Gloss Angeles

By Kirbie Johnson and Sara TanNews Arts Entertainment News Fashion & Beauty

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Gloss Angeles episodes

April 11, 2025 Becoming the Artist and the Muse with Violette_FR's Violette Serrat
In this special live episode recorded at SCAD during SCAD Style, we sit down with the effortlessly chic Violette Serrat—makeup artist, creative powerhouse, and founder of Violette_FR.

We dive into her nontraditional path into beauty, what sets a Violette_FR product apart from the rest, and how she balances being both the creative visionary and the business mind behind the brand. Violette also shares what it really takes to launch at Sephora, how she defines the iconic French-girl aesthetic, and the unexpected influences—from David Bowie to Japanese minimalism—that shape her approach.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Gloss Angeles without some beauty recs: Violette dishes on her ride-or-die French pharmacy products, her essential hair staples, and how to pull off a bold eye or lip without looking overdone.

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44 min
April 08, 2025 EmRata's Venus Retrograde Haircut, Plus Topicals Makes a Huge Move
We’re recounting our spooky experiences during a sleepover in Savannah, discussing the implications of new tariffs on beauty brands, celebrating the acquisition of Bread Beauty Supply by Topicals, and share our thoughts on EmRata's shocking haircut while emphasizing the importance of avoiding major changes during Venus retrograde.

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April 04, 2025 Secrets From Hollywood's Hairstylist Mark Townsend (Part II!)
We’re back with our favorite mane man and the dry shampoo king — the bangin’ celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend for round two — and this time, we kick things off with an on-air bang trim where he reveals some of his tricks. Mark also reveals what it’s like getting The Olsens ready for The Met Gala, then shares the story of a style that didn’t go as planned for Penélope Cruz (spoiler: it involves a camel). Plus, he breaks down the five ride-or-die products he always keeps in his kit.

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42 min
April 01, 2025 Amazon's Fight Against Counterfeit Beauty Products, Thirteen Lune's Lawsuit and More Headlines
We’re so excited to be nominated in People’s Reader’s Choice Poll for the Most Beautiful Issue! Please cast your vote and help us win!

In news: Ultra Violette has officially landed at Sephora (finally!). Tune in to hear what you can expect from their US formulations. Plus, a huge thank you to our friends at Amazon for sponsoring this segment, where we dive into how the platform is making it safer to shop for beauty. From fighting counterfeits with tech to verifying brands with their Transparency Program, we break down what you need to know to shop smart, including tips to make sure your fave products are legit.

We're also touching on the news Kirbie broke in her newsletter (which you should subscribe to): Thirteen Lune Founder Nyakio Grieco and other defendents were accused of securities fraud and embezzling company funds for personal expenses, amongst other complaints, a developing story we’ll continue to follow.

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26 min
March 28, 2025 Dr. Nancy Samolitis Breaks Down Types of Lasers, Growth Factors and Answers More of Your Questions
Dr. Nancy Samolitis — board-certified dermatologist, founder of Facile, and our resident skin expert — is back on the pod to celebrate a major milestone: Facile is now available at Sephora! We kick off with a “What’s on Your Face?” moment, where Dr. Sam shares the products she’s loving right now, then dive into her career journey and the treatments she’s most passionate about. We also answer your questions about lasers (for rosacea, redness, and skin of color), buzzy ingredients, and what we still don’t know about filler. Dr. Sam also shares recs for mature skin, breaks down skincare treatment upsells, and explains what you should be investing in when it comes to taking care of your skin.

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59 min
March 27, 2025 SUPER WOYF: What We're Wearing and What YOU'RE Loving!
Where did WOYF go? We retired the weekly segment a few years ago because we felt it wasn't very conscientious of us to recommend a new product every single week. However, we each have a few products we've been testing and loving to share with you. Plus, we share some of your picks and even a few products you want to deinfluence us from buying! Also, please vote for us in People's Readers' Choice Awards!

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March 21, 2025 Will They Survive? Ranking the Health of Celebrity Beauty Brands
It’s finally here: the long-awaited Celebrity Beauty State of the Union. We’re providing wellness checks on everyone’s new favorite cash grab! In all seriousness, celebrity beauty isn’t going anywhere: it’s lucrative — there’s a high chance you have at least one celebrity brand in your stash or at least was put on a waitlist for one. So which brands are thriving? Which won’t be around in 5 years? Which make zero sense? Which are surprisingly popular? We have our thoughts but want to hear yours.

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52 min
March 19, 2025 Which Brands Have Clout with Gen Z According to a 22-Year-Old
We’re revealing one of our secret weapons today: Giovi, our social media manager and resident Gen Z braintrust, joins us on her first episode of the pod. If you’ve seen anything on our socials, it’s because of Giovi! She’s a brilliant UCSB senior who is passionate about beauty and will be looking for jobs soon in marketing or social media at a brand — so keep her in mind if you’re hiring!
On this week’s episode, Giovi shares her own WOYF (and did so in hopes of influencing the Glams), the brands that she and her friends are obsessed with and the ones that are no longer hitting, if you will. She also shares how she gets her news and who is actually influencing her and her friends to buy something. Then, she chimes in with her thoughts on the week’s headlines: Pat McGrath’s big Louis Vuitton announcement and Mikayla Nogueria’s new brand, POV.

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57 min
March 14, 2025 Mary-Kate & Ashley's Hair Secrets Plus Hollywood Tricks Revealed with Mark Townsend
You've likely coveted The Olsens' beachy waves, Dakota Johnson's bangs, or the bold stylings of Christina Aguilera at one point or another. Their looks are attributed to the shear (ha) genius of celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. Mark made waves of his own working in Hollywood, from assisting Danilo and Sally Hershberger to creating looks for Vanity Fair, The Met Gala, beauty campaigns and countless red carpets. Mark pulls back the curtain to discuss things we really like a know, like how it works when he gets sponsored by a brand but his client is not? Plus: which products The Olsens could have been long-term testers for, the hair products and tools that are unsung heroes in his line of work, and lots more juicy details from his career.

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56 min
March 11, 2025 The Long Storied History of Lashify's Drama
In today’s episode, we take a moment to remember and honor the lives of Graham Nation and Jesus Guerrero, two beloved and incredibly talented hairstylists who left an undeniable mark on the industry. We also dive into the Lashify vs. Bethenny Frankel drama that’s been taking over social media. We break down the controversy and why this seemingly simple Instagram reel is way more complicated than you think.

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30 min

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Co-hosts and longtime beauty journalists Kirbie Johnson and Sara Tan give their perspective on all things makeup, skincare, and wellness at the intersection of pop culture and entertainment. Experts…