Reflections with Baze Mpinja

Baze talks with Antonia Opiah, founder of Unruly, about the complicated legacy of relaxers: from kitchen perms and beauty ads that equated straight hair with success, to the growing awareness of what that pursuit has cost. See: "Was it her rèsumè... or Raveen?" Read: Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Surpass 10,000 as Major Brands Face Growing Cancer Claims — RetailBoss Read: What is The CROWN Act? Watch: You Can Touch My Hair Part 1 and Part 2 — Unruly Watch: The Wig Scene — How To Get Away with Murder ...

We examine the future of plastic surgery—with a plastic surgeon who made history. Guest: Dr. Steven Williams, MD — board-certified plastic surgeon and Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Follow Reflections on Instagram © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

A nervous mom. A makeup-obsessed tween. A trip to Sephora. What could possibly go wrong? And who’s going to hold the basket? Guests: Leyla Bolho Garlatti, communications/PR consultant and momSara Spruch-Feiner, Senior Reporter at Glossy A very spunky 9-year-oldFollow Reflections on Instagram © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

Where beauty sparks bigger conversations, right where it happens. © 2025 Reflections with Baze Mpinja

In our debut episode, we take you inside the US Open salon with founder Julien Farel (and a surprise guest!) to reflect on beauty and visibility. Plus, the biggest beauty moments from tennis’s most “see and be seen” stage. Follow us on Instagram