Naked Beauty

“Caribbean women are just something else” - my guest, dear friend, and artist, Eniye Kagbala aka 333niye on the unrivaled confidence of Caribbean women.

We met online years ago, spent time together in London (going to fashion week & doing the most) but Eniye hails from St.Vincent. Since moving back to to the island from London, she’s learning to be grateful for life in paradise and “just LIVE” rather than chase. We talk about what makes quintessential island girl style — which she believes is about throwing on whatever is comfortable and not overthinking your look. We discuss buying hair on AliExpress, the importance of reading reviews before you buy and how to preserve braids. Eniye has dyed her hair AND brows at home with bleach for a very striking signature look.

We talk about how her hair journey began in Nigeria, why she loves Gwen Stefani, Tom Ford and Alaia and how she approaches her music and the creative process. Eniye believes life is about perfecting the art of living and that we’re all on non-linear paths.

Products/ Sites/Books Mentioned

Shala Monroque (all over my pinterest page and our shared style crush) http://bit.ly/2D1jdhc

Ali Express Kinky Curly Ombre Hair (best hair for beach life according to Eniye) http://bit.ly/2Djtd2a

In Search of Wisdom One Philosophers Journey (book she's loving) http://amzn.to/2DlSQzg

Get more Eniye in your life: http://eniye-kagbala.tumblr.com/

https://soundcloud.com/eniyemusic

https://www.instagram.com/333niye_/

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BET Style editor, Danielle Prescod, and I talk through A LOT in this last episode of 2017. Danielle doesn’t drink, “doesn’t enjoy food like that” AND she’s celibate — clearly, she’s got some super-human willpower.

We discuss Meghan Markle, what working in fashion does to your closet, what therapy has done for her, dating in NYC, and how Danielle balances her work & downtime even though she’s a self-described ‘content monster with a pathological need for attention’. Danielle’s introduction to fasting and the cult of Dr. Charles Passler, started out as a story she was working on for ELLE but soon developed into a total body transformation and entirely new approach to eating.

We discuss her matcha latte, bone broth and tea diet, and getting your body into a ketogenic state for maximum fat burning. Listen for: Racially Screening Soul Cycle instructors (lol!) Hiring Glam Squads For Nights Out Working Out & Finding the Right Hairstyle Getting “Eyebrow Shamed” by your Facialist The Benefits of Clearing Out Your Closet What Therapy has Helped her Learn & Avoiding “Prescription Pushers” Going Blonde “Instagram Face” & a lot more

Products/Stories Mentioned

How to Get the Body of A Victoria Secret Model by Danielle Prescod: http://bit.ly/2zHZiNJ

Dr. Passler’s “Pure Change” Program: https://www.purechange.co

Beauty Sick: How the Cultural Obsession with Appearance Hurts Girls and Women http://amzn.to/2m68o1N

Closet Organization Journey of a Fashion Editor https://www.manrepeller.com/2017/10/closet-organization-with-a-former-fashion-editor.html

Roe Morgan - Naomi Campbell (and Danielle’s) hairstylist https://www.instagram.com/hairbyromorgan/

Glam Squad - On Demand Beauty Services https://www.glamsquad.com

Soul Cycle Instructors Danielle Loves Francis https://www.soul-cycle.com/instructors/10411/francis/ Mike https://www.soul-cycle.com/instructors/10347/mike+press/ Mabel https://www.soul-cycle.com/instructors/10337/mabel/

Products Danielle Loves:

DPL Teeth Whitening (swears by this) http://bit.ly/2lm7CxG

MAC’s Next to Nothing Mattifying Powder http://bit.ly/2Drbl4d

Shieheido Eyebrow Powder http://bit.ly/2C8QROg

Kjaer Weis Cream Blush (expensive but worth it) https://kjaerweis.com/product/cream-blush/above-and-beyond

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‘Fame is a beast that can’t be tamed’ - My guest Esme, on LA culture. I was fascinated to hear from Esme, a native New Yorker and writer, on her experience living in LA for the past 8 years.

