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Welcome to The Beauty Lab Podcast, where beauty meets expertise and fun! Hosted by licensed beauty professionals Velia Ramson and Monina Wright, this podcast is your go-to resource for uncovering the truth behind beauty myths, trends, and products.
With over 40 years of combined experience, Velia and Monina bring you:
💄 Honest product and tool reviews
💡 Ingredient insights to empower your beauty decisions
🎙️ Interviews with industry leaders in beauty, health, and wellness
📖 Real talk about trending topics and FAQs from their listeners
If you’ve ever wondered:
We’ve got the answers! Let us test the trends and share what works (and what doesn’t), so you don’t have to.
❤️ Follow us on Instagram @thebeautylabpodcast to share your questions and suggestions for future episodes.
🎧 Subscribe now and join us each week for empowering beauty advice and plenty of laughs!
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89 | Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Salon? A Hairstylist Answers the Biggest Hair Questions
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Aug 02, 2026 |
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88 | Your Most Googled Summer Skincare Questions: Answered by a Licensed Esthetician
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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87 | Your Most Googled Hair Skin Questions Answered By A Cosmetologist and Esthetician
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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86 | Beauty Dupes Worth the Switch And Some Dupes of Dupes
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Jul 12, 2026 |
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85 | Brazilian Waxing Basics: Prep, Pain, Process and Aftercare
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Jul 05, 2026 |
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84 | The Real Difference Between a Blow Dryer, Blow Dryer Brush & Multi-Styler
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Jun 28, 2026 |
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83 | Skincare Product Audit: Keep, Toss, or Trade: An Esthetician Reviews Velia's Full Routine
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Jun 21, 2026 |
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82 | Hair Product Audit: Keep, Toss, or Trade? A Pro Reviews a Real Everyday Routine
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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81 | Nighttime Hair and Skincare Routines: What a Hairstylist and Esthetician Actually Do Before Bed
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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80 | Velia's Real Everyday Makeup Routine: Critiqued Live by Esthetician Monina
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May 31, 2026 |
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79 | Blowout for Volume Critique: A Hairstylist Corrects Monina's At-Home Hair Routine
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May 24, 2026 |
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78 | Brazilian Blowout, B3 Bond Builder & CBD Hair with Mary Loyer of Brazilian Professionals
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May 17, 2026 |
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77 | Why Your Skin Looks Dull Even with a Full Skincare Routine — Esthetician Monina Explains
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May 09, 2026 |
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76 | The Ingredients Your Hair Actually Needs After 40: Velia Beauty Co Founder Explains
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May 03, 2026 |
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75 | Permanent Brows 101: Microblading, Powder Brows & Skin Type with Cosmetic Tattoo Artist Shauna Nasri
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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74 | Toners, Brazilian Waxing & Retinol vs. Exfoliating Masks — Listener Q&A with Esthetician Monina
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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73 | What Is PRP? A Naturopathic Doctor Explains Platelet Rich Plasma for Skin, Hair & Joints
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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72 | Your Hair Questions Answered: Hairsprays, Scalp Conditions & Conditioner vs. Hair Mask
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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71 | 2026 Makeup Trend Report: The Art of Blurred, Soft, and Strategic Makeup
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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70 | Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Kimia Shakerpoor: Lightning Crotch, Breach Babies & Staying Active During Pregnancy
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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69 | Dizzy, Off-Balance, or Just Spinning Out? A Vestibular PT Explains Everything
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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68 | 2026 Hair Trends: Warm Blonde, Gray Blending, The Hush Cut + Bang Trends
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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67 | Perimenopause + Menopause Skin Q+A: Dryness, Fine Lines, Acne, + Dark Spots
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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66 | Trader Joe’s Skincare Dupes: Our Honest Review + Best Buys
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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65 | Red Light Therapy Masks Explained: Benefits, Safety + At-Home vs Professional
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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64 | Hair Loss Myths: How Scalp Hygiene + DHT Really Affect Your Hair
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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63 | Eye Bags Explained: Dark Circles, Puffiness + What Actually Works
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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62 | Decoding Skincare Buzzwords with a Pro
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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61 | At-Home IPL + RF Devices: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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60 | Gray Coverage vs. Gray Blending: A Real Talk Hair Color Breakdown
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Jan 11, 2026 |
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59 | Beauty Lab Podcast: 2025 Year in Review — Our First Year, Biggest Lessons + Guest Highlights
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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58 | Retinoids 101: Retinol, Retinaldehyde, and Tretinoin Explained Simply
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Dec 28, 2025 |
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57 | Viral Skincare, Oils, Brows + Lip Stains We Tried So You Don’t Have To
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Dec 21, 2025 |
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56 | Detox, Longevity + Real Health Habits with Tammy Parkinson
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Dec 14, 2025 |
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55 | Our Holiday Travel Beauty Guide: Carry-On Friendly Skin, Hair + Makeup Tips
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Dec 07, 2025 |
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54 | Holiday Beauty Survival Tips: Simple Skin + Hair Care You Can Actually Keep Up With
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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53 | Winter Skin Myth Busting: Do You Really Need SPF + Exfoliation in the Cold?
