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A Beautiful Breakdown with James & Suzy
Live from London (Part 1): Hannah Martin, Red Lips, and AI Beauty
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We’re live from The Beauty Concierge in London for a very special ABB takeover - and things escalate immediately. ✨
James kicks off with a crowd warm-up that will never be repeated on daytime radio, Ruth De Leo (founder of Dcypher Beauty) opens with “I’m In The Mood for Dancing” by The Nolans, and before we know it the whole room is belting out Cher’s Believe.
Then we get into the good stuff. Ruth talks about the AI tech behind Dcypher and how it’s changing complexion matching forever, while makeup artist and beauty expert Hannah Martin shares her beauty journey from felt-tip face disasters at age seven to hosting the party of her life for her 40th.
We also hear their biggest beauty triumphs - Ruth’s first red lip moment and Hannah’s milestone birthday glow - and their beauty fails, including a wedding-day makeup no-show and a ripped dress.
It’s glamorous, chaotic, heartfelt and completely live. This is Part 1. 💄✨
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