Jonathan Van Ness Shares the Old-School Product He Uses Every Night and How He Gets Those Gorgeous Heatless Waves
Jonathan Van Ness is a reality TV star, hairdresser, and podcast host, who first rose to fame for his work in the hit Netflix series Queer Eye. Well known for his enthusiastic attitude and dedication to his craft, Van Ness, who also goes by his initials, JVN, is committed to taking care of himself from the inside out. A skincare and haircare devotee, Van Ness recently launched his own line of hair care products. In a recent interview, Van Ness opened up about his nighttime routine, revealing the one product that he counts on in order to get his famous wavy locks.
Jonathan Van Ness became famous as the grooming expert in ‘Queer Eye’
Van Ness was introduced to many pop culture fans for the first time in 2018 when he was cast as the grooming expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye. Even as he was becoming a star thanks to the show, Van Ness didn’t hesitate to use his platform to bring awareness to social issues, such as gender equality and LGBTQ activism.
In recent years, Van Ness has launched even more projects, including his “Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness” podcast and a 2019 memoir titled Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love. In 2020, Van Ness married his partner of several years, Mark Peacock. A licensed hairstylist in addition to his other hobbies, Van Ness still works on hair – and the release of his all-new haircare line, JVN, has piqued the interest of many fans.
What did Jonathan Van Ness reveal about his beauty routine?
Van Ness has a very busy schedule and travels a lot. Therefore, he relies on high-quality products and a strict skincare and beauty routine in order to keep his skin and hair in tiptop shape. In a recent interview with Self, Van Ness opened up about some of the staple products in his nighttime routine. “I like the old-school unwaxed floss, so you can really get in there and get that gunk out. Then I wash my little face with Tatcha The Rice Polish—you add a little bit of water and it turns into a foam and it’s very gently exfoliating,” Van Ness said.
He revealed that while he likes to change up his skincare and shower products on a daily basis, he tends to come back to the same haircare items, especially items from his line. Notably, Van Ness likes to apply JVN Complete Instant Recovery Serum all through his hair before twisting it into two braids. “Then when I wake up, I have these gorgeous heatless waves,” the hairstylist said. He noted that another heatless way to style hair is by doing a simple top bun with a silk scrunchie.
Jonathan Van Ness takes time for self-care hobbies
Van Ness often speaks out about the importance of relaxation and self-care, especially for those with a busy schedule. In his interview with Self, he discussed his love of British television, admitting that watching The Great British Baking Show with his husband has become part of their nightly ritual. In addition to British shows, he likes to practice his needlepoint at night, noting that it is “so mindful and relaxing.”
Van Ness has been open about his struggle with anxiety, and sometimes, he will wake up in the middle of the night and have a hard time getting back to sleep. On those occasions, the reality star will fire up a “Sleepy” podcast to get back in the zone. He also loves guided meditations and restorative yoga, which calms his nervous system. For Van Ness, mindful practices and dedication to self-care help to keep him looking and feeling his best.
