Gloss Angeles

Please fill out this survey to help us make our content better for you! http://bit.ly/glossangeles-survey In non-beauty news: Backstreet's Back with a show at The Sphere, but tell us why we can't get a *NSYNC residency? (We're blaming Justin Timberlake and the boys's individual management). Kirbie then shares her casting choices of who should play the band in a biopic. We're revealing a new produc...

For Joomee Song , the secret to facial sculpting is all in the hands—no fancy gadgets, no high-tech tools, just her fingers. The Los Angeles-based esthetician and founder of Faceworks Inc. has a client roster that reads like an awards show red carpet (think: Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Greta Lee, Sydney Sweeney, and more), all of whom swear by her signature KAIKA™ facial sculpting massage—a technique root...

Why does Hailey Bieber’s Rhode get so much backlash when other celebrity beauty brands seem to skate by? We’re diving into the internet’s love-to-hate relationship with Rhode and why she just can’t catch a break despite her products being very good. Plus, K-beauty lovers, rejoice—Olive Young is officially coming to LA! We break down why this is a huge deal and what it means for the U.S. beauty mar...

Friends, if you get upset about critical discussions regarding political issues, you’re going to hate this episode. Do yourself (and us!) a favor and skip it. (Seriously. We love everyone but it’s for the best.) We’re diving into your questions, including but not limited to: our favorite powder blushes, how tariffs will affect your favorite products , what we need to do to support the businesses a...

If you love getting your nails done or doing them at home, this episode is a must-listen! From developing a gel nail allergy (the horror!) to the real deal on cutting your cuticles, nail artist Fariha Ali, affectionately known as @ nailjob , schools us on everything you need to know about keeping your nails in their healthiest state. Plus, she shares some selects from her epic fragrance wardrobe a...

This episode is brought to you by Amika as part of our Gloss Angeles Confidential program. With so many ingredients villainized and greenwashing running amuck, you might be surprised to learn how Amika CEO Chelsea Riggs feels about sulfates and dimethicone in your hair care, as well as the problems being a sustainable brand can present. Chelsea has been a founding member of Amika for the last 15 y...

In this jam-packed episode, we’re going through some new launches, from Rare Beauty’s new contour to Jones Road’s new gel liner. Then we’re dissecting a TikTok video that claims device company Medicube is responsible for her experiencing Bell’s Palsy and what the brand is doing to combat those claims. Then, are you a fan of First Aid Beauty? They’ve recalled a product and we’re confused about the...

Today’s guest is the first trans woman to receive a Primetime Emmy Award for her role on FX’s Pose, won a Golden Globe for best actress in 2022, and in 2023 became the first American muse for Charlotte Tilbury. She can be seen in Season 2 of the Apple series, Loot, and was on the latest season of American Horror Story: Delicate. She shares her future goals (perhaps a Marvel character?), LGBTQIA+ r...

This news episode, Sara is sharing a K-Beauty find that’s difficult to get your hands on — but you’ll want to. Kirbie waxes poetic about a lip stain that makes your lips look lush and plump without the worry of looking fake. Then we dive into Tarte’s latest drama. Celebrating 10 years of Trippin’ With Tarte, the brand made their way to Necker Island with a gaggle of influencers. And while they did...

Chris Appleton is the man behind some of your favorite heads of hair: JLO, Dua Lipa, and of course, Kim Kardashian. Named one of the "Sexiest Glams Alive" by People magazine, Chris, who is a Shark and ColorWow brand spokesperson, joined us to chat about starting his career in the salon at 13, growing up with dyslexia and how that influenced his work ethic, how he sets trends when they can disappea...

It’s been a heartbreaking week in Los Angeles as our community grapples with the devastation of the fires. Kirbie and Sara share ways you can lend a hand and support those who’ve been displaced during this difficult time. For a little lightheartedness, Kirbie reveals her current obsession: Mufasa — but not the movie (she still hasn’t seen it) — the viral soundtrack making waves on TikTok. Are you...

As you may know, Los Angeles has been ravaged by fires in the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena and Pasadena. There is devastation taking place in this beautiful city we love. Instead of our regularly planned guest episode, we wanted to highlight our conversation with Amy Liu of Tower 28 who came on the pod in 2021. Amy has been a longtime friend of ours, as we all launched are brands within a f...

