Thanks It's Fake

Rachel & Ali
  • 4.8 (11)
  • Society & Culture

Wonder how online influencers suddenly appear with a seemingly endless supply of designer bags, makeup, jewelry, cars and more? How about their poreless complexions and sculpted bodies? In the new podcast Thanks It’s Fake, Rachel and Ali discuss the hacks influencers use to appear more than they are. They’ll discuss how to spot a fake flex, and how to play the game should you so choose. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

Episodes

  1. 03/17/2020

    008. Your Microblading Questions Answered with Alexia of Better Brows

    This week Rachel and Ali interview Alexia of Better Brows in Cincinnati, Ohio. Alexia microbladed Ali's brows and is a certified expert in the brow game! In this episode, we discuss the cost of microblading, what makes someone a good or poor candidate, and how a great microblading artist achieves the perfect shape.  Want to book Alexia for your brows? Check out her portfolio on Instagram @_betterbrows.

  2. 02/25/2020

    007. Fake Your Perfect Manicure

    Our beautiful sister and nail pro Liz joins the podcast to talk about all the different ways to fake a flawless manicure! From acrylic to gel to dip, we uncover all the ways to help your natural nails grow while looking great. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

  3. 02/18/2020

    006. The Hidden Dangers of Fake Makeup

    It's all fun and games until you superglue your mouth shut! Glue in Kylie lip kits, asbestos in kids' makeup, staph infections, contact dermatitis...these are just some of the risks of purchasing makeup dupes. Worst of all, If you've ever bought makeup up from Amazon, Groupon or TJ Maxx, you may currently have fake products and not even know it! In this episode, Rachel and Ali expose the fake makeup they've purchased, where it comes from, and how to avoid getting duped.

  4. 02/11/2020

    005. Authenticating Luxury Handbags with Paola of StreetLuxe Authentication

    Rachel and Ali interview Paola, a professional luxury authenticator with a passion for designer handbag and streetwear resale. We discuss how to tell if your handbag is real or fake, what it costs to get a professional opinion from a luxury authenticator, the impact of counterfeit goods on the resale market and the sustainability of investing in second-hand designer products! Follow Paola on Instagram at @fortheloveofluxury or visit her website www.streetluxeauth.com! Like the podcast? Make sure to subscribe for new episodes, and follow us on Instagram at @thanksitsfake and Facebook!

  5. 02/04/2020

    004. How To: Eyelash Extensions

    Rachel and Ali talk all things eyelash extensions: the secrets to proper application, where to buy them on the cheap, how professionals apply them in the salon and how to grow your natural lashes! They also discuss the many uses of castor oil, from eyelash growth to inducing labor. Like the podcast? Make sure to subscribe for new episodes, and follow us on Instagram at @thanksitsfake and Facebook!

  6. 01/28/2020

    003. Hair Extension Secrets

    Rachel and Ali share confidential info on how to fake a luxuriously long mane on a budget. Skip to 7:15 Ali bleaches her hair and it smokes & dies 14:00 Rachel has an embarrassing hair extension faux pax 18:00 Rachel cuts all her hair off 20:00 Glue-in extensions 23:00 Extensions celebrities use 25:00 How to install tape-in extensions 27:00 Microbead extensions 29:00 Boxer braids with extensions 30:00 Filling in your hair with fibers 31:30 Weave extensions 35:00 Hot fusion extensions 38:00 Halo extensions 40:00 Fake ponytails 42:00 Cost of extensions and working with a salon for the install 44:00 How to do extensions on a budget by buying online 49:30 Don’t overpay for hair! 50:45 Caring for extensions 53:00 How often to wash your extensions 56:30 Textured extensions 58:00 How to color match when buying online 1:04:00 Why NOT to buy synthetic hair 1:10:00 Rachel’s box bleach experience 1:12:00 Wigs Instagram: @thanksitsfake Facebook: Thanks It’s Fake

  7. 01/21/2020

    002. Fake Designer Handbags

    Want to know all about fake designer handbags? Rachel and Ali discuss the pro's and con's of purchasing replica luxury bags, the different qualities you can find, and how to avoid them if you're searching for the real thing! Skip to: 3:10 Rachel's "Chanel" 4:30 The state of the counterfeit industry 6:05 How fakes are made from web images 7:10 "Super Fakes" 7:55 The dangers of second-hand sites 13:40 The two different qualities of fakes 14:25 How to make sure you get the real thing 15:05 Dupe websites 20:00 What gives a fake Louis Vuitton away 22:40 How to tell fake python 24:35 What goes into making a real bag 28:10 How to get what you're looking for 31:10 Recycling your old handbags on eBay 33:00 How to make sure the handbag you bought is real

  8. 01/14/2020

    001. Welcome to Thanks It's Fake

    Rachel and Ali reveal the secrets they've learned faking their way through the world of luxury and social media fame. In this episode, they recount their dramatic "first fake" handbag purchase experiences, Rachel's quest for flowing blonde Barbie hair, the world of social media editing, "Poopy Puitton's" and more. Skip to: 4:50….The inspiration for the podcast 8:15….Magazines then to Instagram now 9:30….”Poopy Puitton” 11:42…Rachel talks hair extensions 15:15…Apps influencers use 16:29…How Rachel and Ali met 24:00…Ali’s first date with Rachel’s brother 28:05…Ali goes to Chinatown 31:06…Rachel buys a fake designer handbag in New York City Make sure to subscribe to our channel for new episodes every Tuesday! Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @thanksitsfake and on Facebook at Thanks It's Fake for daily influencer hacks and confidence boosts.

  • 8 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
11 Ratings

About

Wonder how online influencers suddenly appear with a seemingly endless supply of designer bags, makeup, jewelry, cars and more? How about their poreless complexions and sculpted bodies? In the new podcast Thanks It’s Fake, Rachel and Ali discuss the hacks influencers use to appear more than they are. They’ll discuss how to spot a fake flex, and how to play the game should you so choose. Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday!

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel & Ali
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel & Ali
  • Show Website
    Thanks It's Fake