Episodes

  • S2 Ep. 6 | Hair Dye
    Dec 23 2021

    It's our final episode of the year! After reviewing the colorful — pun very-much intended — history of hair dye, Jenny and Dianna team up with cosmetic chemist Dr. Anne Wagner to answer all your burning (well, hopefully not burning) questions about coloring your hair.


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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep. 5 | Scalp
    Dec 16 2021

    This week, we're covering the topic holding this whole season together: our scalps. Join Jenny, Dianna, and guest Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, principal scientist for Head & Shoulders, as they get to the root of dandruff, dryness, and every other scalp issue imaginable.


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    30 mins
  • S2 Ep. 4 | Hair Loss/Thinning
    Dec 9 2021

    As we speak, there are about 30 million women in the United States who are experiencing hair loss and thinning as caused by genetics — yet the topic remains taboo. So this week, Jenny and Dianna called in dermatologist Nazanin Saedi to investigate the different causes of hair loss and review the many treatment options available — while getting real about the costs.

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    31 mins
  • S2 Ep. 3 | Frizz
    Dec 2 2021

    This week, Jenny and Dianna are going to battle with a universal enemy: frizz. Join them — along with cosmetic chemist Erica Douglas — as they dive deep into what causes frizz and how to prevent it, plus share the frizz-fighters we should all add to our arsenal.


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    26 mins
  • S2 Ep. 2 | Conditioner
    Nov 25 2021

    Be honest — have you ever wondered what conditioner is actually... doing? This week, Jenny and Dianna are exploring the MVP of any in-shower routine with help from Dr. Jeni Thomas, global principal scientist for Pantene.


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    32 mins
  • S2 Ep. 1 | Silicones
    Nov 18 2021

    Our second season is off to a spooky start, as we investigate a vilified ingredient... that's probably on your skin right now. Eek! But don't worry — cosmetic chemist Perry Romanowski is here to help Jenny and Dianna bust some myths about silicones.


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    29 mins
  • Introducing Allure: The Science of Beauty, Season 2
    Nov 11 2021

    Did you miss us? The Science of Beauty, a podcast from Allure, is back for a second season. And this time, things are getting... hairy. Join Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, and Dianna Mazzone, senior beauty editor, as they investigate all the hair tips, tricks and myths that you've always wondered about.

    Season 2 launches Thursday, November 18th, with new episodes releasing weekly. Subscribe now so you don't miss our first episode all about one of the most mysterious ingredients in hair care.


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    1 min
  • The Inside Story: Peptides
    Jul 13 2021

    These tiny chains of amino acids are among the most powerful topical tools we have to help smooth wrinkles and restore skin firmness — here’s why. (Special thanks to Dermatologist Cindy Bae)

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    7 mins