Unpretty Podcast

About Unpretty Podcast

Unpacking perceptions of beauty so deeply ingrained in society, through the lens of Black and non-black people of colour and our mutual struggles and challenges - be it discrimination, appropriation or simply lack of options. Each episode will be centred on one single theme, topic or question, we will discuss societal misrepresentation, decipher myths, share personal stories and ask those questions that maybe you didn't think you could ask, or simply didn't know how. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @unprettypodcast #UnprettyPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Unpretty Podcast

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Apr 2020

Latest episode

15 Jul 2021

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Jul 2021

   Unpretty & Unfiltered with...Megan Crabbe

   We're back with our final episode for season 2, another edition of Unpretty & Unfiltered, where we have unfiltered chats with trailblazers from our community: talking about their personal journeys and experiences as people of colour. We're joined by author, digital creator, and presenter, Megan Crabbe (formerly known as BodyPosiPanda) for our fifth edition. We get Megan's take on a few of the topics we've discussed on the podcast so far, such as mental health, lockdown hair, and body hair, as well as Olympic-gate and BLM. Megan Crabbe www.instagram.com/meganjaynecrabbe (www.instagram.com/meganjaynecrabbe ) www.instagram.com/meganjcrabbe (www.instagram.com/meganjcrabbe ) Listen to Megan on the Mixed-Up Podcast:: https://mixeduppodcast.libsyn.com/on-acceptance-with-megan-jayne-crabbe-aka-bodyposipanda (https://mixeduppodcast.libsyn.com/on-acceptance-with-megan-jayne-crabbe-aka-bodyposipanda ) Chi Lush Curl Power Cream: (https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/curl-power-hair-cream/450g)https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/curl-power-hair-cream/450g (https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/curl-power-hair-cream/450g ) The Cut: Black Olympian's are set up to fail: https://www.thecut.com/2021/07/black-olympians-are-set-up-to-fail.html ( https://www.thecut.com/2021/07/black-olympians-are-set-up-to-fail.html ) Basma Shea moisture stretch curl pudding: https://www.afrohairboutique.com/brand/Shea-Moisture/Shea-Moisture/Shea-Moisture-Red-Palm-Oil-And-Cocoa-Butter-Curl-Stretch-Pudding.html (https://www.afrohairboutique.com/brand/Shea-Moisture/Shea-Moisture/Shea-Moisture-Red-Palm-Oil-And-Cocoa-Butter-Curl-Stretch-Pudding.html ) Aloe vera extraction: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMkm-RZAwr1/ (https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMkm-RZAwr1/ ) Zadie Smith, Intimations: (https://www.waterstones.com/book/intimations/zadie-smith/9780241492383)https://www.waterstones.com/book/intimations/zadie-smith/9780241492383 (https://www.waterstones.com/book/intimations/zadie-smith/9780241492383 ) Kaydine I Am app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-daily-affirmations/id874656917 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-daily-affirmations/id874656917) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   1 Jul 2021

