Dina Nemtsova, daughter of the owner of the Pr-Trend pr-agency Ekaterina Odintsova, Dina Nemtsova, told BeautyHack about who influenced her artistic work, about the Tatler debutante ball, about her favorite beauty products and philosophy of life.
Dina really is not like many of her peers: she rarely appears at social events, draws a lot, is fond of playing the guitar and graphics.
Ekaterina Odintsova, Dina's mother, said in our interview about her daughter: “She is noticeably ahead of me in her development at the age of 15, knows and knows much more than I do at this age. I think this is due to the fact that from early childhood she travels a lot, reads good books and attends various courses: she is engaged in painting and drawing in Stroganovka, plays several musical instruments, and often visits museums. She is very organized, does not watch TV and does not spend time dealing with everyday difficulties. Dina, unlike me, has no idea what it is like to stand in line for groceries or walk 20 minutes to a stop, and then wait another 20 minutes for the bus on a cold frosty morning to go to school. But she knows well what it is like to stand for 1.5 hours a day in Moscow traffic jams on the way to school. She doesn’t waste a minute in the car - she does her homework.”
About the impressions of the Tattler ball
I was the youngest debutante in the history of the whole ball, and it was a magical feeling that left pleasant memories: there was a friendly, inspiring atmosphere at the ball. We still communicate with other girls, see each other from time to time: we have a very warm relationship, and it's great.
The role of the debutante was very unusual: I danced the waltz and polonaise in the Hall of Columns in a beautiful white dress from Edem Couture. All dresses of this designer are feminine, graceful in the models. I like this style, the dress was very airy and reminded of the outfits of girls in Russia of the 19th century. It was an interesting experience, but that image of a girl from the last century is still slightly unusual for me: in everyday life I prefer a casual style.
On social events, communication with peers and life philosophy
My main goal now is to get enough sleep. When it works out, I can say that I can do everything with ease.
Going to social events is part of my socialization.
I am an extrovert, for me it is necessary: I like to communicate with people and discover something new for myself. I don't like to divide people into groups, I always look at a specific person and understand whether I'm interested with him or not.
Our generation does not have a common ideology: everyone chooses his own path.
My friends are creative people. We do music, art together, or just talk about some topic of interest to us. For example, we like to joke about history, philosophy. We are making films, we have recently filmed one of the poems of Joseph Brodsky.
But there are times when I need to retire: just read or learn something. To do everything, you have to sleep less. But I think that this is natural: we live in a metropolis in the era of post-industrialization, the rhythm of life is super-fast.
I fully share the philosophy of body positive. Each person chooses for himself how he looks. If you want to change something in yourself, it is important to understand that you yourself want this, and that this is not imposed by external factors: fashion magazines, trends. This is the guarantee of inner freedom, which is so important to feel happy.
About his work, future and relationships with parents
I am still looking for my style in painting, so I prefer to develop in the academic direction of the visual arts. Having such a base, I will be able to form my own style in the future. Lately I have been interested in animation.
I study at the art school at the Stroganov Moscow State Pedagogical University. Director Kozorezenko Petr Petrovich had a great influence on my work. For a long time I did not recognize conceptual art, because the Stroganov traditions are opposed to it. But I have always admired the artists of the Renaissance, Art Nouveau. After Zinaida Serebryakova's exhibition at the Tretyakov Gallery, I was very much inspired. Her work is very close to me. I also really like the work of the blogger Conservi: she has a very beautiful drawing style.
I really want to go to university at the art department, for which I am systematically preparing.
The main goal is to get an education and realize oneself in this area.
Today it can be difficult for artists to find work. But I am an optimist and I hope that I will succeed.
I was very lucky with my first drawing teacher: she developed the creative part of thinking in me and did not teach complex academic drawing, which could push me away from drawing at the age of 10. Nobody predicted the future of the artist for me - I came to this myself. But I was very lucky with my family, they always support my decisions. It's great.
I have a trusting relationship with my mother since childhood: I can tell her absolutely everything, and she can tell me. She and I are not only best friends, this is even something more. I look up to her in terms of spiritual qualities, and her achievements inspire me.
I am very grateful to my father for always being honest with me. He always said that I can develop in the direction that interests me the most. I really want him to be proud of me, and I take every serious decision, imagining what he would advise me.
About make-up preferences
Make-up depends on my mood: most of the time I don't have to wear makeup at all. I believe that everyone should accept themselves as they are. And if you don't feel like wearing a make-up, that's completely normal!
