Think Gilded Age hair is super 19th century? Uhhh - think again! The hairstyling practices and salon culture that we’ve come to know today draw major inspiration from the American salons of the Gilded Age (which of course drew inspiration from the French salons across the pond…vive la France)! What mysteries are hiding underneath the pompadour poofs of Gilde ... Show More
Aug 24
What Taking a Break Looks Like, Scarf Spelling Bee, JVN's Favorite Fragrances
This week, we’re talking: our hiatus, AOC, scarf spelling bee, voter registration, and our HBOTW! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Check out the JVN Patreon for exclusive content, bonus e ... Show More
25m 29s
Aug 19
How to Work With Yourself, Not Against Yourself with Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is back on Getting Better for a happiness check-in with JVN! This week, they’re talking about what actually helps us understand ourselves, and why knowing how we respond to expectations can make it easier to change our habits, navigate relationships, and create a l ... Show More
54m 24s
Aug 17
Lindsay Clancy Case Breakdown, HIV Social Safety Net, Going with the Flow
This week, we’re talking: the Lindsay Clancy case, HIV Social Safety net, getting better at going with the flow, english breakfast recs, and much more! Wanna see JVN on stage? Get tix to the Hot & Healed Comedy Tour here. Catch Getting Better & The Monday Edit, now on YouTube! Ch ... Show More
38m 32s
Jun 2023
Wigging Out: Fake Hair That Made Real History, an interview with Jessica Glasscock, pt. 2
In part 2 of this week's episodes about wigs, Jessica Glasscock joins us again to speak about the market for human hair in the 19th century, some of the celebrity hairstylists of the early 20th century, wigs and weaves in black haircare practices and--of course--the importance of ... Show More
41m 59s
Oct 2023
Fashioning the Gilded Age: Tariffs, Thieves, and TV with Dr. Elizabeth L. Block, Part II
Nothing gets between a woman and her fashion! Dr. Elizabeth Block joins us for part two of our episode on Gilded Age fashion in a discussion on fashionable smuggling, thievery, and the costumes of Gilded Age Season 2!
Get your hands on a copy of Dr. Block's book Dressing Up: The ... Show More
30m 57s
Oct 2023
Flash Back Friday: Justin Anderson
Join the hair guru and "cool blonde" hair stylist about the secret behind Jennifer Aniston's hair, growing up in an athletic Mormon family, the tragedy of Brittney Spears' hair, and the must-know hair tips you should embrace in your life! Original Airdate: May 7 2019 Check out ou ... Show More
49m 45s
Aug 2019
023 - Interview with a Hairstylist: Sonia Murray
In this episode, you'll learn all about hair, haircuts and hairstyles with my aunt, Sonia Murray. She is a hairstylist. See the YouTube video that corresponds with this episode here: https://youtu.be/pXJOFWZRk6UWant to take your learning further? ⭐ Visit the website for more ... Show More
32m 28s