Hey Fashion Besties, this week Holly Katz (your podcast hostess with the mostest) is back with another fabulous episode of Fashion Crimes Podcast, your go-to for all things style, beauty, and fashion! We’re about to unfurl some hair truths with our amazing guest this week: cosmetologist and beauty educator, Velia Ramson.   December Delights: A shoutout to listeners for their holiday spirit and engaging queries. Keep those fashion questions coming, folks! Feel free to DM Holly Katz Styling on IG at https://www.instagram.com/hollykatzstyling/     Book Buzz: Did you know? Holly’s book, "Stop Making Fashion Mistakes," is still reigning as a the top fashion bestseller on Amazon! Get yourself a copy or give one as a gift this holiday season to wow your friends and help make fashion blunders a thing of the past!     Introducing Velia Ramson Our special guest this week is Velia Ramson, a veteran in the beauty industry with over 20 years of experience, a salon owner, and the brains behind the vegan and cruelty-free haircare product line Velia Beauty Co.   “I have been a Master Stylist and Beauty Educator for over 20 years. Listening to clients share their hair care stories made me realize the need for a professional haircare line which offers simple styling and maintenance solutions to help them feel more confident in their everyday lives.”   As a seasoned hairstylist who takes pride in her work and ability to foster hundreds of close client relationships, her brand identity is “We’re in this together.” Velia wants herclients to know that they are heard, understood, and whatever their color, cut, or styling goals are, she is there to support them while interjecting her expertise along the way.   Her decision to create her own haircare line, Velia Beauty Co., was a natural outgrowth of her philosophy that clients should be enabled to achieve salon quality results when styling their own hair. Velia Beauty Co. allows her to offer the highest quality haircare products without the guesswork. It’s a little bit of “Velia” in your morning routine!   This “good-for-you” haircare line nurtures your hair and scalp with weightless, all natural formulas which boast a healthy shine and UV protection without buildup or residue. Easy to use formulations help you take effortless control of your hair, allowing you to look and feel your best with minimal time investment.   Deep Dive Discussion:   - Velia Ramson takes us on her career journey, from pioneering mobile salons to gracing TV shows.   - The common haircare mistakes according to Velia – the wrong products, infrequent washing, and the misuse of sulfate-free shampoos.   - Velia busts myths around hair washing, explaining the need for proper cleansing and the role of sulfates.   - She shares tips on choosing the right hairbrush and the importance of brushing technique.   - She also clears up the misconceptions about dry shampoo and how it should be used.   - Together, Holly and Velia address the enigma of graying hair and the internal process that stops melanin production.   - Velia tells us all about her product line, Velia Beauty Co, which marries efficacy with natural ingredients.     Quick Tips: - Velia’s advice on embracing natural curls and managing frizz.   - The proper way to dry and style hair, starting when it’s 75% wet for best results.     Final Takeaways:   - Understanding the importance of styling tools and techniques tailored to your hair type and lifestyle.   - How to adapt your haircare routine with age and changing hair texture.   This lively conversation is as fun as it is informative! You WILL learn new ideas about haircareand cleansing that you never knew you needed to know.   And, we can’t wait to have Velia back for more discussions on weaves, color trends, and cutting-edge styles.   Please follow and like Velia Ramson at www.viliabeautyco.com and on Instagram