The Charisse Report

Ep. 313: ‘I was never there.’ Iconic androgynous model Eve Salvail takes us backstage during fashion week as a supermodel in the ‘90s

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Todays guest is Eve Salvail, a Canadian model who was one of the most iconic androgynous faces of the '90s. Unlike the Cindys, Lindas and Naomis of th...

Ep 312: Larger than life: Making a documentary about the most famous makeup artist ever, Kevyn Aucoin, with director Tiffany Bartok

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today my guest is Tiffany Bartok, the woman who, back in 2013 decided to make a documentary about the legendary makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin.Little did ...

Ep. 311: Talking Chanel’s new age and the most provocative fashion shows of SS26 with your favourite fashion commentator Jay Tibbitts

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m chatting with the most interesting fashion creator out there, Jay Tibbitts.New York-based Jay has become a real authority on talking a...

Ep. 310: An epic Fashion Month special; fashion insider interviews, backstage beauty from the Spring Summer 2026 shows and paying tribute to the late Giorgio Armani

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my SS26 Fashion Month report, packed with backstage interviews and voice notes from fashion industry insiders.In this episode I take you th...

Ep. 309: ‘Be present – everything matters!’ Naeemah Lafond; hair artist, educator and founder of Texture on Set talks motherhood, being audacious and why the hair industry needs to change

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have an amazing guest, Naeemah Lafond, a true force within the hair industry.A first generation Haitian American who grew up in East Flatbush,...

Ep. 308: Bonus episode: Why Phoebe Philo could be the most powerful fashion designer

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s very stream of conscious bonus mini episode. I’ve been thinking about Phoebe Philo’s brand a lot lately. It’s a brand with pieces t...

Ep. 307: ‘Life’s too short to look like a 4 when you could look like a 10!' Content creator and makeup expert Gary Thompson on fillers, hair transplants and why it’s okay to unfollow

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you know Gary Thompson, formerly known as The Plastic Boy, you’re in for such a treat with this episode because Gary shares on everything.In this...

Ep. 306: Makeup artist and DJ Raisa Flowers talks body confidence, inspiration and why the beauty world needs more colour

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Raisa Flowers is one of the most creative makeup artists we have - she does not do basic.Head to her Instagram feed and you’ll see countless magazin...

Ep. 305: Ugliness, Beauty and Decay; How Glenn Martens made Margiela 2025 haute couture his own

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For some the Maison Margiela Artisanal 2025 show was everything they’d hoped for – clothes that stood for something and contained an otherworldly ...

Ep. 304: Sam Fine; a legacy of beauty. Talking one on one with the legendary makeup artist who defined an era and celebrates black beauty

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes we are ba-ack! New name, new format but still the same focus on bringing you the stories and guests who truly shape the fashion and beauty landsca...

Ep. 303: Behind the scenes in the fashion industry; why fashion needs to stand for something and why some white makeup artists don’t work on dark skin tones, with makeup artist Juho Lehiö

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an interview with makeup artist Juho Lehiö. Based in Copenhagen, Juho’s work first caught my eye on TikTok and I fell in love with ...

Ep. 302: 2025 Met Gala Fashion Review. Breaking down the Tailored for You dress code with Aston Em, Kayla A. Greaves and Justin Friedman

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2025 Met Gala dress code was ‘Tailored for You’ and on the night, many of the guests were inspired by the themes and concepts on show at the M...

Ep. 301: Growing up watching Fashion File, why fashion needs to change and asking if John Galliano and Kanye West deserve forgiveness with Penélope Silva Miranda, creator of fashion account Documoda

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Penélope Silva Miranda but you might know her by her social media name @documoda.The Documoda account is one of the most well th...

Ep. 300: Beauty isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s a form of ritual. Talking beauty as communication with New York-based makeup artist Michela Wariebi

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week my guest is Michela Wariebi, a New York-based makeup artist who was born in Monrovia, Liberia.I can’t remember when or how I first discove...

Ep. 299: The Week in Beauty; What I’m loving right now; Erin Parson’s $800 moisturiser, chatting to Felicia Walker AKA @thisthatbeauty plus Meet the Founder with OSEA’s Melissa Palmer

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is a Week in Beauty and it’s packed with a few things that I’m loving right now, from YouTube accounts and books to beauty produ...

