If you've ever switched to a "professional" brand and still ended up with flat, heavy, or inexplicably dry hair — this episode is for you.

This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, Monina interviews her co-host Velia — licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co — about the product line she built specifically for women whose hair is starting to change. Because after 40, it does change: the scalp produces less oil, hair becomes more porous, texture gets wiry or thin. And most products on the market — at every price point — were not designed with that in mind.

In this episode you'll learn why Velia created the line and who it's really for; what sulfates, parabens, and heavy waxes are doing to your hair even at salon prices; why sunflower seed extract functions as UV protection for color and gray hair; how quinoa reinforces the structure of a weakening hair shaft; the difference between coconut milk and standard conditioning agents; everything about the Liquid Amethyst Trio and why the formula includes actual pulverized amethyst crystal; and how to start the switch with just two products.

Grab the free guide and all other links: https://veliabeautyco.com/blogs/news/whats-inside-velia-beauty-co-ingredients-explained

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

If brows have ever been a pain point for you — whether you over-tweezed in the nineties, lost hair through hormones or health changes, or just spend way too much time filling them in every morning — this episode is going to feel like a gift.

Shauna Nasri, founder of Nasri Aesthetics in Orange County and a cosmetic tattoo artist specializing in natural, soft brow enhancements, joins Monina and Velia for a full breakdown of the permanent brow world. She explains techniques, how she matches the method to your skin type, what the process actually looks like, and why her most rewarding client moments involve the words "I feel like myself again."

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Shauna's origin story — from childhood sketching to founding Nasri Aesthetics six years ago
• The four main permanent brow techniques: microblading, nano brows, powder brows, and hybrid
• Why skin type is the most important factor when choosing a technique (oily skin + microblading = a problem)
• How brow shape is mapped using facial structure — the nose bulb method, arch placement, and tail length
• What to expect during your first appointment and the one-to-two-week aftercare window
• Pain level: lidocaine before + during, and why most clients rate it a 2 out of 10
• What it means to "feel like myself again". Shauna's most emotional client stories
• The aging conversation: why brows and hair are the two things that most change how women see themselves in the mirror

Get all the links mentioned including how to find Shauna and access her discount.

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 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

You asked, Monina answered. In this listener Q&A episode, licensed esthetician and co-host Monina tackles three of the most common beauty questions she sees — and she does not hold back on the details.Whether you've been skipping the toner step because you didn't know why it mattered, wondering if you can still get a Brazilian wax when your period shows up uninvited, or confused about the difference between your exfoliating mask and your retinol serum — this episode has you covered.

IN THIS EPISODE:

✔️ Why modern toners are nothing like the alcohol-heavy witch hazel of the past

✔️ The four toner categories

✔️ How to figure out your skin type

✔️ The honest answer to: can I get a Brazilian wax on my period?

✔️ Why you're more sensitive during your period

✔️ Mid-cycle is the sweet spot for waxing — here's why

✔️ Hair length before a Brazilian

✔️ Exfoliating mask vs. retinol serum

✔️ How to schedule them in your weekly routine without over-exfoliating

ALL THE LINKS: https://www.modernebeauty.com/toners-brazilian-waxing-retinol-your-skincare-questions-answered

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

What does it actually mean to age well — and is it possible to reverse the damage? Dr. Josh Donaldson, naturopathic physician and founder of Longevity Medical Institute, joins Monina and Velia to break down some of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) therapies in regenerative and anti-aging medicine.

