Since qualifying as a professional makeup artist and hair stylist in 2002 at the prestigious Sydney College of Makeup Art, I’ve been fortunate to build a career that has taken me across the globe experiencing TV, editorial, events and bridal hair and makeup, I spent many years travelling between the UK and Australia—back in the days when there were only a handful of dedicated wedding artists!
I’m now permanently based in beautiful Cumbria, where I grew up and first launched my business. Over the years, I’ve watched this industry flourish with an ever-growing number of suppliers, but I like to think that when you book me, you’re choosing someone who not only loves making you look your absolute best, but also genuinely enjoys hearing your stories and getting to know the real you. Understanding your personality helps me create a hair and makeup experience that feels authentically you.
Whether you prefer full glam, soft glam, dewy, or matte, my signature “second-skin finish” ensures your makeup looks flawless without ever appearing heavy or obvious!
I’m just as passionate about hairstyling, whether your dream look is to date, bohemian, vintage, or completely unique. Show me a photo, and I’ll do everything I can to help you achieve the hairstyle you’ve always envisioned.
Although weddings are a large part of what I do, my work extends to events, editorial shoots, and TV/film
productions. Please feel free to get in touch with any enquiry—I’d love to be part of your next project or special moment.!
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Testimonials
“Would absolutely 100% recommend Jude. My hair and makeup was perfect, I asked that I wanted it to be natural and it was exactly what I got. Jude is lovely, made me feel at ease and is so cool, just what you need on your big day. Thank you again ??”
- Shelly
April 2022
“Booked Jude at short notice for my hair and make up for renewal of our wedding vows. As it was short notice I had no trials but on the day was very happy with my hair and make up . She is very friendly and very professional and I highly recommend her. Jude made me feel like a million dollars ????”
- Cheryl Mcgill
April 2022
Professionalism, Quality, Value
“Jude did my wedding make up for myself, mum and maid of honour. Jude was brilliant from start to finish. So easy to talk to and listened to exactly what we all wanted! Jude was really good if there was something we didn’t like she’d just remove it straight away. Jude also made us all very calm on the day of the wedding, we shared stories and just chatted the morning away! If I need my make up done again I would definitely use Jude as she has a lot of experience and knowledge and my make up was complimented all throughout my wedding day. Thanks again Jude!”
- Xx Emily Coull
September 2021
Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
“Can’t recommend Jude enough. She was absolutely Stella and I was so pleased with how my bridal and my mother’s makeup turned out. She was very professional, friendly and communicative. She brought out her extensive knowledge of makeup but also took time to ask what made us clients comfortable.”
- Elizabeth Adofo
“Jude went above and beyond to ensure that my wedding hair and make up experience was memorable! Not only did Jude keep in touch with me but did everything she could to accommodate the dates for our ever changing wedding!
We shared pictures of what I envisaged, and was brilliant at giving me advise and asking my opinion to make sure the final look was what I wanted!
We laughed, I was so comfortable around Jude and would thoroughly recommend her business to anyone who is looking for creative and special hair and make up!”
- Andrea Iceton
April 2021
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