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Naked Beauty

Naked Beauty

Written by: Brooke DeVard
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Unfiltered talk about beauty trends, selfcare journeys, skincare, wellness tips and the products we love, hosted by Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli, with the women I admire.

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  • How To Get The Best Hair Of Your Life With Coree Moreno

    How To Get The Best Hair Of Your Life With Coree Moreno
    Feb 2 2026
    Coree Moreno is a renowned hair artist who regularly works on editorial and red-carpet events, including the MET Gala. Some of his impressive celebrity roster includes Zendaya, Queen Latifah, Natasha Lyonne, Lil Nas X, and more. But how did someone who began doing hair at 13 in PG County come to sculpt hair for Hollywood’s A-List? Coree grew up as a creative and inquisitive child who had a front-row seat to his mom’s hair rituals. Before graduating from high school, he was preparing to enroll in cosmetology school. Besides experimenting with colors and cuts on himself, he served prominent women from his community. Working with elite Black professionals in PG County provided Coree a foundation for working with chic women with very high standards, which he would build on in Hollywood. Coree’s expansion to L.A. was the result of a bold DM to the iconic Vernon François, stating his interest and availability to assist when the opportunity arises. The opportunity arose two weeks after he sent the DM, and he was assisting Vernon with Serena Williams’ hair on a W Magazine set.​When Coree describes how supportive his family was about his decision to pursue hair full-time and when he came out, it’s clear why he’s so confidently chased his dreams around the globe. During our chat, Coree talks about developing his artistic point of view over the past 18 years. We also discussed current hairstyle culture, and what he thinks about new hair rules and the changing relationships between clients and stylists. I couldn’t miss an opportunity to get Coree’s professional opinion on Black Girl Haircare 101, like the best edge styling products, the steps to a great silk press, fixing breakage, and his protective style hot takes. We got personal and explored how yoga changed his life, his favorite escapist video games, and why working with Lil Nas X was one of his most iconic creative assignments. Unbelievably, this is Coree’s first podcast interview, but with his breadth of knowledge and desire to pour into the next generation of stylists, we know it is the first of many.Tune in as we discuss:(5:00) His Mom’s 90s Beauty Practices(5:20) Why Hairstylists Are Losing Recipes(10:45) How A Cold DM to Vernon François Led Him To Assisiting In LA(13:40) What He’s Learned Working With Talent On Set(17:15) What Working With Queen Latifah Is Like(23:29) Products & Tools To Lay Edges By Texture(25:45) How To Fortify Your Silk Press(29:33) Achieving A Press With One Pass(30:55) Tips For Fixing Breakage(34:16) How To Blend Stubborn Leave Out(35:30) Best Protective Style For Growth(37:45) Most Damaging Protective Style(39:00) How To Protect Your Scalp In Braids(40:05) A Hair Steam Trick When Wearing Synthetic Hair(47:35) Why Yoga Has Been So Transformative Personally & Professionally(58:31) When Coree Feels The Most BeautifulRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Coree @coree.morenoProducts Mentioned:Bask & Lather Edge ControlWooden Denman BrushH2 Pro Diamond Plateamika SoulfoodCecred Scalp LineMiriam Quevedo Sublime Gold Luminous Conditioner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    55 mins
  • Health As A Means of Living With Ease

    Health As A Means of Living With Ease
    Jan 26 2026
    *Encore episode*So often, what we define as “wellness” in today’s world can end up feeling like an expensive and unnecessary set of demands that leave us drained rather than fulfilled. Fortunately, health coach Daphne Javitch is here for real talk on how to feel more (as she puts it) “resourced”. After a long and painful journey with endometriosis, Daphne was inspired to better understand her body and how to thrive in hectic conditions that are far from ideal. Tune in to hear how she navigated and continues to navigate this journey, as well as her thoughts on: - Self-care as a discipline and leadership skill - The importance of physical and emotional elimination - Health as a means of living with ease - Addressing pain vs. masking it - The belief that mood follows action Products/ Resources Mentioned: Skincare: Marie Veronique (barrier restore serum, barrier lipid complex), Furtuna Skin (Nightly Renewal Cream, Replenishing Balm) Supplements: Mary Ruth’s (Morning MultiVitamin, Nighttime Multi Mineral), Seed Probiotics, Wooden Spoon Magic Magnesium Spirulina Powder, Epsom Salt for Baths) Resources: Daphne Javitch’s Doing Well. Naked Beauty Listeners get a 1-week free trial with this link. Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Daphne: @doingwell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Nia Hill on How To Rediscover Yourself

    Nia Hill on How To Rediscover Yourself
    Jan 19 2026
    Nia Hill is an accomplished actress, entertainment executive, producer, and master of reinvention. Like many of us, her earliest attempts at reinvention happened after she started a new school in LA. She was immediately introduced to a new set of beauty and style expectations that were different from what was allowed at her prim and mandatory-uniform Catholic School. Growing up traveling between parents and cities, Los Angeles and Atlanta, provided her with the foundation to assess and adapt to new surroundings quickly. While her mother was stricter in how she allowed Nia to self-express, her father, a well-known comedy agent, was more lenient. Her early exposure to the entertainment business, coupled with music video inspiration on BET, Nia quickly carved out her own path personally and professionally.During our conversation, Nia shared that while she studied acting in college, her father dissuaded her from pursuing a career in acting. The Harlem Renaissance inspired her to move to New York during the early 2000s. After interning at the famous Apollo Theater, she embarked on a career as an executive and landed roles at Comedy Central, The Chappelle Show, and even MTV. Despite a successful career and blossoming relationship with her now-husband, Bill Burr, she was unfulfilled. She transitioned to a full-time stay-at-home mother, but still felt called towards creative work. Nia decided to invest fully in herself and her interests, only to find that she was the career of her dreams. Her current role, as a purveyor of the best in Black fine dining, is created in her image; truly original, funny, and endlessly entertaining. Tune in as we discuss:(5:40) Why Nia Isn't Pursuing A Professional Comedy Career(6:30) Why She Didn’t Feel Beautiful Growing Up(8:45) Growing Up Between Atlanta & LA(9:08) Her Nepo Baby Experience(10:30) How Summer School In LA Helped Reshape Her Identity (11:15) Finding Style Inspo On BET(11:45) Her Experience In Y2K Harlem (12:10) How The Harlem Renaissance Inspired Her Move(12:40) A Mild Diddy Run-In(13:05) What Early 2000s Braid Shops Were Like(14:10) Defining Her Second Wind Career(15:00) From Acting & To Media Exec(16:16) Recovering From Corporate Unhappiness(17:50) Why She Felt Unfulfilled As A SAHM(19:08) The True Cost Of Investing In Herself(21:00) Why Vanity Inspired Her Public Rebrand(25:08) Building Her Team With Personal Connections(26:28) The Day-To-Day Stylist Rundown(31:45) How People Responded To Her Evolution(38:52) Invest In Yourself, Even If It’s Small(39:59) Beginning Her Fine Dining Journey(44:40) Why She Chooses To Highlight Black Chefs(47:55) LA Food Lightning Round(54:41) Nia's Advice For People Who Feel StuckRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you’re listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Nia @niasalteregoProducts Mentioned:Ami Cole Lip OilMakeup Forever Hydra GlowMAC Chestnut Lip PencilEADEM Le Chouchou Exfoliating + Softening Peptide Lip BalmForlle'd Hyalogy P-effect Refining LotionAquaphor Healing OintmentVaseline Cocoa Radiant LotionBiologique Recherche Masque VivantPurple Rain Prada Beauty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    58 mins
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