On this episode, Jeff welcomes Buzzfeed Beauty Director Essence Gant to the show to discuss all the grooming techniques and tips we need while outside is closed. It's been pretty rough without barbers, nail techs, the eyebrow threading gods, and all other services we miss, but don't worry. Essence and Jeff are here to lift your spirits, crack some jokes, and guide you towards your best looking you whether it's for a Zoom birthday, big meeting, or just want to be fresh for your damn self!
Essence and Jeff talk about different grooming upkeep struggles people are dealing with during the Rona (9:50), including the lack of "service-based" support women can't utilize now (12:30). Jeff goes into a passionate soliloquy for men missing their barbers around the world (15:30). Essence goes into whether folks have accepted their natural beauty more during quarantine (22:45), the tips for men and women to serve their best looks through skincare (24:30) and Jeff implores men to START a skincare regimen! (27:00) Essence and Jeff share their tips for haircare (32:20), and Jeff gives his perspective on men cutting their own hair (35.45). Essence touches on the "sweats vs suits when working from home" debate (40:40)
SKILLS CHALLENGE (46:11): Essence talks about how discipline and list making helps keep her on track
PASS THE MESSAGE (49:50): An industry OG gives Essence advice on trusting the process and the content you produce… and to avoid acting thirsty!
CARE PACKAGE (54:00): Essence shares her tips for taking care of her body, mind and soul including eating clean, prayer/meditation
MESS AROUND (1:00:00): In our end of show gameshow segment, Essence admits to being a southern girl who "can't cook", her affinity for 90s R&B, and her ELITE taboo game.
LESSONS LEARNED: Look good as long as you feel good and you don't need a lot of money or products to get there. The basics will suit you well while we wait for outside to open again
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