Whether it’s the satin pillowcase, minimalist scrunchies or the viral, XL heatless rollers, there’s a good chance that you have a Kitsch favourite in your beauty routine already. Today, Founder and CEO Cassandra Morales Thurswell traces the brand’s humble beginnings, from selling handmade hair ties door to door at the tender age of 25 to creating a solid shampoo bar that sells every 5 seconds, to Kitsch’s status as one of the Most Innovative Brands of 2024, as deemed by Fast Company.
Tune in to learn about:
For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/
🚨 Psssst…Great news everyone! We are hosting a live event with our friends at Nudestix to help celebrate their 10th anniversary with some surprise beauty guests!
Join us for lively conversation, makeup touch-ups and good eats by Nutbar
PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!
OUAI
Frizz-free up your schedule with OUAI. Go to TheOuai.com and enter promo code BEAUTY15 for 15% off any Ouai product.
APOSTROPHE
Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your unique skin. Get your first visit for only $5.00 at Apostrophe.com/BEAUTY when you use our code: BEAUTY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/BEAUTY and click “Get Started” then use our code BEAUTY at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!
ImPRESS
ImPRESS NO GLUE Manis and imPRESS Press-On Falsies Lashes are getting ready game-changers. Both require NO GLUE-so there is no damage to your natural nails and lashes, no annoying dry times and no mess. Visit impressbeauty.com/breakingbeauty and use code “BREAKINGBEAUTY” at checkout for 25% off imPRESSManicure and Press-On Falsies.
MACY’S
Macy’s has partnered with Trust for Public Land’s Community Schoolyards. Together, they are helping bring more parks to more people by transforming vacant schoolyards into green spaces to help ensure healthy, livable communities for generations to come.
You can donate online or in store, and learn more at macys.com/purpose.
Related episodes like this:
Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.
*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*
Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn
Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya

Produced by Dear Media Studio
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Huda Beauty Founder Huda Kattan
Your Biggest Hair Dilemmas, Solved! With Celebrity Hairstylist and Herbal Essences Spokesperson Bridget Brager
Breakout TikTok Star “Skincare by Hyram” On Making Products Go Viral, Dealing With Haters and His Personal Skincare Routine (Including His Acne Holy Grail!)
A #DamnGood DIY Beauty Special (Recipes for Skincare, Haircare and More!) Featuring Naked Beauty Podcast Host Brooke DeVard.
ColorWow Hair Founder Gail Federici
Camila Coelho On Living With Epilepsy, Her New Beauty Brand, Elaluz & Her Exact Nighttime Skincare Routine
Mega Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina on Diversity in Beauty, Her New Brand, Forvr Mood & Her Best Foundation Hack Ever
Sol de Janeiro Co-Founder Camila Pierotti
“Clean Beauty” in the Era of Misinformation With Cosmetic Chemist Jen Novakovich of The Eco Well
The #DamnGood Indie Brands That You Need to Know About Right Now
Miranda Kerr, Founder of Kora Organics
How to Treat Hyperpigmentation (Everything from Post-Acne Derm Procedures like Microneedling to Drugstore Skincare Finds That Work) with Dermatologist Dr. Alexis Stephens
#DamnGood Summer Beauty Products Bonanza! The Self-Tanners, Bronzers, Lippies, Masks & Dry Shampoo Helping us Glow Up Right Now (Plus, a Brand New Game-Changing Makeup Tool)
Miss Jessie's Haircare Co-Founder Miko Branch
Brooke Lynn Hytes on Pride, Makeup Tricks and Her New Role as a Judge on Canada's Drag Race!
The Best Mineral Sunscreens Right Now, Tested
A Message From Jill and Carlene
How To Get On a Retinol Routine You Won't Want To Quit
Lifestyle Influencer Arielle Lorre Gets Unfiltered On Her Marriage, Addiction & Which Cosmetic Surgeries Are Actually Worth The Hype
Katie Sturino, MegaBabe Founder & Body Positivity Advocate
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Raising Good Humans
The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast
Dear Gabby
Just So Stories
A Tale of Two Cities
The Papaya Podcast
The Art of Being Well