Beauty Reform School

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MUA. Educator. Retail Grunt. Problem Child. BadBad PJ Brown has logged in over 25 years in the makeup industry, and is welcoming the confused, the frustrated, and the terrified with open arms. Come and deconstruct techniques, products, tools and issues together in this irreverent, helpful podcast (n…

BadBad PJ Brown


    • Jul 25, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 151 EPISODES


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    Excessive Heat Warning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 1:37


    Beauty Reform School was supposed to start its new season this week, but there have been some impediments. Tune in to this notice to find out more

    The call is coming from inside the house: the male gaze and female complicity(anniversary episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 43:32


    It's always been said that women measure themselves through the male gaze. But how did we become co-conspirators? Do you tune in for this anniversary episode! #beautyreformschool #philly #podcasts #themalegaze #podcasts #beauty

    Face it: Pockmarks.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 39:27


    This week we face textured skin and pockmarks - how we got them, what can be done about them, and how to love them in the meantime. Do tune in!

    From outdated to delightful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 41:23


    Are you getting lost in the whirl of trends lately? Curious if your luck is outdated? Unsure of “the rules”? Tune in for a refresher course

    The Rut: Is it time to update your look?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 38:24


    Are you still happy with your look? And if not, is it time for an update? Let's take an inventory and check it out - do tune in! #beautyreformschool #podcasts #philly #wardrobeupdate #getoutofyourrut

    Has thrifting been ruined? (Pt2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 36:07


    This week is part two of our two-parter: has gentrification, social media, and trends ruined thrifting for those who really need and benefit from it? Time for us to sort through it, so do tune in! #beautyreformschool #philly #thrifting #podcasts #beautyhauls #gentrifyingbeauty

    Has thrifting been ruined (Pt 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 40:31


    This week we start a two-parter: has gentrification, social media, and trends ruined thrifting for those who really need and benefit from it? Time for us to sort through it, so do tune in! #beautyreformschool #philly #thrifting #podcasts #beautyhauls #gentrifyingbeauty

    Why did men stop wearing makeup?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 38:04


    Today we take a look at the history of men wearing makeup; when did they start? Why did they stop? And how did makeup get gendered in the first place? Do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #menandmakeup #philly

    Red for Filth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 48:17


    Today we take a deep dive into red dye - how did it come to be? With all the fussing, why are we still using it? What safe and what's not, and how did it become such a problem? Do tune in!

    How essential are essential oils, really?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 42:18


    This week we take a deep dive into essential oils – are they viable? Should we use them? And how do we know the right way to do so? Do tonight and find out! #beautyreformschool #podcasts #philly #essentialoils

    The truth about talc

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 28:41


    Time to blow away some of the misconceptions about talc – if it's so dangerous, why are we still using it? When is it safe? And why is there so much confusion around it? Time to sort it out and talk about it – do you tune in! #beautyreformschool #thetruthabouttalc #cosmetics #asbestos #philly #podcasts

    Self Care: 2 four-letter words

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 28:14


    It's amazing how something that's supposed to be so good for you can be so misunderstood. So I think it's time we talk about it so we can all go back to caring for ourselves in peace. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #selfcare #boundaries #podcasts #philly

    Alopecia, for Alopecia's sake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 45:39


    This week we talked to filmmaker Janessa St. Pierre about Alopecia, the stigma around it, and it's relationship to beauty standards. Do tune in!

    Skincare - If you dare

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:50


    When is skin care not just skin care? Let's go under the surface and root around; are you using your skin care with intention ? Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #skincarewithintention #statussymbols

    Maybe she's born with it… Maybe it's imposter syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 40:00


    Time to look into imposter syndrome – the monster under your bed, or in this case, your make up drawer. Time to face it, so do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #impostersyndrome #philly #beautytalk

    Through the lens of Nell Hoving

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 48:37


    What's your best side? This week we chat with photographer Nell Hoving for inspiration and tips on how to convey your inner beauty on camera! Do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #nellhoving #photography #philly

    A dress for Miss Viola Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 48:01


    This episode has two missions: to introduce Miss Viola Davis to Panashe designs' fabulous gown, and reach a new level of inspiration for ourselves. Tune in and be a part of it! #beautyrefoemschool #panashedesigns #violadavis #manifestation

    Hard Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 31:58


    Time to regroup. Are you having trouble navigating? Same. Do tune in so we can talk about it. #beautyreformschoolpodcast #reset #regroup

    The Plague Crafter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 34:00


    It's been a while, but I'm so thrilled to get a chance to talk to a creator again! This week we talked to The Plague Crafter who can be found at: ThePlagueCrafter.com Facebook.com/theplaguecrafter Instagram.com/theplaguecrafter For the author page: Facebook.com/ravenrockindy Do you tune in!

