Unpretty Podcast

Unpretty & Unfiltered with...Megan Crabbe

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:53:47 GMT

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/meganjcrabbe

Listen to Megan on the Mixed-Up Podcast:: 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

The Cut: Black Olympian's are set up to fail: 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

Aloe vera extraction: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMkm-RZAwr1/

Zadie Smith, Intimations: https://www.waterstones.com/book/intimations/zadie-smith/9780241492383

Kaydine

I Am app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/i-am-daily-affirmations/id874656917

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Unpretty Recommends

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:41:53 GMT

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
Fable & Mane HoliRoots Hair Oil: https://www.boots.com/Fable-Mane-HoliRoots-Hair-Oil-55ml-10290294
Lush 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
Ivy Wild Chebe Growth Cream: 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 and Wide Tooth Comb Attachment https://www.dyson.co.uk/support/journey/tools/969748-01

Glossier Exfoliating Skin Perfector: https://www.glossier.com/products/solution
REN Glycol Lactic 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
Liz Earle Superskin Concentrate: 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
Hello Sunday SPF Serum: 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
Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint (Chi wears G3 in the winter months and G2 in the summer): 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
Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm: 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
Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn: 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
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
LUSH Renee Shea Souffle Hair: 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
Sunday Riley C.E.O 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
Il Makiage Longwear Matte Lip Cream: 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-8oz
Camille Rose Sweet Ginger Cleansing Rinse: https://www.naturalisticproducts.co.uk/collections/camille-rose-naturals/products/camille-rose-naturals-sweet-ginger-cleansing-rinse-12oz
Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil & Cocoa Butter Hi-Slip Detangling Shampoo: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shea-Moisture-Butter-Detangling-Shampoo/dp/B07BD413ZS
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-12oz
Skin & Tonic Exfoliating Water: https://skinandtoniclondon.com/products/fresh-face-exfoliation-water
SwearBy Skin Looklit LED mask: www.swearbyskin.com
REN Brightening Dark Circle Eye Cream: https://www.renskincare.com/products/radiance-brightening-dark-circle-eye-cream
Simple Micellar Cleansing Water: https://www.boots.com/simple-water-boost-micellar-cleansing-water-400ml-10233099
Nivea MicellAIR Micellar Water: https://www.boots.com/nivea-daily-essentials-sensitive-carling-micellar-water-400ml-10226290
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_Brown
Bobbi Brown Full Coverage Concealer: https://www.bobbibrown.co.uk/product/14358/49695/best-sellers/instant-full-cover-concealer#/shade/Warm_Natural
Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Palette: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/filmstar-bronze-and-glow
By Jess D Embrace Lipgloss: https://www.byjessd.com/products/embrace-lipgloss
Primark My Perfect Nude Toffee Dip Lipgloss (Discontinued)

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

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:00:27 GMT

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

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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-viral

Henna Amin

https://www.instagram.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

Allure: Soy La Pelúa: Embracing My Body Hair as a Latinx Person: 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

Cerave Moisturising Cream: https://www.lookfantastic.com/cerave-moisturising-cream-340g/11798692.html

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Protecting the crown with Kelechi Okafor and Dawn Butler

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:14:26 GMT

The year is 2021 and still, in the UK, there are no legislations outlawing hair discrimination whether it's in schools or the workplace, with groups such as Project Embrace and the Halo Collective fighting for change, how are we still here?

We are joined by MP for Brent Central, Dawn Butler, former Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities, and Kelechi Okafor, actress, director, and public speaker, to talk discuss the problems and possible ways that we can contribute to enforce longstanding positive change.

