Art Beauty

Just a quick update as we regroup during the Coronavirus pandemic.  We want to hear more on the topics that matter to you so please email us at [email protected].  Stay inside.  Stay Safe.  We will be back with full episodes next Tuesday.

If you've been thinking about getting lip filler – your high-school yearbook might be the key to natural-looking results. As we age, our lips naturally lose their fullness and dermal fillers can restore what was lost in the aging process, as well as provide the underlying support and structure that the mouth had in its youth. But if you never had Angelina Jolie lips to begin with, is it possible to achieve a plump pout without looking overdone?

We talk to Dr. Julie Russak (http://www.russakdermatology.com/) about the best fillers to use in the lips, and surrounding areas, as well as the latest techniques and practices for achieving a natural look. She also shares some inside advice on how to prepare for your lip filler treatment, and what you should always bring with you.

OUAI (pronounced “way”) is ready to shake up your shower game. Founded by celebrity stylist Jen Atkins, the disruptive haircare brand that introduced us to dry shampoo foam, has come out with a line of shampoos and conditioners that target your greatest hair challenges - based on your hair strand size. So when it comes to your hair, you’ll never have to say “I’m fine.” We go behind the brand with Diana Pratasiewicz, head of brand education for OUAI, to hear about their revolutionary new line, the correct way to exfoliate your scalp, and even get some tips on how to style this fabulous Tanya Taylor blazer.

So you got a bad haircut / color / wax / eyelash extensions. We get it...it happens. But when you've paid for a service and it doesn't come out the way you expected it, what can you do? Ryan shares his expert tips on how to talk to your stylist, and when it makes sense to walk away.

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Technology has changed the way we shop.  But, when retailers collect data about how, when and why we shop, does it provide us with a more convenient shopping experience or just stimulate credit-card debt? We talk to Melissa Gonzalez, a retail strategist and founder of The Lionesque Group (https://lionesquegroup.com/), about what the future of shopping will (and already does) look like and how it will affect you.  From an app that can take measurements of your body and then tailor-make clothing, to mirrors that can “try” makeup on for you, hear how some of your favorite brands are trying to cater to and influence your shopping behavior.

When it comes to covering skin conditions that may leave your skin red, irritated and even inflamed – all products are NOT created equal. Certain foundation textures and brushes are ideal for sensitive skin because they won’t oxidize on the skin or rub-off on clothing. Ariel Lewis (http://www.ariellewis.com/) shares her tips to cover up skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and even cold sores on your face and body. She’ll also share some of the products you might want to avoid (say goodbye green makeup). Amber also shares her secret to dealing with the cold weather and dry skin.

 

Products Mentioned:

Murad Hydro-Dynamic® Quenching Essence, $78 (http://bit.ly/muradHDQE)

 

Murad Refreshing Cleanser, $39 (http://bit.ly/muradrc)

SKII Facial Treatment Essence, $99 (https://sk-ii.co/2KYRD6c)

 

KKW Beauty Body Brush, $32 (http://bit.ly/KKWbodybrush)

 

KKW Beauty Skin Perfecting Body Foundation, $45 (http://bit.ly/KKWbodyfoundation)

Temptu Dura Skin, $18 (http://bit.ly/TEMPTUduraskin)

 

Dinair Foundation Plus Kit, $95 (http://bit.ly/dinairfoundationplus)

TEMPTU Air SilkSphere Starter Kit, $195 (http://bit.ly/temptuairbrushgun)

 

Jordane Total Tattoo Coverage Cream Mini, $55 (http://bit.ly/Jordanetattoocover)

 

Maskara Foundation Palette, Custom Pricing (http://bit.ly/MaskaraFoundationPalette)

Consumers have put the pressure on brands to become more accountable with exactly what they are putting in the hair, skin and nail products we put on. And while your weekly manicures probably won't cause your fingers to fall off, they could be adding to the toxicity in your body. We speak to the Creative Brand Manager of 10+ Free nails about how to identify the toxic ingredients in nail polish, where to locate better alternatives, and why your dip manicure is probably a bad idea.

Our guest, Emily Joy, is a microblading expert who received brow shaping and artistry training with the legendary celebrity eyebrow artist Anastasia Soare (Anastasia of Beverly Hills).

 

Emily is now the founder of Dollistic (dollistic.com), an exclusive atelier specializing in luxury micropigmentation, paramedical tattooing, and advanced permanent makeup trainings.

She talks to us about how to achieve a hyperrealistic aesthetic when it comes to permanent makeup and the essential safety questions you must ask your technician. Whether you’re interested in microblading your brows, adding color to your pout with lip blushing, or scalp tinting, she’ll discuss the considerations for selecting the right color and the skincare products and lifestyle choices that can affect how your color fades.

 

In this episode we’ll cover:

* How to pick a technician and the essential safety questions to ask for – all states differ on the requirements.

* The skincare products and lifestyle choices that can affect how your brow color fades.

After being diagnosed with psoriasis, one of our listeners wrote to us asking if we could explore some non-pharmaceutical treatments for their skin condition. Since we know that psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease, characterized by an accelerated cycle of skin cell growth, we wanted to see if there was any evidence to support CBD as a method of relief.

We went to Mello founder (mellodaily.com), Boronia Fallshaw, to break down how cannabinoids anti-inflammatory powers may help relieve psoriasis and eczema symptoms. She'll also share how to determine the proper dosing, and her favorite way to take it – no, it's not under the tongue (think much, much lower on the body).

Hilary Loftus, trainer at Liftonic (liftonic. com), left the "skinny" world of fashion, for a fitter life and body. Her transformation proves that with hard work, you can transform your body without surgery. She shares her secret to building the butt you really want this year.