    Suddenly… (facial) Psoriasis!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 40:47


    It's not sexy, but it's something a lot of us are going through right now. So do you tune in so we can talk about it - for more information, go to https://www.mypsoriasisteam.com/ #beautyreformschool.com #philly #podcasts #facialpsoriasis

    Status Symbols

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 37:40


    Are we still defined by the brands we buy or now? And if so, why? Do tune in so we can talk about it! #beautyreformschool #podcast #philly #statussymbols

    Who needs romance when there's chocolate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 23:12


    Let's talk about love… Love of chocolate that is. And let's address some of the rumors about its effect on breakouts. Do you tune in! #beautyreformschool #podcasts #chocolate #cacao #philly

    Blame it on the alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 35:17


    Heyyyyy! We're back! Now where were we? Oh yes, we were trying to ring in the new year - do tune in so we can catch up!

    Technical Difficulties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 1:40


    Just a quick message to keep you in the loop - also, happy new year!

    Resolute & Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 24:16


    Are resolutions daunting? Do you feel like the pressure of creating resolutions at the end of the year does more harm than good? Let's revisit it. Do tune in!

    Bad Reputation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 43:19


    This week we dig into ingredients that have been scapegoated into the horrible moniker of “bad ingredients“. How many of these have you heard about? Do you tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #philly #beautyreformschool #podcast #beautytalk #cosmeticchemistry #ingredients

    All dressed up and nowhere to go: antisocial glam goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 26:10


    This week we discussed the art of glam strictly for yourself. Who says you have to go out to enjoy the thrill of feeling fabulous? Do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #antisocialglam #philly #podcasts #happyholidays

    Holiday beauty over the ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 31:13


    This week we talk about American holidays style over the years. We delve into everything from bellbottoms to sequin dresses hats and even pastels. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #holidaylooks #philly

    Wish List

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 27:35


    Time to organize your wish list! Tune in this week as we kick around a few ideas on this mini episode (it's been a heckuva week I'll tell you all about it when you tune in) #beautyreformschoolpodcast #wishlist #philly #podcast

    Baby Hairs & Edges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 28:23


    This week we're starting the conversation on baby hairs and edges, as well as a little history lesson. If you'd like to talk about the subject with me, message me at beautyreformschool.com - i'd love to dig even deeper into this topic! #beautyreformschool #babyhairs #edges #podcasts #philly

    Hard Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 38:03


    How hard is your hard water? And what effect does it have on your skin hair and health? Most of all, what can you do about it? Do you tune in this week to find out! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #hardwater #philly #podcast

    Counterfeit Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 39:28


    This week we're taking a deeper dive into the world of counterfeit beauty. How sure are you about the products you're buying? Tune in and find out! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #counterfoetbeauty #beautytalk

    Crimes of Beauty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 35:08


    Today we look back on some of beauties high crimes; and start part 1 of a conversation about counterfeit beauty (part 2 is next week) - do tune in!

    Beauty Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 42:27


    It's that time of year again! Set along down for some beauty horror stories on this spooky week!

