Accessibly Ever After

In this season two finale of Accessibly Ever After , Ashton and Kailey are getting personal, getting opinionated, and getting ready for a little fall break. Through an accessibility-first lens, they explore what makes a product genuinely usable, from packaging and applicators to grip, texture, size, and the little design choices that can either reduce friction or create an entirely unnecessary bat...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey and Ashton sit down with Isabella “Bella” Morton-Smith, founder of Flexxi Beauty, an occupational therapist turned makeup artist turned founder who is building adaptive tools for the beauty industry. While studying to be an OT, Bella spent her days working as a makeup artist and began noticing a disconnect: beauty products were becoming more advanc...

This week on Accessibly Ever After , Kailey and Ashton are doing a deep dive into Dieux Skin, one of the internet's most loved skincare brands. Dieux was founded in 2020 by Charlotte Palermino, Joyce de Lemos, and Marta Freedman. Palermino spent a decade in media before becoming a licensed esthetician and one of skincare's most outspoken myth busters online. De Lemos is Dieux's cosmetic chemist, w...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey and Ashton sit down with Katy Cottam, founder and CEO of Luna Daily, the microbiome-balancing body care brand on a mission to bring intimate skin out of the shame spiral and into the same self-care conversation as the rest of the body. A beauty industry veteran with a resume that includes L'Oreal and Charlotte Tilbury, Katy walks us through her jou...

Beauty was never designed with Disabled people in mind, but that doesn't mean Disabled beauty lovers are settling. This week, Kailey and Ashton break down the newest launches through an accessibility-first lens, from packaging that actually works in real hands to design choices that make a routine easier or impossible. The episode kicks off with two relatable disasters: a salt-shaker explosion at...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey and Ashton sit down with Brooke Parrish, a content creator and disability advocate born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the bones of the skull, face, and limbs. Brooke spent years trying to hide her facial difference growing up, and today she is the creator behind @flourishinglydifferent, sharing her life with over 450...

In this week's deep dive, we're getting into Ellis Brooklyn, the clean luxury fragrance brand founder Bee Shapiro built while pregnant and searching for a non-toxic scent she could actually trust. We walk through the full lineup, from gourmands like Queens Caramel and Bee to tropical favorites like Isla Sirena and Miami Nectar, and dig into our thoughts on "clean beauty," is it a real standard or...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey and Ashton sit down with Storm Menzies, founder of ByStorm Beauty, to talk about adaptive makeup tools, disability-led design, and building an accessible beauty brand from the ground up. Storm has cerebral palsy and spent years working in the disability space before a hand injury revealed just how inaccessible everyday beauty products really are. S...

This week on Accessibly Ever After , we're back with Our Royal Decree, your roundup of the beauty launches worth knowing about. On deck: the returning MCOBeauty x Skindinavia All Dayer Setting Spray (yes, the cult favorite formula is back), K18's FutureIQ Hair Longevity Serum for anyone chasing healthier strands long term, and the Dibs Beauty The Edit Stick for an easy two-in-one addition to your...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with content creator Giovanna (@glamgio_nyc) to talk bold beauty, graphic liner, and making space for neurodivergent creativity in the beauty industry. Giovanna has built a following of over 170k, known for her signature graphic liner looks and colorful, unexpected makeup pairings that break away from traditional glam formulas. G...

This week on Accessibly Ever After , Ashton and Kailey continue their brand deep dive series with Luna Daily, the microbiome-focused bodycare brand founded by Katy Cottam after her own experience with thrush following a course of antibiotics left her unable to use mainstream products on her most intimate skin. Ashton and Kailey dig into Luna Daily's mission to take intimate care out of the "femini...

What makes a beauty product truly accessible? In this week's episode of Accessibly Ever After , we're diving into the intersection of accessible beauty, inclusive design, disability pride, and the latest beauty launches . We're sharing our honest thoughts on new releases from Rare Beauty, Huda Beauty, One/Size, Future Society, Hani, Vegamour, and more, while also looking beyond the formulas to tal...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with cosmetic scientist and creator Dr. Julian Sass to unpack the science behind beauty products, sunscreen, and formulation. Dr. Sass holds a PhD in Biomathematics and Statistics from North Carolina State University and has spent his career translating complex cosmetic science for everyday consumers, a body of work that's been f...