I want to feel freedom in makeup: then there are fewer complexes and self-confidence is added.
I love to do “makeup without makeup”. When I am in the mood to create, I can do neat body art, but I only show it on my Instagram account! Once I made a stylization like a Gothic doll: I painted black lips. Inspired, in part, by Tim Burton, his work is one of the sources of my inspiration.
In my daily make-up I do not resort to tonal means, but I use Studio Finish Concealer by M. A. C and Black Intensity Mascara Dolce & Gabbana mascara. Refresh the look with Joues Contraste, Orchid Rose 15, Chanel, and lipsticks and gloss from this brand. I also like Mary Kay lipsticks, I have them - a whole palette, a gift from my mother.
In makeup for an evening out, I prefer to focus on the eyes. I also like to experiment with eyebrows: I take a transparent gel and give them an unusual shape. I am inspired by the image of the model Alisha Nesvat, she has light blue eyes and very expressive eyebrows. I think it's very beautiful - I want to repeat the image. But my eyes are brown, so I just do thick eyebrows!
Sometimes I take a transparent lip gloss and apply it to my eyes - the effect of wet eyelids is obtained.
Ernest Muntaniol, an international make-up artist for Chanel in Russia, is very fond of this effect. How to translate this into makeup - read here.
About personal care, sports and travel
My favorite skin care products are TimeWise Mary Kay Revitalizing Facial Peel and Clear Proof Mary Kay Purifying Charcoal Mask.
Recently I have been practicing yoga. During training, all muscle groups are involved. I work with a coach - I think that at an early stage it is more effective. Classes give me great pleasure!
For smooth and well-groomed body skin, I use Oblepikha Siberica sea buckthorn honey scrub and Mojave Ghost, Byredo cream.
In warm weather, I really like to walk: I can walk more than ten kilometers in one walk. This summer I was in St. Petersburg and walked to the Academy of Arts, but did not get inside. There is a reason to return, maybe I will go there for practice. I really liked the architecture of this city. If I don’t have enough inspiration for creativity, I’ll go there, breathe this humid, cold air and these streets. And I will create again!
I really like Croatia: there is great nature, fresh air, clear sea and beautiful sunsets - ideal for walking. And Miami has a great climate: plus thirty for me is just that!
About nutrition
I try to stick to the principles of good nutrition in order to feel healthy. Moreover, it improves the condition of the skin.
As a child, I was a plump child, but other children did not take it very well, and therefore I began to lose weight. Sat on a protein diet mixed with vegetables. I did not know that such food is very harmful to the body. Mom told me about this, who advised me to switch to proper nutrition. Right nutrition for me - eat less flour, chocolate and other unhealthy foods. It is necessary to play sports in parallel to improve metabolism.
Now I have stopped eating chocolate altogether and limit myself to products containing gluten. This is not a diet, but my lifestyle.
I am not a supporter of veganism - I eat meat, but I try not to drink milk, I replace it with almond. But without fanaticism: if flour is part of a dish, I do not always refuse it. Sometimes it is necessary to violate some principles in order not to feel like a hostage to them.
My favorite breakfast is the banana cottage cheese casserole. For dinner, I like to cook risotto in chicken broth with a small amount of vegetables. And fish is an ideal dish for me. I cannot deny myself a visit to pastry shops, my favorites are the Friends Forever network.
About your favorite salon treatments and hair care
I prefer to take care of myself at home: due to the tight study schedule, there is practically no time left for the salons. But there are procedures that I do only in salons - for example, keratin hair restoration Kevin. Murphy. Once a month I go to the Professional Club Profile for this procedure. Sometimes I go for a manicure, I like black nails or soft pink, it depends on my mood.
I choose hair care natively: I have very fluffy and curly curls, so I test different shampoos and masks, and stop at what suits me. Trie Emulsion Cocobelle Lebel always helps to cope with my hair.
I like to walk with my hair down - it suits me very much, and you can also hide behind them. I weave two French braids and make a ponytail. Even for evening outings I love my natural curls. I also love the Hollywood Wave styling that my mom often wears.
She used to be a fan of the group My Chemical Romance. I also experimented with hair: I dyed it blue and purple. Then she did an ombre, then dyed her chestnut. But all the experiments are behind me - now I like my natural hair color.
Photo source: Instagram accounts of Dina Nemtsova and Ekaterina Odintsova
Interview and text: Daria Sizova