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Dawn Butler Brent

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Kelechi Okafor

https://www.instagram.com/kelechnekoff/

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The Halo Collective: https://halocollective.co.uk/

Stylist: Let’s discuss Naomi Osaka https://www.stylist.co.uk/fitness-health/wellbeing/naomi-osaka-upsetting-pressures-black-female-athletes/528269

Ebony, 1982: What Happened to the Afro https://tinyurl.com/48d65v7t

Glamour: Hair Discrimination is Real https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/afro-hair-bias-hair-discrimination

This week's beauty recommendations:

TK Maxx: This Works No Wrinkles Extreme Moisturiser: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/womens-early-access/no-wrinkles-extreme-moisturiser-48ml/p/42362294

Estrid Eco Blades: https://estrid.com/uk/products/

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Casting call with Ola Christian and Rae Elliman

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:52:40 GMT

Both the fashion industry and film and tv industries came under fire post-June 2020 regarding the lack of diverse representation of the communities they claim to serve.

Conversations about representative casting in the UK span beyond even the last decade, but what progress has been made? Does the art reflect "the time now" - as Gemma Chan notably said in her 2019 Allure interview?

Almost a year following the commitments of June 2020, where are we now, and what more is there to be done?

We discuss this and more with Rae Elliman, casting director, producer, and writer, and Ola Christian, founder of Leville, the UK's leading casting agency for diverse talent and audiences.

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Rae Elliman

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www.instagram.com/raeellimancasting

www.raeelliman.com

Ola Christian

www.instagram.com/olachristian

www.instagram.com/leviletv

olachristian.com

References

Gemma Chan want to end whitewashing in Hollywood and in history books: https://www.allure.com/story/gemma-chan-cover-story-2019

Leigh-Anne: Race, Pop & Power: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09fy1qy/leighanne-race-pop-power

Nas: Time is Illmatic: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80011844

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Unpretty and Unfiltered with...Sir John

Thu, 06 May 2021 09:11:58 GMT

We're back with another edition of Unpretty & Unfiltered, where we have unfiltered chats with trailblazers from our community: talking about their personal journey and experiences as people of colour.

For this fifth edition, we're joined by global celebrity make-up artist behind many of Beyoncé's iconic beauty looks, Sir John, who shares how he has navigated the beauty industry as a black man, his collaboration with Barbie, why mental health is important to him, why you should always use a damp beauty blender, plus loads more!

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Sir John

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The Times: Interview with Sir John: Beyoncé’s beauty guru: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/interview-with-sir-john-beyonces-beauty-guru-3pj75005m

CR Fashion Book: Beauty Secrets with We Learned from Sir John: https://www.crfashionbook.com/beauty/a31812568/beauty-secrets-sir-john-beyonce/

Allure: Makeup Artist Sir John Just Created Six Bomb Beauty Looks for Barbie: https://www.allure.com/story/barbie-style-sir-john-beauty-collaboration-interview

Make It Reign with Clara Amfo: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-10-clara-amfo/id1549676420?i=1000518770949

Pass The Mic Masterclass with Candice Braithwaite: https://www.instagram.com/p/COTDBd7BOAD/

Shut Up Ewan - Law Roach: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6SfscIaBA0vz73G7yR41jQ?si=otZk-xQTRQ6Ua65CjpOSgQ

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Grillz - do they make your mouth smell?

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:55:00 GMT

Gold teeth and grillz were once something most frequently seen on black hip hop artists or TV gangsters, but in more recent years are more widely worn by people from all different cultures.

We are joined by Solange Garcia and Tania Townsend from Milk and Honey London and Donnie Sunshine to discuss the history of dental adornments - from Ancient Etruscans to liberated American slaves, and why they are so popular today.

