If you’ve never been to IMATS London then you’re missing out. The International Makeup Artist Trade Show brings together professionals from fashion and film, including Oscar and BAFTA winners, as well as the best products the industry has to offer. Thousands of makeup artists, exhibitors and enthusiasts gathered at the ‘Mecca of Makeup’ in Olympia last weekend. It…
The BOMB Squad has exploded onto the world of British Barbering. A unique creative collaboration the BOMB combines the forces of a trinity of the finest barbers in Britain: James Beattie - Beatties Barbers, Wales Alan Findlay – Rebel Rebel, Scotland Martin Fox (aka Foxy) - Scarlet Moon, England The BOMB Squad – Barbers of Modern Britain…
The best of barbering and male grooming descended upon the impressive Celtic Manor Hotel in Wales this weekend. 2000 Barbers congregated at Barber Connect to see spectacular demos, seminars and brand new products. It was a sea of slick hair and edgy beards – think rock stars with clippers. With major brands Wahl, Jack Dean and Barber Blades sponsoring the event Barber Connect had…
TOP 10 Hair & Makeup Books There are a huge array of resources available for Hair and Makeup Artists. But for me there will never be a YouTube video, App or Kindle that will ever compare to books. I have quite a collection which I have acquired over the years – some of them took me months to save for and…
The ANTI-AGEING SHOW Review The Anti Ageing Show at Olympia London was an Aladdin’s cave packed full of products, treatments and gadgets to help you look younger for longer. When the doors opened throngs of women and men of all ages dashed inside, eager to experience the very latest innovations – and bag a bargain! From anti ageing makeup that gives…
MY MIRACLE FOR YOUR FACE WITH LINDA LUSARDI Lusardi My Miracle Skincare is causing shock waves in the prestige skincare market. Linda Lusardi has created a luxury skincare range that competes with prestigious brands like Crème de la Mer and La Prairie. The only difference is those brands retail at up to £500 but now you can have prestige skincare…
If you want to look younger for longer visit The Anti Ageing Show. Whether you’re a Yummy Mummy, Seductive Cougar or a Gorgeous Grandma, The Anti Ageing Show has something for you. If you want to look and feel fabulous, no matter your age, then head to Olympia in London on May 10th and 11th for The Anti Ageing Health…
Cosmetics A La Carte is one of the best kept secrets in the beauty world. Princess Diana loved their soft, nude lipstick and Lady Gaga is a huge fan of the UV Bubblegum Gloss. Cosmetics A La Carte make couture inspired skincare and richly pigmented cosmetics that are custom blended and uniquely personal. With a prestigious client list that reads like…
During February I was thrilled to participate in the CMS “Black and Mixed Race Hair & Makeup Master Class”. It was an opportunity to learn from one of the greats – Nora Robertson. This was part of an exceptional series of professionally advanced workshops, run exclusively by Creative Media Skills (CMS), with leading industry hair and makeup designers. www.creative-media-skills.com…
My son – “The Teen” – rarely pays attention to my work as a makeup artist, unless I’m testing out artificial blood products or the occasional prosthetic decapitated head! However when I opened the new Rhino Skin Armour package for men, he couldn’t wait to get his hands on it. The Teen spends an inordinate amount of time on his appearance…