On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… How do different hair bond repair products compare?  What makes nail polish strengtheners work?Does skin know when it is too dry?What are exosomes and why are they in skin care products?Beauty News Velveeta hair color 72% of young males are using makeup? Serena launches a makeup line.  Is Animal testing still a big problem in cosmetics? Five Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your...

On today’s show we cover questions including… Can silicones prevent the penetration of peptides into skin?What makes a hair spray brushable?Is the Revlonissimo shampoo safe to use?Does copper peptide turn vitamin C orange?What are the basic ingredients in a mascara formula?Beauty News: Benzoyl peroxide is bad?  More Benzoyl peroxide news Sephora wins its Clean Beauty case The Rock launches a beauty line. Beauty Questions Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2....

On today’s show we cover lots of questions including… What do we think of the Aeonia "Age Defyning Serum" Mainly, the claim is that it was tested in space?Why is hair mousse sold in the form of a foam?What ingredients in makeup make it waterproof or at least sweat resistant or water resistant.What happened to Tome products?  Why are they so hard to find & why were they discontinued?What are companies using instead of silicones and sulfates?Beauty News Can the Dove brand really protect...

On today’s show we cover questions including… What do you think of infrared hair dryers?How does a store brand like Equate compare to mainstream brands?How do you properly layer a moisturizer, a sunscreen and a foundation to avoid “flakiness”?Are UV/LED lash extension systems safe?Beauty News Is it a good thing that consumer demand dictates what ingredients formulators can use?  A chemist tested Nivea and got shocking results!  Beauty Questions Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a...

On today’s show we cover questions including… Is it true that a satin or a silk pillow case helps prevent frizz?What do we think of the White Tiger skincare collection?What is the most effective color to offset the Tyndall Effect?What are our thoughts on the bioprogramming technology?If Titanium dioxide is considered a possible carcinogen Why is it still used in lipstick?Beauty News Body Shop goes under?   Michael Cera - Super Bowl commercial. Celebrity beauty brands exceed $1 billion  LEBRON...

On today’s show we cover lots of hair questions including… Can hair be too healthy to curl?Does hair porosity matter when picking products?When is the best time to curl?Should you limit hair curling to once every three days?What’s the maximum temp to heat your hair?Do flat iron curls last longer than curling iron curls?What can you put on hair to make curls last longer?How can you tell the difference between hair conditioners?Plus a skin question - Can Adipeau plump up your face?Beauty...

On today’s show we cover questions including… Does freezing hair cause damage?Does skin get immune to the benefits of skin care products?What do we think of coconut oil for hair?Are collagen supplements for skin care a myth?What are the key ingredients in shampoos like Nioxin that make hair look more full?What makes Curel Hydratherapy Wet Skin Moisturizer a  "water-activated moisturizer"?Beauty News Raw Milk is the latest beauty trend on TikTok?  Doing your own research is a good way to end...

On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including… What is your opinion of microneedle patches?How do you know a study should be trusted?What makes a hair conditioner condition?Is efg (epidermal growth factor) worth the hype?Why do companies include ingredients they don’t talk about?Beauty News Pre-teens and teens skin care. Do they need it?  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to...

Happy New Year!  On today’s show we are going to cover some questions including… What are our thoughts of PatcH20 in skin care products?Does THDC degrade quickly due to oxidative stress?Is argeriline or matrixyl worth using?What are exosomes?How do keratin treatments work on hair and what the benefits and disadvantages are?** Sorry about my audio in the first 5 minutes. My microphone cut out and I had to use the inferior backup.  It gets better after I noticed the problem ** Beauty...

On this episode, we answer questions about... What do we think of Coenzyme Q10Do depilatories make your hair grow more?Do you really need to shower every day? And what does ear wax have to do with it.Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year. Beauty News Unilever buy K18  Beauty Question links Paper about Depilatories and hair growth  How to be Fine podcast  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can...

On this episode, we answer questions about... Do pharmaceutical grade claims mean anything?If my product smells like stinky feet or cheese, does it still work?Can Glycolic acid be used as a deodorant?Do salon hair brands really work better?Plus we review trend predictions from last year and our trend predictions for the coming year. Beauty News Trend predictions for 2024  More 2024 beauty industry predictions  Tik Tok account of salon product question  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us...

On today’s show we cover Is there value in using "treatments" like Chi Silk Infusion in addition to leave in conditionerAre boutique face masks better than drug store face masks?Do some hair oil ingredients cause fewer  breakouts than others?Are cosmetics manufactured in South Korea ok to use?Beauty News KFC launches a fragrance.   Cosmetic Surgery Pictures Misleading  Recall product alert  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question...