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Milk & Honey London

Tania Townsend - https://www.instagram.com/tantoomuch/

Solange Garcia - https://www.instagram.com/ess.oh_/

https://www.instagram.com/milkandhoney.london/

https://milkandhoneylondon.com/

Donnie Sunshine

https://www.instagram.com/donnie_sunshine/

https://www.3000ceanhill.com/

Vice: The Ancient History of Grills: https://www.vice.com/en/article/znw9z4/the-ancient-history-of-grills-456

WePresent: Anyone who was anyone in Atlanta was a regular at Famous Eddie’s: https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/story/eddie-plein-mouth-full-of-golds/

YouTube: EDDIE'S GOLD TEETH- GEORGIA ON MY MIND SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR1F06Le34c

ELLE: Black Women, Grillz, And The Reclamation Of Power: https://www.elle.com/fashion/a32378796/grillz-fashion-beyonce-lizzo-erykah-badu/

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Getting wiggy with Twiggy Jalloh and Gina Knight

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 23:01:52 GMT

Wigs and weaves play integral roles in the culture of black beauty. Whether as a form of visual and creative expression, a protective hairstyle or an attempt to assimilate to Eurocentric beauty standards, each person's motivations differ.

We're joined by Twiggy Jalloh, beauty and lifestyle writer at British Vogue, and award-winning wig designer, Gina Knight to explore the complexities of hair pieces and extensions, personal experiences and outward exceptions, while discussing what goes into creating the ultimate constructions. We talk lace fronts and closures, tracks and glues, styling and maintenance, and hair textures.

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Gina Knight

https://www.instagram.com/ginaatinukeknight/

https://www.instagram.com/ginaknightwigdesign/

https://twitter.com/ginaatinknight

Twiggy Jalloh

https://www.instagram.com/twiggyjalloh/

https://www.instagram.com/taketenwithtwiggy/

Black Ballad: Black Women Did It First: The True Trendsetters Of The Beauty Industry https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/black-women-did-it-first-the-true-trendsetters-of-the-beauty-industry

Jackie Aina on Youtube: How I Install My Lace Wigs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDLCu-8DXsE

Refinery 29: A Beginner's Guide to Wigs & Weaves https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/weaves-wigs-hair-extensions-types-differences#slide-10

RUKA: Afro textured hair ponytails and clip ins https://rukahair.com/

Radswan: Afro textured synthetic wigs https://radswan.co.uk/

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There's no shame in menstrual health...with Zing Tsjeng and Karen Arthur

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:51:24 GMT

Periods are one of the many taboo subjects rarely covered in traditional African and South Asian cultures - Amika George talks about the outdated myths and superstitions surrounding the impurity of a girl who's menstruating - whether it's the prohibited entry into temples or the more extreme banishment into designated huts in rural communities in Africa and South Asia.

Menopause is talked about even less, but as women, we will all go through it. We want to talk about why it's such a taboo, and how the cultural taboos contribute to period poverty both in the UK and the wider world.

We are joined by Vice UK's executive editor and author Zing Tsjeng, and founder of Menopause Whilst Black, Karen Arthur, to unwrap cultural taboos about female menstrual health.

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Karen Arthur

https://www.instagram.com/thekarenarthur/

https://www.instagram.com/menopausewhilstblack/

https://twitter.com/thekarenarthur

Zing Tsjeng

https://www.instagram.com/miss_zing/

https://twitter.com/misszing

United Zingdom Podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0863v08/episodes/downloads

Menstruation Reading

Vice: Zing Tsjeng's period poverty documentary https://www.vice.com/en/article/qv4z7m/the-activists-making-sure-kids-dont-miss-school-because-of-their-periods
Galdem: We Need to Talk About Periods More https://gal-dem.com/period-organic-company/
Women's Health: Why Are Tampons Taboo in Some Communities of Colour? https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/a33403057/tampons-bame-communities/
ELLE UK: Rupi Kaur And Amika George talk period shame https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a27507537/rupi-kaur-and-amika-george-two-teen-icons-taking-on-the-world/
Two Twos Podcast: 'I didn't think Trans Men had periods' with Kenny Ethan Jones https://open.spotify.com/episode/29rdqnzR6sNt5hhyBQ1l7X?si=u4X2Ilg1TqiH9R4sh0yjBA

Menopause Reading

British Vogue: Karen Arthur Interview: https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/karen-arthur-interview
New York Times Menopause Stories: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000007490980/menopause-stories.html
Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause: https://blackgirlsguidetosurvivingmenopause.com
Black Ballad: Why Black Women Should Be Talking About Menopause Earlier: https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/black-women-and-menopause

