Pretty Curious with Jonathan Van Ness
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Tariffs, Living Rent Free In Republicans Heads, And The Newest Hollywood IT Couple
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious people, we have so much to talk about! This week on Pretty Curious, JVN and senior producer Chris are diving into the celebrity “IT” coupl...
Oscars 2025, the Censure of Rep. Al Green, and the Decreasing Butterfly Population
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Queens, we have so much to catch up on! This week on Pretty Curious, JVN and senior producer Chris are going all in on current events, the Oscars, and...
JVN Talks Weightloss Transformation Posts And Trust Issues
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into what’s going on in your world, news that SLAYS, and the news that makes us go “Orrr Norr!” Plus! Thirsty and cele...
JVN Weighs In On Navigating Work-Life Balance
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work-Life Balance, Tattoos, and News That Makes Us Go “Orr Norr”—in this episode of Pretty Curious, JVN and producer Chris are catching up on al...
The Under-Eye Fix You’ve Been Searching For - JVN Breaks It Down
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re unpacking everything from the state of the world to the state of our own little bubble. It’s giving life lessons with a little bit of...
JVN Goes Blonde, BTS at The View, and NYC with the Fab 5 - Let’s Get Into It!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JVN tackles the age old question: do blondes have more fun? On this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness and producer Chris McClure spill the ...
JVN’s Sculptra Review And Why You Should Ditch Microspending
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty, Botox, and the Battle Against Microspending—in this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness and producer Chris McClure dive into everyt...
Could You Be Making An Expensive Hair Mistake? Do This Before You Go Too Far
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty, politics, and Grammy predictions—oh my! In this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness is answering listener questions and talking all...
JVN Says You Deserve Better Skincare This Winter— Here’s How
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Winter skin woes, Pilates breakthroughs, and a whole lot of beauty tea! JVN is diving into all things skincare for the coldest months this side of t...
JVN’s Golden Globes Experience
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Globes glamour, behind-the-scenes intel, and a whole lot of feels—this episode has layers, and we’re not talking about a haircut. JVN takes...
5 Haircare Hacks You Need To Know For The New Year
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new realizations! We are so back to kick off 2025 with a deep dive into joy reclamation, breaking free from negative feedback loops, and e...
JVN’s Mom Wants You To Trust Your Instincts And Stop Second Guessing Yourself
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting to all you curious people from the liminal week between Christmas and New Year’s —JVN and their iconic mom, Mary Oaks, are bringing us...
Lindsay Lohan’s Hairstylist Shares The Secret To Amazing Hair
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mariah, Lindsay, Sabrina, Jennifer, Hailey…what do all those gorgeous ladies have in common? Two words. One Name. Danielle Priano. When we tell you ...
What Are The 5 JVN Approved Beauty Gifts You Should Give This Holiday Season?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I know you’re all getting your holiday shopping ON, honey. It’s that time of year, and while it’s not the reason for the season - it is one of t...
What Should I Do To My Face? With Dr. Anthony Youn
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going under the metaphorical scalpel today on Pretty Curious with Dr. Anthony Youn! We’re tackling everything from upper and lower eyelid su...
When Do You Know It's Time To Bet On Yourself? with Darcei Giles
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there - we’ve all experienced doubt, uncertainty, not knowing when to tune out the outside opinions. But! This week’s guest, Darc...
Did Taylor Swift Sport Your Glitter Freckles To Monday Night Football? with Fazit Beauty
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma Stone, Rashida Jones, Pippi Longstocking… what do all these ladies have in common? FRECKLES. They all have freckles. Well honey, freckles got l...
What’s The Chemistry Of Cleanser? with The Beauty Brains Podcast
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have an unbeatable cosmetic chemistry duo - Perry Romanowski & Valerie George from The Beauty Brains Podcast! We’re coming to you toda...
How Does WICKED's Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two) with Frances Hannon
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Makeup, Prosthetics, and Hair..oh my! Fellow Ozians! We’ve got more to share from our conversation with the Hair, Makeup, and Prosthetics designer o...
How Do We Look So Gorgeous…Even In A Trump Ad? With Pattie Gonia
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your high-heel hiking boots, babes - we have the QUEEN of the outdoors, Pattie Gonia! JVN & Pattie sit down for a good ole pre-election kiki to t...
How Do We Get Over Dental Fear And Get The Best Smile Of Our Life?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say: You’re never fully dressed without a smile! This week on Pretty Curious, we’re talking all things dentistry with an iconic...
How Does WICKED's Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part One) with Frances Hannon
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something has changed within us, curious people, something is not the same. We’ll never know a world without our episode speaking with Oscar winner,...
