The Beauty Lab Podcast
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:
đź’„ Honest product and tool reviews
đź’ˇ Ingredient insights to empower your beauty decisions
🎙️ Interviews with industry leaders in beauty, health, and wellness
đź“– Real talk about trending topics and FAQs from their listeners
If you’ve ever wondered:
- Are sulfates really bad for my hair?
- What anti-aging treatments actually work?
- Should I try that viral TikTok trend?
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!
Episodes
53 episodes
53 | Winter Skin Myth Busting: Do You Really Need SPF + Exfoliation in the Cold?
Cold weather doesn’t have to wreck your skin. In this episode of The Beauty Lab Podcast, Velia and Monina bust the most common winter skincare myths and share simple, real-life tips you can use right away.We cover:Why SPF sti...
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52 | Winter Hair Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Think you can skip UV protection or that cold water makes your hair shinier? Think again! In this Beauty Lab Podcast episode, Monina and Velia break down the most common winter hair myths and share easy, expert-approved ways to keep yo...
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51 | The Truth About Pelvic Floor Health with Expert Maureen
Join Velia and Monina on The Beauty Lab Podcast as they chat with pelvic floor expert Maureen about what your pelvic floor really does, why it matters, and how to take better care of it. From incontinence to intimacy, this conversation...
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Episode 51
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50 | Your Top Beauty Questions—Answered!
What happens when an esthetician and hairstylist quiz each other on beauty? Spoiler: lots of laughs, real answers, and pro-level tips. We’re talking facials (microderm vs. hydroderm vs. nanofusion), hairbrush hacks to stop tangles, skincare rep...
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49 | The Makeup Brush Guide: Natural vs. Synthetic, What to Buy, How to Clean
Makeup brushes made simple. We compare natural vs. synthetic vs. mixed fibers, explain density and payoff (why fluffy picks up less), share which shapes to buy first, and give you a quick cleaning/sanitizing routine that actually fits real life...
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Episode 49
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48 | Hair Loss + Confidence: Real Talk, Causes, and Treatments
Hair Loss + Confidence: Real Talk, Causes, and Treatments (Episode 22 Follow-Up).Hair loss is emotional—and it’s more common than we think. We dig into why it hits identity and confidence, the non-genetic causes (hormone shifts, telogen eff...
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Episode 48
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47 | What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You: How Stress and Sleep Affect Your Glow
Your skin tells your story—and sometimes, it’s shouting for attention! In this episode, Velia interviews Monina about how your stress levels, sleep habits, emotions, and nutrition all show up on your face. Learn how to strengthen your skin barr...
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46 | Ayurveda for Women Gut, Hormones & Holistic Care with Liz of Vedic Wild
An uplifting, practical deep-dive into Ayurveda for women—covering digestion (Agni), hormones, skin/hair, constipation remedies, postpartum nourishment, perimenopause/menopause support, and why integrative care like Ayurveda gets results. Guest...
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Episode 46
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45 | Hair Brush Guide: Wet, Vent, Paddle, Round—Choose the Right One
Which brush is best for YOUR hair? In this Beauty Lab episode, we break down the five essential brushes—Wet Brush, Vent Brush, Paddle Brush, Round Brush, and Denman—so you know exactly which one to reach for.We’ll cover detangling withou...
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44 | Skincare Showstoppers from the Long Beach Show: Exosomes, PDNR & NAD+ Explained Simply
We’re back in the lab! Monina just returned from the Long Beach skincare show with the latest on exosomes, PDNR, and NAD+. In this episode, we translate the alphabet soup into everyday language so you can make smart choices for your skin or you...
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43 | Menopause & Midlife Health Tips Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know with Dr. Rajinder Rai
A Pharm MD-coach breaks down hormones, sleep, energy, weight, and what actually helps in perimenopause and menopause—plus details on the Elevate Her event. Perfect for service-based women 40+ who want clear steps and real options.ALL THE...
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42 | New Stylist, No Stress: What to Say, Bring, and Expect at Your First Hair Appointment
Walking into a brand-new salon doesn’t have to be scary. In this episode, Monina interviews Velia on the must-share details (perm/color history, chlorine, how your hair processes), how to bring the right inspo pics (and the helpful “no...