From how PRP is made and injected, to why the "vampire facial" works, to real cases where stem cells helped patients given months to live — this episode is packed with information that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about healing and aging.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Dr. Josh's unlikely path from architecture school to naturopathic medicine after a traumatic rope swing injury
• The chronic conditions he treats — from pain and hormones to autoimmune and cancer support
• Ozone therapy — what it is, how it oxygenates the blood, and why it's used for everything from COVID to athletic performance
• PRP (platelet rich plasma) — the full step-by-step process from blood draw to injection
• Why connective tissue doesn't heal the way skin and bone do — and how PRP changes that
• The vampire facial — microneedling + PRP injections to tighten, tone, and rejuvenate skin
• PRP for hair restoration — once a month for three months, then good for 1–2 years
• Allogeneic stem cells — where they come from, how they're screened, and what Dr. Josh has seen them do
• Exosomes — the nanoparticles that cross the blood-brain barrier for neurological repair
• Red light therapy + Retatrutide (a GLP-1 peptide) for fat mobilization and weight loss
• NAD, glutathione, methylene blue, CoQ10 — the mitochondrial support lineup

ALL THE LINKS

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

Ever feel totally lost in the hairspray aisle? You're not alone — and Monina didn't even know the answers to these listener questions before hitting record! In this fun and surprisingly educational Q&A, host Velia answers three of your most-asked hair questions in under 30 minutes.

She breaks down every type of hairspray from lightest to strongest hold (yes, the number system is real), explains what scalp conditions a stylist legally can't work with, and finally demystifies the rinse-out conditioner vs. leave-in conditioner vs. hair mask situation that has everyone confused.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The number system on hairsprays — what 14 vs. 32 actually means
• Thermal spray: what it is & why it goes on DRY hair, not wet
• Why finishing spray is "you better be committed" hold
• Lice, ringworm & fungal infections — the conditions that send clients home• Psoriasis, eczema & dandruff — totally fine to work with (as long as it's not inflamed)
• Rinse-out conditioner = pH balancer & cuticle smoother (it's your hair's toner!)
• Leave-in conditioner = moisture lock, UV protection, and a non-negotiable• Hair mask = intense structural repair — and you skip the conditioner when you use one
• The pro trick for applying spray leave-in without overdoing it

🛍️ EPISODE SPONSOR: Velia Beauty Co.  Get 20% off your entire order at veliabeautyco.com with code THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST🎙️ 

SUBSCRIBE, SHARE & LEAVE A REVIEW — it helps more beauty nerds find us!

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

In this episode of The Beauty Lab Podcast, host Velia and co-host Monina break down the most important makeup shift of 2026: Blurred Beauty. Gone are the days of sharp contour lines, heavy lip liners, and the ultra-minimal Clean Girl look. What's taking over is something softer, smarter, and honestly — more flattering for real life.

Monina walks us through everything from blush placement (yes, it's moved up!) to how to use one product on your eyes, cheeks, and lips for a unified, glowing look. This trend isn't just for the TikTok crowd — it's especially brilliant for busy professional women and anyone with mature skin who wants to look polished without feeling "made up."

What We Cover:

• The definition of blurred beauty and how it differs from the Clean Girl trend
• Why makeup artists on runways and in editorials are shifting to softer textures
• The new blush placement that replaces contouring (and actually looks more natural)
• How to use one product — blush, bronzer, highlight — across your entire face
• Why this trend photographs beautifully and helps soften fine lines
• Skin prep tips for mature skin before trying any new trend
• Cream vs. powder textures: which to use and how to combine them
• The "bare lips" blush color test Monina swears by
• Quick application tutorial: three dots, blend up and out

ALL THE LINKS: https://www.modernebeauty.com/blurred-beauty-is-the-2026-makeup-trend-you-actually-want-to-try

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

This week on The Beauty Lab, we're diving into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough airtime — chiropractic care during pregnancy.

Velia and Monina are joined by Dr. Kimia Shakerpoor, a board-certified chiropractor at In Health Clinic in San Jose, CA. Dr. Kimia specializes in working with pregnant women and active athletes, and she is here to bust the myth that pregnancy discomfort is something you just have to endure.

