Episodes

  • Hair Growth Secrets! From The Best Drugstore Shampoo For Long Hair to Hair Oiling Routine Tips With The Internet’s Trichologist, Abbey Yung
    Oct 23 2024
    Today, we’re welcoming Abbey Yung, certified trichologist and beauty content creator, boasting over one million hair-obsessed fans and followers. If you’ve ever had any questions about how to achieve long hair, how to know if you’re going to experience hair loss and which budget shampoos work just as well as expensive salon brands, you’ll definitely want to hear from the former bleach queen who’s turned her hair from broken to buff – and made a whole career out of it in the process.Tune in to learn: Hair repair 101: From double-cleansing to pre-oiling, the exact steps that Abbey followed to turn her brassy and broken locks to brilliant and healthy – and the TikTok trends she chooses to ignore (rice water, anyone??)Which haircare ingredients have been needlessly demonized, and whether there’s an ingredient out there that would send her runningAbbey’s honest review of Blake Brown, the haircare range from Blake LivelyThe trichologist’s all-time favourite hair tools (that you might need a long-haul flight to secure)The drugstore item she swears by for her own hair’s signature, mirror-like shineGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here: For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: K18 founders Britta Cox and Suveen SahibThe Scalp Therapist Bridgette Hill On DIY Scalp Facials, Alopecia & More Reasons Why Your Hair May Be Falling Out10 Healthy Hair Habits You Should Adopt ASAP, According to ProsPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! OuaiWash your way to healthy hair and get a hair routine that’s made just for you, by Ouai. Go to theouai.com and use promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product.First Aid BeautyThe dry skin cycle ends here, demand more from your moisturizer. Order First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream today! Get 20% off at FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTY.MasterclassDon’t wait another moment to start your learning journey with Masterclass. Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY.Hero BreadKeep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code BEAUTY at checkout.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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    51 mins
  • “Perfume Princess” Mona Kattan On Kayali’s Meteoric Rise at Sephora, The Secrets to Fragrance Layering and Is Your Signature Scent Overrated?
    Oct 16 2024
    Today we’re welcoming the “Perfume Princess,” Mona Kattan! Mona is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Huda Beauty (alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan) and founder of the smash hit fragrance brand, Kayali. Since its 2018 debut, fans like Cardi B flock to Kayali’s mouth-watering, gourmand scents, like Yum Pistachio and their best-selling, Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum. We find out what’s behind the perfume hype, and why the Dubai Bling cast member is so much more than her lavish image.Tune in to hear about: How Mona tapped into her Middle Eastern roots, and its rich tradition of fragrance wearing, to share the power of perfume with the worldWhy the Kayali owner likens “oud” in perfumery to truffle oil in cuisine – and how to make the luxuriously rich fragrance note work for real lifeHow layering unexpected perfume pairings can yield the best results (sparkling lychee and patchouli, anyone?)The avid scent collector’s 5,000 fragrance piece perfume library in Dubai – and the *one* that remains her favourite to this day.Why Mona proudly considers herself an empath, and how her most vulnerable trait became the rocketfuel to building a global fragrance empire Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here: For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Huda Beauty Co-Founder, Huda Kattan7 Beauty Editors Reveal The #DamnGood Perfumes They’re Hoarding NowTikTok-Viral Fragrances, Are They Worth The Money? Ft. Emma Vernon Host of The Perfume Room PodcastPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! DermstoreGo to dermstore.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off select items. Brand exclusions apply.NutrafolFor a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING.*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    53 mins
  • Your Ultimate #DamnGood K-Beauty Shopping Guide is Here! Featuring Guest Host and Korean Skincare Expert Ava Lee AKA @GlowWithAva
    Oct 9 2024