*Stop Asian Hate Reading and Resources*

British Vogue: Asian Women’s Bodies Are Not Playgrounds For White People by Zing Tsjeng: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/atlanta-shootings-racism
Grazia: Susie Lau on the importance of the Stop Asian Hate Campaign: https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/stop-asian-hate-campaign-movement-susie-lau/
Refinery29: The Stark Reality Of Racism For East and South East Asian Women In The UK: https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/asian-women-hate-racism-uk
Besea.n: A grassroots movement shining a light on the experiences of British East and South East Asians https://www.besean.co.uk/ , https://www.instagram.com/besea.n/
End the Virus of Racism: Ethnic Disparities and Inequality in the UK among ESEA communities https://www.endthevirusofracism.com/inequalities-report

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Clean beauty, Ayurveda and ingredient storytelling with Akash Mehta and Laila-Jean Washington

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 00:30:25 GMT

Natural beauty remedies have strong roots in cultures from the Global South, long before the commercialisation from the household cosmetics companies we know today. From argan and coconut oils, shea butter and ayurvedic remedies, the assorted use of these raw ingredients has often been a way for black and brown people to create their own clean products, where the big brands and retailers failed to deliver.

During the national lockdown with many of our go-to beauty retailers deemed "non-essential", postage delays, and arguably more time on our hands there is more reason for us to try and create our own treatments. We are joined by founders Akash Mehta of Fable & Mane and Leila-Jane Washington AKA "Neffy FroFro" of Wildseed Botanicals to discuss the power of ingredient storytelling, natural beauty remedies, and rituals linked to their cultural roots.

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Laila-Jean Washington

https://www.instagram.com/neffyfrofro/

https://www.instagram.com/wildseedbotanicals/

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Season 2 is coming...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:33:04 GMT

Season 2 of the Unpretty Podcast will be dropping very soon! We've got some great guests, (some of which you've asked us to get on the podcast), that join our co-hosts Chi Ufodiama and Basma Khalifa to explore the world of beauty through the lens of Black and non-black people of colour. Make sure you're subscribed to be the first to hear when the first episode of this season goes live.

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It’s time for some beauty sleep

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:19:17 GMT

For the final episode of our first season, Basma and Chi are joined by producer Kaydine to discuss our favourite moments, key learnings and plans for season two.

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Loc'd and loaded with Akinola Davies Jnr

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:34:17 GMT

Locs, dreads, dreadlocks, whatever you call them it’s difficult to find a more divisive hair style in black British culture. From the historic roots stemming back to slavery or Rastafari culture to the more modern day work place “beauty standards” and appropriation, we want to talk about it all.

Joining Chi and Bas on our last themed episode of the season, is film maker Akinola Davies Jnr, who shares his long term commitment to locs and we ask him all the questions we've had since the first episode.

Is the term “dreadlocks” offensive? Is it okay for non-black people to don the style? What made you decide to wear your hair in this way? What’s the process that goes into creating and maintaining your locs and is it really anyone's business?

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Niellah Arboine, What I Learnt About Loc'ing my hair during lockdown. - https://www.bustle.com/style/what-i-learnt-about-locing-accepting-my-natural-hair-during-lockdown

Kevin Morosky, The Black Sq https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvfUk0hrvi/

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Colourism: skin tone bias, status, and the white lens with Poorna Bell and Tobi Kyeremateng

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:13:51 GMT

The topic of colourism has come up again and again throughout our conversations on the Unpretty Podcast so we wanted to take the time to properly unpack and understand all elements, across various cultures.

Living in the West, in a largely white society - where a good tan is associated with luxury and a sign of good health - colourism feels like a concept as foreign as our names. But it still very much lives within the black and brown communities, both in our native countries and in the western world.

We want to unpack the cultural history of colourism from past tense to the modern day - discussing skin bleaching, media representation and dating in modern society.

