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S and B are two South Asian women who have a lot of thiku (spicy) takes on all things beauty. Join us as we provide our commentary on beauty trends, wash days and favorite nail polishes.

Ess & Bee


    • May 12, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 12: we're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 70:50


    In this episode, Ess and Bee catch up after a long hiatus and discuss their current favorites, what new things have and have not worked for them and what they are hoping for for mother's day!

    Episode 11: It's Scoprio Season!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 68:24


    In this special episode, Ess and Bee talk about Scorpio season, and all the things that make it so amazing and special. Ess quizzes Bee on some Scorpio beauty trends, and they talk about how being a Scorpio impacts their life and ways in which they embrace the spiciness associated with it. Tune in for a super fun episode! 

    Episode 8: Part 2 of Ess and Bee's Favorites

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 63:35


    We had so much to share for our favorites that we split it up into 2 parts! This week we talk about body wash, concealer, blush, bronzer, and more! 

    Episode 10: Catch up with Ess and Bee

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 53:28


    In this month's episode, Ess and Bee catch up on all that happened during the summer, the transition back into school time and what's on deck for the fall. Plus -- there's a very special announcement! 

    Episode 7: Happy Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 62:46


    This week's episode Ess and Bee dive into AANHPI month! We talk about our favorite brands, products, and give you a little bit about what it's like to be part of this population. 

    South Asian Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 75:46


    Ess and Bee tackle a tough topic today - representation for south asians in media. We talk about  how representation matters and how it's impacted us as we've grown up. Let us know what your thoughts are! 

    Episode 5: Is it appreciation or appropriation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 62:07


    This week, Ess and Bee tackle appropriation versus appreciation. We dive into the Mielle Rosemary oil controversy, and our thiku take on the whole thing. 

    Episode 4: Goodbye 2022!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 74:42


    Ess and Bee talk about the end of the year and what they plan for 2023!

    Episode 3: Thiku Takes on Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 78:23


    In this episode, Ess and Bee talk about friendships and how it can be hard to navigate those as you get older. We also go through our wash day, nail polish of the week(s), and current beauty favs! 

    Episode 2: Embracing Hairy Situations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 69:54


    In this episode, Ess and Bee talk about our Olive and June middle of the summer sale purchases, fungal acne and how we have been beating the heat this summer. Ess and Bee also tackle body hair, especially in South Asian women, and how we've come to embrace it and ignore the auntie's mean quips about our mooches (mustaches) and unibrows. https://www.tumblr.com/blog/thikutakes^ check out our episode guide on tumblr where we list out all the products we talk about throughout the ep!

    Tampon Shortage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 68:37


    In our first episode, co-hosts S and B talk about their wash days, what polish they're wearing, and their thiku take on the tampon shortage. 

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