    Ever wanted to venture into K-Beauty and weren’t sure where to start? Ava Lee, AKA @glowwithava, is our guest host today, for a #DamnGood K-Beauty special you are not going to want to miss! New York-based, Korean-born and the daughter of Chinese parents, Ava is an expert in all things holistic beauty, earning 1.7M fans on TikTok. Ava is also the founder of @byava, ingestible beauty supplements and herbal tea elixirs designed to achieve her trademark #jelloskin from within. Today, she’s spilling all the “jujube fruit” tea on the famous Korean skincare products you need to try first.You’ll discover:The exact steps for a skincare routine, using the most famous Korean skincare brands – and some you haven’t heard of yetThe backstory behind not one, but two K-beauty products that Ava has personally made to go viral – and why they’re so #damngoodThe *one* skincare product that Ava has been gatekeeping – until nowHow to incorporate collagen into your daily ingestibles routine to achieve Ava’s trademark (literally!) “jello skin”What’s the next big thing coming from Korea? Ava reveals the K-Beauty trend we’ll be seeing everywhere soon For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! First Aid BeautyThe dry skin cycle ends here. Demand more from your moisturizer, order First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream today! Get 20% off when you visit our exclusive URL: FirstAidBeauty.com/BEAUTY and use our promo code BEAUTYDermstoreGo to dermstore.com/BREAKINGBEAUTY and use code BREAKINGBEAUTY for 15% off select items. Brand exclusions apply*Hill House HomeGet 15% off your order of $100 or more at hillhousehome.com with code BEAUTY15. Related episodes like this: Celebrity Facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine Reveals His Top #Skincare Secrets! [WATCH]Soko Glam and Then I Met You Founder Charlotte ChoHow a K-Beauty Esthetician Gets Her Skin So Glassy with Peach & Lily Founder Alicia YoonGet social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
 Produced by Dear Media Studio See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    52 mins
  • Solo Episode! 👀Carlene’s Blepharoplasty Journey, How We’re Erasing Our Redness and Spider Veins, Why Your Fave Influencer May Be a Catfish and Will The Row Launch Into Beauty?
    Oct 2 2024
    Grab your lattes, sit back and tune in for a long overdue catchup episode where we’re spilling some secrets - from what it was like to go under the knife this summer, how we’re ditching our redness for good and the highly anticipated designer fragrance launch that seriously let us down this month. You’ll hear about: Carlene spills what it’s like to undergo blepharoplasty and ptosis correction with Dr. Maleki - the pros, the cons and everything in-between The redness and spider vein-correcting pro treatments that have us going back for more, like Excel VDesigner beauty returns! With news that the owners of Chanel and L'Oréal have invested in The Row, is a beauty line on the horizon?Flop alert! Why fashion houses and “Big Perfume” so often get it wrong - and who blew it this seasonAs A.I. infiltrates our fave influencers’ content, how can we believe what we see in our feed? Disclaimer: Please note the discussion in today’s podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: What’s *Not* #DamnGood? Our Anti-Haul Episode is Here!7 Beauty Editors Reveal The Perfumes They’re Hoarding Now#DamnGood Special - Are These The Top French Pharmacy Products of All Time? PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! MasterclassRight now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY.Hero BreadKeep the carbs out of summer without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code BEAUTY at checkout. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Subscribe to our YouTube. Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. Sign up for our newsletter here. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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    44 mins
  • Cortisol Face, Fascia Care and How-to Brow Lift At Home With The Facialist’s Facialist, Maria Cristina Bruno
    Sep 25 2024
    Today we’re welcoming Maria Cristina Bruno, founder of The Fix Method, a facial massage technique that lifts, depuffs and sculpts while relieving signs of “cortisol face” and premature aging. Maria’s method is low-key famous for producing immediate facial and skin transformations that are so dramatic, she’s often called upon to train fellow top estheticians like LA Facialist Candace Marino and Joanna Czech’s team – along with 10,000+ therapists worldwide.In today’s episode you’ll learn:Do you have “cortisol face”? The telltale signs, and the fixGlass skin is back, and this esthetician says there’s only one sure-fire ingredient to get it.What is fascia? And why are skin therapists all talking about it right nowDo you need buccal massage? What to know if you’ve ever considered an intra-oral massage.The one exercise we can all do to achieve an eye-opening “Fix Method” effect ourselves. (See the demo on our Reels or YouTube Shorts.)Scoop alert! Details on the skincare range that Maria Cristina currently has in development to target hyperpigmentation and achieve glowing skin For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Fashion’s Favourite Facialist Joanna CzechThe LA Facialist Candace MarinoCelebrity Facial Masseur Lord Gavin PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8It’s time to feel great in your skin again. Head to medik8.us and get 20% off your first order with code BEAUTY. NutrafolFind out why over 4,500 healthcare professionals and stylists recommend Nutrafol for healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. QuinceMake switching seasons a breeze with Quince's high-quality closet essentials. Go to Quince.com/beauty for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • The #DamnGood Fall 2024 Shoppable Trend Report: High-Tech Hair, Blur SZN 2.0, Peak Peptides and More!
