women’s makeup kit and vanity clutter, why it could be your one-stop destination to all things beauty, and so much more!
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The saying “You are what you eat” also holds true to what you put in your skin, and whatever is absorbed through the skin can show up in positive or negative ways. Which is why nowadays we are drawn to foods or products that will have more of a positive impact on ourselves and well-being. Australian skincare brand, Dr. Roebuck’s, is a stand-out with their natural ingredients- free of parabens, synthetic fragrances, sulfates- just clean skincare. Dr. Roebuck’s co-founder and head of sales, Kim Devin, shares with Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, how this cult beauty brand started from a formulation created by their parents, and how that led to selling on Shoppers Drug Mart, Space NK, and Sephora’s shelves. Hear Kim’s vital advice on what she learned from running a business to living a healthy lifestyle, and what she believes is the trick to finding your inner beauty.
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This week’s Hello Beauty guest is HelloGiggles’ Senior Beauty Editor, Marie Lodi. Host, Joyce Platon, gets to know Marie and unveils her contagious lovely persona that embodies positivity, confidence, and persistence that ultimately led her to her dream job. Navigating through the narrows of life can be daunting but we learn from Marie that being authentic, determining goals, and letting your personality pave the way- will surely lead you to that next great step.
She also co-hosts a fashion and film podcast called "Fishnet Flix".
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We often hear that “when I don’t have to wear makeup, it’s going to be a good day”. This week’s Hello Beauty guest is Annabel Hawkins. Annabel is Girl Undiscovered’s Creative & Writer. Girl Undiscovered is a skincare brand made in New Zealand with ingredients ethically sourced from their own country as well as special pure and potent ingredients from Myanmar and Bali. Annabel shares with host, Joyce Platon, the brand’s free-spirited philosophy that resonates with Hello Beauty’s mantra of discovering one’s real beauty within. In this episode, Annabel inspires and reminds us that it is exhilarating to not be restricted and conform to what society expects of you and to just embrace your authentic self.
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” If anyone lives by these invaluable words, it’s definitely actress, singer, model, and businesswoman, Fernanda Romero. This week in Hello Beauty, Joyce Platon sits down with Fernanda and chats about how she was able to break in the Hollywood industry as an actress by just believing in herself and simply “going for it”. She describes that this mindset is what helps her navigate through life and career. In this episode, Fernanda also talks about her perfume line called Vita Parfum, and shares her experience being the Founder & CEO as well as the story behind it.
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The glitz and glamour of beauty editors are real, but it is also no easy feat. Sara Tan, Bustle and Please’s Senior Fashion & Beauty Editor, recounts her story on how she began her career. Hello Beauty’s host, Joyce Platon, chats with Sara and they talk about how it’s like working at the digital publication that is directed towards millennial women, beauty trends, learning how to overcome insecurities, her experience with running the Chicago Marathon and training with Nike experts, and what beauty means to her.
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We are no stranger to Dr. Howard Murad’s name in the skincare industry. Known as The Father of Internal Skincare, Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon had the honor to converse with Dr. Murad about his inspiring entrepreneurial journey with Murad, Inc., the alarming impact of Cultural Stress on our health and aging, why having a child-like wonder lessens our day-to-day pressure, and the like. Find out why restoring human connection is vital and how Dr. Murad places great importance on living well and aging well, and how we can apply these nuggets of wisdom in our own unique way.
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Award-winning celebrity hairstylist, Hannah Burdy, is this week's Hello Beauty guest. Host, Joyce Platon, chats with this cool cat and discusses how she transitioned from small-town to working with NYC and LA's top salons and clientele. In this episode, Hannah gets candid about her favorite experiences working in the industry, her tips on being successful in her craft, and her advice in finding out the beauty in you.