   Unpretty Recommends

   No doubt, over the past 15 months, we've all been exploring new beauty rituals and products. The Unpretty Podcast team (Basma, Chi, and Kaydine) catch up to talk about the products that we've recently been trying out, as well as some of our staple beauty items, all of which we recommend you try for yourselves. Chi Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo: https://www.boots.com/shea-moisture-jamaican-black-castor-oil-strengthen-and-restore-shampoo-10203997 (https://www.boots.com/shea-moisture-jamaican-black-castor-oil-strengthen-and-restore-shampoo-10203997) Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil: https://www.boots.com/Fable-Mane-HoliRoots-Hair-Oil-55ml-10290294 (https://www.boots.com/Fable-Mane-HoliRoots-Hair-Oil-55ml-10290294) Lush Power Conditioner: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/power-conditioner (https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/power-conditioner) Charlotte Mensah Manketti Oil Pomade: https://www.charlottemensah.com/shop-online/manketti-oil-pomade (https://www.charlottemensah.com/shop-online/manketti-oil-pomade) Ivy Wild Chebe Growth Cream: https://www.ivywild.co.uk/collections/products/products/chebe-growth-cream-1 (https://www.ivywild.co.uk/collections/products/products/chebe-growth-cream-1) Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer: https://www.dyson.co.uk/hair-care/dyson-supersonic/dyson-supersonic-shop-all (https://www.dyson.co.uk/hair-care/dyson-supersonic/dyson-supersonic-shop-all) and Wide Tooth Comb Attachment https://www.dyson.co.uk/support/journey/tools/969748-01 (https://www.dyson.co.uk/support/journey/tools/969748-01) Glossier Exfoliating Skin Perfector: https://www.glossier.com/products/solution (https://www.glossier.com/products/solution) REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask: https://www.renskincare.com/products/glycolactic-radiance-renewal-mask (https://www.renskincare.com/products/glycolactic-radiance-renewal-mask) Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate: https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/facial-oils-serums/midnight-recovery-concentrate/819.html (https://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/category/facial-oils-serums/midnight-recovery-concentrate/819.html) Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate: https://www.boots.com/liz-earle-superskin-concentrate-for-night-10246087 (https://www.boots.com/liz-earle-superskin-concentrate-for-night-10246087) Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop-supersize-unseen-sunscreen-spf-30-.html (https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop-supersize-unseen-sunscreen-spf-30-.html) Hello Sunday SPF Serum: https://www.hellosundayspf.com/collections/face/products/the-one-thats-a-serum-face-drops-spf-45 (https://www.hellosundayspf.com/collections/face/products/the-one-thats-a-serum-face-drops-spf-45) Glossier Skywash Sheer Matte Lid Tint in Sienna https://www.glossier.com/products/skywash (https://www.glossier.com/products/skywash) Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint (Chi wears G3 in the winter months and G2 in the summer): https://www.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint (https://www.glossier.com/products/perfecting-skin-tint) Bobbi Brown Blush in Flame has been discontinued (!!!) but the lipstick can be used as a creamy blush: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2342/37182/makeup/lips/lipsticks/luxe-lip-color#/shade/Flame (https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/2342/37182/makeup/lips/lipsticks/luxe-lip-color#/shade/Flame) Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14007/55025/skincare/moisturiser/extra-illuminating-moisture-balm#/shade/Bare_Glow (https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14007/55025/skincare/moisturiser/extra-illuminating-moisture-balm#/shade/Bare_Glow) Basma Glossier Future Dew: https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew (https://www.glossier.com/products/futuredew) Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn: https://www.glossier.com/products/cloud-paint (https://www.glossier.com/products/cloud-paint) Benefit Hoola Matte Bronzer: https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-gb/product/hoola-matte-bronzer?product=HOOLAIB74-FULL&sku=IB74 (https://www.benefitcosmetics.com/en-gb/product/hoola-matte-bronzer?product=HOOLAIB74-FULL&sku=IB74) Origins Clean Origins Cleansing Oil : https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15342/12191/skincare/cleanse/face-wash-and-cleanser/clean-energy/gentle-cleansing-oil?gclsrc=aw.ds&#/shade/Clean_Energy_w/o_pump (https://www.origins.co.uk/product/15342/12191/skincare/cleanse/face-wash-and-cleanser/clean-energy/gentle-cleansing-oil?gclsrc=aw.ds&#/shade/Clean_Energy_w/o_pump) LUSH Renee Shea Souffle Hair: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/renees-shea-souffle-hair-and-scalp-oil (https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/renees-shea-souffle-hair-and-scalp-oil) Refy Brow Sculpt: https://refybeauty.com/collections/refy-brow/products/brow-sculpt (https://refybeauty.com/collections/refy-brow/products/brow-sculpt) Sunday Riley C.E.O Glow: https://uk.sundayriley.com/products/ceo-glow (https://uk.sundayriley.com/products/ceo-glow) By Jess D Rum Cake Velvet Lipstick: https://www.byjessd.com/collections/liquid-velvet-lipstick/products/rum-cake-liquid-velvet-lipstick (https://www.byjessd.com/collections/liquid-velvet-lipstick/products/rum-cake-liquid-velvet-lipstick) Il Makiage Longwear Matte Lip Cream: https://www.ilmakiage.com/uk/lips/212-18014-infinity (https://www.ilmakiage.com/uk/lips/212-18014-infinity) Kaydine Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioning Mask: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-algae-renew-deep-conditioner-8o (https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-algae-renew-deep-conditioner-8oz)z Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-sweet-ginger-cleansing-rinse-12o (https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-sweet-ginger-cleansing-rinse-12oz)z Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Hi-Slip Detangling Shampoo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Detangling-Shampoo/dp/B07BD413Z (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Detangling-Shampoo/dp/B07BD413ZS)S Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Curl Stretch Pudding: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/products/shea-moisture-red-palm-oil-cocoa-butter-curl-stretch-pudding-12o (https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/products/shea-moisture-red-palm-oil-cocoa-butter-curl-stretch-pudding-12oz)z Skin & Tonic Exfoliating Water: https://skinandtoniclondon.com/products/fresh-face-exfoliation-water (https://skinandtoniclondon.com/products/fresh-face-exfoliation-water?variant=37023288262805&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X05RvMNChogkPGLzYsIRJ1eIV-RFEgHq6QkGGy5yaeC_2ZkPncMqYThoCVeMQAvD_BwE) SwearBy Skin Looklit LED mask: (http://www.swearbyskin.com/)www.swearbyskin.com (www.swearbyskin.com ) REN Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream: https://www.renskincare.com/products/radiance-brightening-dark-circle-eye-crea (https://www.renskincare.com/products/radiance-brightening-dark-circle-eye-cream)m Simple Micellar Cleansing Water: https://www.boots.com/simple-water-boost-micellar-cleansing-water-400ml-1023309 (https://www.boots.com/simple-water-boost-micellar-cleansing-water-400ml-10233099)9 Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water: https://www.boots.com/nivea-daily-essentials-sensitive-carling-micellar-water-400ml-1022629 (https://www.boots.com/nivea-daily-essentials-sensitive-carling-micellar-water-400ml-10226290)0 Bobbi Brown Illuminating Bronzing Power (in Bali): https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14020/8020/makeup/face-and-cheek/bronzer/illuminating-bronzing-powder#/shade/Bali_Brow (https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14020/8020/makeup/face-and-cheek/bronzer/illuminating-bronzing-powder#/shade/Bali_Brown)n Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Concealer: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14358/49695/best-sellers/instant-full-cover-concealer#/shade/Warm_Natura (https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14358/49695/best-sellers/instant-full-cover-concealer#/shade/Warm_Natural)l Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Palette: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glo (https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow)w By Jess D Embrace Lipgloss: (https://www.byjessd.com/products/embrace-lipgloss)https://www.byjessd.com/products/embrace-lipgloss (https://www.byjessd.com/products/embrace-lipgloss ) Primark My Perfect Nude Toffee Dip Lipgloss (Discontinued) Hosted on Acast. 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3. 