    Spa Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 47:11


    It's spa day here beauty reform school! And I have the pleasure of speaking to Brandi from the glow goals luxury spa - we go under the surface and take out the dirt (see what I did there?) treat yourself and tune in! #beautyreformschool #spaday #glowgoals #beautyreformschool podcast #philly #conshohocken #treatyoself

    ADHD for Beauty Enthusiasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 35:13


    This week, we have a chat about neurodivergency & ADHD - specifically what it is, and how to organize your beauty routine around it. It's an absolute tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #adhd #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #philly #podcaster

    Size Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 37:42


    This week we have the absolute honor of talking to Gina Jones, from Fat Zine! We talk wardrobe, self-confidence, and how to craft a style and persona to fit you. Absolutely tune in! #beautyreformschool #fatzine #fullsizedbeauty #philly #podcasts #style

    The Ugly Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 46:58


    This week we have a talk about the ugly law - a law that was put in a place to monitor “unsightliness”, the disabled, the homeless and more. Not to mention how it bled out to other members of society. Do tune in for this important chat! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #uglylaw #beauty #disabledlaws #homelessness #history #philly

    Time to Talk Menopause (Pt2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 28:27


    It's not a pleasant subject, but it's an important one - menopause. If you've wondered what it's like, going through it now, or been through it, this episode has something for everyone. This week we're wrapping up with part 2 - Do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #menopause #philly #changes #beauty

    Time to Talk Menopause (PT1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 37:35


    It's not a pleasant subject, but it's an important one - menopause. If you've wondered what it's like, going through it now, or been through it, this episode has something for everyone. Do tune in! #beautyreformschoolpodcast #menopause #philly #changes #beauty

    Talking with The Makeup Historian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 46:01


    This week we have a fabulous chat with @themakeuphistorian Sara Long about, well - history! We talk makeup as protest, the change in marketing and language, and even the classic red lip. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #themakeuphistorian #historyofmakeup #philly #cosmetics

    Let's talk about the Littles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 49:04


    Finally! I've been wanting to do an episode just for the parents for a while now, and I got Philly's Best @yourparentingpartner Brandi Davis to help us sort it out. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #yourparentingpartner #littles #beautywhileparenting #philly

    Let's make it a thing: Autumn Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 68:24


    It's that time of year again! This week we catch up with Sarah Greenlaw Best to ruminate and prepare for the joys of Autumn - we talk about everything from yummy treats to skincare tricks - do tune in! #beautyreformschool #autumn #skincare #phillyandbeyond #falliscoming #podcast

    Beautifying: One Neighborhood at a Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 41:42


    This week we talk to fellow Philadelphian & sanitation advocate @_yafavtrashman Terrill Haigler about better citizenship, and what we can to do be a part of the solution for a better city (non Philadelphians: this episode can help you too, so do tune in!) #beautyreformschoolpodcast #yafavtrashman #philly #beauitifyyourcity

    Storytime: Beauty as Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 32:35


    It's storytime! This week we tell you two stories about beauty and rebellion, because it's still very much a thing. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #storytime #beautystories #beauty #podcast #beautyasrebellion

    The Best Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 60:37


    This week we yuck it up with comedian Alyssa, aka Dooks https://instagram.com/thedookness?utm_medium=copy_link - do tune in for this amusing and interesting chat

    Back to… Normal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 31:41


    Are you out and about yet? Are you about to be? Time to take inventory of your beauty routine - you don't have to get ready if you stay ready! Tune in!

    Invisible Melanin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 54:30


    This week we talk to Carissa @invisiblemelanin about albanism, self care, skin care, and yes, once again - the virtues of hydration and sunscreen. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #albanism #alwaysusesunscreen #alwayshydrate #invisablemelanin

    The Doctor is In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 50:02


    This week we have the honor of talking to the esteemed Dr. Monique Gary about self care, wellness, and the importance of having the hard conversations about medical history with your loved ones. CONTENT WARNING: we discuss cancer, loss, and related subjects - Catch up on old episodes if that subject is triggering for you

    Sorry, Not Sorry: All Hail Sha'Carri!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 61:28


    Given recent events, I thought about the timing for this episode. But then I realized that everything discussed still holds. (This interview was recorded prior to this latest news cycle). So this episode still stands. And so does she. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #sha'carri #sorrynotsorry

    Remembering The Beautiful One: reminiscing about Prince

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 55:15


    This week we talk to Ed Miller from When Doves Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3haxxNqGa7x2dmjJ6LZ9rb?si=9t132sulRQWQecoTe3RFtQ&dl_branch=1 and reminisce about his Purple Badness, his style, and his overall flair. Do tune in! #beautyreformschool #beautyreformschoolpodcast #whendovespodcast #hisroyalbadness #prince

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