Baze Mpinja

Reflections with Baze Mpinja

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Reflections is a podcast that holds up a mirror to beauty and society—exploring what’s beautiful, complex, and everything in between. Hosted by veteran beauty journalist Baze Mpinja, the show goes beyond trends and product talk to unpack how beauty shows up in pop culture, sports, media, and everyday life.

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Michelle Obama’s Hairstylists on the Power of Being Seen 26.11.2025 32:56

Yene Damtew and Njeri Radway reflect on The Look and how a First Lady’s hair can shift culture, change the conversation, and reshape how we see ourselves. Guest: Yene Damtew , Hairstylist Njeri Radway , Hairstylist and Braider Get your copy of The Look -- out now! Read: Michelle Obama's 2018 Essence Cover Story Watch: Becoming on Netflix See: The Nashville Look , Becoming Tour, 2019 See: The...

How AI is Generating Concerns About Models 12.11.2025 26:56

Beauty brands can now use AI to generate photo shoots without cameras—or people. This week, we dissect the potential impact on the modeling industry, beauty, and culture. Why have models mattered so deeply to us, and what do we lose if they disappear? Guest: Sophia Panych , Beauty Journalist and Backstage Beauty Expert Read: Does This Look Like A Real Woman? AI Model in Vogue Raises Concerns Abo...

Let’s Talk Relaxers: Memories, Myths, and the Hairy Moment We’re In 29.10.2025 41:35

Baze talks with Antonia Opiah , founder of Unruly , about the complicated legacy of relaxers: from kitchen perms and beauty ads that equated straight hair with success, to the growing awareness of what that pursuit has cost. See: "Was it her rèsumè... or Raveen?" Read: Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Surpass 10,000 as Major Brands Face Growing Cancer Claims — RetailBoss Read: What is The CROWN Act...

Are We in a New Age of Plastic Surgery? 15.10.2025 24:06

We examine the future of plastic surgery—with a plastic surgeon who made history. Guest: Dr. Steven Williams, MD — board-certified plastic surgeon and Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Join the list for fresh Reflections, delivered every other week. © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

Let's Shop with a Sephora Kid 01.10.2025 31:18

A nervous mom. A makeup-obsessed tween. A trip to Sephora. What could possibly go wrong? And who’s going to hold the basket? Guests: Leyla Bolho Garlatti, communications/PR consultant and mom Sara Spruch-Feiner , Senior Reporter at Glossy A very spunky 9-year-old Join the list for fresh Reflections, delivered every other week. © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

Reflections from the US Open Salon 08.09.2025 22:20

In our debut episode, we take you inside the US Open salon with founder Julien Farel. (And a surprise guest!) Join the list for fresh Reflections, delivered every other week. © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

Introducing 'Reflections with Baze Mpinja' 03.09.2025 0:48