S5 E12: Tita Salita on Redefining Filipina Beauty with Loriebelle Nestor of HAIRLOVE Studio Toronto

Описание: In this empowering episode of Tita Salita, we’re talking beauty, identity, and culture with the trailblazing Loriebelle Nestor—celebrity hair expert, community leader, and founder of HAIRLOVE Studio, one of Toronto’s most beloved Filipina-owned hair salons.

Loriebelle’s journey is as layered as the hairstyles she creates. Born in Winnipeg and proudly Filipina-Canadian, she moved to Toronto in 2006 to pursue her passions in fashion, television, and entrepreneurship. Since then, she’s become a nationally recognized beauty professional, appearing on The Marilyn Denis Show and The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. Her studio, HAIRLOVE, launched in 2016, is rooted in self-love, cultural pride, and authentic representation in the beauty industry.

In this candid conversation, Loriebelle opens up about:
🔹 Her inspiring entrepreneurial journey from LBhair to HAIRLOVE Studio
🔹 The beauty standards she grew up with—and what she had to unlearn
🔹 Balancing Western and Filipino beauty ideals as a young woman in Canada
🔹 How motherhood and entrepreneurship transformed her perspective on beauty
🔹 The pressures of "looking the part" in the salon and beauty industry
🔹 Creating space for Filipina voices through community groups like Kapisanan, Rise Tribe, and Pinay Tayo

We also talk about:
🔹Her recent trip to the Philippines
🔹Her reflections on growing up Filipina in North America
🔹Early beauty memories—praise, critique, and the “rules” passed down by moms, titas, and lolas
🔹Her advice for the next generation of Filipina girls navigating filters, Eurocentric standards, and the search for self-worth

Whether you're a beauty professional, a proud Pinay, or someone learning to love the reflection in the mirror, this episode is your reminder that real beauty is rooted in heritage, heart, and self-acceptance.
💬 And, of course, keep your listening ears open for the Filipino Phrase of the Week!

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CREDITS
Executive Producers: Greg Antimony, Filbert Wong
Hosts/Producers:
Jada IG: @‌blamejada
Kai IG: @‌by__kai
Camille Seguin IG: @‌workwithcamille.ca
Cameramen: Kyle Saliva
Production Coordinator: Handrea Santos
Production Manager: Sofia Bobriseva
Technical Supervisor: Sasha Zivanovich
Production Assistant: Handrea Santos
Editor: Handrea Santos
ECG Productions 2024
Originally aired on Filipino TV. IG: @‌filipinotvofficial