The power of makeup has been my therapy in the hardest of times, whether that’s me wearing it, applying it or studying it. So even during days when I’m not quite on form, makeup just helps me spring up a release of confidence and uplifting mood. Today was one of those emotional days. Whereas before I would have gone deeper …
There was a stark realisation yet again yesterday that everything in an instant could be snatched away. We come as a human body with a beautiful soul, and we leave as a soul departed with just the remains of a vessel of a body or just our ashes. So why during the time we are on this Earth, aren’t we …
The effect of social media can be very potent, and when done correctly, it can be inspiring in endless ways. The rise of the meta tag ‘fitspiration’ is an example of how platforms like Instagram can have life-changing benefits to its subscribers. Users of the social media platform share their own fitness journeys online as a way to hold accountability, …
Acne is a nightmare! Nobody likes blackheads and the scars and blemishes they often leave behind. As a makeup artist, I’ve noticed many clients try to cover up their blackhead marks with makeup. While that can help in the short term, there are ways to speed up the fading of scarring. Here are some tips that you might want to …
If there’s one thing that can ruin a good look, it’s dry skin. Having the best skincare routine can be a chore if you’re a novice; there are so many serums, essential oils and creams that it’s enough to make you want to run for the hills. But fear not! I’ve taken my experience as a makeup artist in London …
For most women, our hair is an important feature, and all it can take is one little accident with peroxide or a bad weave, and we have straw-thin hair that looks its best when covered with a hat. As a professional makeup artist in London that dabbles with hair, too, I often get asked about the best ways to thicken …
We all want that healthy glow from a cheeky spray tan or two, but sometimes it can be a blotchy brown nightmare that leaves you looking more tangerine than bronze beach goddess. Taking it off can also be a huge pain, but this is where my experience as a professional makeup artist in London comes in! Below, explore some of …
I wanted to write a blog post about International Women’s Day and began thinking about the women that have inspired me in my life. When I thought about it, I realised there have been many women who have been teachers for short bursts, but never for an extended period. And that’s when I realised it was my mother who inspires …
There is nothing quite like that moment when you look in the mirror and start to notice little creases and lines where there used to be none. Wrinkles are something we all get as we age and, even though there’s no way to get rid of wrinkles entirely, there are steps you can take to reduce them. Over the years, …
Through my work as a makeup artist in London, I hear about the latest skin treatments, and one of the most talked about recently is the jelly face mask. We all know the benefits of petroleum jelly, but what about other types of jelly? That’s right, a jelly face mask isn’t your regular treatment; it’s an organic face mask that’s …