Naked Beauty Brooke DeVard

Charlotte Mensah, the first Black woman inducted into the British Hairdressing Hall of Fame, once turned her kitchen into a laboratory to develop products for her clients. Raised in her grandparent's Ghanian compound, Charlotte was exposed to her grandmother’s boundless creativity and her grandfather’s corporate acumen. Unsurprisingly, she harnessed their wisdom and built an award-winning career in beauty that spans decades. In our conversation, Charlotte talked about her path to opening Hair Lounge, London’s premier afro texture-focused salon since 1999. From defending herself against racist bullies to using hair styling to grieve the loss of her mother, Charlotte’s incredible journey revealed that for her, hair was never just about beautification. 
Tune in as we discuss:
Her favorite Ghanian beauty practices and toolsHow two decades of consistency have given her envious hair and skinThe fundamentals of healthy hair and why it all starts with the scalpHair threading as a practice that illuminates West African traditionsWhy embracing our natural edges is imperative to our overall hair health
Products Mentioned:
Chantecaille Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser
Rose de Mai Face Oil
Manketti Oil Salt Scrub
Charlotte Mensah Paddle Brush
Manketti Oil Pomade
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Another edition of beauty rant and beauty rave, including a hot take about luxury skincare and my recently acquired membership to LA's Erewhon and why I was so reluctant to join the cult of this hyped upscale grocer. Tune in to hear my thoughts on:
How clinical research and development separates luxury brands from competitors The question of whether or not a product is 'worth it' What a consistent skincare routine can do to transform your skinWhy Erewhon Goes beyond a grocery store and becomes an experience
Affordable productions mentioned: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid, The Ordinary Glycolic Acid, Aveeno Foaming Cleanser, The Ordinary Seabuckthorn Oil, Inkey List Balm Cleanser, Paula's Choice Vitamin C (serum, cream), La Roche Posay Cream Cleanser, Paula's Choice SPF 50, La Roche Posay Cicaplast, La Roche Posay Dark Spot Corrector
Luxury Skincare I love: Vintner's Daughter Cleanser, May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon, Retrouve Eye Concentrate, Shiseido Benefiance Eye Cream
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Articles & Essays Mentioned:
The Products Brooke DeVard Uses to Until the Last Drop (The Cut)Erewhon: The Social Club That Sells GroceriesHow Erewhon Became L.A.’s Hottest Hangout
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Tune in for a rerun of one of my favorite Naked Beauty episodes with Charlotte Palermino, co-founder of Dieux Skin and self-proclaimed skincare fairy godmother. This episode was all about unpacking and debunking ALL of the beauty rules that so many of us subscribe to. From daily exfoliation, to DIY skincare, to beauty regulations, there’s a lot to get into! 
Link to Products Mentioned: Ep.29: Esme Brown, Chemist Confessions Balm Voyage, SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3, CeraVe Retinol, BeautyStat Vitamin C, L’Oreal Revitalift Vitamin C, hanahana beauty Exfoliating Body Bar, CVS Clear Zinc SPF 50, Dr. Loretta Antioxidant Sunscreen SPF 40, Blue Lizard Mineral Sunscreen
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We need to process together! Last week, we all heard the iconic Ms. Tina Knowles bless the Naked Beauty podcast with her wisdom, wit, life, and beauty knowledge. On this episode, Sir John and I sit back and unpack our takeaways from that intimate conversation. Tune in to hear all of the behind-the-scenes details, what resonated with us most, how Ms. Tina inspires both of us, and how it felt to interview such a pioneer for the culture.
Tune in to our recap as we discuss:
What Ms. Tina taught us about the value of hands-on experience Why a no gossiping rule ensures the sanctity of beauty spacesHow much of a role “hunger” and joy play in career advancement What it was about building confidence that drew Sir John to the beauty business
Watch the full episode with Ms. Tina Knowles on YouTube here 
If you missed the full episode listen here: Apple Podcasts and Spotify
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Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) 
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Stay in touch with us: @brookedevard x @sirjohn 
Follow Ms. Tina: @mstinaknowles x @cecred

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Ms. Tina has been infusing bold and beautiful Texas style into global pop culture for decades. Sir John and I talked to Ms. Tina about her successful career as a stylist, her beauty regimen, building Cécred, and the significance of early exposure to images of Black beauty and power. We learned how she carries her mother's lessons about honoring creativity in yourself and your children. She told us about how her decision to enter beauty school in her 30s led her to build Headliners, a successful salon that cultivated beauty in Houston’s most powerful women. Of course, we discussed how her lifelong journey to merge her interest in the aesthetics and science of haircare inspired Cécred.
Tune in as we discuss:
Why she believes that caring for Black hair is a revolutionary act of loveThe rodeo’s influence on her family’s life through generationsAdvice to younger stylists about building strong relationships with their clientsThe beauty icons that inspired her early sense of style and beautyThe successes and challenges her team encountered while developing Cécred
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Excited to share that the multi-talented Sir John will be joining me as our new Naked Beauty co-host. We’ll be doing a limited six-episode series in which we interview guests who are impacting the culture and delve into their life stories and POV on beauty and self-expression. Please join us in giving Sir John a warm welcome to the Naked Beauty Community!
See me Live in NY 5/20  (limited tickets here)
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Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) 
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