{"id":5025,"date":"2026-04-17T01:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-interview-by-jessi-draper\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T01:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:55:10","slug":"secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-interview-by-jessi-draper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insightresearcher.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/secret-lives-of-mormon-wives-interview-by-jessi-draper\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Secret Lives of Mormon Wives&#8221; Interview by Jessi Draper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-element-type=\"ParagraphEditorsNote\" data-element-index=\"1\">Although each featured product is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotions. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.<\/div>\n<div data-element-type=\"ParagraphBodyText\" data-element-index=\"2\">\n<p data-element-index=\"0\">Although things have been a bit hectic lately on Hulu&#8217;s original series, &#8220;The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,&#8221; it&#8217;s safe to say that MomTok cast member Jessi Draper is thriving in the chaos. The longtime hairstylist and business star turned reality star has a lot on her plate. From a new movement in her hometown of Utah to a budding partnership with beauty brand Raw Sugar, Draper has been nothing if not busy and busy lately.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"1\">As a professional hairdresser, a partnership with an affordable (yet high-end) brand like Raw Sugar felt completely natural. She&#8217;s a big fan of anything that keeps your hair in top condition without breaking the bank, and she told us all about her holy grail products. But it doesn&#8217;t end there. She also spilled the beans on the self-care routine she doesn&#8217;t skip, the K-beauty brand she can&#8217;t get enough of, and the best hacks she&#8217;s picked up from her fellow cast members. For a full summary, read ahead.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"2\"><strong>PS: Tell us more about your collaboration with Raw Sugar. What makes you happy the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"3\"><strong>Jessi Draper: <\/strong>They just have so many different options. They just redid everything and the packaging is really good. Everything smells good. The biggest thing for me as a hairdresser is to make sure that it&#8217;s not just the hair you&#8217;re taking care of, but the skin you&#8217;re taking care of. That&#8217;s what I love about them &#8211; they really focus on skin health. Scalp Restore Shampoo ($11) and Conditioner ($11) are what I&#8217;ve been using a lot lately. I feel like that really helped my scalp and hair feel so much better.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"4\"><strong>PS: What is something about skin health that people often overlook?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"5\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>Making a scalp [detoxing] A treatment once or twice a year is very important because there are so many possible formulations with the different products we use and the chemicals we use. Your scalp can get clogged easily. Brushing helps a lot too.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"6\"><strong>PS: How would you say that your style of beauty has changed since you started this game? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"7\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>You watch yourself on TV and see what works and what doesn&#8217;t. Every season we all look a little different \u2014 maybe a little better \u2014 but I would say that I&#8217;ve changed the way I do my makeup on camera because the colors translate a little differently. Also, having a makeup artist now. I am addicted to having my makeup done professionally.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"8\"><strong>PS: Are there any beauty hacks or tips you&#8217;ve picked up from other actors you work with?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"9\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>Miranda has the best eyelashes. I remember asking her once what mascara she uses. He gave me his whole process and I&#8217;ve been using all the same things, because it&#8217;s amazing. I use the GrandeLash Serum ($61, originally $68). It&#8217;s crazy that within two to three weeks, there is such a big difference.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductContainer-sc-5cswrk-0 bRwBCH product__container\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImageContainer-sc-5cswrk-1 dIiaLu\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImage-sc-5cswrk-3 lgCczP\"><picture class=\"picture-tag picture-tag--lazy\" data-testid=\"picture-tag\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/fr9Trwn3dvAE-Kt90vciBiyRAHA=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ddfee35c69e11db8949a15.20146698_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-size=\"desktop\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/fr9Trwn3dvAE-Kt90vciBiyRAHA=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ddfee35c69e11db8949a15.20146698_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-size=\"tablet\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/moR6GM8H8prR0TSSDsKBUQIzLzg=\/fit-in\/700x700\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ddfee35c69e11db8949a15.20146698_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-size=\"mobile\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/H_PriCp6cs0XuTcKbW-lkBzhcKs=\/fit-in\/350x350\/filters:format_auto():quality(70):extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ddfee35c69e11db8949a15.20146698_Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Main Image\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" style=\"display:block;height:auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-element-type=\"ParagraphBodyText\" data-element-index=\"5\">\n<p data-element-index=\"0\"><strong>PS: Do you have any skincare or makeup staples that you&#8217;re into right now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"1\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>I have been using Medicube a lot and it has been amazing. At first, I was nervous, because you don&#8217;t know [something is worth the hype when] everyone uses it. But I have almost all their products. Medicube has really changed my skin. Cleansing pads are really great and have a variety for different reasons. <\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"2\">One [product] is the PDRN Pink Caffeine Night Wrapping Mask ($24, originally $27). Every time I use that, my skin is so smooth in the morning &#8211; I love that. If I have to do a big glam the next day, I always use that.