The Best Beauty Podcasts To Listen To
You cannot deny that podcasts are the hottest thing since sliced bread. There are several beauty podcasts on the market and the latest addition is Power Of Make Up.
Power of Makeup
Created by world-renowned makeup artist and author of two bestselling books, Lan Nguyen-Grealis, during lockdown to embrace community and education in the creative industry. Lan opens up her little black book of leading UK fashion and beauty industry contacts to inspire and unite others. Her subject matters include hairdresser, Errol Douglas and makeup artist, Ruby Hammer, to name just a few. They discuss their inspirations, discuss key collaborations, the secrets to longevity and how they have worked to tackle inclusivity and diversity head on.
Unpretty
This podcast is hosted by film-maker, director and journalist, Basma Khalifa and fashion PR, Chi Ufodiama where they explore the perceptions of beauty through the lens of Black and Asian women and men. Each episode focuses on one single theme such as wearing braids to work, looking after your wellbeing, and the importance of wearing SPF.
Beauty Me with Charisse Kennon
Beauty journalist, Charisse Kenion presents this podcast which is about all things beauty - she interviews players in the industry and covers topical issues.
Naked Beauty
This podcast is hosted by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli who created it in order to feature real talk with the women who inspire her and have a strong point of view about the beauty business. Naked Beauty features unfiltered talk about beauty trends, self care journeys, skincare, wellness tips and the products she loves.
Outspoken Beauty
If you wanted to listen to interviews from high profile and achieving women then look no further than, Outspoken Beauty. It is hosted by beauty expert, columnist and broadcaster Nicola Bonn and has featured guests including Mel B, Bobbi Brown, Alex Steinherr, Dr Sam Bunting, Val Garland and Trish McEvoy.
The Makeup Show Podcast
The Makeup Show is hosted by celebrated MUAs, Danessa Myricks and James Vincent. It covers all things makeup with Danessa and James talking about products, makeup tips, career advice and also featuring other experts from the beauty industry.
After25
This podcast talks to dynamic women working in the beauty and fashion industry; from directors, CEOs and creatives. It is hosted by fashionista, Asha Fundi whose mission is to inspire Black women who plan to enter the creative industries and also normalise skincare conversations within the group.
The Color Files
Hosted by Julee Wilson, beauty director at Cosmopolitan, this podcast was created when she was Essence’s Global Beauty Director. It explores the stories of those behind the business of Black beauty. featuring conversations with trendsetters, trailblazers, legends and luminaries. Although it has not been updated since May there is a massive archive of material for you to get stuck into.
The Life of a Makeup Artist
Ever wondered what it is really like to be an MUA? Well this podcast gives you a real inside look on how MUAs really live. The Life of a Makeup Artist is hosted by Jaleesa Jaikaran who has worked with Elle, Glamour, Teen Vogue, Essence, L’Officiel, Vogue Italia and Refinery29. You can listen to business chats with industry insiders and founders.
The Texture Lounge
This podcast is created by Tumi Soyinka, who is the marketing boss lady for MIZANI in the US, So she knows what she is talking about. It features entrepreneurial women who rock textured hair, from talented hair stylists, to high profile ladies - they will be sharing their experiences from going natural to transitioning to creating drop dead gorgeous styles.
Full Coverage
This is a podcast by Lindsey Kelk aka author of the I Heart series and makeup artist, Harriet Hadfield. They talk about the latest in beauty releases and cover their favourite products. We like this podcast because they go into a lot of detail about the products they talk about so you pick up some good tips. Also it's very refreshing to get a consumer and expert point of view.
Breaking Beauty
Magazine beauty editors, Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins interview players in the beauty industry and discuss how they made their way through the industry. So far they have featured the founder of Caudalie, and Fresh.
Beauty Talk with Denise & Janice Tunnell
These lovely MUAs talk to the people who really make the beauty industry tick over about the latest trends in the scene. From manicurists, to hairdressers, MUAs and facialists - they all have their say on their intake on the beauty scene.
Fat Mascara
This is a dynamic blend of beauty news, launches and interviews from beauty editors, Jessica Matlin and Jennifer Goldstein who share their experiences while they navigate the beauty scene. They also bring in the experts to share their beauty tips and advice. I really love listening to this as Jessica and Jennifer are such fun to listen to and have a great sense of humour.
So there you have a great list of podcasts so get listening.