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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52 | Winter Hair Myths You Need to Stop Believing
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Nov 16, 2025 |
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51 | The Truth About Pelvic Floor Health with Expert Maureen
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Nov 09, 2025 |
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50 | Your Top Beauty Questions—Answered!
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Nov 02, 2025 |
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49 | The Makeup Brush Guide: Natural vs. Synthetic, What to Buy, How to Clean
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Oct 26, 2025 |
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48 | Hair Loss + Confidence: Real Talk, Causes, and Treatments
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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47 | What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You: How Stress and Sleep Affect Your Glow
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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46 | Ayurveda for Women Gut, Hormones & Holistic Care with Liz of Vedic Wild
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Oct 05, 2025 |
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45 | Hair Brush Guide: Wet, Vent, Paddle, Round—Choose the Right One
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Sep 28, 2025 |
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44 | Skincare Showstoppers from the Long Beach Show: Exosomes, PDNR & NAD+ Explained Simply
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Sep 21, 2025 |
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43 | Menopause & Midlife Health Tips Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know with Dr. Rajinder Rai
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Sep 14, 2025 |
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42 | New Stylist, No Stress: What to Say, Bring, and Expect at Your First Hair Appointment
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Sep 07, 2025 |
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41 | Arctic Restore Test Drive: Cryo, LED Light, Infrared Sauna, PEMF + Lymphatic Suit (N. California)
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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40 | Gua Sha Explained: Benefits, Myths, and How to Do It Right
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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39 | Viral Beauty Products We Tried: Honest Reviews You’ll Want to Hear
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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38 | Stronger Through Motherhood: Dr. Coty Richardson’s Guide to Prenatal & Postnatal Wellness
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Aug 10, 2025 |
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37 | 5 Beauty Questions You’ve Been Dying to Ask—Answered!
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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36 | What Is Skin Cycling? The Simple 4-Night Routine Your Skin Will Love
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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35 | How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair? A Hairstylist Breaks Down the Truth
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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34 | Drugstore vs Pro: Which Shampoo + Conditioner Wins?
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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33 | The Truth About Spray Tanning: Tips, Myths & More with Emily, Founder of Bronze Palms
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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32 | What Is a Japanese Scalp Massage? Benefits, Process & Why It’s Blowing Up in the US
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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31 | 7 Must-Try (and Some Avoid) TikTok Beauty Trends for 2025
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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30 | We tested 4 Hyped Beauty Products -- Here's What Blew Us Away (and What Flopped)
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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29 | Global Beauty Trends: Easy Ways to Try K-Beauty and Latin Glam
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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28 | Unlocking the Secrets of Collagen with Wellness Coach Renee Lynn | Beauty Lab Podcast
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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27 | The Truth About Perms: What to Know Before You Curl
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May 25, 2025 |
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26 | Fermented Foods for Gut Health: Behind the Science with Aaron Ramson
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May 18, 2025 |
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25 | What Is Tubing Mascara? Why Everyone’s Talking About It
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May 11, 2025 |
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24 | Behind the Chair: Wild Moments, Juicy Gossip + Laughs
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May 04, 2025 |
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23 | How to Choose the Right Foundation: Easy Tips for Skin Type, Shade, and Coverage
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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22 | Hair Falling Out? Here’s What Might Be Causing It (and How to Treat It)
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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21| Pro Beauty Secrets Every Woman Should Know: Lashes, Brows, + Blush Oh My
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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20 | The Ultimate Guide to Bangs: Face Shapes, Styling Tips, and What to Avoid
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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19 | Real Talk: 10 Hair and Skincare Questions You’ve Definitely Asked
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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18 | Expert Styling Secrets: How to Build a Wardrobe That Works for You
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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17 | The Truth About Dermaplaning: Benefits, Risks, and Why DIY Might Not Be Worth It
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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16 | Pro Secrets to Salon-Perfect Hair at Home: Expert Tips for a Flawless Blowout
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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15 | Professional Facial vs. DIY Facial: Which One is Right for You?
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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14 | Why Some People Can Grow Long Hair and Others Can't: The Science Behind Hair Growth
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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13 | Your Most Googled Beauty Questions—Answered! (Skincare & Haircare Myths Debunked)
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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12 | Acne at Any Age? Why You’re Breaking Out & What to Do About It
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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11 | The Truth About Self-Care: Beyond Bubble Baths and Face Masks
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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10 | To Color or Go Gray? Navigating the Pros, Cons, and Details
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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9 | Exfoliation 101: Techniques, Benefits, and Best Products
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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8 | How to Identify Your Hair Type and Choose the Right Products
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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7 | Everything You Need to Know About Bikini and Brazilian Waxing
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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6 | Sulfates, Shampoos, and Hair Care Myths: What You Need to Know
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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4 | Winterproof Your Hair: Expert Advice for Gorgeous, Hydrated Hair All Winter
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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5 | Is Your Makeup Making You Look Older? Tips to Keep Your Look Fresh and Youthful
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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3 | Girl Skincare Routine 101: Your Simple Guide to Glowing, Healthy Skin
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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2 | Don’t Feed The Fungus: Debunking Hair Myths and Why You Should Rethink Oiling and Scalp Care
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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1 | Welcome To The Beauty Lab Podcast
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Dec 20, 2024 |