Ep. 298: Why the kids need to learn the art of referencing, using AI as a creative tool and staying curious with Aston Em, the fashion content creator with the juiciest skin

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’ve got a very special guest in the form of Aston Morrison, known on the internet as Aston Em, the creator of some of the most aesthetica...

Ep. 297: Why are we so obsessed with the ‘90s when it comes to hair? Talking iconic black hairstyles and unforgettable '90s moments with Nneka Allison of HoochTeeStyle

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a very niche episode focused on 90s hair, specifically the impact and artistry involved in black hairstyles of that era and how Nneka...

Ep. 296: Aspirational fashion marketing and the unattainable Abercrombie and Fitch aesthetic with Justin Friedman, stylist and creator of archive fashion account @tomfordforgucci

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine going through your mum’s closet and finding out she wears Tom Ford for Gucci?That’s just part of Justin Friedman’s undying love for ever...

Ep. 295: Thoughts on Paris Fashion Week. Schiaparelli to Tom Ford plus *that* Prada show in Milan. Visiting the Alaïa, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent exhibitions plus the best coffee in Paris

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm mostly talking about the most beautiful shows at Paris Fashion Week but I'm also popping over to Milan to discuss the Prada AW25...

Ep. 294: ‘It’s cringe until it’s cute!’ Talking glam squads and the myth of the overnight success with makeup artist and creator Lila Childs

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week my guest is New York-based makeup artist and content creator Lila Childs. I’ve been following Lila for a few months because she really sta...

Ep. 293: Backstage beauty trends at London Fashion Week – no more perfection, we’re all tired!

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s an intimate look backstage at tworecent shows for London Fashion Week. Dilara Findikoglu and Huishan Zhang.As well as sharing my time...

Ep. 292: Talking transformation, being obsessed with the details and the beauty of a life lived with Phyllis Cohen - makeup artist, illustrator and creator of Face Lace

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the brilliant makeup artist, illustrator and creator of Face Lace, Phyllis Cohen. For anyone who doesn't know, Phyllis has be...

Ep. 291: The Week in Beauty; monumental minimalism at Calvin Klein’s NYFW show plus medical wigs with Yumiko Hikage and Meet the Founder with Daniel Isaacs of Medik8

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s a week in beauty episode sharing my thoughts on themonumental minimalism of Calvin Klein’s return to NYFW after a 6-year hiatus, and I’...

Ep. 290: The importance and beauty of Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria’s debut show at Paris Fashion Week

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Willy Chavarria is one of the most important, if notthe most important designer to come out of the United States since launching his first runway coll...

Ep. 289: Talking mental health, identity and the importance of getting outside with Celeste Bell, daughter of punk legend Poly Styrene

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Celeste Bell, daughter of the one and only Poly Styrene, a woman who was an absolute punk icon. If you know that name, then you’...

Ep. 288: Sleepless nights and many flights - what it’s like to be a MAC Cosmetics Senior Makeup Artist with Vilde Feste

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’ve got the wonderful Vilde Feste, MAC Cosmetics Nordic Senior Artist as my guest. Vilde lives in Copenhagen and through her work as a makeup...

Ep. 287: Talking like we’re on FaceTime with Tefi Pessoa. From the morning bloat to why she loves pop culture and why we should all stay weird

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tefi Pessoa is the queen of pop culture because she eats, sleeps and breathes it! I knew I wanted to start 2025 with Tefi on the BeautyMe Podcast, bec...

Ep. 286: My life in makeup, with Sara Wren, the queen of the flushed cheek and Director of Artistry at Milk Makeup

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My FINAL guest of 2024 is here! I've wanted to have makeup artist Sara Wren on the show for so long, and I'm so glad that the Director of Artistry for...

Ep. 285: Talking redefining beauty, misinformation, living in reality versus delusion and why French girl chic is a myth with skincare expert and founder of Dieux, Charlotte Palermino

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Charlotte Palermino, a woman who speaks her mind about the beauty industry and beyond, while also having an amazing skincare brand, D...

