There’s a new beauty show taking over New York City, and it’s redefining what beauty looks like, one borough at a time. Beauty Passport NYC premiered Monday, October 13 on NYC Life, bringing a fresh and inclusive look at the city’s ever-evolving beauty scene. Created and hosted by Stephanie Flor, founder of Around the World Beauty, the series takes viewers behind the scenes of New York’s most inspiring beauty stories, from Harlem to SoHo and beyond.
Flor, a New York native and global beauty storyteller, has spent years exploring how different cultures define beauty. With Beauty Passport NYC, she brings that perspective home, highlighting how immigrant traditions, heritage rituals, and diverse communities shape the city’s beauty identity.
To celebrate the premiere, a watch-party event will take place Thursday, October 16, at Luminary in Manhattan, the women-focused co-working and leadership hub in Manhattan. Guests will enjoy an intimate screening, cocktails, and conversation with Stephanie Flor and Johanna Ferreira, Content Director at PopSugar Juntos and host of Cup of Johanna.
Tickets are still available HERE for anyone who wants to join the celebration in person.
A Journey Through New York’s Beauty Landscape
Each episode of Beauty Passport NYC highlights how neighborhoods across the five boroughs serve as vibrant hubs of creativity and care. Viewers meet founders such as:
Babba Rivera of Ceremonia, the Latina-owned hair-care brand inspired by Latinx rituals and natural ingredients.
Sascha Dunn, creator of Mumu Bath, a Brooklyn-based line centered on multicultural self-care and handmade soap traditions.
Teri Johnson, the visionary behind Harlem Candle Company and Harlem Perfume Co., who infuses fragrance with Harlem’s history and artistry.
Where to Watch
Beauty Passport NYC airs on NYC Life (Channel 25.1 over the air; Spectrum, DirecTV, and RCN: 25; Verizon FiOS: 525; Optimum: 22; Comcast: 1025) and is also available to stream on the NYC Media app or at NYC.gov/life.
Whether you’re a lifelong New Yorker or simply love discovering hidden gems, the show offers a guided look at the beauty spaces, founders, and rituals that make the city shine.
Why It Matters
In an industry often dominated by trends and filters, Beauty Passport NYC focuses on authenticity. Each founder featured in the series challenges narrow definitions of beauty and celebrates personal and cultural identity. From Dominican hair-care rituals in Washington Heights to the art of perfumery in Harlem, the show reminds us that beauty is more than surface. It’s heritage, memory, and community.
The series also serves as an invitation: to look around our own neighborhoods and notice the creativity happening every day. New York’s diversity isn’t just its backdrop—it’s the main story.
Join the Conversation
Follow #BeautyPassportNYC and connect with @ATWBeauty and @StephanieFlor for behind-the-scenes clips, upcoming episode previews, and event highlights.
And if you’re free this week, don’t miss the October 16 watch party at Luminary—an evening that promises community, inspiration, and a celebration of beauty in all its forms. Get your ticket here.