Unpretty Podcast

No doubt, over the past 15 months, we've all been exploring new beauty rituals and products. The Unpretty Podcast team (Basma, Chi, and Kaydine) catch up to talk about the products that we've recently been trying out, as well as some of our staple beauty items, all of which we recommend you try for yourselves. ChiShea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo: https://www.boots.com/shea-moisture-jamaican-black-castor-oil-strengthen-and-restore-shampoo-10203997 Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil: https://www.boots.com/Fable-Mane-HoliRoots-Hair-Oil-55ml-10290294 Lush Power Conditioner: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/power-conditioner Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Pomade: https://www.charlottemensah.com/shop-online/manketti-oil-pomade Ivy Wild Chebe Growth Cream: https://www.ivywild.co.uk/collections/products/products/chebe-growth-cream-1 Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer: https://www.dyson.co.uk/hair-care/dyson-supersonic/dyson-supersonic-shop-all and Wide Tooth Comb Attachment https://www.dyson.co.uk/support/journey/tools/969748-01 Glossier Exfoliating Skin Perfector: https://www.glossier.com/products/solution REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask: https://www.renskincare.com/products/glycolactic-radiance-renewal-mask Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate: https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/facial-oils-serums/midnight-recovery-concentrate/819.html Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate: https://www.boots.com/liz-earle-superskin-concentrate-for-night-10246087 Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop-supersize-unseen-sunscreen-spf-30-.html Hello Sunday SPF Serum: https://www.hellosundayspf.com/collections/face/products/the-one-thats-a-serum-face-drops-spf-45 Glossier Skywash Sheer Matte Lid Tint in Sienna https://www.glossier.com/products/skywash Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint (Chi wears G3 in the winter months and G2 in the summer): https://www.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint Bobbi Brown Blush in Flame has been discontinued (!!!) but the lipstick can be used as a creamy blush: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2342/37182/makeup/lips/lipsticks/luxe-lip-color#/shade/Flame Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14007/55025/skincare/moisturiser/extra-illuminating-moisture-balm#/shade/Bare_Glow BasmaGlossier Future Dew: https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn: https://www.glossier.com/products/cloud-paint Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer: https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-gb/product/hoola-matte-bronzer?product=HOOLAIB74-FULL&sku=IB74 Origins Clean Origins Cleansing Oil : https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15342/12191/skincare/cleanse/face-wash-and-cleanser/clean-energy/gentle-cleansing-oil?gclsrc=aw.ds&#/shade/Clean_Energy_w/o_pump LUSH Renee Shea Souffle Hair: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/renees-shea-souffle-hair-and-scalp-oil Refy Brow Sculpt: https://refybeauty.com/collections/refy-brow/products/brow-sculpt Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow: https://uk.sundayriley.com/products/ceo-glowBy Jess D Rum Cake Velvet Lipstick: https://www.byjessd.com/collections/liquid-velvet-lipstick/products/rum-cake-liquid-velvet-lipstickIl Makiage Longwear Matte Lip Cream: https://www.ilmakiage.com/uk/lips/212-18014-infinityKaydineCamille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-algae-renew-deep-conditioner-8oz Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-sweet-ginger-cleansing-rinse-12oz Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Hi-Slip Detangling Shampoo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Detangling-Shampoo/dp/B07BD413ZS Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Curl Stretch Pudding: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/products/shea-moisture-red-palm-oil-cocoa-butter-curl-stretch-pudding-12oz Skin & Tonic Exfoliating Water: https://skinandtoniclondon.com/products/fresh-face-exfoliation-water SwearBy Skin Looklit LED mask: www.swearbyskin.com REN Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream: https://www.renskincare.com/products/radiance-brightening-dark-circle-eye-cream Simple Micellar Cleansing Water: https://www.boots.com/simple-water-boost-micellar-cleansing-water-400ml-10233099 Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water: https://www.boots.com/nivea-daily-essentials-sensitive-carling-micellar-water-400ml-10226290 Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Power (in Bali): https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14020/8020/makeup/face-and-cheek/bronzer/illuminating-bronzing-powder#/shade/Bali_Brown Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Concealer: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14358/49695/best-sellers/instant-full-cover-concealer#/shade/Warm_Natural Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Palette: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow By Jess D Embrace Lipgloss: https://www.byjessd.com/products/embrace-lipgloss Primark My Perfect Nude Toffee Dip Lipgloss (Discontinued)

Body hair is something that as, as women of colour growing up in the global north, are taught to be ashamed of. From early introductions to hair removal (brow threading, sugaring, bleaching) to adolescent shaming in the changing rooms at school; our darker, often thicker hair can be more visible on the skin leading to insecurities about our perceptions of our own beauty, particularly in the South Asian communities. Body hair positivity is on the rise, but with the erasure of the Black trans femmes who lead the movement, and South Asian & Latinx femmes from the conversation, there is clearly more progress to be made.We are joined by Henna Amin and Marissa Mailk to chat about the biology and cultural history of body hair for Women of Colour, and if / how we can embrace our natural growths.Marissa Malikhttps://www.instagram.com/mariimals/ https://twitter.com/mariimals Dazed Beauty: Marissa Malik on how it feels to have your stomach hair go viral https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/body/article/48969/1/marissa-malik-on-how-it-feels-to-have-your-stomach-hair-go-viral Henna Amin https://www.instagram.com/henna_speaks/ https://twitter.com/henna_speaks mxogyny: Henna on the erasure of brown women from body hair movement https://www.mxogyny.com/pieces/the-erasure-of-brown-women-from-the-body-hair-movement-is-nothing-new-but-this-time-weve-had-enough Allure: Soy La Pelúa: Embracing My Body Hair as a Latinx Person: https://www.allure.com/story/latinx-body-hair-acceptance-soy-la-pelua This weeks beauty recommendations:Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop--unscreen-sunscreen-spf-30.html Cerave Moisturising Cream: https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html

