In this episode of Never Give Up: Power Moves, Lorna Jane Clarkson sits down with one of Australia’s leading hair and makeup artists Max May, to talk about beauty as a confidence tool, not just a final touch. From working with global names to years spent behind the camera with Lorna, Max shares how the right look, energy and mindset can completely change how you feel walking into a room.

Max breaks down the biggest everyday beauty mistakes he sees, the simple tweaks that make the biggest difference, his go-to kit essentials and the wellness rituals that keep him grounded in a very fast paced industry.

Power Moves is a companion series from @nevergiveuppod - shorter, practical conversations designed to give you advice you can use straight away. Each episode dives into a single theme, from mindset and confidence to business, wellbeing and daily habits, breaking big ideas into simple moves you can use to create real momentum in your life.