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductContainer-sc-5cswrk-0 bRwBCH product__container\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImageContainer-sc-5cswrk-1 dIiaLu\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImage-sc-5cswrk-3 lgCczP\"><picture class=\"picture-tag picture-tag--lazy\" data-testid=\"picture-tag\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/rC7gA6i1VlBXM7Mn8PjVrgaMSaA=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/0edc8e0869e11ddc54a007.38872399_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-size=\"desktop\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/rC7gA6i1VlBXM7Mn8PjVrgaMSaA=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/0edc8e0869e11ddc54a007.38872399_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-size=\"tablet\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/M1ScfelJoFi75ZBuehSdbP5WiEU=\/fit-in\/700x700\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/0edc8e0869e11ddc54a007.38872399_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-size=\"mobile\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/QuH3NebIvwjEm2vDuuTLJ1KgRvY=\/fit-in\/350x350\/filters:format_auto():quality(70):extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/0edc8e0869e11ddc54a007.38872399_Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Main Image\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" style=\"display:block;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/QuH3NebIvwjEm2vDuuTLJ1KgRvY=\/fit-in\/350x350\/filters:format_auto():quality(70):extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/0edc8e0869e11ddc54a007.38872399_Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Main Image\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" style=\"display:block;height:auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-element-index=\"3\">For makeup, I&#8217;ve been using Charlotte Tilbury&#8217;s Kissing Satin Shine Lipsticks lately ($37) and just playing around with different colors. I&#8217;m wearing one called &#8217;90s Pink right now, and I&#8217;ve been going through it a lot lately. <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductContainer-sc-5cswrk-0 bRwBCH product__container\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImageContainer-sc-5cswrk-1 dIiaLu\">\n<div class=\"ParagraphProductstyles__ParagraphProductImage-sc-5cswrk-3 lgCczP\"><picture class=\"picture-tag picture-tag--lazy\" data-testid=\"picture-tag\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/wWHFX4G04K73Iuw3lTXvegvhQhU=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ae0c5c9769e11dc7e35ce9.29758170_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data-size=\"desktop\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/wWHFX4G04K73Iuw3lTXvegvhQhU=\/fit-in\/516x516\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ae0c5c9769e11dc7e35ce9.29758170_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" data-size=\"tablet\" width=\"258\" height=\"258\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/sOhJ7Mxndr9-1z5jWoilx3pR4wU=\/fit-in\/700x700\/filters:format_auto():extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ae0c5c9769e11dc7e35ce9.29758170_Screenshot_2.png\" media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-size=\"mobile\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/QA45_MXvKMwzr61bFlj4Wht66nY=\/fit-in\/350x350\/filters:format_auto():quality(70):extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ae0c5c9769e11dc7e35ce9.29758170_Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Main Image\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" style=\"display:block;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media1.popsugar-assets.com\/files\/thumbor\/QA45_MXvKMwzr61bFlj4Wht66nY=\/fit-in\/350x350\/filters:format_auto():quality(70):extract_cover():upscale():fill(ffffff)\/2026\/04\/16\/774\/n\/1922153\/ae0c5c9769e11dc7e35ce9.29758170_Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Main Image\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" style=\"display:block;height:auto\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-element-index=\"4\"><strong>PS: Can you share your hair care tips and extension hacks?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"5\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>I feel like extensions are a girl&#8217;s best friend \u2014 whether you need them or not. It&#8217;s not just about height. it&#8217;s about saturation. It&#8217;s all about keeping your hair in style, and extensions help do all that \u2014 [they] just kind of lifting things up. <\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"6\">Using a good hair serum is my first tip for many people because many people suffer from dry hair &#8211; especially if you live in a cold climate. Using something to moisturize the middle to the end is very helpful.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"7\"><strong>PS: When you have more stress in your life, what self-care routine do you turn to?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"8\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>Every night, I get in the bath and watch a show, drinking a glass of wine. I make Epsom salts, and then often use a bubble bath or bath bomb. I have one of those trays that I can set in the bathtub, so I have my iPad, my wine, or chocolate [on it]. <\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"9\"><strong>PS: If you could give your younger self some advice, what would it be? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"10\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>It&#8217;s okay to make mistakes and you&#8217;re human, but learn from them. One of the things I&#8217;ve been trying to learn lately is to respond, don&#8217;t respond. Especially in reality TV, we have big emotions &#8211; we react. But, I was trying to think and respond instead of reacting emotionally. <\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"11\">Know that you will make mistakes. It&#8217;s inevitable, but as long as you&#8217;re learning and growing, you&#8217;re fine.<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"12\"><strong>PS:<\/strong> Is there anything new you&#8217;re currently working on that you can share more about?<\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"13\"><strong>JD: <\/strong>I&#8217;ve been so busy with TV and my businesses that there isn&#8217;t a ton of new stuff coming. But, hopefully, &#8220;The Secret Life of Mormon Wives&#8221; is back at it [soon] and you can see how our issues are resolved because two months ago it was still a little bit in our atmosphere. <\/p>\n<p data-element-index=\"16\"><em>Shawna Hudson is a beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and travel writer whose work has appeared in Bustle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, Byrdie, Elite Daily, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although each featured product is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotions. 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