We talk about how pilates has transformed her body but also makes her feel balanced and stronger. Her experience in rehab, coping with undiagnosed PTSD, and the difference between addiction, abuse and using. She extolls the virtue of therapy (even hypnotherapy), to cope with a cutting addiction and anxiety. We discuss eating with portion control in mind and navigating weight gain as we get older. We also gush over our love for The RealReal — the best online designer consignment shop of ALL TIME. We talk about all of her amazing tattoos and their meaning, crystal healing, how to get Restalyne and other and fillers without looking crazy, the products she's loving right now and the trends she's totally over.

Esme’s Favorite Products/Services Mentioned:

Parker Pilates https://www.instagram.com/parkerpilates/

The RealReal https://www.therealreal.com/

Chanel Bags on the RealReal https://www.therealreal.com/designers/chanel/women/handbags

Dysport https://www.dysportusa.com/before-and-after

Juvaderm https://www.juvederm.com/

Restalyne Silk https://www.restylaneusa.com/restylane-silk

Natura Bisse Diamond Line https://www.naturabisse.com/en/psproduct/29-diamond-extreme

Peter Thomas Roth Acne Clearing Dots https://www.sephora.com/product/acne-clear-invisible-dots-P399932

Kevin Aucoin Concealer https://www.sephora.com/product/the-sensual-skin-enhancer-P393953?skuId=1697440&icid2=products%20grid:p393953

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Supple, hydrated and flawless skin is the goal. I’m LOVING natural oils for all of my skincare needs these days and I wanted to share everything I’ve learned in this episode. I cover how to buy the right oils for your skin (beware of branded versions of natural skincare you can easily find online for 1/3 of the price). Then I go into the three ways I’m using oils for the best my skin has ever been:

Oil Cleansing my face at night - a game changer (can’t believe I ever used those drying commercial cleansers) Making homemade brown sugar scrub with olive oil or coconut oil My religious application of castor oil for my cuticles and lips to keep everything super hydrated

Products Mentioned:

Argan Oil http://amzn.to/2zsQwYC Marula Oil http://amzn.to/2jQW4oL Castor Oil http://amzn.to/2A1dA0l Microfiber Washcloth http://amzn.to/2A68ayv Some Links to Do Your Own Research: Minimalist Beauty minimalistbeauty.com/ Benefits of Oil Cleansing http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com Oil Cleaning Method Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72ziFY3CmmY Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes https://wellnessmama.com/3628/sugar-scrub-recipe/ - Also, check out the app Think Dirty (https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com) where you can see how toxic your beauty products are & learn about natural alternatives. Skincare doesn’t have to be expensive, educate yourself and become your own skincare expert.

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Hannah Bronfman is the founder of HBFIT, DJ and wellness enthusiast. On this episode we talk about it all — from the superficial e.g. what’s it like to have Nikki Nelms do you hair and the best way to lose weight (it involves eating a lot of fat) to deeper topics like how bad relationships often serve as a way to break through.

We discuss growing up in NYC, what it was like planning her fabulous wedding in Morocco, how she’s thinking about aging and potentially motherhood, what products she swears by and how she’s had to advocate for herself as a woman in business.

Beauty Treatments & Products She Loves

Monica Watters for Lymphatic Drainage http://www.sacredtouchnewyork.com/about/

Barbara Sturm Blood Cream https://intothegloss.com/2016/10/barbara-sturm-blood-cream-mc1/

Workout Classes & Clothes - Jump Rope with Amanda Kloot https://amandakloots.com

Aerospace Boxing http://www.aerospacenyc.com 305 Fitness http://305fitness.com

Tracey Anderson Method http://tracyandersonmethod.com

Spider Bands https://spiderbands.com

Adidas Woman Ultra Boost http://bit.ly/2yeB51K Stella McCartney for Adidas http://www.adidas.com/us/adidas_by_stella_mccartney Follow Hannah + HBFit - https://www.instagram.com/hannahbronfman/ https://www.instagram.com/hbfit/ http://hbfit.com

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Stay in touch by following me @brookedevard on all platforms

@nakedbeautyplanet to join the Instagram community

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In the wake of countless assault charges facing women in entertainment, the message of self-worth that Alex and Isis(of Wondaland's St. Beauty)brought to this interview came right on time!