Ep. 284: Is your skincare ruining your sex life? Do we really need Vitamin C for glowing skin? Esthetician and skincare expert Alicia Lartey answers all these questions and more

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is Alicia Lartey, a London-based esthetician, skincare expert and cosmetic chemist student who also works in new product development. ...

Ep. 283: Braid queen Aminata Kamara takes us behind the scenes of the fashion industry, from backstage tears and disordered eating to the importance of collaboration and betting on yourself

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an absolute MUST for anyone considering working in the fashion industry as a hair or beauty pro. London-based Aminata Kamara is a hair...

Ep. 282: The Week in Beauty; A new Sephora store in the UK, transforming Cristin Milioti into Sofia Falcone in HBO’s The Penguin, plus Meet the Founder with Denise Vasi of Maed Beauty

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Week in Beauty and what a week it’s been – there’s a new Sephora in my hometown of Birmingham here in the UK and we’ve seen the finale ...

Ep. 281: How iconic beauties of the ‘70s and the fashion and music of the ‘90s inspired makeup artist James Boehmer to dream, discover and create

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is makeup artist James Boehmer, whose dreams took him from St. Louis, Missouri, to New York, to Japan – working at one of the most i...

Ep. 280: Curating your social media, the beauty of makeup at the movies and building a new identity with OG beauty YouTuber Sam Chapman, formerly of Pixiwoo

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; makeup artist Sam Chapman. Some of you will definitely know Sam as one half of the truly iconic beau...

Ep. 279: Talking labels, staying authentic, early days of beauty YouTube and West Indian beauty ideals with plus size content creator, influencer and model Lauren Nicole

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; Lauren Nicole, plus size content creator, influencer and new founder of the LND studio, a London loc...

Ep. 278: The Week in Beauty; the highs, lows and history of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – plus Meet the Founder with Skinfix’s Amy Gordinier

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the episode I didn't think I was going to make, because I didn't think I would end up watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show making its come...

Ep. 277: Talking makeup, art, subjectivity and making your foundation last longer with Dom Skinner Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk to the brilliant Dominic Skinner, Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics and it is SUCH a good chat. Many of you will kno...

Ep. 276: How 80s bodybuilder Lisa Lyon changed beauty standards forever

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Lyon is a legend in the bodybuilding industry. She won the first ever Women's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, released her own workout book,...

Ep. 275: Fashion month hair and beauty moments for SS25; from the alien beauty of Rick Owens; subtle contouring at Saint Laurent and shimmering sweat at Torisheju + more

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite shows from the international fashion weeks, but of course, I’m focused on the hair and makeup. In this ...

Ep. 274: Listen along to episode 6 of In Vogue: The 90s – The American Moment; from groundbreaking models Jenny Shimizu and Tyson Beckford to my '90s beauty moment: Donna Karan's Cashmere Mist

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s. The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu i...

Ep. 273: Listen along to episode 5 of In Vogue: The 90s – Hip Hop takes fashion. From Dapper Dan to icons Lil’ Kim, Mary J Blige and Missy Elliott. Bonus interview with makeup artist Nzingha

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the fifth of 6 special episodes all about the new series In Vogue: The 90s. The first episode aired September 13th and the series is s...

Ep. 272: Listen along to episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Rise of the Met Gala. From fashion documentary Unzipped to the arrival of the Internet and how the Met Gala became a global media event.

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the fourth of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. Edit: I mistakenly say that the title of episode 4 ...

Ep. 271: Welcome to my chaotic London Fashion Week SS25 hair and beauty round-up; ft. Terry Barber at Richard Quinn; Bea Sweet at Feben and Aoife Cullen at Sinead Gorey + more

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of London Fashion Week. I’m sharing the shows I attended and talking about the hair and beauty moments ...

Ep. 270: Listen along to episode 3 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Hollywood Merger. From Elizabeth Hurley in that Versace dress to the arrival of Tom Ford at Gucci and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the third of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showing...

Ep. 269: Listen along to episode 2 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Fashion Rebels. From iD magazine to grunge to the British invasion of designers, artists and Brit Pop

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the second of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showin...

Ep. 268: Listen along to episode 1 of In Vogue: The 90s - All Change at Vogue. From Madonna’s first cover to the arrival of supermodel Kate Moss

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the first of six special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series starts today September 13th, right at t...

