Makeup Artist and Founder
Ruby Hammer MBE
Ruby Hammer is a name synonymous with beauty, innovation and lasting influence. With over four decades of expertise as a makeup artist, Ruby continues to make an indelible mark on the industry. As the co-founder of the disruptive brand Ruby & Millie, an MBE recipient, and an esteemed ambassador for The British Beauty Council, Ruby has consistently redefined and challenged conventional beauty standards.
Pro Makeup Artist
Genevieve Turley
Genevieve Turley is a pro makeup artist and content creator with over 400,000 Instagram followers, helping women navigate the beauty world with a bit of comedy thrown in the mix. Gen believes makeup doesn’t have be complicated and 5 minutes is plenty of time to pull together an effortless look to face the day. Makeup is just as much about feeling good as well as looking good!
Nail Expert and Founder
Leighton Denny MBE
From HGV driver to MBE, industry legend Leighton Denny is the ultimate nail guru. Known for his 'skincare for nails' philosophy, Leighton has built a multi-award-winning empire centered on nail health and high-performance ingredients. His expertise has earned him a stellar celebrity client list, including Kate Moss, Penelope Cruz, and Adele. As the author of the best-selling How I Nailed It, Leighton's influence spans from the red carpet to the high street, with his brand stocked in over 100 M&S stores across the UK. A passionate ambassador for the British Dyslexia Association, he remains a trailblazer dedicated to making sophisticated, salon-standard nail care accessible to everyone.
Beauty Editor and Aesthetician
Grace Day
Grace Day is a beauty editor and esthetician based out of Manchester, UK. She has 10+ years of beauty industry experience, spanning retail, e-commerce, and editorial. Grace loves sharing her skincare advice and product recommendations on Instagram where she is known for her Weekly Shop personal shopping series - an extension of the virtual skincare consultation services she offers. She has been featured in publications including The Evening Standard, In Style, Byrdie, Marie Claire, Stylist, Get The Gloss, PopSugar, Beauty Bay, and Hypebae, and is a contributing beauty editor for Who What Wear UK and Live That Glow.
Hair Stylist and Founder
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy is one of the most influential hairdressers of his generation, with a career spanning editorial, fashion, film, and runway. He has worked extensively backstage at international fashion weeks and on global magazine covers, shaping modern hair codes through his clean, intuitive, and image-led approach. As the founder of KEVIN.MURPHY, he translated decades of session work into a professional haircare line built on lightweight performance, skincare-level formulations, and a strong commitment to sustainability. The brand has become a global reference within professional hair, bridging salon expertise with fashion credibility. Kevin’s legacy lies in his ability to connect hair to culture - treating it not as an afterthought, but as a defining element of contemporary beauty.
Beauty Editor and Nail Tech
Tori Crowther
Tori Crowther is a beauty and health journalist, copywriter and qualified nail tech. The former beauty editor of Popsugar UK, Tori regularly writes for titles like Allure, Glamour, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health and is Contributing Beauty Editor at Live That Glow. When she's not writing for brands or publications, she's writing her own Substack: Not F*cking Invited.
Celebrity Hair Stylist
Michael Douglas
Renowned hair expert, and founder of mdlondon, Michael Douglas has been in the industry for over 35 years, taking him from salon sessions to catwalk shows, from celebrity styling to TV and education. His straight-talking, practical haircare tips, together with his award-winning hair tools, continue to encourage people to achieve their dream hair.
Brand Founder and Hairdresser
Maria Sotiriou
Maria Sotiriou is a London-based hairstylist with over 35 years of industry experience and a reputation for taming even the most difficult-to-manage hair. In 2016, after observing that significant hair damage occurred during sleep due to friction with bed linens, she was inspired by traditional hair-wrapping methods from her Caribbean heritage. This led her to create the SILKE Hair Wrap, and with it, Maria founded SILKE London - the original silk hair tools brand. Now offering a range of non-electrical hair tools, every SILKE product, from scrunchies to heatless curlers, is born from her passion for hair health.
Esthetician and Founder
Jordan Samuel Pacitti
Jordan Samuel Pacitti is a licensed aesthetician, skincare formulator, and the founder of Jordan Samuel Skin. He spent eleven years as a professional ballet dancer, an experience that gave him an in-depth understanding of skin health under intense physical demands, heavy makeup, and frequent travel. After retiring from dance, he trained as an aesthetician and began developing his own formulations, combining hands-on treatment experience with product development. His work, products and expertise have been featured by the likes of Vogue and The Wall Street Journal.