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Tobi Kyeremateng

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Galdem: How colourism and misogynoir affected a generation of dark-skinned black women on and off the timeline - https://gal-dem.com/how-colourism-and-misogynoir-affected-a-generation-of-dark-skinned-black-women-twitter/

Stylist: How I finally changed the conversation around colourism in my family - https://www.stylist.co.uk/life/colourism-skin-whitening-poorna-bell-beauty-standards/292569

Dazed Beauty: Beauty brands need to do more if they actually want to end colourism - https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/body/article/49789/1/colourism-fair-and-lovely-loreal-unilever-skin-whitening-bleaching-products

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Mental health stigmas in POC communities with Dr Rupy Aujla and Agnes Mwakatuma

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:31:04 GMT

Mental health is a key component to our perception of our own beauty and self esteem.

Although we’ve come a long way in terms of awareness, the subject of mental health is often still stigmatised amongst non-white cultures, and discussions around any mental health battles you may be facing seen as a taboo subject, e.g the issue of masking pain is especially still prevalent amongst non-white men. With the amount of challenges that 2020 has brought, there has never been a more important time to check in on our mental health, and to discuss this issue and push the agenda to understand that poor mental health is something we are all susceptible to.

For this episode, Chi and Basma talk to Agnes Mwakatuma, founder of Black Minds Matter, and Dr Rupy Aujla (aka The Doctor's Kitchen) about their own experiences with mental health and why the stigmas still exist within black and brown communities. From religious cultures and household matriarchs, to the eurocentric models of mental health care in the UK, our guests share guidance and solutions to help bring more healthy conversations about mental well being.

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Black Minds Matter

https://www.instagram.com/blackmindsmatter.uk/

http://blackmindsmatter.co.uk/

Dr Rupy Aujla

https://www.instagram.com/doctors_kitchen/

https://www.thedoctorskitchen.com

Bristol Cable: Misunderstood and excluded: How to build mental health services fit for diverse communities - https://thebristolcable.org/2020/10/misunderstood-and-retraumatised-black-services-users-speak-out-about-their-experiences-of-mental-health-provision-bristol/

British Vogue: Your Black Friends Are Still Exhausted, Check On Their Mental Wellbeing - https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/black-exhaustion-mental-health

Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive - https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Reasons-to-Stay-Alive-by-Matt-Haig-author/9781782116820

#IAMWHOLE founded by Jordan Stephens - https://www.whole.org.uk/

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Is it problematic to have a racial dating preference? With Evelyn Mok and Vick Hope

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 22:19:30 GMT

Ever been told you are ‘someone's type’, but because of your ethnicity rather than personality? Have you ever been told you are someones shade? Fetishising race has been part of a long and troubling history that has been an issue through time, from black people's bodies fetishised since slavery, to South Asian women being seen as submissive by western males. From the recurring “I want mixed race children” justification of seeking out a particular race, to the exclusively dating outside of your own race. Is it racist to say "I only date black guys”?

But what are the common things that come up? What does it mean to be a minority not in the abstract but in the reality in the pursuit of love. The infamous OKCupid study in 2014 found that Asian men and Black women get fewer matches than other races on dating apps. Furthermore, white men and Asian women appeared to receive the most matches (data focused on heterosexual users).

We want to explore this prominent issue in today's culture, including experiences of online dating in a world where people of colour constantly feel like they are degraded to a fetish, and how emotionally damaging this can be.

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Vick Hope

www.instagram.com/vicknhope/

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Notes of Love - https://fentonand.co/products/notes-on-love

BBC Radio 1 Life Hacks - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09c189d

Evelyn Mok

https://www.instagram.com/evelynmok/

https://twitter.com/evelynmok

https://www.evelynmok.com/wp/

Rice to Meet You Podcast https://ricetomeetyoupod.com/

BBC iPlayer, Bring British East Asian - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08m19bz/being-british-east-asian-sex-beauty-bodies

What Is This Behaviour, Ep 17 - Interracial Dating - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dN2Ffv8QolAii3NIJomFR

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Unpretty & Unfiltered: The team talk Black History Month

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:04:43 GMT

Recorded on Monday 28th of September, Basma and Chi are joined by producer Kaydine to reflect on actions since June 2nd and anticipate what is to come over Black History Month.

