Naked Beauty

With this year’s Met Gala all over our social media feeds, I thought it might be a great opportunity to give you a recap of my favorite looks and to revisit my interview with celebrity “Hair MacGyver” Nikki Nelms. If you don’t know Nelms by now, you are in for a treat! Not only did she style the locks of Zoe Kravitz, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Venus Williams for this year’s iconic event, but she has established some of the most popular hair trends over the past decade. With clients like Solange and Janelle Monae and features in every publication from Allure to Vogue, she has left the world in complete awe of just how beautiful black hair can be. Tune in for an incredible discussion on the importance of embracing black beauty culture, working on Don’t Touch My Hair, and so much moreLinks to Products/Resources Mentioned: Maui Moisture Awapuhi Shampoo, Sebastian Shaper Plus, Amika Flat Iron Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Nikki: @nikkinelmsStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prepare to enter this unforgettable group chat with the women of Black Girls Texting: Sade Parham, Glynn Pogue, and Chelséa Pinky. On this episode, we truly get into it all - from childhood salon memories, to growing up in New York, to getting fillers and botox in your 20s, to finally figuring out what the heck “natural” haircare even means. Trust, you aren’t going to want to miss this one.Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: My Beauty Tutorial with Katie Jane Hughes, Bolden (Cleanser, Toner), Drunk Elephant Retinol Cream, Dr. Dennis Gross Pore Perfecting Serum, Ambi Fade Cream, Fenty Contour Stick, Ami Colĕ Skin TintJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow/ Listen to Black Girls Texting: @blackgirlstexting/Black Girls TextingStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity Makeup Artist and Beauty Creator Katie Jane Hughes is here to throw all of those beauty “rules” out the window. After working in London as nail tech and then launching her MUA career on Instagram, taking a traditional approach to work has never really been her thing...which might just be why she’s been so successful. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on rethinking your makeup application, navigating influencer-PR dynamics, creating KJH Academy, advocating for people of color in the beauty world, and so much more. You’re not going to want to miss this one!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned:Skincare: hanahana beauty face mask, Tata Harper Hydrating Face Mask, Ren Clean Jelly Cleanser, Shani Darden Retinol, Glossier Retinol, Live Tinted Hueguard, Glossier SPF, Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen, La Roche-Posay SPFMakeup: Nars Concealer (Pot), Glossier Stretch Concealer, Kosas (Revealer Concealer, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the beauty industry throws around terms like “clean,” “sustainable,” and “cruelty-free,” it all sounds well and good. But what does it actually mean? For this solo episode, I partnered with Ulta Beauty to break down the ambiguous terminology and to share my personal journey in establishing a conscious (but not perfect) skincare routine. Tune in for my favorite Ulta brands and products that are working to create a positive impact for people of color, the environment, animals, and so much more. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Conscious Beauty at Ulta, Cruelty-Free Kitty, CurlSmith, Juvia’s Place, Korres (Yoghurt Cream Cleanser, Rose Night-Brightening Sleeping Facial), Cocokind (Matcha Moisture Stick, Oil to Milk Cleanser), Elemis Naked Cleansing Balm, Weleda (Skin Food Cream, Skin Food Body Butter), milk + honey Lemon Vanilla Body Polish, Indie Lee Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanetEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Stay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I couldn’t compare myself, so there was no way for me to diminish my own beauty against somebody else’s” - Bozoma Saint John When it comes to tapping into your most authentic self, Bozoma Saint John is unmatched. With an exceptionally fruitful career at companies like PepsiCo, Beats, Uber, and now Netflix, one might think that Saint John has always played by the corporate rulebook. That couldn’t be further from the truth. With an endless array of bold lipsticks, hairdos, and fits, she is living proof that a Black woman's right to self-expression and beauty doesn’t have to deter her right to success. In fact, this is what illuminates it. Tune in for an incredible conversation on Ghanian skincare, rejecting outdated beauty standards, learning when to let go of your job, and so much more. