Sherna Talks Beauty

The fabulous Emma Guns (Emma Gunavardhana) renowned beauty journalist and the host of the hugely popular podcast The Emma Guns Show is here to chat about all things beauty. Emma has achieved huge success with her podcast which is one of the UK’s longest-standing female-hosted podcasts. Emma has rubbed shoulders and interviewed some of the world’s most famous people, including Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Bette Midler but today, Emma is in the hot seat! With years of experience in the beauty industry and countless insightful interviews on her podcast, Emma brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to everything she does. We talk about careers, podcasting, beauty and much much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Irish Skincare brand Doctrine launched onto the market earlier this year, founded by the incredibly talented Tracey Ryan, Mark O’Sullivan and Caoimhe O’Donoghe, whose shared passion fuels their drive to create exceptional products that everyone can love, enjoy and most importantly experience tangible results.Today I’m joined by Tracey, Doctrines' in-house cosmetic chemist and the genius behind each formula Tracey Ryan, who’s journey into skincare kicked off with a love for plant-based solutions, leading her to launch her first skincare venture Bia Beauty following her Herbal Science degree. In this episode, we chat about Tracey’s career, how Doctrine was born, cosmetic science, the misunderstanding among consumers when it comes to clean, natural skincare and of course we talk about the beautifully formulated Doctrine products which are available online from www.doctrineskincare.ie and Meaghers Pharmacy. Huge thanks to Tracey for joining me, I hope you enjoy!

The one and only Glamity Jane is back for part two of more chats on skin care, tweakments, treatments and her go to products. As the editor of Hi Style and a beauty columnist for the Cork Independent, Mary-Jane has become a go-to source for beauty tips, products, and insightful commentary. She has fearlessly embraced the world of tweakments, aesthetics, and injectables while remaining passionately committed to safety, standards, and transparency within the industry. Mary-Jane is also an influential voice in making the fashion and beauty industry more inclusive. In this episode, Mary Jane chats safety in aesthetics (she was honoured with a High Commendation at The Safety in Beauty Awards 2023 for her unwavering dedication to the safety in beauty campaign in Ireland), trends in the world of beauty, along with some of her current favourite beauty products. I always knew there would be a part two, and like our first episode together, there was no shortage of chat or giggles. 

Teenagers need skincare routines just as much as any adult especially when it comes to pesky skincare problems. I chat with Dr. Isabel Haugh, Consultant Dermatologist specialising in cosmetic, medical, and pediatric dermatology at the Institute of Dermatologists. We focus on teen skin, particularly problematic issues like spots, breakouts, and acne treatment as well as the growing trend of anti-ageing skincare among teenagers and even tweens. Dr. Isabel provides us with a general skincare routine for teens and answers listener questions about eczema, psoriasis, warts, and even Botox for teeth grinding. I hope you and any teens who may be listening find this episode informative and enjoyable.Have more skin queries? Visit the institute of dermatologists for more info.

This week it’s all things makeup with the wonderful Jo Prendergast, whose Instagram Page, Everything Jo Loves, is a must if you're a fan of stunning makeup looks and beauty inspiration. With her creative tutorials, and honest reviews, Jo has built a loyal following that looks to her for the latest trends and tips in the world of makeup and beauty. In today’s episode, we go back to the beginning and discover what initially drew Jo to the world of makeup. We hear Jo’s recommendations, her insider tips, we chat skin and lots more. I hope you enjoy!

Leading cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon John Curran is this weeks guest and has a world-renowned reputation in bringing the most contemporary and sophisticated techniques and standards to every procedure. John chats about his career, the cutting-edge service he provides, having honed his craft from some of the world’s most innovative surgeons at home in Ireland, in the UK and the USA. We also touch on the trend in medical tourism, safety, advice for those thinking about cosmetic procedures and the many different procedures John performs, from facial rejuvenation to breast and body reconstruction. John is also clinic director and founder of AnUme Clinic in Cork, the first hybrid clinic in Ireland, bringing together a diverse team of medical and healthcare specialists who are passionate about delivering the highest standards in aesthetics and wellness. This was such a wonderful conversation, and I am so very grateful to John for giving me his time and answering all the questions you had.