Black History Month, celebrated throughout October in the UK, is a time firmly placed in the cultural calendar with many insitutions from the BBC to the British Film Institute rolling out programming each year across the month and educational settings dedicating the curriculum to teaching Black history. We discuss how we generally feel about this cultural moment, it's neccesity and our expectations for the month ahead.

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Rethinking "nude" as a colour with Anita Bhagwandas and Ade Hassan

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:51:04 GMT

As people of colour (or actually people in general) we are taught about the concept of nude as one homogenous colour - falling somewhere on the spectrum between peach and beige.

The style media tells us that a nude court shoe will elongate our legs, a nude lip is a must have, wear nude underwear under white clothing, nude tights will keep you warm without ruining your overall look, but when the shades aren’t there, where does that leave people of colour?

This is something we all face from a young age – felt tips and crayons at school, plasters, ballet slippers. We want to unpack and challenge the concept of nude as a colour and the exclusionary effects that it has on women of colour as they navigate through their journey of self expression.

Exploring the various different tones of black and brown skin and the need for true representation for all shades, while discussing our never-ending search for the perfect nude lip.

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Anita Bhagwandas

https://www.instagram.com/itsmeanitab

https://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/the-changing-face-of-beauty/132781

Ade Hassan, MBE

https://www.instagram.com/itsadehassan

https://www.instagram.com/nubianskin

nubianskin.com

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Unpretty and Unfiltered with...Munya Chawawa

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 13:33:55 GMT

We're back with another edition of Unpretty and Unfiltered, where we have unfiltered chats with trailblazers from our community: talking about their personal journey and experiences as people of colour.

For this third edition, we welcome comedian Munya Chawawa to share his rise to the top of our Instagram feeds. We speak about his upbringing, the hilarious characters he brings to life, and of course his eyebrows.

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Munya Chawawa

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhjXHUirtN7RSgKKdrTo4A

https://twitter.com/munyachawawa

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Being mixed race and navigating through your identity with Bluey Robinson and Jasmine Müller

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 11:01:01 GMT

“Mixed race” is widely reported as the fastest growing ethnic group in the UK, yet encompasses so many different variations of people of dual or multiple heritage.

In race conversations, people of mixed heritage are often sidelined, or asked to “pick a side”, pushing them to turn their back on one part of their culture in order to let the other define them. Being told they are “too much” or one thing or “not enough” of the other. But why can’t all elements be expressed and celebrated in tandem?

From racist family members and childhood bullies to finding your community, we speak to our guests about their journey to finding themselves and expressing their identity in all forms.

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Jasmine Müller

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Bluey Robinson

https://www.instagram.com/blueyofficial/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZnvPh2UP9GHCNAHWP-NGQ

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Connecting to culture through body art with Joy Crookes, Nish Rowe, and Sabira Haque

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 01:20:14 GMT

Both are at the crossroads of bodies and art, but originate from different cultures and have different histories, which have now taken on new meanings in today’s society.

Henna is steeped in traditions from the Arabian Penninsula, Indian subcontinent and the North & horn of Africa. However today what does Henna mean? When did Henna become so popular outside of its traditional usage, and is it solely connected to religion?

Tattoos are an old tradition dating as far back as 2000 BC, with Egypt's international trade spreading the practice across the world. But today what does having a tattoo mean? What are the social norms and judgement that come with having tattoos? Is it culture vulturing to get tattoos from another culture/language than you identify with?

We discuss this and all questions relating to these forms of body art, how they relate to an individual's cultural self-expression and perceptions outside of their traditional communities.

