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Molly Sims Gets Real About Aging as a Celebrity, ‘90s Beauty Standards, and Melasma Feb 13, 2026

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This week, we’re joined by model, entrepreneur, and early-2000s icon Molly Sims, whose career spans Vogue covers, Old Navy campaigns, major runways, and six Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues (with two covers — casual). We talk about what it was really like modeling in the pre-social media era — the body pressure, the behind-the-scenes chaos, and the beauty standards that would never fly today — plus how those years shaped her relationship with aging and self-confidence.

She shares the products and treatments she swears by, how she protected her sense of self in the spotlight, and why she launched YSE Beauty to create skincare for women who felt overlooked by the industry. Use code GLOSS15 for 15% off your order at YSEBeauty.com.

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Celebrity Hairstylist Chris McMillan on Britney Spears, The Rachel, & His Biggest Hair Secrets Feb 06, 2026

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Today’s guest is legendary hairstylist Chris McMillan, one of the most influential hair artists of all time and the creative force behind some of pop culture’s most iconic looks. From redefining ’90s beauty to creating cuts that still shape salon trends today — yes, including The Rachel — Chris shares stories from his decades-long career working with A-list clients like Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston, Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, and more. We talk about building a career before social media, how the industry has changed in the age of constant trends, and the foundational lessons that still guide his work. Chris also dives into his love of short hair, iconic transformations, and his rapid-fire takes on timeless cuts, underrated products, common hair mistakes, and what actually matters most for better hair every day.

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Plastic Surgery Mom Guilt & What Pat McGrath’s Bankruptcy Might Mean Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, we honor the life and legacy of Shirley Raines, founder of Beauty 2 the Streetz, whose work reframed beauty as a tool for dignity, connection, and care for unhoused communities in Los Angeles. We also discuss Sara’s Harper’s Bazaar essay, “I Want a New Face, But My Kids Have My Old One,” unpacking the complex guilt millennial moms face as cosmetic treatments become more normalized while raising children who share the features they sometimes want to change. Plus, we break down the news of Pat McGrath Labs filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and what it could mean for the future of the iconic brand — before putting Kirbie to the test with a quiz on Sephora.com’s top 10 products of 2025.

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Sephora Teams Up With Olive Young: What This Means for K-Beauty in the U.S. Jan 27, 2026

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The Sephora vs. Ulta K-Beauty takeover is officially on. This week, we break down the biggest news yet: Sephora is teaming up with Olive Young to launch curated K-Beauty zones in ~650 stores across the U.S. and Canada (plus online) starting fall 2026—with a broader global rollout planned for 2027. We talk about why this is a smart “trust + awareness” play for Olive Young as it opens in L.A., what this means for existing K-Beauty brands already at Sephora, and which brands might get the merchandiser boot. Plus, Cover FX and Mally are shuttering, and introduce a new game: Beauty Quiz Show!

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Inside a Beauty Patent Dispute With Shhhowercap Founder Jacquelyn De Jesu Jan 23, 2026

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Today’s guest is Jacquelyn De Jesu, the founder, CEO, and inventor of Shhhowercap. Built 11 years ago, Shhhowercap turned the humble shower cap into a premium, reusable staple designed to protect blowouts and styled hair from water and humidity. Made with breathable, hydrophobic nanotech fabric that repels water, is antibacterial, machine washable, and backed by seven patents, the brand is a testament to thoughtful design and innovation in beauty. Jacquelyn shares how her background as a creative director led her into beauty, her advice for founders without a “traditional” industry path, and why protecting her invention through patents was non-negotiable while building the business. Plus, what happens when your patent is challenged and the outcome of Shhhowercap’s 2023 jury trial.

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Why Beauty Hurts: Waxing, 2016 Makeup Trends, and Kendall Jenner Nose Discourse Jan 20, 2026

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We’re kicking things off this week asking ourselves the eternal question: why do we willingly go get waxed?! The conversation is inspired by Marcello Hernandez’s painfully accurate bit about just how brutal beauty salons can be. On that note, we’re sharing a major listener-exclusive deal with SEV Laser — a free underarm laser hair removal treatment for first-time customers (!!).

