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For anyone who still thinks the boys weren't mistreated...

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The The X Factor #Glamsquad with the lovely Jedward

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UPDATE: Julia Carta on tour with Britain's Got Talent & X Factor Live

Britain's Got Talent Judges

Following her role as Chief Hair & Make-up Artist for last year's X Factor, Hair and Makeup Artist Julia Carta is currently on tour with the judges of Britain's Got Talent.

Remaining with the X Factor Team, Julia is also the Chief Make-up Artist for the X Factor Live Tour, currently touring the UK.

Julia Carta with James Arthur

Julia regularly works internationally with celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Colin Farrell, Damian Lewis, Keira Knightly, Naomi Watts, Miranda Kerr, Sienna Miller and Britney Spears. Her impressive client list can be seen here.

Julia works on Simon Cowell at the BGT Auditions

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UPDATE from Makeup Artist Julia Carta

Julia Carta works on Ella Henderson for X Factor

As Chief Makeup Artist on ITV’s The X Factor, Julia Carta has been busy these last few weeks creating exceptional looks for the show's contestants.

Ella Henderson's retro look last Sunday night can be recreated by following Julia's tips featured on MTV Style here.  You can also keep up to date with the backstage preparations at http://xfactor.itv.com/2012/style/ where you can see video clips and tutorials including how to achieve Ella's 'soft lip look'.

Julia is also the Hair and Beauty spokesperson for Speedo Sculpture Swimwear, giving advice on how to look your best in and around the swimming pool. Check out this video on how to take the plunge and get back in the pool whilst looking your best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kxUJzBeIr8&feature=youtu.be&a

Find out more here: http://www.speedosculpture.com

Julia has previously worked on TV shows including Britain’s Got Talent and The X Factor in both the UK and US, and regularly works internationally with celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Colin Farrell, Damian Lewis, Keira Knightly, Naomi Watts, Miranda Kerr, Sienna Miller and Britney Spears. Her impressive client list can be seen here.

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X Factor Contestants hit the Red Carpet for last night's Skyfall Premiere

X Factor Contestants appear at London's Skyfall Premiere

Chief Makeup Artist for the X Factor, Julia Carta and Stylist Gemma Rose Breger made sure the X Factor hopefuls were looking their best for their first big Red Carpet appearance at last night's Bond Premiere.

Jade Ellis attends the X Factor Skyfall Premiere

Working on makeup looks for Jade Ellis and Ella Henderson, Julia had her team on hand to work with all of the contestants as they arrived for the screening Whilst Gemma made sure Jade and Ella were dressed suitably glamorous.

Ella Henderson attends the X Factor Skyfall Premiere

Julia recently shared her tips on how to create Ella Henderson's stage look with Instyle Magazine - You can take a look here to get the look!

Keep up to date with the X Factor Contestant's looks by checking http://xfactor.itv.com/2012/style/

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Julia Carta announced as Chief Makeup Artist for X Factor!

Julia Carta - New Chief Makeup Artist for the X Factor

Makeup Artist Julia Carta has been announced as Chief Makeup Artist/Creative Makeup Designer on ITV's The X Factor.

Julia stated: 'I’m delighted to be chosen as the lead make-up artist working alongside the contestants on the new series of The X Factor,’ says Julia, who also worked as Britney Spears’ personal hair and make-up artist on her Femme Fatale World Tour.’

'I will be creating some incredible looks for the contestants, so watch this face!'

Julia has previously worked on TV shows including Britain's Got Talent and The X Factor in both the UK and US, and regularly works internationally with celebrities including Orlando Bloom, Colin Farrell, Damian Lewis, Keira Knightly, Naomi Watts, Miranda Kerr, Vanessa Hudgens, Sienna Miller and Britney Spears. Her impressive client list can be seen here.

You can catch up on all the behind the scenes action at the show by visiting http://xfactor.itv.com/

For all bookings with Julia Carta contact us on 020 7482 1555.

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Red Carpet stars at the GQ Men of the Year Awards by Carol Hayes Management Artists

Alison Brie from Mad Men at the GQ Awards - Hair by Jonothon Malone - Makeup by Julia Carta

Far from her 50's housewife character in Mad Men, actress Alison Brie arrived at the GQ Awards looking more 50's siren with glamorous hair by Jonothon Malone and makeup by Julia Carta.

Berenice Marlohe – Hair by Jon Chapman – Makeup by Ginni Bogado

Star of new James Bond Film, Skyfall, Bérénice Marlohe arrived at the GQ Men of the year awards last night looking glamourous as only a Bond girl should.

Hairstyling by Jon Chapman and makeup by Ginni Bogado completed her glamourous look.

Give us a call on 020 7482 1555 to book any of our artists.

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Bottle the sunshine with Hair & Makeup Artist Julia Carta

Achieve the sunkissed look

Made famous in the 1990s by glamour models and wannabe celebrities, fake tanning has come a long way since its toxic-orange reputation.

Fake tan is our best summer companion, and now hair and makeup artist Julia Carta is here to give us her top tips from prep through to maintenance for that natural sunkissed look.

"When approaching fake tan, you want to think more sunkissed than sun blistered. Yes, it's great to have a healthy glow, but what we don't want is the deep bronze of a two week vacation. Less is definitely more."

Preparation

Preparation

Preparation is key. Shave at least 24 hours before tan application and at least 48 hours for wax application. You don't want your pores left open during application which can lead to patches.

Exfoliate all over, especially dry areas like knees, ankles, elbows and back of hands. This will remove all dead skin cells and leave you to start with a smooth clean canvas on which to work your magic!

Never use oil based products before tanning, and stay deodorant free to prevent streaking.

Run an ice cube across your face to tighten pores and prevent blocking when tan is applied.

Apply oil free body lotion onto those dry areas that I mentioned to ensure these don't hold onto too much pigment.

If you are a blonde with fair eyebrows, grab a cotton bud and apply vaseline to act as a barrier, you don't want an orange brow! Add a slick of lipbalm to lips.

Apply a heavier layer of eyecream underneath the eyes to help lighten up the face following your tan application. The cream will act like a concealer by diluting the tan around the eye area

Application

Application

Time to put your gloves on! Try to use a pair that fit snugly to ensure you achieve the smoothest application. Lotion is best applied with gloves, whereas mousse is best with mitts.

Work through your body in sections, from the ankles and working your way upwards. Continue to check in the mirror as you go to make sure you haven't missed a bit! Keep to rubbing in circular motions to prevent streaking.

Leave your feet, elbows and knees until the last. Use a 50% moisturiser 50% tanning lotion and apply quickly. Rub the backs of your hands together from wrist to fingers with the remaining residue.

Grab a hairdryer and put on a cool setting to help speed up the drying process. General development time is between 3-6 hours although there are many new products available now which offer a faster development time as little as 1 hour.

Make sure you select the right colour for your skin. Only dark skins should be using the darkest fake tans as it produces an even glow and works with the natural melanin.

Achieve a red carpet look by applying a luminizing cream across the shins, shoulders and collarbone to highlight your skin in all the right places.

Maintenance / Removal

When your tan begins to fade and become a little patchy, make sure you continue to exfoliate and scrub with granules in circular motions when you shower.

Either mix some body lotion with your fake tan or use a gradual tan to top up and keep your sunkissed look. And remember to keep your skin hydrated!

If you have made a mistake, grab a baby wipe to erase. To remove your tan completely, you can create a paste with bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice or even olive oil.