GET THE GLOSS: RESTING BEACH FACE
“My day to day holiday essentials include all of the basics in all beauty domains- face, hair and body. I do make more effort than usual because I have the time, and also I can test things properly and leisurely which I love.” "I wouldn't say that I am a light packer...
STELLA: WHAT GENERATION GAP?
Reena: ‘I raided my mum’s closet a lot when I was younger – sometimes I would tell her… sometimes not. I remember one pair of Miu Miu ponyskin shoes that I used to go out in a lot, and these amazing, white, horse-embroidered Stella McCartney jeans that I stole a lot...
BEAUTIFUL THINKING
We love the wonderful and talented Ruby Hammer – she’s everything Beautiful Thinking stands for.. 56 years young, Ruby looks as fantastic now as she did decades ago! Ruby’s life has been a bit of a fairy-tale! Born in Nigeria to Bangladeshi parents, Ruby and her...
SHEER LUXE: WHAT’S IN YOUR MAKE UP BAG
HARRODS: RUBY HAMMER’S GUIDE TO BEAUTY
Ruby Hammer MBE has been working in the beauty industry for over 25 years after starting out as a make-up artist’s assistant at London Fashion Week. Fast-forward to 2016, not only has Ruby’s work appeared in industry-leading magazine titles, but in 2007 she was...
THE TIMES: SECRETS OF CELEBRITY BEAUTY EXPERTS
You might not be able to afford the bespoke Alexander McQueen frock that Cate Blanchett wore to the Baftas but take heart: the contents of her make-up bag is far more purse-string-friendly. We asked Hollywood’s biggest make-up artists for the budget products— which...
BEAUTY FALL
Keep your Summer sparkle this Autumn with Ruby’s top tips to look bright eyed and bushy tailed... 1. My favourite instantly gratifying trick is to start by splashing my face with lots of cool water in the morning - it really helps to get the blood flowing. 2. After...
GET THE GLOSS: MODEL MAKEOVER
READ FULL ARTICLE on GET THE GLOSS Getty Images, Instagram @officialjdunn WHICH BRIT MODEL ARE YOU CHANNELLING? IN HONOUR OF LONDON FASHION WEEK, WE GOT A MAKEUP LESSON IN MODEL BEHAVIOUR FROM SOME OF THE COUNTRY’S BEST MAKEUP ARTISTS Are you more Cara or Jourdan? Or...
WHO’S YOUR HERO? REVEAL YOUR HERO LOOK WITH RUBY HAMMER
BRAVISSIMO: BEING THE ME I WANT TO BE
http://amazingyou.bravissimo.com/ Bravissimo from Elisabeth Hoff on Vimeo.
L’OREAL: WOW-TO, MAKEUP TUTORIAL FOR MATURE SKIN
FENWICKS: INFLIGHT BEAUTY ROUTINES
READ FULL ARTICLE Four beauty experts reveal their inflight beauty routines... 3. Ruby Hammer MBE, makeup artist With 25-years experience in the beauty industry there are not many tricks the internationally renowned makeup artist does not know. What are your beauty...
FESTIVAL OF BEAUTY
Whether it’s Coachella, Glastonbury or the House Festival if you love music and fashion the fields provide the hottest catwalks around. This time of year wipes come into their own, whether it’s facial, antibacterial, deodorant or feminine hygiene. Festivals are one of...
GET THE GLOSS: 10 WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT DIETING
GET THE GLOSS asked the pros about weight loss cheats you can employ to give your bikini body goals a boost in the right direction... CONTOUR YOUR WAY SLIM WITH MAKEUP ARTIST RUBY HAMMER CONTOUR LIKE A PRO My tips are an extension of contouring: giving yourself more...
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: MIN MAX BEAUTY
Starting with a very nude and bare look Ruby Hammer gradually added more and more drama to each shot transforming Fleur from "Girl next door" to a classic "Grace Kelly" before finally ending up with a "rock chick" look. For the full details of the MINMAX BEAUTY "A...
A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH: MIN MAX BEAUTY
Happy Mother’s Day
Me and my MumMother’s Day has probably become more significant to me than ever, as my wonderful Mum passed away just 3 years ago, almost a week to the day of Mothering Sunday. It’s a day that I like to celebrate now with my own daughter, Reena, who has helped me fill...
INSTYLE BEST BEAUTY AWARDS – BEST LIP BALM
I've carried SISLEY'S CONFORT EXTREME NUTRITIVE LIP BALM in my kit since it's launch. It's perfect for moisture and comfort and really helps heal.
INSTYLE BEST BEAUTY BUYS 2015 – BEST CULT FRAGRANCE
I tend to be more of an oils person, but ever since I tried TOM FORD'S NEROLI PORTOFINO, it's become my signature holiday scent. One spritz instantly transports me to somewhere warm and sunny.