    Sep 18 2024
    This week we’re serving up a #damngood Fall 2024 trend report with the breakthrough products and moments that we can’t stop yapping about this season. Tune in to hear about:Blur season 2.0 - why does everything have a built-in filter right now? “Peak Peptides” - are peptides in skincare a legit, needle-free alternative to Botox?Why K-Beauty-inspired innovations are having a renaissance High-tech hair - Dyson’s first foray into hair styling products Clinical claims in makeup - do they deliver?The next generation of tubing mascara takes hold Bold blush is here to stay for another season, including our fave budget-friendly find. And speaking of deals - this whole month we have a special promo at NYXcosmetics.com - Save 30% with code BEAUTY30. Some exclusions apply; offer ends September 30th. Pssst - Stay in touch and sign up for our newsletter here! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Like this episode? Check out related conversations in our back catalog: The Next Niacinamide, Skincare Filters For Your Tap and A New Way to Save on Your Fave Products – Are These The #DamnGood Beauty Products and Trends We’ll Be Seeing Everywhere in 2024 and Beyond?!Meet Our #DamnGood Spring 2024 Beauty Finds! From Victoria Beckham’s Smash Skincare Collab to “Lash Cocaine”(?!) and Onion Water For Thicker Hair. Plus! The Hot Fire Beauty Brands Entering North AmericaThe Ultimate #DamnGood Healthy Hair Guide: Buh-Bye Blow Dry Brushes, An $8 Smoothing Spray That Lasts For 3-Days (?!) Plus! A Girl Math-Approved, Designer Barrette PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Victoria Beckham BeautyVisit victoriabeckhambeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase* (*some exclusions apply)Medik8Give Medik8’s Liquid Peptides a try and see the difference for yourself! Visit Medik8.us for 20% off your first order with code BEAUTY at checkout. AG1It’s easy and satisfying to start your whole-body health journey with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE1-year supply of Vitamin D3 K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Pack with your first purchase at drink AG1.com/beauty.Hero BreadEmbrace carbs without compromising flavor with Hero Bread. Get 10% off your order at hero.co - use code BEAUTY at checkout.Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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    55 mins
  • Phlur Fragrance Founder Chriselle Lim on How-To Make Your Perfume Last Longer, Her Favourite K-Beauty Skincare Steal and Plastic Surgery Realness
    Sep 11 2024
    Chriselle Lim is one of the fashion industry's OG style influencers, garnering a community of over 6 million followers across her social channels. Leveraging her sharp and discerning style, Chriselle and her team re-imagined Phlur in 2022. The debut scent “Missing Person,” sold out immediately and quickly garnered a waitlist of over 275,000. This week, we get the intimate backstory behind the “sad girl” scent, along with details on Chriselle’s personal fave fragrance from her modern fine fragrance creations, tips on how-to make your perfume last longer, and so much more.You’ll find out:How Chriselle turned the aspirational fragrance trope on its head with a ‘sad girl’ scent that brought many a follower to tearsWhat happened with the influencer-turned-entrepreneur’s double-eyelid surgery journey that may have spurred some regretsHer fave K-beauty drugstore skincare findWhich skincare favourites are making it to Chriselle’s tightly curated top shelf this fall, including finds that you can splurge on, and where to saveThe one makeup item Chriselle will be bringing into fallWhich items are on her fall wardrobe must-list For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Medik8Visit Medik8.us for 20% off your first order with code BEAUTY at