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Joy Crookes

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Sabira Haque

https://www.instagram.com/huqthat/

https://www.facebook.com/huqthat/

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Nish Rowe

https://www.instagram.com/nish_rowe_tattoo/

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How do our cultural diets affect our bodies? With Yasmin Evans and Linia Patel

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 13:02:59 GMT

For people of colour, food is a huge part of our lives, it not only represents our culture but also the community we are part of. In this episode we want to discuss the impact of cultural diets on our skin and hair.

The bottom line is that whatever’s going on inside your gut will eventually show in your skin and hair. Food is the foundation of our lives, and diet is the main way for the body to obtain the required substances for growth and maintenance.

Modern science has proven that an imbalance in nutrition and poor eating habits are important causes of skin troubles and skin ageing. E.g psoriasis is more prevalent in western diets - high fat diet compared to developing counties.

Black and South-Asian people are often praised for their "good skin”, but is there more to it than genetics? Is there something about the foods from these cultures that actually help with promote healthy skin?

Are there elements of different cultural diets that have a more negative impact on skin, and if so, what are the alternatives? What can we learn from other cultures?

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Bringing your true authentic self to work with Kevin Morosky and Nicole Crentsil

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 22:24:11 GMT

As black people, particularly women, we often change our hair, whether it’s braids, weaves, wigs and when you do, you have to prepare for the influx of questions. But what does it feel like when you feel like you are being judged on your hair and appearance at work? When you are made to feel inadequate or made to feel like how you look is a question on your ability to do your job?

When you google “unprofessional hair” images of black people with natural hair still appears. California was the first state in the US to ban hair discrimination to protect those who wear their hair natural in the workplace and school in 2019 with Virginia the next to follow. But in the UK we still have no laws in place.

We speak to Kevin Morosky and Nicole Crenstil about what they think it means to be your true authentic self in the work place and how to overcome the anxiety that may come with it.

Kevin Morosky

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https://www.instagram.com/wearepocc/

Nicole Crenstil

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Changing shades and SPF with Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe and Jules Von Hep

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:58:24 GMT

Chi and Basma speak to Jules von Hep, celebrity spray-tanner and founder of self-tan brand Isle of Paradise, and clinical expert Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe and ask why conversations around tanning - be it from the sun or from a bottle - largely exclude black and non-black people of colour?

Is it due to Western pressures and ignorance? Inter-cultural colourism? Lack of awareness within the communities? A marketing oversight? Or perhaps a combination of all of the above.

The British Skin Foundation states that people with olive, brown or black skin have greater level of protection from the sun so “will not burn so easily or hardly at all”, but is this really true?

The need for those with darker skin tones to wear SPF, has only received media attention in the last few years and during the same time we have seen a rise of new self-tanning brands marketing their products to darker skinned consumers.

Why would someone with black or brown skin want to use fake tan? And why haven’t the big brands caught up with this, in order to market to POCs?

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Dr Ewoma Ukeleghe

https://www.instagram.com/drewomaukeleghe/

https://www.instagram.com/skndoctor/

https://www.skndoctor.co.uk/

Jules von Hep

https://www.instagram.com/julesvonhep/

https://www.instagram.com/julesandsarahpodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/theisleofparadise/

https://theisleofparadise.com/

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Unpretty and Unfiltered with...the Unpretty Team

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 20:03:59 GMT

It's been a week. It's been a year. It's been a lifetime.

The news surrounding the brutal murder of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in America who died at the hands of four racist police officers has given rise to the Black Lives Matter movement globally.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 3rd June 2020, the day after all of our Instagram feeds turned black in solidarity against racism. While the world reads, reflects and says they are ready to listen, we too have been reading their words, reflecting on their actions (or inaction) and are speaking.

Basma and Chi are joined by Kaydine and Ayo, as the four founders of the Unpretty podcast come together to unpack their feelings over the past week.

