Fat Mascara

Psychologist, hair stylist, hair historian, and clinical therapist Afiya Mbilishaka, PhD, is here to talk about why hair (and caring for it) can be an entry point to mental-health services. She explains why hair is sacred in many cultures around the world, especially in some of the African cultures she’s studied. Plus: why hair loss can be so devastating; the importance of hair stylists in Black communities; how to have a better relationship with your stylist—and what’s really going on when someone gets breakup bangs. She also tells us about plans to expand her work thanks to a grant from Maui Moisture.

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• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
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After one company’s silicone wrinkle patches went viral, they calculated that the sales bump put five extra tons of trash into landfills. So, the company started a wrinkle-patch recycling program. Will it make a difference? We discuss—and share some of our favorite programs for recycling beauty and fashion trash. Plus, there’s an uptick in skin damage from bad laser facials, and dermatologists are looking for new ways to treat side effects like hypopigmentation. Also in this episode: Jess’s trick for the perfect lip color; an Allergan Aesthetics grant program for women entrepreneurs; more thoughts on Jeremy Fragrance; our latest candle obsession; a discount code for Jenn’s favorite makeup-removing balm; and new Raise A Wand homework! Tell us about your favorite *cosmetically elegant* hydrating serums that don’t feel sticky or tacky.

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• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
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• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
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We’re trying to love marine and aquatic perfumes, sharing our summer-concert experiences, and going deep on YouTube creator Jeremy Fragrance, the intriguing (“unhinged,” per GQ) fragrance influencer. Plus, why did Marc Jacobs Beauty quiet quit retail sales? And lots more to discuss: everyone’s best friend Florence Pugh and her new beauty contract; the Ulta-ification of Space NK; and mystical products, including a gemstone-infused bath soak and a Good Omens candle.

• Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/183859
• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
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Sharon Chuter is stepping away from Uoma Beauty, the brand she founded, but she leaves behind an amazing legacy. In this interview, she tells us about the rebellious path she took from teenage beauty entrepreneur in Nigeria to head of her own company, and opens up about the difficulties she’s faced as a Black woman in the corporate world and why she wanted to do things differently once she was in charge. Plus, Sharon shares her take on the beauty industry’s efforts to become more diverse and inclusive, as well as some of the makeup and skincare she can’t live without. This podcast has a new intro but the interview originally aired in August 2021. We'll be back next week with all new episodes!

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• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
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Hairstylist Mara Roszak booked her first celebrity client when she was just 17 (her mom had to drive her to the job!), and she’s been working steadily ever since, with clients like Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Natalie Portman, and Cara Delevingne. In this interview, she shares how she got her start, anecdotes from the set, the story behind her line, Rōz, and the products she stocks in her kit—and at her salon, Mare. This interview originally aired in November 2021, but we'll be back next week with all new episodes.

• Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/176629
• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
• Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
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• Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit
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In this provocative interview, NPR host-at-large Elise Hu, author of the new book Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K-Beauty Capital, talks about the rise of South Korean pop culture and its effect on global beauty standards. She explains how A.I.-generated photo filters can perpetuate discrimination; why “beauty work” now begins in elementary school; and what you can do to find balance in a culture that equates self-improvement with empowerment. Plus, we discuss how to think critically about new cosmetic treatments such as “trap Botox,” advanced dermal fillers, jaw slimming, calf-reduction surgery, and more.

• Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/177185
• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
• Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
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• Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit
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• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
• Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
• Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
• Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit
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You know how certain products are suddenly all over your feed, and all your friends are buying them? Leslie Hall, founder of Iced Media, a beauty-focused paid social agency, explains how that happens. She breaks down the ways that brands use (and should be using!) social media to reach customers. This is a must-listen for anyone who works in the beauty industry, but also for consumers who want to understand how social-media marketing works, so they can make informed shopping decisions. Plus, Leslie shares tips on how to find sales and coupon codes online, and tells us about her makeup, skincare, and hair must-haves.

• Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/173174
• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
• Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
• Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
• Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit
• Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182

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Social-media sniping, beauty brands (hypocritically?) campaigning against the use of photo filters on social media, and the refreshing IRL camaraderie of the industry—we’re talking about it all on this week’s episode. Then, do you own a “beast mode” fragrance? We call out the scents with serious sillage. Plus: A review of the new Dyson Airstrait; a supplement that actually improves your skin; colorful liquid eyeliners; listener’s favorite summer scents; and the power of a Sam’s Club membership.

• Products mentioned in this episode: shopmy.us/collections/171589
• Episode recap with links: fatmascara.com/blog
• Sponsor links & discount codes: fatmascara.com/sponsors
• Private Facebook Group: Fat Mascara Raising a Wand
• Social media: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenn_edit
• Submit a "Raise A Wand" product recommendation and be featured on the show: email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 646-481-8182

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