   17 Jun 2021

   Body hair, don't care with Marissa Malik and Henna Amin

   Body hair is something that as, as women of colour growing up in the global north, are taught to be ashamed of. From early introductions to hair removal (brow threading, sugaring, bleaching) to adolescent shaming in the changing rooms at school; our darker, often thicker hair can be more visible on the skin leading to insecurities about our perceptions of our own beauty, particularly in the South Asian communities. Body hair positivity is on the rise, but with the erasure of the Black trans femmes who lead the movement, and South Asian & Latinx femmes from the conversation, there is clearly more progress to be made. We are joined by Henna Amin and Marissa Mailk to chat about the biology and cultural history of body hair for Women of Colour, and if / how we can embrace our natural growths. Marissa Malik https://www.instagram.com/mariimals/ (https://www.instagram.com/mariimals/ ) https://twitter.com/mariimals (https://twitter.com/mariimals ) Dazed Beauty: Marissa Malik on how it feels to have your stomach hair go viral https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/body/article/48969/1/marissa-malik-on-how-it-feels-to-have-your-stomach-hair-go-vira (https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/body/article/48969/1/marissa-malik-on-how-it-feels-to-have-your-stomach-hair-go-viral)l Henna Amin https://www.instagram.com/henna_speaks/ (https://www.instagram.com/henna_speaks/ ) https://twitter.com/henna_speaks (https://twitter.com/henna_speaks ) mxogyny: Henna on the erasure of brown women from body hair movement (https://www.mxogyny.com/pieces/the-erasure-of-brown-women-from-the-body-hair-movement-is-nothing-new-but-this-time-weve-had-enough)https://www.mxogyny.com/pieces/the-erasure-of-brown-women-from-the-body-hair-movement-is-nothing-new-but-this-time-weve-had-enough (https://www.mxogyny.com/pieces/the-erasure-of-brown-women-from-the-body-hair-movement-is-nothing-new-but-this-time-weve-had-enough ) Allure: Soy La Pelúa: Embracing My Body Hair as a Latinx Person: (https://www.allure.com/story/latinx-body-hair-acceptance-soy-la-pelua)https://www.allure.com/story/latinx-body-hair-acceptance-soy-la-pelua (https://www.allure.com/story/latinx-body-hair-acceptance-soy-la-pelua ) This weeks beauty recommendations: Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen: (https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop--unscreen-sunscreen-spf-30.html)https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop--unscreen-sunscreen-spf-30.html (https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/supergoop--unscreen-sunscreen-spf-30.html ) Cerave Moisturising Cream: (https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html)https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html (https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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