Ep. 267: The Week in Beauty: Hunter Schafer for Shiseido, Angelina Jolie for Tom Ford and Rihanna for Dior. Plus Meet the Founder with Anna Ayers of Rahua

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a week in beauty episode plus a new Meet the Founder interview. First I’m sharing news on the gorgeous new Hunter Schafer campaign ...

Ep. 266: Makeup artist Gabrielle Alvarez talks labels, manifesting, dupes, trends, and why AI is destroying creativity

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I took a month off and now I'm back with an amazing guest! Gabrielle Alvarez is one of the most inspiring makeup artists I know. Her work is insta...

Ep. 265: July makeup favourites featuring Gabbriette x MAC Cosmetics' viral lip combo kit; Half Magic Met Gala shimmers, face palettes from Make Up For Ever and more

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm sharing my most used items of makeup over the past month and why I love them. I’m talking about Byredo, Chanel, Fenty Beauty...

Ep. 264: Hydration special; the products I’m loving from head to toe. Featuring Laneige, The Inkey List, Naturium and more

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about products created to hydrate the face and body so I’m going to be focusing on some of my favourite hydrating products ...

Ep. 263: Everything you need to know about the Bondi Sands sunscreen controversy – the brand responds. Also, meet some new sunscreens I’m loving

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an episode completely dedicated to sunscreen. First I'm going to address the ongoing story around Bondi Sands, the Australian self-tanning...

Ep. 262: How Mia Goth transformed into MaXXXine with head of makeup Sarah Rubano and hair designer Jaime Leigh McIntosh

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we're taking a special look at the hair and makeup of new film MaXXXine. Starring Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, the film is the t...

Ep. 261: What you really need to know about Vogue World Paris, from Carine Roitfeld to Aya Nakamura and more

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is dedicated to Vogue World Paris - consider it your personalised round-up of everything that was interesting to watch if you haven’...

Ep. 260: The rise and fall of 2000s magazine Suede

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m talking about Suede magazine – a magazine that came and went in a blaze of glory in the early 2000s but gave us just 4 issues. The reaso...

Ep. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now.

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that&#...

Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’ve got a very special guest, Kayla Greaves. Born in Montreal, Canada, Kayla is a beauty journalist who lives in Brooklyn, New York and o...

Ep. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too late

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and ...

Ep. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilience

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a stream of consciousness episode. If you can relate, or think it could be useful to others, do please share it. Don’t forget to subscribe o...

Ep. 255: The May issues – from Willow Smith for Allure magazine to Gwen Stefani on the cover for NYLON's return to print

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks through four of my favourite magazine covers for the month of May – full disclosure, two of them feature Willow Smith! I provide ...

Ep. 254: Creator of The Black Beauty Effect Netflix series Andrea Lewis on being a multi-hyphenate, embracing pop culture and how to pitch a show

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Lewis is an actor, filmmaker and content creator. In her mid teens she became well-known for her role as Hazel in Degrassi: The Next Generation...

Ep. 253: Behind the scenes of Rose Glass movie Love Lies Bleeding with the costume, hair and makeup heads and why it’s the next cult classic

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to the movie Love Lies Bleeding - the second film from British director Rose Glass and I definitely think it's a future ...

Ep. 252: Best hair and makeup from the Met Gala 2024 – let's focus on the positives

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to my Met Gala best of beauty moments! Although there was a definite sense of underwhelm when it came to the fashion for many of us, there was...

Ep. 251: The Week in Beauty: is this the end of Youthforia? With Cosmetic Scientist and brand founder Florence Adepoju

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This Week in Beauty episode is dedicated to the uproar around beauty brand Youthforia and its less than inclusive Date Night Skin Tint Serum Foundatio...

Ep. 250: 8 best hair and makeup moments of the Met Gala from 1999 to 2023

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s an unadulterated look back at 8 of my favourite Met Gala hair and beauty moments. From 'Lil Kim wearing head to toe pink Versace ...

Ep. 249: Thoughts on Sam Taylor Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and talking transformation with hair and makeup designer Peta Dunstall

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about the recent release of Back to Black, the much-talked about Amy Winehouse biopic directed by Sam Taylor Johnson. In thi...

