Beauty Insiders with Jessica Hedman

Beauty Insiders is the format where we meet some of the world's most celebrated makeup artists who's frequently seen using Sweed. We are used to admire their work from distance.

This week we had a chat with Jessica Hedman, who had the courage to quit her job as a financial manager during the pandemic to start working with passion - makeup. Her clients include names such as Matilda Djerf and Zara Larsson.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY?

I would say I’ve been working as a makeup artist for almost three years! I started doing makeup as a hobby just over three years ago.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MAKEUP-LOOK YOU'VE CREATED?

Oh, this is hard… But I did a “Holiday Look” on Matilda Djerf in November last year with glowy skin, sparkly eyelids and a glossy berry lip. I’m obsessed with that look!

WHAT'S YOUR BEAUTY MOTTO IN LIFE?

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SWEED PRODUCT?

No Lash-Lash 1000%!!!!!! They are ALWAYS in my kit. I’m obsessed with those lashes since I love natural looks, nothing compares to them.

Get Jessica's favorite Sweed product here!

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU TO DO MATILDA'S MAKEUP?

If we were quiet, it would probably take about 30 minutes, but we like to talk a lot and not stress so I would say around 45-60 minutes.

WHAT'S YOUR BEST BEAUTY HACK/TRICK?

This might be a boring answer, but I love a lighter coverage on the whole face. I almost never use foundation nowadays unless I have to. I usually go for a light coverage base and then use a more coverage concealer where it’s needed. This makes the base look a lot fresher!

IF YOU WERE A BEAUTY PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD YOU BE AND WHY?

A brownish/pink nude lipliner, like"Cindy"! Nothing beats a perfect nude lip combo ✨

If Jessica was a beauty product she would be "Cindy"

Interview: Andrea Soriga

Interview: Andrea Soriga

  Meet our Sweed friend, Andrea Soriga! A Milan-based celebrity hairstylist and beauty icon, Andrea shares his expertise and creative vision with a growing community of hair lovers worldwide through Instagram.  We had the honor of celebrating The Hair Serum launch in Milano with Andrea, hosted by our friends at Sant Ambroeus Milano, and took a moment to catch up with him while he shared his beauty secrets. Shop Andrea's favorites Sweed products here. WHEN DID YOU STARTED AS A HAIRSTYLIST? I started working as a hairstylist ten years ago in my hometown, Cagliari. I’m from Sardinia. MOST SPECIAL MOMENT OF YOUR CAREER? The moments I remember most from my career are definitely the Sanremo Music Festivals, which I hold very close to my heart, and the MET Galas, which were truly special experiences. FAVORITE SWEED PRODUCT? My favorite product before this new launch used to be the Eyelash Serum, but it has definitely been surpassed by the new Hair Serum.     FAVORITE LOOK TO DO? Among my favorite looks is a sleek bun or a ponytail. I love creating super neat, tightly pulled-back buns because I think they make the face look more angelic, clean, and lifted. I also really enjoy doing big blowouts. BIGGEST HAIR TREND AT THE MOMENT? One of the current trends I absolutely love is, without a doubt, light, natural movement, soft waves. To make the look more special, I like adding a styling product that gives it a slightly wet finish. I also really love the bob, a shorter haircut. ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING HAIRSTYLISTS? The advice I would give to anyone who wants to start this profession is to do it with passion and perseverance, to study hard, to stay dedicated, and never feel completely satisfied, because you should always keep chasing improvement and success. Nothing comes without at least a bit of effort.   Shop Andrea's favorites Sweed products here.

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We celebrated the launch of our Hair Serum with our Sweed friend Laura Polko in LA. Grateful for everyone in our beauty community who made the night so special🩵🌹 Patrick Ta and Gabriella Glen Coco, Gabriella, Zack Zumb, Vincent Pel, Patrick Ta and Laura Polko Ashley Graves Patrick Ta and Laura Polko Gabby Westbrook and Fooz Rebecca Wicklin and Klara Hellqvist Angelica Livolti and Alicia Livolti Casey Baer and Sophie Kylie Umansky Ella Priya and Jacinda Bean Alexa Davis Kayla Birm and Jess Molly Bell Fooz and Andrea Rodriguez Carly Fisher Zach Zumb, Laura Polko and Patrick Ta David Stanwell and Mai Quynh Shop The Hair Serum here.

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