July 13, 2020
5 Minutes With: Sarah Tanno
5 MINUTES WITH: SARAH TANNO
Interviewed By: Nateisha Scott
Interviewed By: Nateisha Scott
The masterful artist behind Haus Labatories and Lady Gaga’s looks even in the films ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ – roles which gifted her with the 2016 Creative Arts Emmy and Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award. Alongside Gaga, Sarah works closely with Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Chrissy Teigen and Priyanka Chopra as well as leading photographers Steven Klein and Inez & Vinoodh.
NS: What products are you currently obsessed with?
ST: For prep I love the 111 Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, Haus Laboratories liquid Eye.Lie.Ner in Punk and Marc Jacobs beauty At Lash’d Mascara.
NS: Your trustee in-flight essentials?
ST: 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, they are my inflight favourites.
NS: Any essential skincare for the road?
ST: 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Mask, they are essential in battling a tough schedule on the road.
NS: What inspires the looks you create?
ST: The person in my chair.
NS: Tips for different face types?
ST: I like to feel the bone structure as I massage skincare into the face. That way I can start thinking of the perfect placement for that person.
NS: A product you would take on a desert island?
ST: Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte lipstick in ‘Talk Dirty’.
NS: Your backstage skin secrets?
ST: Spend time prepping the skin and you don’t need as much makeup!
NS: What inspires the looks you create?
ST: The person in my chair.
NS: Tips for different face types?
ST: I like to feel the bone structure as I massage skincare into the face. That way I can start thinking of the perfect placement for that person.
NS: A product you would take on a desert island?
ST: Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte lipstick in ‘Talk Dirty’.
NS: Your backstage skin secrets?
ST: Spend time prepping the skin and you don’t need as much makeup!
NS: Dewy or mattifying?
ST: Both, depends on the direction and what the job calls for.
NS: Brush or blender?
ST: Both, and fingers
NS: Favourite facial feature to work with?
ST: Eyes
NS: A Nude or bold lip?
ST: Both!
NS: Working with Luxury or affordable product?
ST: Both, I create affordable products with Haus Labs but have always been a bit of a luxury freak!
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The masterful artist behind Haus Labatories and Lady Gaga’s looks, even in the films ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ – roles which gifted her with the 2016 Creative Arts Emmy and Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Award. Alongside Gaga, Sarah works closely with Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Chrissy Teigen and Priyanka Chopra as well as leading photographers Steven Klein and Inez & Vinoodh.
NS: What products are you currently obsessed with?
ST: For prep I love the 111 Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, Haus Laboratories liquid Eye.Lie.Ner in Punk and Marc Jacobs beauty At Lash’d Mascara.
NS: Your trustee in-flight essentials?
ST: 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, they are my inflight favourites.
NS: Any essential skincare for the road?
ST: 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Lifting and Firming Mask, they are essential in battling a tough schedule on the road.
NS: What inspires the looks you create?
ST: The person in my chair.
NS: Tips for different face types?
ST: I like to feel the bone structure as I massage skincare into the face. That way I can start thinking of the perfect placement for that person.
NS: A product you would take on a desert island?
ST: Haus Laboratories Le Monster Matte lipstick in ‘Talk Dirty’.
NS: Your backstage skin secrets?
ST: Spend time prepping the skin and you don’t need as much makeup!
NS: Favourite looks to create?
ST: I love creating editorial looks.
NS: Number 1 rule for skin?
ST: Keep your skin well hydrated, then less is more with complexion products.
NS: Number 1 rule for make-up application?
ST: There are no rules.
NS: Now without too much thought, do you go prefer skin prepping or skin setting?
ST: Skin prepping.
NS: Dewy or mattifying?
ST: Both, depends on the direction and what the job calls for.
NS: Brush or blender?
ST: Both, and fingers
NS: Favourite facial feature to work with?
ST: Eyes
NS: A Nude or bold lip?
ST: Both!
NS: Working with Luxury or affordable product?
ST: Both, I create affordable products with Haus Labs but have always been a bit of a luxury freak!
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If you were to advise a London guide, what would be on your list?
Well, As I grew up in Notting Hill, it will always have my heart and if I was recommending spots in London, a wander around Notting Hill would be high up on my list. From there it would be all the best shopping destinations, the iconic private members club, Annabels, Harrods and Liberty’s for any cute and unique gifts. I would always pop into 111CRYO at Harrods for the Cryo Facial and treatment for the ultimate recharge. Sometimes the city is great, but the beautiful secrets of the English countryside is something that should be experienced.
Your In-Flight Essentials?
I don’t have a routine per say and I am certainly not as thorough as Naomi Campbell but I would apply the Meso Infusion Lip Duo and I would always wipe my phone down with anti-bacterial wipes, in fact I do this every day, the bacteria build up is no good for the skin.
In terms of Industry, where do you see the hair industry going?
Well Instagram has changed so much and has impacted the way we consume and learn within the industry, especially with so many creatives, but I still find that a massive amount of people come to the professionals to share the knowledge on how to carry out or complete a desired look, more than ever there is power behind ‘how-to’ videos.
A very valid point and in terms of 2020?
In terms of what we are to see in 2020, things are going to be super creative and we will see a wider awareness for people doing their own thing and it will be expressive and artistic. People will move away from the overtly glamorous looks and will create looks they can tailor to their everyday. As it’s currently Award Season which is the busiest time of the year leading up to the Met Ball, hairstyles are certainly more elaborate, and everyone loves an up do. I would say the most timeless look has to be the blunt bob, it comes around year on year, but it is effortless and timeless.
Outside of hair, what other industries are you into?
I am hugely into Interiors and I would describe my style as 60s/70s glamour, think elaborate and dramatic but I often fantasise about 80s Dallas and Joan Collins and I have to reign myself in. I also love Baking; it is the ultimate way to relax and I find that it is my meditation and therapy. If I’m in the USA I would bake a lot of cookies as everyone is obsessed with then over here and in the UK, I would bake more traditional styles like a lemon tart or an apple tart – it allows for me to be creative outside of my job.
Finally, the best advice you have ever received?
It would have to be from my grandfather, he would often say to me “it’s not how well you’re doing but how well people think you’re doing”. I haven’t successfully implemented it however you can look to Instagram today and people see our work and are blown away by it, but we can be so hard on ourselves and not appreciate our own work ourselves.