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Ruby Hammer
Ruby Hammer is a makeup artist and a fashion and beauty entrepreneur. She was awarded an MBE in 2007 for her long-standing contribution to the cosmetics industry. Early lifeHammer was born to Bangladeshi parents in Jos, Nigeria,[1] her father was a doctor.[2] She emigrated with her family to Britain at the age of 12. Her parents intended to return to Bangladesh (known as East Pakistan at the time), but the Bangladesh Liberation War broke out there while they were on holiday in England in 1971.[1] In 1984, Hammer graduated with a BA (Hons) in economics from City University London.[3] CareerHammer's first work with makeup artistry was assisting at London Fashion Week. After realizing that she could make a living from her hobby, Hammer went on to do the makeup of runway models for designers including John Galliano and Jasper Conran.[citation needed] Hammer has worked as a makeup artist on models and celebrities including Sharon Stone, Kate Moss, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Naomi Campbell, Meghan Markle, Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks. She has also styled the cosmetics looks for the covers of Red Magazine, Elle, Tatler, Harper's Baazar, and Sunday Times Style.[4] Hammer has worked on advertising campaigns and television commercials for international brands such as Oil of Olay, Pantene and Head & Shoulders. She has been asked to launch products, advise on new looks and train personnel for Estee Lauder, Clarins, Clinique, Aveda and Revlon.[5] Hammer's television credits include The Clothes Show, BBC Style Challenge, Britain's Next Top Model, GMTV, This Morning, Beautification and 10 Years Younger, where she was the resident makeup artist for 3 series.[5] In 1998, Hammer teamed up with beauty publicist Millie Kendall to create the Ruby & Millie cosmetics brand, sold exclusively in Boots pharmacies, nationwide.[6][5] It was the first major UK cosmetics brand to launch in 30 years.[citation needed] In August 1998, the first Ruby & Millie location was opened in Harvey Nichols[7] in Leeds and London.[8] In December 2009, Ruby & Millie launched the teen cosmetics range Scarlett and Crimson.[9] In September 2011, Hammer launched the cosmetics beauty gifting range "Ruby Hammer Recommends" exclusive to Debenhams.[10] In August 2019, Hammer launched her capsule collection of beauty essentials[11] which led to the industry nominations of 'Best Newcomer' Vogue Magazine, and Best Expert-Led Beauty Brand. Sunday Times Style.[citation needed] Awards and recognition
Personal lifeHammer lives in London,[14] with her husband Martin Kuczmarski. She has a daughter, who also works in the beauty industry, and one grandchild.[citation needed] She can speak fluent English, Bengali, Hausa and Hindi.[8] Books
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