The Beauty Lab Podcast

94 | What a Hairstylist and Esthetician Would Never Do (And Why You Should Not Either)

Two beauty professionals. A list of things they would never do to themselves -- and the honest explanation of why. In this episode, Velia and Monina go through their per

93 | What We Would Tell Our 25-Year-Old Selves - Honest Beauty Advice from a Hairstylist and Esthetician

Monina was in the shower thinking about everything she wished she had done differently for her skin. Velia was thinking about her hair. This episode is what happened when

92 | We Tested 3 Viral Color Adapting Foundations: Honest Reviews from Two Different Skin Tones

Monina got suckered into not one, not two, but three color adapting foundations. Velia tested them all on her skin in real time so you could get two honest perspectives.

91 | Good Trends, Bad Trends, Total Scams - A Hairstylist Reviews the Viral Ones

In this episode, licensed cosmetologist Velia goes through the viral hair trends she hears about most and gives her honest professional take. Some of them are genuinely d

90 | Clean Girl Makeup Era Explained What's Changing, What's Staying, and What's Next

The clean girl era is over -- or is it? Velia came in with questions and Monina came in with answers. In this episode, licensed esthetician and makeup artist Monina brea

89 | Why Does Your Hair Look Better at the Salon? A Hairstylist Answers the Biggest Hair Questions

You leave the salon feeling amazing. By day three, the magic has completely worn off. Why? In this episode, licensed cosmetologist Velia answers the three questions clie

88 | Your Most Googled Summer Skincare Questions: Answered by a Licensed Esthetician

Your summer skincare routine might be doing more harm than good and Monina, licensed esthetician, is here to set the record straight. In this episode: Whether you actua

87 | Your Most Googled Hair Skin Questions Answered By A Cosmetologist and Esthetician

Two hair questions, two skincare questions — Velia and Monina answer real listener submissions on this week's episode.What's covered: Leave-in conditioner vs.

86 | Beauty Dupes Worth the Switch And Some Dupes of Dupes

Velia and Monina round up their favorite high-end beauty dupes, including one that saves you $420, and Monina goes one step further with dupes of the dupes. What's

85 | Brazilian Waxing Basics: Prep, Pain, Process and Aftercare

Still nervous about getting a Brazilian wax? Monina, licensed esthetician, answers every question first-timers actually have, from hair length requirements to how much it

84 | The Real Difference Between a Blow Dryer, Blow Dryer Brush & Multi-Styler

Confused by all the hair tools on the market? Velia breaks it all down; blow dryer with round brush, blow dryer brush, and multi-styler — so you can finally stop guessing

83 | Skincare Product Audit: Keep, Toss, or Trade: An Esthetician Reviews Velia's Full Routine

Last episode Velia audited Monina's hair products. This time Monina audits Velia's skincare, and Velia admits upfront she has absolutely no idea what one of her

82 | Hair Product Audit: Keep, Toss, or Trade? A Pro Reviews a Real Everyday Routine

Monina showed up with everything under her bathroom sink. Velia had thoughts. In this episode, licensed cosmetologist Velia goes through every product in Monina's h

81 | Nighttime Hair and Skincare Routines: What a Hairstylist and Esthetician Actually Do Before Bed

We recorded this one in pajamas. That is all you need to know. In this episode, Velia and Monina walk through their full nighttime routines -- hair and skincare -- and e

80 | Velia's Real Everyday Makeup Routine: Critiqued Live by Esthetician Monina

Last episode, Monina did her hair in front of Velia and got real-time coaching. This time it is Velia's turn -- and she brought every product she uses daily. In thi

79 | Blowout for Volume Critique: A Hairstylist Corrects Monina's At-Home Hair Routine

Velia watches Monina blowdries her hair and steps in to give tips that will make it voluminous  — and she has a lot to say. ALL LINKS MENTIONE: https://veliabeautyco.com

78 | Brazilian Blowout, B3 Bond Builder & CBD Hair with Mary Loyer of Brazilian Professionals

You've heard of Brazilian Blowout. You've probably heard it lumped in with keratin treatments. But they are not the same thing — and the difference matters. In

77 | Why Your Skin Looks Dull Even with a Full Skincare Routine — Esthetician Monina Explains

You're doing the routine. You're buying the products. Your skin still looks dull. Sound familiar?  In this episode, licensed esthetician Monina walks Velia (and

76 | The Ingredients Your Hair Actually Needs After 40: Velia Beauty Co Founder Explains

If you've ever switched to a "professional" brand and still ended up with flat, heavy, or inexplicably dry hair — this episode is for you. This week on The Beauty L

75 | Permanent Brows 101: Microblading, Powder Brows & Skin Type with Cosmetic Tattoo Artist Shauna Nasri

If brows have ever been a pain point for you — whether you over-tweezed in the nineties, lost hair through hormones or health changes, or just spend way too much time fil