Part of this episode is brought to you by JVN Hair. Happy New Year! We kick things off by exchanging birthday gifts (Capricorns, baby!) and discussing Sara's experience seeing Wicked: The Musical for the first time all the way through. Then, Kirbie quizzes Sara on the top 15 gifts gen Z received for the holidays. What beauty brands made the cut? We're back with a new WOYF, er, What's in our Hair?...

2025 is just around the corner, but before we pop the champagne, we’re looking back at everything that made 2024 unforgettable. Let’s start with the tiny details: it was officially the Year of the Pipsqueak (affectionate), thanks to the powerhouse that is 5-foot-tall Sabrina Carpenter and the larger-than-life, but smaller-than-average cast of Wicked . We’re also revisiting some of the year’s bigge...

It may be the end of the year, but the drama continues, especially over on TikTok! First, we discuss the controversy surrounding Patrick Ta and influencer Avonna Sunshine, who claimed she wasn’t paid for promoting his beauty products. We chat through Patrick Ta's public apology, the how this issue highlights a bigger one within the creator community, and how the beauty industry can do better. Next...

Thank you to Chanel Beauty for producing this episode. We’re live from London with Chanel Beauty! In this special episode, brought to you by the iconic house, we sit down with the Chanel Comètes Collective , made up of the brand's three Global Makeup Creative Partners: Ammy Drammeh , Cecile Paravina , and Valentina Li . From their unique beauty philosophies to their cultural influences, Ammy, Ceci...

Happy ho-ho-holidays, Glams! As is tradition, we’re back with our annual holiday gift guide packed with gorgeous goodies that are sure to please every beauty lover on your list. From the most luxurious hair brush ever to a box of cookies that’ll have you glowing inside and out, don’t miss this episode for the ultimate holiday shopping inspo.  Shop the gift picks here Watch our episodes! Gloss...

Blursh , anyone?! We chat with Mitchell Halliday, the genius 26-year-old makeup artist and founder of Made by Mitchell. Mitchell shares his journey from aspiring singer to beauty entrepreneur, discusses the inspirations behind his artistry, and reveals the stories behind standout products like Blursh. We also explore the impact TikTok Shop has had on his business (including how he sold $2 million...

Our annual Black Friday/Cyber Week episode is here! This year we’re breaking down how to shop these sales: what discounts are worth it (and where), what products to pull the trigger on, and which Glamgeleno fan-favorite brands will have deals to shop. Shop these deals Watch our episodes! GlossAngelesPod.com CALL or TEXT US: 424-341-0426 Join our Slack to try new products before they launch Join ou...

We sat down with Jenn Tran, star of The Bachelorette and Dancing with the Stars, to talk all things beauty, reality TV, and navigating life in the public eye. Jenn shares her go-to beauty products, including the lashes that withstood her skydiving date. Jenn gets real about the behind-the-scenes of being a reality tv star, her thoughts on fame and dating, and her list of five major dating red flag...

It’s a rare occasion – we have a returning guest, and it’s a good one! Susan Yara joins us for the second time (first time in person!) and we cover a lot of ground: her new podcast My Life Online with Susan Yara, how her life has changed since e.l.f. acquired Naturium in 2023, and her new single status. Plus, she gives her $0.02 on several beauty headlines, from tablet beauty to Pat McGrath’s prod...

She’s famously an actress, a poet, a producer and privately a reiki master, and now she’s launching her own skincare brand! Lili Reinhart joined us at our living taping of the pod at Beautycon this past weekend to talk about her skincare line Personal Day, share her struggle with acne, her experiences on accutane while filming Riverdale , how she wants the entertainment and beauty industries to ch...

Get ready to meet your new favorite follow. Amanda McCants is a hilarious (and gorgeous) influencer and actor. Today, she joins us in studio to share her journey to online stardom, how she developed her one-of-a-kind voice, and what it takes to create her viral skits. Amanda reveals her favorite LA beauty spots, how an autoimmune response from Covid-19 causes her to endure massive breakouts that c...

In this episode, we sit down with Basma Hameed, the inspiring founder of Basma Beauty. After suffering third-degree burns as a child, Hameed turned her personal challenges into a passion for helping others with scars, leading her to open a specialized clinic in Toronto and Beverly Hills and then launch her very own beauty brand. We discuss her journey from patient to practitioner, the innovations...

Allure’s annual Best of Beauty list is out! Kirbie and Sara review (some of) the over 300+ list of winners across the categories, including best sheer lipstick to best detergent (yes, there’s even a category for detergent!) We know that the beauty industry is working to be more sustainable, but are they more talk than walk? We unpack a new report from Good On You that claims nearly two thirds of t...