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

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 :)

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 

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.

2 day makeup course Jan 10th & 11th!

I'm now taking bookings for my next two day intensive fashion makeup course and spaces are going fast! 

Email me on info@makeupmanchester.co.uk for rates and availability! 

#everybodyisbeautiful working with Iskra

This week I've had the pleasure of working with gorgeous model and spokesperson for positive body image in fashion; Iskra Lawrence. We shot together some lingerie for a huge online client with fresh dewy makeup and wavy hair by me! 

Follow Iskra on Instagram @iamiskra and check out her latest project www.runwayriot.com

Studio Saturdays...

Looking forward to a busy day of makeup lessons, makeovers and hair styling an my Stevenson Square Studio today! Call 07840043753 to book or email info@makeupmanchester.co.uk.com Nancy xx