checkout. OUAIWash your OUAI to healthy hair and get a hair routine that's made just for you, by OUAI. Go theouai.com and use promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any product.EquilibriaIf you’d like to learn more about getting your gut health in check, head to myeq.com and try out Equilibria's Microbiome Defense (and much more) for 25% off with code BEAUTY. MasterclassRight now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/BEAUTY.Related episodes like this: 7 Beauty Editors Reveal the #Damngood Perfumes They’re Hoarding NowMakeup By Mario on The New Makeup Rules for 2024“Beauty Snacking,” Spray-On Moisturizers & K-Beauty Sunscreens 2.0 – It’s Your #DamnGood Spring 2022 Skincare Sampler!*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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  • How-To Transition Your Skincare For Fall, Vitamin C For Sensitive Types and Hyperpigmentation SOS with Dermatology PA, Amy Koberling, AKA The “Skinthusiast”
    Sep 4 2024
    Officially turning the page on our fall skincare routines this week with the help of Amy Koberling, the skin expert behind #skinthusiast: the podcast! Amy is a Miami-based dermatology physician assistant who works alongside esteemed board-certified dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann. As a next-gen skin pro, Amy has parlayed her passion for skincare beyond her 9-to-5 with her popular platform “Skinthusiast” - sharing her best skincare tips and tricks across her blog, YouTube, Tiktok and podcast (Pssst… Catch us over on #skinthusiast: the podcast where we’re discussing fall trends this week!) Tune in to hear about: Fall into sunscreen. Why a tinted sunscreen may be more effective than one that’s untinted, and the reason why Amy always applies her SPF as a last step Back to the gym! Amy’s pre- and post- workout skincare routine to help avoid annoying breakouts this seasonTreatment Szn. Why Amy believes that certain lasers can be a waste of money for melasma sufferers, and what she does to treat her own conditionNever a dull moment. The best brightening serums that have actually helped with her hyperpigmentation – at every price point Eternal glow. The one fundamental skin truth Amy wishes she knew earlier! For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ Related episodes like this: Celeb Facialist Shani Darden on the Three Treatments That Will Transform Your SkinMeet Esthetician Sofie Pavitt, The "IRL Face Tuner" Who’s Magically Transforming People’s SkinHow-To Build An Everyday Sunscreen Routine With Dermatologist Dr. Katie BeleznayPROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast! Victoria Beckham BeautyFrom the beloved Satin Kajal Liner to the BabyBlade Brow Pencil, Victoria Beckham has some of our fave #damngood makeup bag staples. Visit victoriabeckhambeauty.com and use code BEAUTY at checkout for 20% off your first purchase*. *Some exclusions applyMedik8Medik8 is a clinically proven British skincare brand known for age-defying results. If you’d like to try Medik8’s Liquid Peptides Serum – one of their best-selling products - you can visit Medik8.us for 20% off your first order with code BEAUTY at checkout. NYX CosmeticsNYX is generously offering an exclusive 30% discount for all of our listeners at nyxcosmetics.com with code Beauty30. Note that this offer will exclude any new or sale items on site during the time of the promo, cannot be stacked with other discounts and the offer expires September 30, 2024.NutrafolGet results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code BREAKING. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302. And subscribe to our newsletter here so you don’t miss our brand new “Monthly Favorites email.” Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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