Ep. 248: 6 multi-tasking makeup products for when you can’t be bothered - from Milk, to MAC, Make Up For Ever + more

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about my favourite makeup items that I use when I just can’t be bothered. They’re the perfect multi-use products for those day...

Ep. 247: Rihanna gets ugly for Interview magazine cover with religious symbolism but Madonna did it first!

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a conversation around the new Rihanna cover for the spring issue of Interview magazine. It’s a cover that’s upset a lot of her fan...

Ep. 246: The April issues – beauty all around on the latest magazine covers, including THAT Björk cover of Vogue Scandinavia

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m taking pleasure in some of my favourite magazine cover stories – from Vogue Korea's '90s colour to Rihanna for Vogue China&#...

Ep. 245: Punk! Irreverence! Mundanity! Let’s discuss Chioma Nnadi’s first British Vogue cover featuring FKA Twigs

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is fully focused on the very first cover from the new Head of Editorial Content at British Vogue, Chioma Nnadi. It’s the April issue an...

Ep. 244: Let’s catch up on the Oscars – from Jodie Smith’s viral skin to Kendall Jenner’s Margiela moment. Plus my mini Cécred review and a Byredo Mojave Ghost perfume workshop

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is super chill, it’s me having a little catch up with you about beauty things I’ve been thinking about or trying this week. So, ...

Ep. 243: Creating the characters of Truman Capote and the original influencers for FX Network show Feud: Capote vs The Swans with makeup department head Jackie Risotto

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m talking about a new FX show, an 8-part series of the Feud - Capote vs the Swans. It’s a show I’ve been looking forward to seeing f...

Ep. 242: The Week in Beauty – Marc Jacobs celebrates 40 years with Pat McGrath; YSL Beauty announces Dua Lipa as global makeup ambassador, plus more discussions around Beyoncé and Cécred

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today it’s another Week in Beauty and this week’s subjects are: fashion designer Marc Jacobs celebrating 40 years with a limited edition Pat McGra...

Ep. 241: Chic is back! London Fashion Week hair and beauty round-up featuring KNWLS and Ancuta Sarca plus my NYFW faves Laquan Smith, Luar and Marc Jacobs

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite hair and beauty moments backstage at London Fashion Week. I went to three very different shows and really...

Ep. 240: Let's review YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s review time and this week it's the much-talked about Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara from YSL Beauty. In these short episodes I tell you ...

Ep. 239: The Week in Beauty – Hailey Bieber's GENIUS Rhode Lip Tint phone case; Cécred – new haircare from Beyonce, fashion icon Peter Dundas going into beauty and HAIR TALKS part 2!

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week’s subjects are: Hailey Bieber’s genius new marketing for he...

Ep. 238: Three of my most treasured fashion and beauty books

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a bit of an indulgent one; I’m taking you through some of my favourite, can’t live without books. My first book is Face Forward by ma...

Ep. 237: Let's review Neen, the latest brand from Stila founder Jeanine Lobell

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another review episode and this week it’s all about makeup brand Neen. In each review type episode I give a mark out of 5 at the end based on...

Ep. 236: The Week in Beauty – Pat McGrath brings community back to Instagram, Kylie Jenner’s ‘new face’, Sza's lip line, Julia Fox talks OMG Fashun! plus Grammys beauty and more

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week there are several subjects: first of all we have to discuss how...

Ep. 235: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their perfume wardrobe

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about perfume; I’m going to share some gorgeous modern scents, a couple of classics and a few that are just a little bit differe...

Ep. 234: The Week in Beauty – Pamela Anderson becomes co-owner of Sonsie skincare and how Pat McGrath created peel-off glass skin to make Margiela magic at Couture Week

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. This week’s subjects are: Pamela Anderson joining the celebrity beauty ...

Ep. 233: Breaking down the Mob Wife aesthetic and its links to London and style icon Lil' Kim

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’m looking at the Mob Wife Aesthetic, what it is, why it started and why at times it kind of looks like classism because some of th...

Ep: 232: The Week in Beauty – can Uoma Beauty make a comeback? Plus Skkn by Kim Makeup and the return of 2000s male model Will Lemay for Pharrell Williams’ show for Louis Vuitton menswear

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a series that curates the latest beauty news. Today’s subjects are the sale of formerly popular brand Uoma Beauty, tw...