This week on Accessibly Ever After, Ashton and Kailey kick off a brand new format: full brand deep dives! First up is Tilt Beauty, the makeup line founded by Aerin Glazer after her own struggles with psoriatic arthritis inspired her to build something better. Ashton and Kailey put Tilt's ergonomic, refillable packaging to the test, breaking down what actually works (and what doesn't) for people wi...

We're back! After a short break, Accessibly Ever After returns with a catch-up episode covering everything that happened in accessible and inclusive beauty while we were away. Disabled beauty creator Ashton and occupational therapist Kailey unpack the biggest launches, conversations, controversies, and wins for disability inclusion, so you're completely caught up before the new season begins. We'r...

Most beauty routines weren’t designed with disability, chronic illness, or neurodivergence in mind, and it shows. In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Ashton and Kailey break down how to make beauty and self-care more accessible using simple, realistic adaptations that actually work in everyday life. This episode covers: -Accessible beauty tips and product adaptations -Adaptive tools and pac...

What do snow days, Wuthering Heights , and accessible beauty have in common? Somehow… everything. In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Ashton McGrady and Kailey Waskall are catching up on life, from weekly highs and lows to navigating things like dental health, chronic illness, and the reality of energy levels in everyday routines. But as always, the conversation comes back to what matters m...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Ashton McGrady and Kailey Waskall break down new beauty launches through an accessibility lens. We review products from Sol de Janeiro, Maybelline, Remedy Skin, and more. We call out what’s accidentally accessible and where brands are still missing the mark across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and body care. Links:  Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 Perfume Mist...

Description: In this minisode of Accessibly Ever After , we’re joined by Selena, an occupational therapist and doctoral student specializing in accessibility in the beauty industry. Selena shares her journey through a non-traditional OT path and how her clinical perspective intersects with beauty, product design, and disability advocacy. Together, we explore the real gaps in accessible beauty prod...

Description: In this episode of Accessibly Ever After , Kailey Waskall and Ashton McGrady break down recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens, analyzing how product design and packaging choices impact real-world usability for disabled and chronically ill beauty lovers. They review new releases from Milk Makeup , Ellis Brooklyn , Good Molecules , Fenty Beauty , Makeup Revolution , r.e.m...

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton break down the accessibility of new beauty launches from Makeup by Mario, Byoma, Snif, Kylie Cosmetics, Party of You, and the playful Cocokind x Olipop lip balm collab. They take a closer look at makeup packaging, usability, and accessible beauty design, unpacking what actually works and what still creates barriers for disabled and chroni...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton share new beauty launches, from fragrance drops and haircare to multifunctional lip products, highlighting what feels thoughtful and what still creates barriers. They also explore a bigger question: how can consumers tell if a brand truly cares about accessibility? From mission statements and marketing to representation and long term systemic change, they unpack...

We’re kicking off this episode by sharing our surprise announcement: a new monthly minisode series featuring conversations with guests who are shaping accessibility in the beauty industry. This month, beauty creator and disability advocate Steffi Gonzalez joins us for an honest discussion about representation, retail accessibility, and what universal design should really look like in the beauty sp...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton check in with their weekly crowns and curses before diving into recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens. They discuss products from Laneige, First Aid Beauty, and Dae, breaking down how packaging details like pumps, buttons, caps, texture, surface area, fragrance, and visual contrast impact real-world usability.  They also unpack conversations around...

In this episode, Kailey and Ashton discuss Olive & June’s launch at Ulta through an accessible lens. They break down what works, where there’s room to grow, and why tools like the Poppy highlight the power of universal design. The episode features a community Q&A with low-cost, practical beauty adaptations you can try at home plus their weekly crowns and curses.  Heads up: Some of the link...