From lightning crotch (yes, that's a real term and yes, there's something you can do about it) to breach baby positioning, low back pain, and SI joint dysfunction — Dr. Kimia walks us through how chiropractic care addresses the full spectrum of pregnancy symptoms in a way that's safe, gentle, and effective.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Why chiropractic is one of the safest treatment options available during pregnancy
• The Webster Technique: how it works, who it helps, and why it matters for breach positioning
• Lightning crotch — what it actually is (pubic symphysis dysfunction), why it happens, and how to treat it
• The difference between what's "common" and what's "normal" during pregnancy
• When to start chiropractic care: preconception vs. second trimester vs. third trimester
• What to expect at your first prenatal chiropractic appointment
• Conditions that may require modification or collaboration with your OB/midwife
• How preventative chiropractic care helps athletes avoid injury — pregnant or not
• Resources for active pregnant women navigating fitness during pregnancy

ALL THE LINKS: https://veliabeautyco.com/blogs/news/prenatal-chiropractic-care-webster-technique-pregnancy

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

If you’ve ever been told “your dizziness will go away on its own” — this episode is for you.

This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, hosts Monina and Velia welcome vestibular physical therapist Shana Townsend, PT, founder of Balance Solutions Rehab. With over 30 years of PT experience, Shana specializes in treating vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, concussions, and vestibular migraine — and she is here to explain exactly what’s going wrong inside your ear (and your brain) when the room starts spinning.

In this episode you’ll learn what BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) actually is and why those "loose crystals" cause vertigo with position changes; why vestibular migraine can look identical to an inner ear problem but originates in the brain; what the Epley maneuver does — and why doing it for the wrong ear makes things worse; the tools Shana keeps in her personal migraine rescue kit; the most important stroke warning sign that looks like simple dizziness; and how to find a vetted vestibular therapist near you.

Whether you are perimenopausal and newly dizzy, recovering from a concussion, or just curious about that strange spinning you had once at the dentist — this episode will change the way you understand your body.

ALL OF THE LINKS: https://veliabeautyco.com/blogs/news/what-is-a-vestibular-physical-therapist-the-beauty-lab-podcast

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

Hair trends change every year, but the shift happening in 2026 is especially interesting.

In this episode, Monina interviews Velia about what she’s seeing in the salon right now — from buttery blondes and mocha brunettes to gray blending, softer bobs, and the rise of the hush cut.

They also talk about bang trends, why early 2000s styles are making a comeback, and how hair trends are moving toward warmer, more wearable looks.

If you’ve been thinking about changing your hair color or haircut, this episode will help you understand what’s trending — and why.

ALL THE LINKS: https://veliabeautyco.com/blogs/news/2026-hair-trends

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media

Perimenopause and menopause can change your skin fast — dryness, sensitivity, adult acne, fine lines, crepey texture, and dark spots can all show up at once. In this Beauty Lab Podcast listener Q+A, we break down what’s happening and what actually helps: barrier support, hydration layering, gentle actives like retinaldehyde, peptides, inflammation-focused acne care, and the number one rule for fading melasma and pigmentation.

ALL THE LINKS: 

 Don’t forget your Beauty Lab Podcast discount!  Get 20% off of your entire order when you use the discount code: THEBEAUTYLABPODCAST at Velia Beauty Co.

Welcome to the Beauty Lab Podcast! Your go-to podcast for beauty, health, and wellness tips during your drive time! Hosted by Velia Ramson, licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co., and Monina Wright, licensed esthetician and founder of Moderne Beauty and Aesthetics, we bring you:

✨ Expert insights on beauty trends and the science behind products.
 💡 Myth-busting chats about what really works in beauty.
 👩‍🔬 Conversations with industry leaders in health and wellness.
 🧴 DIY skincare and haircare tips to try at home.
 🤔 Answers to your beauty questions and honest product reviews.

Join us every week as we share over 40 years of combined experience and passion for education. Whether you’re curious about skincare, scalp health, evolving makeup routines, or the latest beauty trends—we’ve got you covered!

🎙️ New episodes weekly. Subscribe now, and let’s have some fun in the Beauty Lab!

Podcast Management: Jen Vazquez Media