What Wardrobe Essentials Do I Need For My Style Evolution?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your wardrobe in need of a revamp? Do you feel like you're missing some fundamental pieces? Can't figure out what fashion trends to incorporate in ...
How Do You Get The Best Brows Of Your Life? with Kelley Baker
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know what they say: eyebrows are sisters, not twins - but that doesn’t mean they can’t be stunning! And if you trust in this week’s expert, ...
How Can I Keep My Hair From Falling Out This Fall?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is seasonal hair loss actually a thing? We’re about to find out with trichologist & cosmetic chemist Angela Onuoa! JVN and Angela debunk some common...
Did TikTok Make Me Buy It? With Jill Dunn & Carlene Hggins
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have the incredible hosts of the Breaking Beauty Podcast on Pretty Curious today - Jill Dunn & Carlene Higgins! We’re going all in on the behemot...
Is Gilded Age Hair So Big Because It’s Full Of Secrets?
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Think Gilded Age hair is super 19th century? Uhhh - think again! The hairstyling practices and salon culture that we’ve come to know today draw majo...
How Did You Become The Queen Of British Beauty? with Caroline Hirons
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Hirons, the Queen of Skincare, stopped by this week’s Pretty Curious and is holding serious court, babes. Caroline gives the best skin in t...
What’s Happening Over On Ask JVN?
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle in, sweetie - we’re getting hot & steamy and going behind the paywall for a very special preview of our Apple Podcast Subscription show, “A...
Can Face Yoga Make Me Hotter?
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fumiko Takatsu, creator of the Face Yoga Method, stopped by Pretty Curious to help JVN find some easy, physiological, and fun ways we can keep our fac...
How Do You Make A Demure "It" Brand?
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re not a little bit obsessed with Nécessaire, we’re big-BIG time obsessed with Nécessaire and its co-founder, Randi Christiansen! Bodycare, o...
Should I Chop My Hair Off? with Sam McKnight
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Princess Diana. Lady Gaga. Tilda Swinton. No, this is not a fever dream, it’s just a sampling of the illustrious career of the awe-inspiring hairsty...
How Do I Find The Foundation For Me?
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've got makeup artist extraordinaire Keita Moore on the pod today, sharing everything you need to know about finding THE foundation for you! Whether...
How Do You Bring Newsroom Prowess To Glamour Magazine?
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Pretty Curious, JVN and Samantha Barry, Editor-in-Chief of Glamour Magazine, delve into the intersections of beauty, politics, and ...
Is Red Light Therapy Fierce Or Not?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Red Light Therapy is all the rage…but what exactly is it? The legendary Dr. Barbara Sturm is here to tell Jonathan ALL about it. The two go deep int...
Are Y2K Trends Making A Comeback? with Fat Mascara
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jess & Jenn from Fat Mascara are here for the beauty podcasting collab of the century! We talk about the evolution of beauty related media, how they’...
How Does Acupuncture Work? with Dr. Eileen Li
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re anything like us, then you have endless burning questions about acupuncture: How exactly does it work? Can it relieve my stress? Indigesti...
How Are My Table Manners? with Jessie & Lennie Ware
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessie & Lennie Ware sat down with JVN for a good old chit-chat on their podcast Table Manners, and we’re bringing you some highlights from that inc...
What’s The Deal With Hyperpigmentation?
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Desiree Verdejo took a leap of faith: she left the grind of New York corporate law and opened a boutique in Harlem, which eventually led her to found ...
How Did You Go From Kitchen Sink to Oprah Winfrey? with Lisa Price
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have Carol’s Daughter founder, Lisa Price! Lisa tells Jonathan about her decades-long journey to lasting success: from back in the ear...
What’s It Like To Design Iconic Looks For RuPaul? with ZALDY
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the looks for Ru Paul’s Drag Race, Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour, Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale Tour, Katy Perry’s Vegas Resi...
How Hot Is Jewelry? with Irene Neuwirth
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re MAJOR fans of Irene Neuwirth Jewelry, known for her one-of-a-kind and incredibly gorgeous pieces! Irene tells Jonathan the story of her slow a...
What's It Like To Run Allure Magazine? with Jessica Cruel
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Allure Editor in Chief Jessica Cruel just got back from a trip to South Korea and is ready to share all the latest beauty recs from her travels with u...
How Dieux We Know What Works for Our Skin? with Charlotte Palermino
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re as obsessed with Dieux Skin’s Forever Eye Mask as we are, then this episode is for you! Co-founder Charlotte Palermino joins Jonathan to...
What’s the Deal with Psoriasis?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting personal on this episode of Pretty Curious with Jonthan’s dermatologist, Dr. Ali Shahbaz! The two walk through Jonthan’s psoriasis...