We go beyond what you see on their perfect Instagram account (it’s instagram.com/stbeautyband btw and yes, it’s amazing)and speak about their wider mission to heal and inspire through their music. We talk about their style icons, how they found themselves at Issa Rae’s house party hanging out with the cast of Insecure, Atlanta, and Samuel Jackson (so surreal)and futile attempts to style the already perfectly stylish(like jidenna).

We talk natural hair politics, big chop emotions, glue-ins from high school, bad dye jobs, 70s style, cultural appropriation, and their tips on how to perfect your style (like using natural landscapes as inspiration for color palettes). We end the interview by talking about their experience learning from Janelle Monae and hear from their manager, Joy Young, about how to make it as a woman in the industry without compromising your values.

Products Mentioned

Alex

Curls shampoo & conditioner https://www.curls.biz

Vanity Planet spin brush https://www.vanityplanet.com/products/spin-for-perfect-skin

Charcoal Soap https://www.amazon.com/Activated-Detoxifying-Cleanser-Certified-Ingredients/dp/B0177DRIEI

Isis

Black Soap http://www.ulta.com/african-black-soap-bar-soap?productId=xlsImpprod6400280

Kheil’s Oil-Free Face Wash https://www.kiehls.com/ultra-facial-oil-free-cleanser/1000.html

Castor Oil for Brows http://bit.ly/2zwCj8K

****Check out all of their amazing music @stbeautyband! Intro song is 'Caught'

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“It’s becoming a professional imperative that I figure this shit out” - Brittany Luse, today’s guest, on determining her look now that she’s becoming an increasingly public figure. Brittany co-hosts and co-created The Nod, a Gimlet podcast that pays tribute to black culture. We discuss her recent red carpet experience at Black Girls Rock and what it’s like coming from a career where no one sees you, to suddenly being extremely visible. We touch on HBCU beauty standards, Brittany went to Howard University, and how during college she perfected ‘dressing for the club’. Brittany, who has amazing hair and skin lets me in on some of her secrets: frequent haircuts to promote growth, an AMAZING colorist who took her natural hair all the way blonde without damage, and a semi-consistent (if we’re being honest) AM/PM routine.

Links to all of her products, her show and beauty resources below:

Listen to Brittany’s Show The Nod: https://gimletmedia.com/the-nod/ ‘Chitlins at Bergdorf’s’, my *favorite* episode https://gimletmedia.com/episode/chitlins-at-bergdorfs/

Products Mentioned:

Hair - Old school DAX for edges http://amzn.to/2xme8fF

- Illeisha Lussiano - Brittany’s Colorist with the magic touch. She works at Salon Ruggeri in NYC & you can see her work on her IG @illadonna or her site: https://thehairartiste.com

- Camille Rose Naturals Twisting Butter https://www.camillerosenaturals.com/products/almond-jai-twisting-butter

Skin - Cetaphil Face Cleanser - love this stuff http://amzn.to/2p77Tse

- Heritage Rose Water Spray or Jurlique Rose Water for hydrating skin during the day http://amzn.to/2p98f0D

- Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream http://seph.me/2yyIbyL

- Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner https://www.mariobadescu.com/product/glycolic-acid-toner

- Drunk Elephant Vitamin C Serum http://seph.me/2xnlEXL

- OLEHENRICKSEN Truth Serum http://seph.me/2hlZvmm

- Korres Overnight Sleep Mask http://seph.me/2hoYF4o

- Hilary Sklar for Facials http://www.hillerysklar.com

- Caroline Hirons for skincare tutorials on YouTube/her site: https://www.carolinehirons.com

- Lucky Scent Fragrance Samples http://www.luckyscent.com/samples

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"Hair is politicized whether we want it to be or not” — Lindsey DayOn this episode, Lindsey, founder of CRWN magazine — a revolutionary print magazine focused on black women and natural hair, comes by to talk about why she started CRWN, her hair journey, and how her upbringing informed her approach to the content she creates today.

We get into discussion around the language that surrounds the natural hair community — the complicated grading system of 4A vs 4C, the cliche language that makes us cringe e.g. #BlackGirlMagic and even the term ‘natural’ itself.

