Erika Andreis (@erika.depasqualeco on Instagram), a Western PA-based salon consultant for Depasquale Salon System, stops by to chat with Nichole about clean and eco-friendly beauty and hair salon products.

Learn about what specific ingredients are good for your hair and which listings you should stay away from. Discover more about plastics and how to properly dispose of these products as a consumer or salon owner. Also, find out the difference between vegan and cruelty-free products and what these descriptions refer to.

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Mallory sits down with Richard Parsakian, owner of Eons Fashion Antique located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to have a conversation about vintage sustainable fashion in current times. 

Learn about Parsakian’s vintage store, Eons Fashion Antique, and how he connects with Pittsburgh’s art community. Understand that consumers want to be individualized and expressive when it comes to personal fashion. Know the difference between vintage and thrifted clothing and much more.

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Jamyce sits down for a conversation with Pittsburgh-based model, Tanisha Thomas as well as hairstylist, salon owner, and designer, Jai Proctor to discuss the impact of African Americans in the fashion industry.

Learn about the early beginnings of Tanisha and Jai, their upbringing, and experiences that helped them reach their goals as individuals within the fashion community. The trio also discusses what fashion shows they hope will happen in 2021, fashion with a cause in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement and the platforms of major fashion brands dealing with inclusivity.

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Mallory talks to Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment in Animals)’s Laboratory Investigations to discuss testing beauty products on animals.

Learn about the background of the animal testing process and the life of the animals that are being tested. Understand that more companies are opting out of testing their products on animals. Guillermo outlines ways for consumers to advocate for animals from supporting PETA legislation to contacting beauty product companies to show your opposition to these practices. To find out what products are animal cruelty-free, head to PETA’s website.

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