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Happily for Martin’s clients, royal and otherwise, not only is she an accomplished make-up artist but an empath, a skill honed during an aborted nursing degree. ‘While nursing, I knew on day one that it wasn’t for me, but I learned so much.’ Such as? ‘Communication and interpersonal skills, I absolutely credit nursing for.’
Hannah's remarkable skillset has led to her working with countless high-profile personalities including Helen Mirren, Hannah Waddingham and Nadiya Hussain. Notably, she has also had the honour of contributing to the radiant beauty of a couple of royal brides. Martin is, however, happy to converse more broadly about the make-up required for public-facing events. ‘I don’t think there are stipulations for the young royals,’ she says, ‘but I do think that in the same way that fashion is a uniform, hair and make-up falls into a similar category. It was here she first encountered the products of US make-up artist and celebrity favourite Bobbi Brown, a life-changing moment that led her to badger its area manager for a job (‘I called her every day for two weeks’). Her persistence paid off. An entry-level retail job turned into a 12-year career which saw Martin become one of Brown’s elite team of artists, travelling the world, working on fashion shows and developing products. If you don’t give a stuff about retinols and peptides when you meet her, you’ll be fascinated by the time you part ways. In February 2020, Hannah joined Channel 5's revamped '10 Years Younger in 10 Days' series as the resident makeup expert. Her life-changing makeovers captured hearts and accolades alike, culminating in the show winning Best Fashion and Makeup Show at the 2021 National Reality TV Awards.I always ask my brides to show me pictures of makeup looks that they like to help me understand better the kind of look they’re after on their wedding day. All too often I’m shown pictures of people with completely different colouring and features so I’ve learnt to ask my brides, alongside these inspiration images, to show me a picture of themselves that they really like so together we can identify what exactly made them feel most beautiful and incorporate that into their wedding day look. 2. Prioritise your skin We’ve asked eight leading make-up artists to share their favourite brushes to help narrow down your search, with expert advice on why each one is a cult-buy for them. For these professionals, brushes are an essential part of their kit, so we trust that you’re in good hands. Other things that can be handy are mints (again, champagne and nerves can play havoc with your breath!), a hanky (tissues can disintegrate on the face and even worse, get in your eyes and cause them to stream but a little dab of a handkerchief prevents that), an atomiser with your favourite fragrance - it’s always nice to have a little fragrance spruce! 6. Avoid using a foundation with SPF Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must-have resource, so you can master everything from everyday look to special-occasion glamour. The go-to glow up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin.
Hailed as the queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials on YouTube, she's now bringing you the ultimate guide to flawless makeup in her new book MAKEUP. Teaching you how to master everyday looks and special occasion glamour with step by step guides and photography, Hannah's guide gives you the knowledge you need to perfect your makeup applications and boost your confidence. Fans of heavy eyeliner should look away now: a heavy lower lash line is a surefire way of looking dated. ‘It can make the eyes look heavy and small. I encourage people to flip it: pop it along the top lash line, and do something softer on the lower lash line, like bronzer.’ As for those in a hurry, she suggests the one product they should make time for is mascara. ‘It opens up and frames the eyes.’ With over 20 years of experience and an impressive portfolio that includes A-list celebrities, fashion shoots, and collaborations with industry titans, Hannah's artistry and expertise have earned her global acclaim. You’ll also need to consider your budget when adding to your collection, while looking out for tools that are easy to clean and don’t moult. Not all brushes are vegan or cruelty-free either, so be mindful of this as you shop. A make-up artist at the top of her game, Martin’s dexterity with her own blusher is the best advertisement for why her clients should trust her with theirs. And they do: so famous is her clientele that half of them, she can’t even talk about.Martin doesn’t rule out launching her own range in the future. ‘I’ve dabbled in product development [she has collaborated with Beauty Pie, Ciaté London and MyBeautyBrand]. So yes, I suppose I have a blue sky dream. But the market is saturated at the moment.’
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