CEO, Trichologist and Founder
Erim Kaur
Erim Kaur is a founder, CEO, and the UK’s largest British Sikh influencer, with over 700,000 loyal followers across socials. A certified foundation Trichologist with the Institute of Trichology, she founded hair and beard care brand ByErim in 2019. A Judges’ Choice winner in the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch (2022), Erim is also a graduate of the Oxford University x Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. She is a qualified fragrance expert (TTFUK) and has worked as an ambassador for Pandora, Sky, Kiss Nails, and Sapphire.
Tan Artist and Creative Consultant
James Harknett
James Harknett is the ultimate industry authority on the skin-enhancing, refined glow. Dubbed 'the Tom Ford of tanning,' James has spent over two decades perfecting his craft, moving from an early protégé at St. Tropez to an award-winning expert trusted by names like Daisy Edgar-Jones, Chris Appleton. Currently serving as the Creative Consultant for Three Warriors Tan, James also has a residency in the W London Away Spa, where he remains the go-to artist for bespoke glows.
GP
Dr Sonia Khorana
Dr Sonia Khorana is a GP and aesthetic doctor, with a special interest in dermatology. She provides a wide range of medical and laser treatments and has a holistic approach to anti-ageing and wellness. She has an interest in acne and subtle-tweakments including injectables and lasers for skin-of-colour. With a keen eye for detail, she delivers high-quality treatments with natural-looking results – and is passionate about helping people to feel more confident in their own skin. She shares her skincare tips via Instagram, where she has over 60k followers.
Live That Glow Editor-in-Chief
Sally Underwood
Sally Underwood is a journalist, serious beauty fan, and the founder of Live That Glow. Formerly Editorial Director of one of Europe’s largest newspaper groups, Sally has been a beauty obsessive since her teen years spent dragging her long-suffering (but immaculately-groomed) friends around every beauty counter in London. She now leads Live That Glow’s editorial operations.
Freelance Beauty Journalist
Lucy Thorpe
Lucy is a beauty writer from the UK who contributes to the likes of Refinery29 and PopSugar on all things beauty, from skincare to trends and everything in between. A trained beauty therapist and member of the British Beauty Council, Lucy also uses her extensive experience to write for major brands like YSL and Beauty Bay.
Freelance Beauty Journalist and Author
Cassie Powney
Cassie is a freelance beauty journalist and copywriter with over 16 years’ experience in the industry. Previously beauty editor at Cosmopolitan magazine, she now writes for publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Fabulous. As a copywriter, she works closely with household-name brands including ELEMIS, No7 and Dove. Getting to try the latest and greatest beauty products in the name of work is a daily ‘pinch me’ moment for Cassie, and she’s honoured to join the Live That Glow team to whittle down the ultimate beauty haul for its readers. She is also an author, with her first book due for publication in February 2027.
Skincare Expert, Podcaster and Brand Founder
Ashley Stobart
Ashley Stobart is a skincare expert and entrepreneur dedicated to developing innovative, results-driven solutions for real skin concerns. After years of industry experience and hands-on product testing, Ashley created her debut product; Miracle Skin Transformation Treatment, a breakthrough at-home treatment designed to deliver professional-grade results. Her mission is simple: to empower individuals with simplified, high-performance skincare that restores confidence and enhances natural beauty. In addition to her expertise and beauty venture’s, Ashley co-hosts the popular Nip Tuck podcast, where she shares candid insights into beauty and aesthetics, solidifying her reputation as a trusted voice in the industry.
Trichologist
Anabel Kingsley
Anabel Kingsley is the Owner, Brand President and a Consultant Trichologist at iconic British hair and scalp care brand Philip Kingsley. Following in the footsteps of her late father, Philip Kingsley, Anabel has taken over the brand, leading the Trichological clinics in both London and New York, sharing her passion for helping those experiencing scalp and hair concerns. Anabel is an Associate Member of the Institute of Trichologists after receiving “The Award of Excellence” and graduating with a distinction. Anabel possesses a great breadth of knowledge of the hair and scalp, concentrating on nutrition and postpartum hair loss. With thousands of articles on hair and scalp health in international publications such as The Financial Times, Vogue, and The Telegraph, Kingsley has subsequently panelled for numerous health and beauty awards.
Freelance Beauty Writer
Shannan Sterne
Shannan is a Contributing Beauty Editor at Live That Glow, and a freelance beauty journalist with over eight years of experience working on beauty desks. You’ll see her work published in the likes of Harrods' own magazine, Red, Women’s Wear Daily, Canvas8 and more. She has also written for global beauty brands including CurrentBody, StriVectin and SILKE London. Shannan loves beauty, health and wellness podcasts, and works as a researcher for Dr Faye Bate’s Her Discussions. Shannan is obsessed with all-things beauty, and particularly loves writing about scent – she was a finalist for the 'Rising Star' category at The Jasmine Awards 2023, one of the most prestigious journalistic awards in the beauty industry.