On today’s show we cover Can people with sensitive skin use retinol and vitamin C products?Are there different percentages allowed for body products as opposed to facial products?What skincare products should be avoided when using hypochlorous acid?Are there any at-home hair products that may interfere or damage my hair if combined with professional hair coloringWould using salicylic acid shampoo daily cause any harm, either to hair or scalp?Beauty News Most Americans don’t know about...

On today’s show we cover What is the difference between quick dry and long lasting nail polish?How are acid treatments for hair different than regular conditioners?Is it damaging to wet curly hair?Should you use antioxidant serums at night?What’s the difference between “pure” and “impure” retinol?Beauty News Lawsuits against hair relaxer companies move forward  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to...

On today’s show we are going to cover Do you need multiple cleansers for your face?How can you prevent build-up on hair?Is there a downside to using hard water shampoos when you don’t have hard water?What are your thoughts on acid peels?Beauty Science Skin cancer preventing soap  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social media (see links below) 4....

On today’s solo show we answer questions about: Do Medicube devices work?Arey products-who is it good for and does it work?What makes Korean skin care products work so well?What are heat protection ingredients for hairDo beauty devices workWhat is the best oil for hairDoes treating hair with oil before shampooing helpDoes scalp / hair steaming have any benefitsAre hydrafacials helpfulWhat bond builder works bestDo hair-bo-ron hair devices work betterWhat is crystal deodorantWhy aren’t there...

On today’s show we answer questions about: How does Kerastase Therapiste Hair Serum make hair feel so good?Is there still formaldehyde in Brazilian Blowout?Do self-tanners rust your skin?Is it possible to reverse 2 years of hair damage in just 1 treatment?Beauty Science News J&J talc suit  - Listener Vivian pointed this one out.  Dismissed.   AI creating fragrances   Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone...

On today’s show Perry and Valerie answer questions about: Does mineral sunscreen prevent hyperpigmentation better than standard sunscreen?What do you think of blue land products?=====  OneSkinWhen are there too many ingredients in a product?Beauty News US looking to ban animal testing.  Virginia tech creates soap from plastic waste. Olaplex Dupes Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to...

On today’s show we answer questions about: When should you buy a more cleansing shampoo?What are ingredients you recommend in a heat protecting product?Can you replace shampoo with apple cider vinegar?Is there any science behind the advice to squish when you condish?What makes VO5 Hot Oil work?Beauty Science News State of change transparency   Jared Leto discontinues brand  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone...

Perry is traveling and Valerie is moving so they weren't able to get a new show recorded. Here is a "best of" which will still be enjoyable. We'll be back next week with an all-new show! On today’s show we answer questions about: What we think of the Redken acidic bonding treatments?Should pregnant women avoid certain ingredients in lip gloss?Is retinol toxic?Should you be worried about potential asbestos contamination affecting talc in makeup products?Is pharmaceutical grade skincare...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Should you throw away products because of a beauty product app?Are lip primers just chapstick?Does sunscreen break down if it is heated too high?What claims about ethnic hair are true?Does Lamellar technology as found in Wonder Water work for hair?Beauty News AOC thinks you deserve better sunscreen.  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to...

On today’s show we answer questions about: Why are companies replacing ‘synthetic’ blurring ingredients?What’s the deal with The Ordinary/ Glycolipid Cleanser?Do you need a separate heat protector if you use leave-in conditioner?What is the dried foam that’s in my serum dropper?What do we think about expensive treatment dispersal system for a pricey serum?Beauty News Is Ageless the new Anti-aging?  Men's personal care use  Male skin care line Michael Strahan  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1....

On today’s show we answer questions about: Is biotechnology going to revolutionize the beauty industry?Do products designed for tattoos actually work?Is it ok to mix retinol with regular skin care products?Does poly l lactic acid work as a topical ingredient?Beauty Question links Arcaea  Tattoo skin care  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1. Send us a message through Patreon! 2. You can record your question on your smart phone and email to [email protected] 3. Send it to us via social...

On today’s show we answer questions about: What is hexylresorcinol doing in your skin care?How should you treat highlighted hair that’s getting crispy?Can you use benzoyl peroxide on your underarms?What’s the deal with sunscreens, do they really stop working?Is it ok to use dog conditioner on your hair?Beauty News Canada bans animal testing of cosmetics  Do you know what’s in your makeup?  Olay teams up with Kate the Chemist to talk about moisturizing skin  Four Ways to Ask a question - 1....