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New Nars!

I've recently been on a makeup spending splurge and came across this amazing studio cheek palette from Nars. The palette contains Laguna (the best bronzer in the business), 4 X blush shades (including infamous Orgasm) and a contour and highlight duo. What more could you ask for?! 

I liked to take this on set as I have everything I could need when I'm shooting - but it's a great palette for your dressing table too, look at that mirrored top - swooooon :)

www.narscosmetics.co.uk

Proud Post!

I've had such a busy few months teaching some really fantastic budding makeup artists in my one and two days makeup courses. I really want to share some of their fantastic work with you! All images are behind the scenes of finished looks that we cover and all students came with NO previous experience. I'm just so proud!

For info on my next course email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

One Place Left on July's Course!

Good news people! There is one place left on my two day makeup course running 8th and 9th July 2016.

The course is taught soley by me - a professional makeup artist for 13years working with BBC, CBeebies, Very, John Lewis, F&F clothing and many more fashion brands!

Learn my tricks of the trade and how to get started as a freelancer. 

Get in touch for more details and rates including a special discount for booking the last place! 

Info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

07840043853

YSL Beauty Haul Review

I've only over used Touche Eclat from the YSL beauty range and having a Frenchaphile moment I recent found myself at their counter.

Their mascara has been recommended to me for years but at £26 I've been resisting!! The first thing you notice about it is the amazing smell; floral and expensive. The product it's self is super dupa black and creamy with a thick bristle brush. After a weeks use, I'd give it 7/10. My lashes look thicker and longer BUT is it a bit smudgy on the bottom lashes...

I also bought their iconic 1 Rouge red lipstick. WOW. This is amazing. It's not totally matte but somehow stays on, doesn't bleed AND has the amazing floral smell too. I'm addicted. Also the lovely heavy gold packaging makes me feel super chic :)

July 2016 Makeup Course Dates!

My next two day introduction to makeup course is running 8th & 9th July 2016!

Come and learn from my 13yrs experience in the industry, all courses are taught solely my me.

Llearn 3 major looks, experience your own fashion Photoshoot, take home your own 14 piece brushset, A4 portfolio and certificate.

Classes are never more than 4 students. 

Email me directly for rates and more information! 

Dragons Den Series 14

This week saw Nancy working her magic on the nervous entrepreneurs for the next series of BBCs Dragons Den. It's the forth year she has worked on the show and is enjoying every minute of being back! 

 

Bridesupnorth Feature!

Check out the beautiful feature of a recent photoshoot I worked on and completed the hair and makeup looks, on leading weddingblog www.bridesupnorth.co.uk

I worked with a fabulous team and the shots look amazing!

Photography: Kelliannephotographer.co.uk

Model: Beth Rothwell @ Industry models

Dress: Jeanjacksoncouture

Flowers: frog manchester 

Location: hope mill manchester 

Props: the word is love 

YouTube tutorials!

Watch this space people! 

Check out my YouTube channel: nancy spencer makeup manchester (or click through my website). 

I have already playlisted my videos I've created for lots of my lovely clients, but it's time to add my own twist! 

Please feel free to request looks, techniques or themes :)

Get the Glow

I've been asked so much recently about how to get summery glowy skin. I worked on a gorgeous shoot this week with the exact look:

Here are my top product picks :)

Moisturiser: Kheils Ultra Facial

Primer: Nars Copacabana skin illuminator 

Foundation: Armani luminous silk foundation 

Contour: Nars Laguna

Highlight: Mac mineralise skinfinish

With this look, apply sparingly and blend blend blend! 

Now - get glowing!!  

Two Day Course April 8th & 9th

I'm so pleased to announce my next intensive two day makeup course is running 8th & 9th April 2016.

Below are some images straight off the back of the camera, from last months course. My student Shannon Gresty designed and applied the looks after only two days of training with me! 

We cover everything you need to know on the course to get started on a freelance career, email me directly on info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for all the full breakdown and prices.

Festival makeup for 2016!

I had such fun this week coming up with cool festival makeup looks to go with hair styles by Regis super star styler, Kieron Fellows. 

For a super cool flash of blue, I used electric blue eye pencil in the waterline, then smudged out your colour with a similar matte shadow under the lashes. NO MASCARA is the key to keeping it super edgy. 

Why have one flick when you can have two?! I'm a big eyeliner fan and this nod to Hannah Murray's take on the double liner for Topshops AW16 show suited this look right down to a tee. 

 

This final look was my favourite, a geisha-punk girl. Hair by amazing Kieron Fellows, makeup by me :) photography by Dom Brophy. 

Luscious Lips

I had such fun working this week with beautiful model Hannah Cooper (@hannah_cooper_) for an online fashion video. I applied four looks in total, making adjustments to my hair and makeup as I went. I LOVE the string red lip on Hannah! I prepped lips with Lucas Paw Paw Ointment, and buffer away any dryness with a baby wipe. Next I applied Mac Brick liner to get a sharp edge. I finished with Mac Russian Red - a true matte pillar box red. For staying power blot and reapply. Power Lips Ahoy!!! 

What a week!!

This week has seen me shoot with three gorgeous models for some major fashion brands, finishing with a one day freelance hair course at Makeup Manchester HQ :) 

Products of the week are my Nars Copacabanna Illuminator for dewy, glowy skin, Bumble & Bumble curl cream for taming frizz and curls and Mac lipstick in Kinda Sexy for a peachy pout.

Amazing student testimonial...

One of my lovely students wrote me such a lovely testimonial a feel like I HAVE to share it..

Amanda booked the One Day Fashion & Beauty Makeup Course. Here's what she thought of the day (sent totally off her own back of course!)

"Having researched courses on the internet, I came across Nancy Spencer's site "Makeup Manchester ".  I called Nancy  for a chat regarding training and immediately felt a connection with her.

 I booked her one day, (one to one) Bridal and fashion makeup course. 

I learn't so much!.. In such a short space of time..... It was intense and so much fun!

 Nancy is not only an amazing and accomplished makeup artist.  She is also a very proficient educator.  She instills information smoothly and expertly AND with buckets full of patience!

Some of the things Nancy shared made me, made me feel like I was behind the scenes of a magic show witnessing first hand the "tricks of the trade" ...  Smoke and Mirrors!

I also enjoyed Nancy's WAY of teaching. Very hands on. "Show and Do" kinda thing. She would demonstrate first. Then watch my efforts and give suggestions, opinions and feedback. All in a very gentle and kind manner. 

Nancy was very professional. On arrival, fire exits were shown, refreshments offered and a relaxing and private environment provided.  Also I felt that Nancy gave me 100% dedication and attention throughout the entire day. 

I would highly recommend this course and more importantly Nancy herself.  

The only one negative about the day is that it went too quickly! So I have now booked a second course with Nancy. She has tailor made a course just for me! Thank you Nancy!"

 Amanda, Feb 2016

If you're interested in attending a course get in touch via info@makeupmanchester.co.uk

New year; New career!

My intensive makeup course from January 2016 was a great success with my students producing amazingly high standards of work after just TWO DAYS training!

My next two day weekend course is running 27th and 28th February 2016 and spaces are very limited. Email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for more info and rates.

Below are some gorgeous BTS images from my January course day two beauty shoot..