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Los Angeles-based actress, model, and host Isabelle Du has an extensive resume under her belt. As this week’s Hello Beauty guest, she chats with host, Joyce Platon, about her colorful life in the entertainment industry which spans the East and West. She shares how wearing different kinds of hats, keeping a positive mentality, and constantly educating yourself is what allows her to land gigs such as SyFy’s Face Off, The Amazing Race, Lifetime’s American Beauty Star, and even be crowned as Miss Vietnam USA 2017. Tune in to this gem of an episode to also hear her passion in representing Asian Americans in the industry, and many more.
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The life of a freelancer is never easy but that doesn’t mean one should never go after their dreams or passion. Mariah Nicole Buian, Rogue Magazine’s Beauty Editor, PRO makeup artist, and owner of Mariah Nicole Beauty, is the living proof of a successful freelancer and businesswoman. In this episode of Hello Beauty, Mariah Nicole shares with host, Joyce Platon, how she turned her makeup career into a business where she did not have to worry about turning down clients. Through Mariah Nicole’s experience, expect to learn about the importance of self-care, the importance of continuous education, self-promotion and marketing, and so many more!
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The life of a freelancer is never easy but that doesn’t mean one should never go after their dreams or passion. Mariah Nicole Buian, Rogue Magazine’s Beauty Editor, PRO makeup artist, and owner of Mariah Nicole Beauty, is the living proof of a successful freelancer and businesswoman. In this episode of Hello Beauty, Mariah Nicole shares with host, Joyce Platon, how she turned her makeup career into a business where she did not have to worry about turning down clients. Through Mariah Nicole’s experience, expect to learn about the importance of self-care, the importance of continuous education, self-promotion and marketing, and so many more!
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With the fast-paced world of the fashion industry, it is very easy to fall prey on compromising eating well due to physical expectations of the business and especially the crazy travel schedule. Grace Cheng, Founder & CEO of Mylk Labs, noticed this early in her modeling career and addressed the issue. Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, sits down with Grace and picks her brain on how she started her all natural, vegan, gluten-free oatmeal brand. Discover how her clean homemade recipe is now shared in various retailers and even in Los Angeles’ hip go-to health hub: Erewhon Market. Find out how she tackles her daily tasks as a young entrepreneur, what keeps her going, what kind of beauty products she likes using, and what’s in store for her.
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Only a few can be considered an expert. Sara Happ, Founder and CEO of Sara Happ Inc. is truly considered the Lip Expert. Known for her cult-favorite lip scrub and now a full collection of various addicting lip scrubs, hydrating glosses, lip glosses, and lip treatments, Sara surely has got the lip department down to a perfection. Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, sits down with Sara and finds out her amazing story of starting her product in her kitchen and eventually quitting her day job when her website crashed from an overload of orders. Through Sara’s story, it’ll inspire you to stay resilient in anything and everything you’re doing because there’s always a Yes in a sea of No’s.
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Entrepreneur, Beauty Secret Curator, Formulator, & Storyteller, Nyakio Kamoche Grieco, graces Hello Beauty to talk about her beauty secrets through her skincare brand, nyakio. nyakio comes from ethical and sustainable, natural ingredients around the globe. Nyakio shares information such as using oil to combat various skin issues and how her products naturally aid in ageless beauty. Tune in to this episode to hear more about how she drew inspiration from family traditions, travels, and even friends to create this must-have skincare line where each ingredient, all the way to the products' packaging that is so unique and pretty, it just makes the entire experience so dreamy!
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With only $1,800 as starting capital, Galit Strugano- Wigdor, Founder and Creative Director of Girlactik, never took No for an answer. This week at Hello Beauty, Galit inspires us with her story in building Girlactik from the ground-up with no business background. She reminds us that anything is possible as long as you put your heart into it and to just keep pushing. Her resourcefulness, gutsy, and go-getter personality is what landed her brand in top high-end magazines, and A-list celebrities wearing her glitter makeup. In this episode, you will also learn how Galit successfully juggles her busy schedule and what the exciting future of Girlactik looks like.
