For the Love of Beauty

Happy Pride! This episode Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) talk to Madin Ray Lopez (they/them/theirs) of Project Q Salon (@projectqsalon) in Los Angeles. They talk LGBTQIA+ acceptance in salons, how Madin is involved with their community, and the importance of ensuring we’re masters of all textures.

In this episode, Jessica (@theguasisextra) & Michael (@michael.longstagram) talk sustainability with hairdresser, activist, and Prostainable owner, Laura Yochum (@prostainable). They discuss some problem areas, what salons can do to become more sustainable, and small habit changes we can all make in our daily lives to make a big difference.

After a restful break Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) are back for Season 2! With so much to catch up on from the break, they dive straight into some hot beauty topics they missed, like "Gorilla Glue Girl", the launch of Clubhouse, and what's even going to happen after COVID-19 finally ends?

This week on the podcast, Jessica (@theguasisextra) & Michael (michael.longstagram) interview hairstylist, makeup artist, actor, and model Vetta (@iamvetta). Tune in to listen to this celebrity hairstylist discuss the impact of sexual harassment in the beauty industry.

In this week's episode, Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) discuss makeup artistry and managing client expectations in a world of filtered photos with professional makeup artist Jenielle Jensen (@makeupbyjenielle).

In this week’s episode, Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) discuss business planning as a creative during lockdown with California-based Wella Professionals Ambassador and CEO of Masters of Balayage, Ryan Weeden (@ryan.weeden).

In this week’s episode, Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) chat with California-based Wella Professionals Global Artist Claudio Lazo (@claudiolazo) about salon re-closures and new guidelines for west coast beauty pros.

In this week's episode, Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) chat with California-based educator and celebrity stylist Tarra Kruper (@tarratakesover) about the post-quarantine salon atmosphere, how to communicate your pricing and expectations during the pandemic, and how to work for the life you want.

Wella Education presents: For the Love of Beauty! Join our hosts, licensed hairdressers and marketing pros Jessica Guastella (@theguasisextra) and Michael Long (@michael.longstagram), for unfiltered and in-depth discussions on all things beauty.

This week, Jessica & Michael discuss the beauty industry's role in systemic racism and inclusivity, along with interviewing internationally recognized haircutting and design leader, business educator, philanthropist, and salon owner, Diane Stevens (@dianecolestevens).

To learn more about Diane’s salon, visit colestevenssalon.com. And to hear more about her non-profit organization, the Cinderella Foundation, visitcinderellafoundation.org.

Jessica (@theguasisextra) and Michael (@michael.longstagram) discuss what you can expect from For the Love of Beauty, and talk to two fellow hairdressers, Jamie Pierce (@mizzj_at_play) and Jonathan James (@neongods), about how they've been affected, and what they're doing to continue to take care of their clients during the COVID-19 crisis.