Ep: 231: Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation and why what’s good for Kendall Jenner and Jeremy Allen White is banned for FKA Twigs

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I wanted to get into the recently banned advert for Calvin Klein featuring singer FKA Twigs. The brand has been hitting us from all angles with ...

Ep: 230: The Week in Beauty – Sephora and Gen Alpha, Golden Globes beauty, Diana Ross for Saint Laurent and beauty trend predictions

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Week in Beauty, a brand new series that curates the latest beauty news. Each week I'll dig a little deeper into the news and share ...

Ep: 229: Earnestness, smoking, gatekeeping, being your own influencer and more. Some of my favourite Ins and Outs for 2024

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first episode of a brand new year, and in this episode I’m talking about the Ins and Outs lists that we’ve been seeing all over social ...

Ep: 228: It’s a Winter skincare special because selfcare…

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the final episode of 2023 and because it's been quite a year, I'm ending on the concept of selfcare. In this episode I'm sharing my...

Ep: 227: From Apple TV+ series The Supermodels to Hulu’s The Other Black Girl - essential festive viewing for lovers of ‘90s hair and beauty or anyone who just needs a distraction.

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm talking about the beauty I’ve discovered in several of the shows I’ve been watching lately. You'll hear my thoughts on two A...

Ep. 226: How a London theatre company is reimagining hairy fairy tale Rapunzel, plus Hair Talks post-show chat

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about the complexity of hair, from two very different angles. The first segment of the show is going to be a conversation wi...

Ep. 225: The first Hair Talks event - IRL!

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been about a year since my friend and former guest Winnie Awa, founder of Carra, an AI-led personalised hair advice platform, said that we real...

Ep. 224: Meditation, quality, self-reliance and questioning beauty with hair artist Cyndia Harvey

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s guest is the wonderful, inspiring and insightful Cyndia Harvey, a London-based hair artist who has been recognised for her contribution ...

Ep. 223: Let's review Prada Beauty Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s Prada Beauty’s Monochrome Hyper Matte Lipstick. In these short episodes I tell you what the prod...

Ep: 222: Behind the scenes of Sofia Coppola’s new Priscilla Presley biopic, with heads of hair and makeup Cliona Furey and Jo-Ann MacNeil.

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re looking at the hair and makeup creatives who brought the cast of the new Sofia Coppola movie Priscilla to life. I’ve split the sho...

Ep. 221: Growing up with Tumblr, code-switching as a mixed race woman and skincare for eczema with writer and curator Jasmine Pierre

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I’ve got a very special guest because it's my first time welcoming a BeautyMe listener on to the show. A few weeks ago I put out an in...

Ep. 220: Let's review Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s another 5-minute review and this week it’s the Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Face Primer. In these short episodes I tell you what the product is, wh...

Ep. 219: Feeling burnt out and co-hosting The Black Beauty Club in London

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a very unscripted, minimally edited episode about two things that have been on my mind. First of all; burnout. I am FEELING it! Liste...

Ep. 218: Australia-based Makeup artist and creator Tatiana Rose talks showgirls, nostalgia, comparison and performing as an introvert

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's guest is Tatiana Rose, a makeup artist, photographer and cabaret dancer, based in Australia. I can't remember when I first fell in...

Ep. 217: London Fashion Week backstage hair and beauty highlights plus makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes first product launch

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a look behind the scenes at some of the London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024 shows and I’m also sharing information on the very fi...

Ep. 216: Meet the Founder with Zanna Roberts Rassi, co-founder of Milk Makeup. Talking makeup, the Manchester indie scene, relationships and more

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s a very special Meet the Founder episode with Zanna Roberts Rassi, one of the four co-founders of Milk Makeup, a cruelty-free, vegan m...

Ep. 215: Supermodels Naomi, Linda, Cindy and Christy retouched with AI for the covers of British and American Vogue September issues - is this the end of the model?

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you seen the September covers of British and American Vogue yet? For some the images are a celebration of some of the most iconic faces we know, ...

Ep. 214: Let's review Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's another 5-minute review - but it's 10 minutes. That's mostly because I’m talking about the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cre...