The Beauty Lab Podcast

Last episode, Monina did her hair in front of Velia and got real-time coaching. This time it is Velia's turn -- and she brought every product she uses daily.

In this episode, Velia walks through her complete everyday makeup routine while Monina -- licensed esthetician and makeup expert -- watches, reacts, and explains the why behind every step. From sunscreen to setting powder, this is a practical, honest look at what a low-maintenance but effective makeup routine actually looks like.

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Velia watches Monina blowdries her hair and steps in to give tips that will make it voluminous  — and she has a lot to say.

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In this episode, Monina blow dries her hair on camera while Velia — licensed cosmetologist with decades of experience — pauses, redirects, and teaches in real time. The result is a full, bouncy blowout with zero teasing and zero curling iron. Just technique .If you've been blow drying your hair the same way for years and wondering why the volume never lasts, this episode is goin...

You've heard of Brazilian Blowout. You've probably heard it lumped in with keratin treatments. But they are not the same thing — and the difference matters.

In this episode, Velia and Monina sit down with Mary Loyer, Regional Sales Director at Brazilian Professionals and one of the OGs who helped build the Brazilian Blowout brand from the ground up 16 years ago. She breaks down everything: the science behind the formula, why clients can wash their hair immediately after, how the brand has evolved in response to ingredient concerns, and what's behind two of their newer lines — B3 Brazilian Bond...

You're doing the routine. You're buying the products. Your skin still looks dull. Sound familiar?  In this episode, licensed esthetician Monina walks Velia (and all of us) through the real reasons skin loses its glow — and why the answer is almost never "buy more products." She covers the five root causes of dull skin, the biggest mistakes she sees over and over in her treatment room, and what a truly glowing skin routine actually looks like.If you've ever bought a $100 serum and felt like it wasn't doing anything, or wondered why your skin looks worse after adding more pro...

If you've ever switched to a "professional" brand and still ended up with flat, heavy, or inexplicably dry hair — this episode is for you.

This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, Monina interviews her co-host Velia — licensed cosmetologist and founder of Velia Beauty Co — about the product line she built specifically for women whose hair is starting to change. Because after 40, it does change: the scalp produces less oil, hair becomes more porous, texture gets wiry or thin. And most products on the market — at every price point — were not designed with that in mind.

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If brows have ever been a pain point for you — whether you over-tweezed in the nineties, lost hair through hormones or health changes, or just spend way too much time filling them in every morning — this episode is going to feel like a gift.

Shauna Nasri, founder of Nasri Aesthetics in Orange County and a cosmetic tattoo artist specializing in natural, soft brow enhancements, joins Monina and Velia for a full breakdown of the permanent brow world. She explains techniques, how she matches the method to your skin type, what the process actually looks like, and why her...

You asked, Monina answered. In this listener Q&A episode, licensed esthetician and co-host Monina tackles three of the most common beauty questions she sees — and she does not hold back on the details.Whether you've been skipping the toner step because you didn't know why it mattered, wondering if you can still get a Brazilian wax when your period shows up uninvited, or confused about the difference between your exfoliating mask and your retinol serum — this episode has you covered.

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✔️ Why modern toners are nothing like the alcohol-heavy witch hazel of the past...

What does it actually mean to age well — and is it possible to reverse the damage? Dr. Josh Donaldson, naturopathic physician and founder of Longevity Medical Institute, joins Monina and Velia to break down some of the most talked-about (and misunderstood) therapies in regenerative and anti-aging medicine.

From how PRP is made and injected, to why the "vampire facial" works, to real cases where stem cells helped patients given months to live — this episode is packed with information that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about healing and aging.

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Ever feel totally lost in the hairspray aisle? You're not alone — and Monina didn't even know the answers to these listener questions before hitting record! In this fun and surprisingly educational Q&A, host Velia answers three of your most-asked hair questions in under 30 minutes.

She breaks down every type of hairspray from lightest to strongest hold (yes, the number system is real), explains what scalp conditions a stylist legally can't work with, and finally demystifies the rinse-out conditioner vs. leave-in conditioner vs. hair mask situation that has everyone confused.

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In this episode of The Beauty Lab Podcast, host Velia and co-host Monina break down the most important makeup shift of 2026: Blurred Beauty. Gone are the days of sharp contour lines, heavy lip liners, and the ultra-minimal Clean Girl look. What's taking over is something softer, smarter, and honestly — more flattering for real life.

Monina walks us through everything from blush placement (yes, it's moved up!) to how to use one product on your eyes, cheeks, and lips for a unified, glowing look. This trend isn't just for the TikTok crowd — it's especially brilliant for busy professional wome...

This week on The Beauty Lab, we're diving into a topic that doesn't get nearly enough airtime — chiropractic care during pregnancy.

Velia and Monina are joined by Dr. Kimia Shakerpoor, a board-certified chiropractor at In Health Clinic in San Jose, CA. Dr. Kimia specializes in working with pregnant women and active athletes, and she is here to bust the myth that pregnancy discomfort is something you just have to endure.

From lightning crotch (yes, that's a real term and yes, there's something you can do about it) to breach baby positioning, low back pain, and SI...

If you’ve ever been told “your dizziness will go away on its own” — this episode is for you.

This week on The Beauty Lab Podcast, hosts Monina and Velia welcome vestibular physical therapist Shana Townsend, PT, founder of Balance Solutions Rehab. With over 30 years of PT experience, Shana specializes in treating vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, concussions, and vestibular migraine — and she is here to explain exactly what’s going wrong inside your ear (and your brain) when the room starts spinning.

In this episode you’ll learn what BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) actually is and why those...

Hair trends change every year, but the shift happening in 2026 is especially interesting.

In this episode, Monina interviews Velia about what she’s seeing in the salon right now — from buttery blondes and mocha brunettes to gray blending, softer bobs, and the rise of the hush cut.

They also talk about bang trends, why early 2000s styles are making a comeback, and how hair trends are moving toward warmer, more wearable looks.

If you’ve been thinking about changing your hair color or haircut, this episode will help you understand what’s trending — and why.<...

Perimenopause and menopause can change your skin fast — dryness, sensitivity, adult acne, fine lines, crepey texture, and dark spots can all show up at once. In this Beauty Lab Podcast listener Q+A, we break down what’s happening and what actually helps: barrier support, hydration layering, gentle actives like retinaldehyde, peptides, inflammation-focused acne care, and the number one rule for fading melasma and pigmentation.

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