How Can Baths Improve My Wellbeing?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start filling the tub and light a candle! This week, we’re talking all about Pursoma’s specialty bath soaks and body treatments with founder and C...
How Did You Become A Master Wigologist?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder who makes Laverne Cox’s hair look so good? It’s none other than this week’s guest, Dee TrannyBear! Dee tells Jonathan all about thei...
What’s It Like To Work For Cosmo U.K.?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Keeks Reid tells us all about how she followed her passion for beauty all the way Cosmopolitan U.K.! We learn all about the impact of socia...
How Can We Supercharge Our Skincare Routine?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LA Beautologist, Nayamka Roberts-Smith, joins Jonathan to go deep on skincare…literally! Nayamka brings her expertise as an award-winning estheticia...
How Is Your Makeup SO Gorgeous? with Mikayla Nogueira
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s guest needs NO introduction because you’ve definitely seen her all over your FYP! Mikayla Nogueira joins Jonathan for a conversation a...
How Has The Beauty Industry Evolved? with Ateh Jewel
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re uncovering the highs and lows of the beauty industry with someone who's been a part of it for over 20 years! Journalist and influenc...
What’s The Deal With Botox?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re answering all your burning questions about botox! Dermatologist Dr. Renée A. Beach joins Jonathan to talk all things cosmetic dermatolo...
How Did You Become a Drag Legend? with Sasha Colby
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hold on to your lace fronts, because the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15, Sasha Colby, is on this week’s Pretty Curious! Sasha Colby joins ...
How Are Inner And Outer Beauty Related?
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, nutritionist and holistic wellness expert Kimberly Snyder teaches us about how taking care of ourselves on the inside impacts how we look o...
How Do You Design Oscar-Worthy Costumes?
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Poor Things fans, this episode is for you! Jonathan sat down with the film’s costume designer, Holly Waddington, to learn all about her designing pr...
Should I Pop My Pimples? with Dr. Pimple Popper
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t freak out too much…Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) is on Pretty Curious! On this episode, Dr. Lee tells Jonathan how she ended up wit...
How Can You Give Your Hair Color A Glow-Up?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been wanting to color your hair, but don’t know what to expect, then you’ve come to the right place! On this week’s episode, L.A.’...
How Can Hot & Cold Treatments Improve Our Health?
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every celebrity on your FYP has probably posted a cold plunging video—and maybe you want to try it too! But how does cold plunging actually work, an...
How Do You Do Makeup On Queer Eye? with Senoj Byrd
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Queer Eye’s head of hair and makeup department, Senoj Byrd, joins Jonathan to celebrate the release of Season 8! Jonathan and Senoj chat about the c...
How Can I Take Hotter Photos?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Rudewicz (aka @rudepolaroids) is *the* expert in capturing your inner glow on film. NYC’s hottest nightlife photographer and Jonathan go behind...
How Can We Level Up Our Nails? with Mei Kawajiri
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mei Kawajiri (aka @nailsbymei) has actually touched Madonna’s hands…while she was doing her nails! She also happens to be the nail artist for *the...
How Did You Shape The Hollywood Hair Scene? with Adir Abergel
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Tina Turner to Kristin Stewart, this week’s guest has worked with practically every iconic celeb. Celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel spills the...
What’s Your Approach To Beauty? with Jenn Harper
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cheekbone Beauty came to Jenn Harper in a literal dream. Now her brand is on the shelves of Sephora Canada and on the Met Gala red carpet. Jenn tells ...
What’s Our Holiday Gift Guide? With Tan France
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Pretty Curious. we’re still talking all things skincare, hair care, beauty, self-care, and beyond - but we’re turning the mic to ...
How Do You Bring Botanicals To Your Brand? with Leigh Joseph
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when you combine sustainably sourced botanicals with Indigenous plant science? Sḵwálwen Botanicals! Ethnobotanist and founder of Sḵ...
How Do I Do My Makeup? with Gigi Goode
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You might know this week’s Pretty Curious guest from Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race." This week, model and artist Gigi Goode joins Jonathan t...
How Do You Paint Your Face? with Danessa Myricks
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a beauty playground where every makeup product is multi-use, you’re encouraged to get creative, and everyone is welcome. You’re imagining ...
How Are You Serving Bombshell Beauty? with Trace Lysette
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether she’s on the basketball court or the red carpet, this week’s Pretty Curious guest knows how to turn a look. Actress, producer, and ballroo...
What Is Beauty Beyond The Binary? with David Yi
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Pretty Curious, a new series where every other Monday, we’ll be talking all things beauty—skincare, haircare, self-care, and beyond. Fo...