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Fresh from NYC, Senior Digital Beauty Editor at ELLE magazine, Kristina Rodulfo visits Hello Beauty and chats with Joyce Platon, to talk about how she got one of the most coveted jobs in the industry. Kristina reveals how working hard, being confident, and proving oneself is the key to standing out. Find out how she stays ahead of the trends, what a typical day looks like for her, how being a digital editor is more than having good words, what beauty really means, that a trend is not just a trend, etc. Hear what her favorite products are and what's in her busy plate. Tune in to this fun episode to also just hear us have fun and laugh! <3
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Kevyn Aucoin is a massive name in the beauty world and it is here to stay. Kevyn Aucoin Beauty's Director of PRO Artistry, Viviana Martin, shares her tips with Hello Beauty's host, Joyce Platon, on what it takes to be a successful makeup artist, how being nice is vital to one's career, and why overly-contoured makeup is not what the high-end magazines and A-list celebrities request for. In this episode, you can also find out how Viviana landed her dream job and what's in store for her and Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.
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The skin is the largest organ in the body and there is no question that it is the most exposed to external factors that affect its complexion.
Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, Co-Founder of Dr. Loretta joins Hello Beauty host, Joyce Platon, and sheds light on what these external factors are. As a leading board-certified dermatologist with over 40 years of experience, her expertise, along with her anti-aging skincare line, teaches us their valuable philosophy of “Skin Unexposed”.
Get ready to take down some serious notes- this episode will uncover the real truths about today’s skin issues, how easily you can mitigate the problem, and that it’s never too late to start a skincare routine.
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StackedSkincare’s Founder and CEO, Kerry Benjamin, sits down with Hello Beauty’s host, Joyce Platon, and expresses how her cutting-edge tools and “stacking” her products of pro-grade serums and peels could be the answer to your skin’s woes. Kerry provides insight and lessons on her journey to becoming a sought-after esthetician, to building her beautiful spa, and to eventually creating her famed skincare line. Tune in to learn more about how she beat eczema, how she successfully switched careers, how not caving in through hardship is one of her most valuable secrets to her success, why her dermaplaning tool is the ultimate must-have, and many more.
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Makeup primers are one of the most frustrating products to work with so most people skip this step entirely. Kendra Richards, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Heir Atelier, addresses this issue and talks about her creating her brand, a revolutionary line of makeup primers that simply work. She joins Hello Beauty and explains how a great makeup primer should be lightweight, smooth, and hydrating while improving makeup. In this episode, we are told and are inspired by her obvious talent but also a resilient and professional character that makes her a go-to for A-list clients/ celebrities for decades.
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With a throng of skincare companies emerging left and right, it is quite difficult to choose what looks cute in your cabinet and what can do the job without putting harsh ingredients into your skin. Jen Alden guests on Hello Beauty to tell us about her plant-based beauty products that are vegan, cruelty-free, has no preservatives, sulfates, and fragrances and why it's important that we need to know the ingredients we put in our body, hence the name of her brand, Naked Eye Beauty. She gets candid about her experience as a hair and makeup artist, what's it like working on celebrities, and what she learned along the way in building her brand and studio.
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Amanda McIntosh started her career playing the clarinet with an orchestra in Spain but her love for makeup and passion for skincare pushed her to innovate her own product. In this episode of Hello Beauty, Amanda chats about being the Founder and CEO of Take My Face Off, her story in creating the creative Makeup Mitty which is a reusable washcloth that makes you rethink the usage of cotton balls/pads, how to persist when you are told it’s impossible, the benefits of having a business partner, what she does to unwind, why mental-detox from social media is important, her advice on how to discover your beauty within, and so much more!
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Hello Beauty is finally here! Brandi Fowler, InStyle Magazine’s event reporter and InStyle.com’s fashion and entertainment news correspondent, drops by to talk about her early career with MTV News, E! News, and Travel Channel, what she learned from the industry, what led her to creating her own travel and lifestyle website called Destination Fab, and how to travel on a budget and be able to splurge when you get there. This episode will inspire you to feel that it is possible to live the fab life!
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