#BlackLivesMatter

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Unpretty and Unfiltered with...Jayde Pierce

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:15:05 GMT

Introducing a new regular feature, Unpretty and Unfiltered, where we will have an unfiltered chat with trailblazers from our community; talking about their personal journey and experiences as people of colour.

For the first edition, Basma and Chi welcome beauty influencer Jayde Pierce to share her story so far, from growing up as a mixed race child in a predominantly black household, motherhood and becoming one of the UK’s leading beauty influencers.

Warning: This episode contains a candid and real conversation about eating disorders. If you would prefer to skip this, please do fast forward to around 15 minutes and enjoy the rest of the episode.

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Jayde Pierce

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https://www.tiktok.com/@jaydepierce

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How can the media nail inclusive beauty without being tokenistic? With Tolly T and Josh Smith

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:02:41 GMT

In 2018, Afua Hirsch wrote a story for the Guardian discussing the lack of representation within mainstream magazines. "Through ignorance and indifference, they frequently featured no one of black, Asian, mixed or any other ethnic minority heritage from cover to cover, while advice on makeup, skin care, hair styles and products was unfailingly."

Since then, things have progressed somewhat but is it really enough? With the majority of beauty content produced by the mainstream media either alienates the POC community or often misguided and tokenistic. Why are so few titles including the very basics for POCs - skincare, hair care, the perfect red lip?

Chi and Basma are joined by Celebrity and Entertainment Director of British Glamour, Josh Smith and Tolly T, journalist, writer and 1/3 of The Receipts Podcast

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Tolly T

https://www.instagram.com/tolly_t/

https://www.instagram.com/thereceiptspodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/storystory.atb/

Josh Smith

https://www.instagram.com/joshsmithhosts/

https://www.instagram.com/glamouruk/

Josh Smith interviewing Yara Shahidi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4dzeLBWfuw

Glamour UK Tracee Ellis Ross Cover Story: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/tracee-ellis-ross-pattern-beauty-interview-2019

Josh Smith interviewing Gemma Chan: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/gemma-chan-captain-marvel-feminism-interview-march-2019

Glamour UK Black History Month Beauty Special: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/topic/black-history-month

Afua Hirsch, Glossies so white: the data that reveals the problem with British magazine covers https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/apr/10/glossy-magazine-covers-too-white-models-black-ethnic-minority

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So, what are you doing about your hair during lockdown? With Charlotte Mensah and Slider Cuts

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 21:28:52 GMT

Mainstream beauty media have extensively covered "at home" beauty hacks from fringe upkeep, to touching up your roots but what about textured / afro hair? Whether you've got a fade, beard, braids, buzz cut, dreads, weaves, an afro, the lockdown restricts access to our beloved barbers and hair stylists and many of us are having to learn to do it ourselves.

Award winning hairstylist, Charlotte Mensah, and barber to the stars, Mark Maciver (aka Slider Cuts), join Chi and Basma, sharing their tips, tricks and insights to help you manage your locks during lockdown.

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Charlotte Mensah

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https://twitter.com/hairlounge1999

https://charlottemensah.com/

Mark Maciver

https://www.instagram.com/slidercuts

https://twitter.com/SliderCuts

https://www.slidercuts.com/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2B6dVjt-QFigKHIMwP-EQ

More tips to help you maintain your afro hair during lockdown from Charlotte, Mark and others in the links below

https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/head/article/48723/1/easy-lockdown-hairstyles-afro-black-hair-natural-charlotte-mensah-manketti-oil

https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/grooming/a31990236/best-long-hairstyles-men/

https://www.stylist.co.uk/beauty/afro-curly-hair-care-braids-tips-best-products/380560

https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/how-to-manage-afro-hair-at-home

https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/head/article/48686/1/doing-box-braids-passion-twists-natural-hair-bob-wig-fringe-quarantine

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Unpretty Podcast Intro

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:26:24 GMT

Join hosts Basma Khalifa and Chi Ufodiama on a journey to explore the world of beauty through the lens of people of colour - with the help of some special guests.

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