The year is 2021 and still, in the UK, there are no legislations outlawing hair discrimination whether it's in schools or the workplace, with groups such as Project Embrace and the Halo Collective fighting for change, how are we still here? We are joined by MP for Brent Central, Dawn Butler, former Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities, and Kelechi Okafor, actress, director, and public speaker, to talk discuss the problems and possible ways that we can contribute to enforce longstanding positive change.Unpretty Podcast https://www.instagram.com/unprettypodcast/ https://twitter.com/unprettypodcast Dawn Butler Brenthttps://www.instagram.com/dawnbutlerbrent/ https://twitter.com/DawnButlerBrent Kelechi Okaforhttps://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/ https://twitter.com/kelechnekoff The Halo Collective: https://halocollective.co.uk/ Stylist: Let’s discuss Naomi Osaka https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/wellbeing/naomi-osaka-upsetting-pressures-black-female-athletes/528269 Ebony, 1982: What Happened to the Afro https://tinyurl.com/48d65v7t Glamour: Hair Discrimination is Real https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/afro-hair-bias-hair-discrimination This week's beauty recommendations:TK Maxx: This Works No Wrinkles Extreme Moisturiser: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-early-access/no-wrinkles-extreme-moisturiser-48ml/p/42362294 Estrid Eco Blades: https://estrid.com/uk/products/

Both the fashion industry and film and tv industries came under fire post-June 2020 regarding the lack of diverse representation of the communities they claim to serve. Conversations about representative casting in the UK span beyond even the last decade, but what progress has been made? Does the art reflect "the time now" - as Gemma Chan notably said in her 2019 Allure interview?Almost a year following the commitments of June 2020, where are we now, and what more is there to be done?We discuss this and more with Rae Elliman, casting director, producer, and writer, and Ola Christian, founder of Leville, the UK's leading casting agency for diverse talent and audiences.Unpretty Podcastwww.instagram.com/unprettypodcastwww.twitter.com/unprettypodcastRae Ellimanwww.instagram.com/raechenellimanwww.instagram.com/raeellimancastingwww.raeelliman.comOla Christianwww.instagram.com/olachristianwww.instagram.com/leviletvolachristian.comReferencesGemma Chan want to end whitewashing in Hollywood and in history books: https://www.allure.com/story/gemma-chan-cover-story-2019Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09fy1qy/leighanne-race-pop-powerNas: Time is Illmatic: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80011844

We're back with another edition of Unpretty & Unfiltered, where we have unfiltered chats with trailblazers from our community: talking about their personal journey and experiences as people of colour. For this fifth edition, we're joined by global celebrity make-up artist behind many of Beyoncé's iconic beauty looks, Sir John, who shares how he has navigated the beauty industry as a black man, his collaboration with Barbie, why mental health is important to him, why you should always use a damp beauty blender, plus loads more! Unpretty Podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/unprettypodcast/https://twitter.com/unprettypodcast Sir Johnwww.instagram.com/sirjohnThe Times: Interview with Sir John: Beyoncé’s beauty guru: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/interview-with-sir-john-beyonces-beauty-guru-3pj75005m CR Fashion Book: Beauty Secrets with We Learned from Sir John: https://www.crfashionbook.com/beauty/a31812568/beauty-secrets-sir-john-beyonce/ Allure: Makeup Artist Sir John Just Created Six Bomb Beauty Looks for Barbie: https://www.allure.com/story/barbie-style-sir-john-beauty-collaboration-interview Make It Reign with Clara Amfo: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-10-clara-amfo/id1549676420?i=1000518770949Pass The Mic Masterclass with Candice Braithwaite: https://www.instagram.com/p/COTDBd7BOAD/Shut Up Ewan - Law Roach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SfscIaBA0vz73G7yR41jQ?si=otZk-xQTRQ6Ua65CjpOSgQ

Gold teeth and grillz were once something most frequently seen on black hip hop artists or TV gangsters, but in more recent years are more widely worn by people from all different cultures. We are joined by Solange Garcia and Tania Townsend from Milk and Honey London and Donnie Sunshine to discuss the history of dental adornments - from Ancient Etruscans to liberated American slaves, and why they are so popular today.Unpretty Podcastwww.instagram/unprettypodcastwww.twitter.com/unprettypodcastMilk & Honey LondonTania Townsend - https://www.instagram.com/tantoomuch/ Solange Garcia - https://www.instagram.com/ess.oh_/ https://www.instagram.com/milkandhoney.london/ https://milkandhoneylondon.com/ Donnie Sunshinehttps://www.instagram.com/donnie_sunshine/ https://www.3000ceanhill.com/ Vice: The Ancient History of Grills: https://www.vice.com/en/article/znw9z4/the-ancient-history-of-grills-456 WePresent: Anyone who was anyone in Atlanta was a regular at Famous Eddie’s: https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/story/eddie-plein-mouth-full-of-golds/ YouTube: EDDIE'S GOLD TEETH- GEORGIA ON MY MIND SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR1F06Le34c ELLE: Black Women, Grillz, And The Reclamation Of Power: https://www.elle.com/fashion/a32378796/grillz-fashion-beyonce-lizzo-erykah-badu/