How did lipstick become a key economic indicator? Why is Paris the beauty capital of the world? And what can we learn from South Korea’s booming male cosmetics market?
In this episode, we’ll interview economist Daniel MacDonald and textured hair expert and entrepreneur Dr. Aude Livoreil-Djampou. We'll take to the streets of Paris, asking people what "French ... Show More
Dec 3
How Naomi Osaka Unwinds, and WNBA Legend Sue Bird on Standing Out
Isabella Rossellini and Muhammad Ali have crossed paths a few times —first, while she was assisting a sports journalist as a young woman, and later, when a tragedy led the boxer to knock on her door. Hear this story and more in the final episode of season 2, which is all about sp ... Show More
41m 49s
Sep 2024
[REDIFFUSION] Cindy Crawford : Pepsi, dynastie et grain de beauté
Quiconque né dans les années 80 se souvient d’avoir vu cette pub à la télé : Cindy Crawford sortant en minishort en jean d’une Lamborghini rouge, se dirigeant langoureusement vers un distributeur Pepsi, avant de s’enfiler une canette d’un trait sous un soleil de plomb. Grâce à ce ... Show More
20m 46s
Sep 2024
Beauty Prop Styling Secrets with Kounthear Kuch
The perfect serum drizzle, the fluffiest body-cream whip, the straightest arm swatches—prop stylist Kounthear Kuch has done it all. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of a beauty photo shoot, discusses the latest color and photo trends in beauty, and demystifies the ... Show More
55m 48s
Nov 2024
Ten things (besides bread) that the French call a 'baguette'
<p>What's a baguette? A long loaf of bread, surely. WRONG! A baguette can be one of 15 different things. Here's how I found out - and a few baguette-related language facts to impress your French friends. </p> <p>Featuring, ever-so-briefly, the voice of Véronique from <a href= "ht ... Show More
7m 50s
Feb 2024
S2 EP5: Belle Delphine discusses selling her bathwater, dealing with stalkers and why she’s called ‘The Queen of the Simps’
Louis chats to internet sensation and adult content creator, Belle Delphine. Joining Louis in the studio, Belle discusses how she made millions from her first adult video, why she’s been labelled as “Queen of the Simps”, and a surprising ambivalence about her chosen career. Plus, ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2025
PRETTY CURIOUS | Could You Be Making An Expensive Hair Mistake? Do This Before You Go Too Far
Beauty, politics, and Grammy predictions—oh my! In this episode of Pretty Curious, Jonathan Van Ness is answering listener questions and talking all things winter skincare to Hollywood hair theories. Need to save your dry, chapped hands this season? JVN offers a three-step moistu ... Show More
32m 50s