Then we dive into What’s On Your Face?, including Saie’s new CitySet setting spray and Kirbie’s current lip-and-cheek MVPs. From there, we time-travel back to 2016 beauty trends — think blinding highlight, matte liquid lips, bold brows, mermaid makeup, and the YouTube era that made beauty feel playful, expressive, and empowering — and unpack why we’re all so nostalgic for that moment.

Finally, we break down the latest headline around Kendall Jenner denying plastic surgery, what Accutane can (and can’t) do to your nose, and why face-analysis culture online is getting increasingly out of hand.

Part of this episode is sponsored by Saie. We partnered with them on this content, but all thoughts and opinions are our own.

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Being an “Influencer” After 40, Plus Makeup Education With Erica Taylor Jan 16, 2026

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We’re joined by Erica Taylor, a professional makeup artist with nearly 30 years of experience, the internet’s go-to voice for women over 40, and the Global Makeup Coach at IT Cosmetics. With a community of more than three million followers, Erica has built a loyal audience by demystifying makeup for midlife skin, blending expert technique with refreshing honesty. Erica breaks down her current must-haves and explains why skin-first, forgiving formulas matter more than ever for mature skin. From her early days in portrait painting and working makeup counters to navigating social media as the “midlife makeup guru,” Erica opens up about aging in a youth-obsessed industry, the makeup mistakes women over 40 should stop making ASAP, and the realities of being an influencer later in life.

This episode is made possible by IT Cosmetics, as part of Gloss Angeles Confidential.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar on Buffy, Beauty, and Being the Ultimate ’90s It Girl Jan 14, 2026

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Sarah Michelle Gellar is in the studio! From Buffy and Cruel Intentions to Scooby-Doo and beyond, she helped define an entire era, and she’s here to talk beauty, her go-to products, and aging. We dive into how her relationship with beauty has changed over the years, her most nostalgic ’90s and early-2000s product obsessions, and what it was really like being an It Girl before social media existed. Sarah also opens up about raising Gen Z kids in the age of skincare TikTok and how she keeps beauty from becoming an obsession. And yes — we talk Buffy, including what finally made her say yes to revisiting the series and what fans can expect next.

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Stranger Things Set Stories and "Cool Danish Girl” Style With Hair Designer Sarah Hindsgaul Jan 09, 2026

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Glams, today we’re joined by Sarah Hindsgaul, a two-time Emmy–nominated hair designer from Denmark best known for creating the iconic looks of Stranger Things (seasons 1–5). We talk about the products she’s loving right now, her earliest ideas of beauty growing up in Denmark, her new haircare brand Hindsgaul Hair (out 1/12), and just how emotional it was to say goodbye to Stranger Things—and all of those unforgettable hairstyles. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of some of the show’s most memorable moments, including the decision to shave Millie Bobby Brown’s head in season one, the toughest creative calls across five seasons, and some fun on-set dynamics. Plus, a rapid Hellfire round covering fan theories, favorite characters, and a certain Purple Rain moment.

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Pat McGrath Labs: The Warning Signs We Can’t Ignore Jan 07, 2026

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Gloss Angeles Confidential is a product seeding program open to all listeners. Products discussed through this program are paid partnerships. Learn more on our website!

We’re kicking off the year by manifesting what’s next: the dream guests we want on the pod (Sara is calling in the Heated Rivalry boys, while Kirbie has her sights set on myth-buster Dr. Mike), plus our predictions for where the beauty industry is headed, from stress-busting supplements to the oral-care glow-up we all need. We’re also aligning on our 2026 beauty goal: prioritizing hair and scalp health! In our latest WOYF (what’s on your face), Sara shares why she’s loving the Biossance Growth Factor Firming Anti-Aging Moisturizer, while Kirbie breaks down her current obsession with the Soocas toothbrush and water flosser. Plus, we unpack the biggest beauty headlines of the week, including Rare Beauty’s expansion to Ulta Beauty and what’s really going on with Pat McGrath Labs.

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