Topics

5:08 Why Lindsey created CRWN 7:12 Her natural hair journey 11:15 Being one of two black women in her *entire* high school 16:40 Hair type politics (4a,4b,4c) and the divisions within the natural hair community by hair texture 22:30 Perception of an afro in the workplace 23:40 Why Lindsey almost didn’t start CRWN 35:15 Kylie Jenner’s negative influence on beauty & the Kardashians using blackness to stay relevant 51:40 When Lindsey feels most beautiful & benefits of a low maintenance beauty approach

Products Mentioned

Natural Lip Balm (https://www.hanahanabeauty.com)

5-Free Nail Polish (https://www.mischobeauty.com/)

Where to Find & Follow CRWN http://www.crwnmag.com

https://www.instagram.com/crwnmag/

https://twitter.com/crwnmag

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Grace Gibson, the talented actress,singer,songwriter,bandleader,content creator and proud Leo — is a force to be reckoned with. She grew up watching her mother, Lynn Whitfield, build her career as an actress following films like the Josephine Baker Story (where her parents met!), and has inherited a passion and instinct for the performing arts.

In this episode we discuss everything from her experience being a musician in New Orleans, playing Faith Evans in All Eyez on Me, what it’s like auditioning in Hollywood, how she’s responded to requests for nude scenes, the importance of creating your own content and finding your authentic voice. Grace and I attended the same predominantly white middle/high school in NYC and we reflect on how that experience shapes your relationship to beauty — including being embarrassed about your hair. Grace has a minimal approach to beauty that includes drugstore make-up, a 1x week wash routine, and some natural oils and plants — like the aloe vera she sources from her backyard in Laurel Canyon for under-eye treatments.

The amazing music at the start and end of this episode? That’s Grace! The original to-be released song is called "Steampunk Blues” and it was written and arranged by Grace and she produced the track with Jordan Brown and Taylor Gordon.

Follow Grace @thegracegibson to stay updated on all of her amazing work https://www.instagram.com/thegracegibson/?hl=en

Products Mentioned in this episode with links below:

Hair Tresemme Botanical Conditioner http://bit.ly/2uA2z37

Ren Pure Conditioner http://bit.ly/2vjD6IG

Taliah Waajid Curl Sealer http://amzn.to/2uJtZE4 Make-Up

Milani waterproof eyeliner http://bit.ly/2uaSkBi

Wet n Wild Mascara http://bit.ly/2gLomPR

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick http://seph.me/2tHaS8M Skin

Weleda Evening Primrose Moisturizer http://bit.ly/2vjjTHl

Support the show using #nakedbeautypodcast & subscribe on iTunes if you haven't yet: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-beauty-podcast/id1131628553?mt=2

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‘I dress down to be taken seriously. If I want people to hear what I have to say, I try to be as a-sexual as possible’ - My guest, Amelia, on how she conforms her look for her job in data science.

Amelia, my friend of 10 years and former roommate at Stanford, gets deep on this episode of the #nakedbeautypodcast. We discuss:

- Being white vs. being greek

- Her transition from a ‘guidette’ to a more pared down look

- How she cares for her voluminous waist length hair

- Dressing the part in tech in order to command the respect she deserves I also learn about:

- Moon cycles - Tea tree oil for acne

- Collagen eye pads to overcome a hangover

- The transformational power of a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat - yes, 10 days! Amelia opens up about overcoming depression by tapping into an active interior life.

Describing her mood after this retreat she says, ‘I felt so light in my heart that I felt like I was floating through life. I had an abundance of energy and freedom to do whatever I wanted’. We also talk self-love coming with age, making the effort in a long-term relationship and her korean beauty faves like Peach & Lilly and snail sleep masks (still skeptical). Enjoy & stay moisturized!

Products/Experiences Mentioned:

Evian Spray Atomizer - Amelia and I highly recommended desk and airplane essential for moisturizing your face http://www.sephora.com/mineral-water-spray-P2043

10 Day Silent Retreat - Dhamma Maṇḍa, Kelseyville, California https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schmanda

High Waisted Lingerie from Hanky Panky - For curvy girls http://www.hankypanky.com/panties/briefs-and-high-rise-panties/signature-lace-retro-v-kini.html

Headspace App - Meditation for beginners https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

Collagen Hydrating Eye Masks from Birch Box - for overcoming the hangover https://www.birchbox.com/product/1948

Peach & Lily for all things K-Beauty https://www.peachandlily.com

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