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Ep.154.Olamide Olowe, Säpo Body Sponge, Eucerin (Calming Cream, Original Healing Cream), Revlon High Shine Lipstick, Lancȏme ConcealerJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Bozoma: @badassbozStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diarrha N’Diaye-Mbaye, my dear friend and founder of the newly-launched Ami Colĕ, is back on Naked Beauty! Diarrha first came on the show in 2019 as a product developer who wanted to create a clean beauty brand that addressed the needs of melanin-rich skin. After going through some major life changes during the pandemic, she finally decided to pull the trigger on her dreams and we are all so grateful that she did. Tune in for her reflection on being a newly-wed, growing into her role as a boss, making a lip product that actually lasts, and taking Ami Colĕ to the next level. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Diarrha’s Naked Beauty Episodes, Ami Colĕ (Skin-Enhancing Tint, Lip Treatment Oil, Light-Catching Highlighter), Klur Cleanser, Pharrel’s Human Race (Rice Powder Cleanser, Humidifying Cream) Paula’s Choice Youth-Extending SPF Fluid, Prose Pre-Poo Mask, 4C OnlyJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanetEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Diarrha: @diarrhaxoStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If the creamy conditioner, silky hair oils, or adorable “puffs” (AKA scrunchies) created by Bread Beauty Supply’s Maeva Heim have yet to grace your Instagram feed, trust me - you are missing out. Born as a biracial Black girl in Australia and raised by a mother who owned her own African hair braiding salon, there was no question that Maeva was set to make a unique mark on the world of haircare. And so after searching high and low for a textured haircare brand that wasn’t corporate, confusing, or impersonal but that could still provide premium quality ingredients, Bread was born. Tune in for an incredible discussion on growing up Black in Australia, launching an “it girl” brand in the middle of a pandemic, and the beauty of  redefining the rules for textured hair. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Topicals Like Butter, Ami Colĕ (Lip Oil, Skin Tint) MAC Marrakech, Bead (Hair-Wash, Hair-Mask, Macadamia-Oil, Hair-Oil)Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Maeva: @maeva_heleneStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for this special 2019 throwback episode with Into the Gloss’s Senior Editor Ashley Weatherford! After growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio (shoutout to Little Fires Everywhere) and studying political science in undergrad, Ashley didn’t think that being a New York beauty editor was in the cards for her. That is...until she decided to start a small beauty blog that ended up launching her career! Trust me, you aren’t going to want to miss hearing all about Ashley’s beauty journey. From applying Sun In to her hair in high school, to swiping samples in Sephora, to preparing for her own ITG Top Shelf, this woman has truly done it all. Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer, Olaplex No.3, Little Fires Everywhere, Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation, Lele Sadoughi Headbands, Crystal Peel Microdermabrasion Bar, Paula’s Choice Vitamin C, Glossier (Milky Jelly Cleanser, Solution), Indie Lee Radiance Renewal Peel, Tatcha (Vitamin C, Primer) Amorepacific Essence , Exuviance HA Patches , Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tune in for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation on beauty with Whoreible Decisions co-host and Sex Sells host Weezy! We get into her life growing up as a mixed Black girl in Florida, New York vs. LA beauty standards, buying skincare at Ross (and some other questionable places), and of course, sex advice. Trust me, you aren’t going to want to miss this one! Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Sex Sells Ep.1, Ep.104: Mandii B of Whoreible Decisions, Latisse, CeraVe Eye Cream, Olay Regenerist Whipped Moisturizer, Benefit Facial CreamJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on AppleThanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Helen: @weezywtfStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to perfectionism, stress, and anxiety, entrepreneur and wellness advocate Poppy Jamie isn’t afraid to get into the nitty gritty of it all. After experiencing a breakdown of her own a few years ago, she became determined to never ignore her body and her mental health ever again. Today, with years of research under her belt, Poppy has created Happy Not Perfect - a platform that aims to help us all workout our emotional health in a way that goes beyond traditional meditation. Tune in to hear about Poppy’s personal journey, her thoughts on beauty, and so much more. Enjoy!Link to Products/Resources Mentioned: Happy Not Perfect (Book, App), Not Perfect podcast, Erno Lazlo (Sleep Mask, Shake-It, Dual Phase Vitamin C Peel), Kevin Murphy, Byredo Gypsy Water, Jo Malone Rose & White Musk AbsoluJoin the Naked Beauty Community on IG and YouTube: @nakedbeautyplanet/ https://www.youtube.com/user/brookedevardEmail your beauty questions to nakedbeautypodcast@gmail.com with the subject line “Beauty Question”Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Follow Poppy: @poppyjamie/@happynotperfectStay in touch with me: @brookedevard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.