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Episode 42
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41 | Arctic Restore Test Drive: Cryo, LED Light, Infrared Sauna, PEMF + Lymphatic Suit (N. California)
This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, we’re sharing our field trip to Arctic Restore in Danville/Alamo, CA. From whole-body cryo and LED facials to infrared sauna, PEMF, and lymphatic massage suits, we tried it all so you don’t have to ...
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Episode 41
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40 | Gua Sha Explained: Benefits, Myths, and How to Do It Right
In this episode of the Beauty Lab Podcast, Velia and Monina take a deep dive into Gua Sha—what it is, why it works, and how to do it correctly.You’ll learn about the tools, techniques, and benefits of this ancient Chinese medicine ...
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Episode 40
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39 | Viral Beauty Products We Tried: Honest Reviews You’ll Want to Hear
This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, Monina + Velia test-drive 7 trending beauty products so you don’t have to. From a curl brush that actually works to a sunscreen spray that doubles as makeup, we share what’s worth the hype—and what ...
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Episode 39
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38 | Stronger Through Motherhood: Dr. Coty Richardson’s Guide to Prenatal & Postnatal Wellness
From the first trimester to the first year after birth, your body and mind go through more changes than you ever imagined. In this episode of The Beauty Lab Podcast, Dr. Coty Richardson shares how to navigate those changes with a blend of safe ...
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Episode 38
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37 | 5 Beauty Questions You’ve Been Dying to Ask—Answered!
What are the most common beauty questions women ask? From color-correcting shampoos to skincare must-haves, we’re answering five listener-submitted questions in this jam-packed episode. Monina and Velia explain how to maintain bright highlights...
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Episode 37
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36 | What Is Skin Cycling? The Simple 4-Night Routine Your Skin Will Love
In this Beauty Lab episode, Velia and Monina explore skin cycling—an easy, 4-night skincare routine made for smoother, calmer, and glowier skin. From exfoliation to recovery, we cover what to use, what to avoid, and how to customize it fo...
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Episode 36
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35 | How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair? A Hairstylist Breaks Down the Truth
You wash your hair every week—or maybe every day. But are you doing it right? On this episode of the Beauty Lab Podcast, hairstylist Villa breaks down the most common myths about hair washing and shares her foolproof steps for getting ...
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Episode 35
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34 | Drugstore vs Pro: Which Shampoo + Conditioner Wins?
Velia and Monina are spilling the tea on six shampoo and conditioner duos—three drugstore, three pro. Which ones do the job, which ones don’t, and what do stylists really think when they're not sugarcoating it for brands? This episode ...
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33 | The Truth About Spray Tanning: Tips, Myths & More with Emily, Founder of Bronze Palms
In this episode of the Beauty Lab Podcast, Monina and Velia talk all things tanning with special guest Emily Scott, founder of Bronze Palms. From her journey leaving corporate life to starting two spray tan salons, to debunking myths like “spra...
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Episode 33
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32 | What Is a Japanese Scalp Massage? Benefits, Process & Why It’s Blowing Up in the US
In this episode of the Beauty Lab Podcast, Monina interviews Velia about her latest service offering—a Japanese scalp massage experience that’s taking the Bay Area by storm. They break down what it is, how it works, why it’s not just about hair...
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Episode 32
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31 | 7 Must-Try (and Some Avoid) TikTok Beauty Trends for 2025
Monina and Velia unpack seven wild TikTok beauty trends for 2025—caveman skincare, human-hair wigs, sunset blush, cherry lips, ’90s blowouts, hair tinsel & feathers, the jellyfish haircut and AI-made skincare. Honest takes, simple how-tos, ...
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Episode 31
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30 | We tested 4 Hyped Beauty Products -- Here's What Blew Us Away (and What Flopped)
Velia & Monina dish out authentic reviews on skincare faves and flops—including a detoxifying scrub, ultra-nourishing facial oils, a viral serum that underdelivered, and a hair clip with a twist.Shownotes: https://www.modernebe...
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Episode 30
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