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2024 REVIEWS

Wow, wow and wow! Melissa is AMAZING. She is an incredible hair stylist, so patient, a calming presence and goes above and beyond her duties! I honestly could not recommend her enough, she even got me in my wedding dress and earrings as my hands were shaking too much!!! Thank you so so much.

- STEPHANIE CROCKFORD , 14TH DECEMBER '24
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​I had bridesmaid hair and makeup done with Melissa at a friends wedding and was so excited to have her also do my bridal hair and makeup. She listened to everything I said in the trial and on the day and made the whole experience so smooth and stress free. I was so happy with my hair and makeup and they both lasted so well. Melissa is also a joy to be around and fitted perfectly into our prep morning. Can’t recommend highly enough!

- GISELLE PARRY , 23RD NOVEMBER '24
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​Melissa did my hair and makeup for my wedding in November, as well as my 3 bridesmaids and both mother of the bride and groom. She was absolutely fabulous through the entire process, from booking, to my trial and espeically on the dayitself, where she travelled to us. She definitely knows what will work with your hair and skin type and the accessories or looks you envision and is able to guide you through it all. I've never felt so beautiful, and would highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for hair and makeup for a big event.

- BECKY MUSTOE , 21ST NOVEMBER '24
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Melissa and Lauren did my bridal and bridal party hair and makeup and it was absolutely stunning. They were a joy to have as part of my wedding morning and they made us all so comfortable and happy. Personally, I knew I wanted someone that could do both my hair and makeup for the wedding as it was one less logistical thing to stress about and I wasn't disappointed. She remembered the changes I wanted to make from my trial and pulled it off perfectly, and captured the look I wanted 100%. I would reccomend Melissa to absolutely anyone and everyone who is looking to book for their wedding. ❤️

- SOPHIE WENHAM , 18TH OCTOBER '24


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​Melissa and her team were absolutely phenomenal! They worked their magic on me (the bride) and nine members of my bridal party, and we couldn’t have been happier with the results. Every single one of us felt stunning, and the makeup and hair lasted beautifully all day and night—through happy tears, dancing, and everything in between.


Melissa was such a calming presence on what could have been a stressful morning. She and her team were incredibly organised, professional, and efficient while still making sure everyone felt pampered and heard. They truly brought out each person’s natural beauty and made us all feel confident and radiant.

I was so worried before I booked Melissa and had my trial with her, as my skin can be tricky to work with - so I really can’t thank her enough for making me feel like the best version of myself. If you’re looking for a hair and makeup team that will exceed all expectations, Melissa is 100% the one to book!

- JO WRIGHT , 12TH OCTOBER '24
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I cannot recommend Melissa enough! She did mine and my mums hair and make up for my wedding a couple of weeks back. She’s so professional, so friendly and just incredible at what she does. From making first contact with her, to the wedding trial to the actual day of our wedding, we really cannot fault her professionalism and attention to detail and not to forget the amazing products she uses! A super straight forward process and happy to answer any questions. I loved that Melissa asked what I would like in a wedding make up look and after showing her some inspiration pics she hit the nail on the head. I was so in love with the outcome of my hair and make up as was my mum with hers and I wouldn’t change a thing. If you’re getting married then Melissa is the lady for you for hair and makeup. Thank you so much again for creating my dreamy wedding look.

- ALYSON ROCHE , 7TH OCTOBER '24
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​Melissa came to my rescue at the beginning of this year when I was let down by my original makeup lady. Melissa went out of her way to accomodate me and is a true angel!

Not only is she a lovely person, she is superb at her job. I was so delighted with my makeup on my wedding day and had so many comments from people complimenting my makeup. She truly nailed my specifications and would book her again in a heartbeat!
Thanks again Melissa!!

- JEN PEPLOW , 5TH OCTOBER '24
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​Melissa did my hair and make up for my wedding and I would highly recommend! I gave some rough guidance on what I was after and she really listened and built on that and I couldn't have asked for more. On top of this she made me feel really at ease and relaxed on the big day. My bridesmaids absolutely loved their looks too. Thanks so much, Melissa!

- LOUISA BAILEY , 4TH OCTOBER '24
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Melissa and Lauren were a great team, and were a lovely part of our morning getting ready. We all looked and felt beautiful, and the atmosphere was fun but calm. Melissa was great at my trial, and really listened to what I wanted and helped me get it. Couldn’t recommend her enough.

​- RACHAEL GRIFFITH , 7TH SEPTEMBER '24
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I cannot recommend Melissa enough. She did hair and make up for my daughter, my best friend and me – the bride. Melissa was lovely and relaxed and worked around us with no stress which put us all at ease. I had so many compliments on my hair and makeup and didn't have to top up once! I felt like a princess. I would highly recommend Melissa; not only is she kind, approachable and caring she is extremely talented and the perfect person for your wedding day.

- ISABELLA PARKER , 6TH SEPTEMBER '24
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​Melissa did mine and my 8 bridesmaids hair for our wedding and she was absolutely amazing. From the hair trial we tried a few different styles and coming away from that I felt at complete ease and knew my hair would be great for the wedding day. I can't thank Melissa enough and would definitely recommend her services! Thank you!

- NATALIE TARRANT , 30TH AUGUST '24
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​I recently had the pleasure of working with Melissa for my wedding day, and I couldn't have been happier with the results! From our initial consultation to the big day itself, she was professional and attentive.

Melissa took the time to understand what I wanted, offering helpful suggestions while ensuring I felt comfortable. On the day of my wedding, she arrived punctually, bringing a calm energy that helped ease any pre-wedding jitters.

My hair and makeup looked absolutely wonderful and lasted throughout the day and night. I received loads of compliments from friends and family!

I highly recommend Melissa to anyone looking for a skilled, attentive and personable hair and makeup artist. Thank you for making me feel so beautiful on my wedding day!

- LISA LINOSSI , 24TH AUGUST '24
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​Melissa was the most amazing hair and make up artist! I absolutely loved the way she did my hair and make up. She was so professional and friendly. She put me at ease when we first met for the trial. She had a look through all the inspo photos I had and took all of them on board. She was so amazing on the day with doing my bridesmaid and mom’s make up and hair (along with her assistant) as well and helping me to keep track of all the timings of the morning, eg when the bridesmaids needed to get into their dresses etc. She was also so lovely when my daughter wanted to come and see what was happening, she gave her a makeup brush to play with and was still able to work on my hair and make-up while I was holding her! I would 1000% recommend Melissa! I cried all the way down the aisle and my make up was still perfect for the photos during and after the ceremony.


- ANOUSKA AMERATUNGA , 22ND AUGUST '24
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​Melissa has been the most amazing makeup artist and hairstylist, from when I first enquired, up to our wedding day. She is knowledgeable and experienced in her field, and I felt immediately reassured when she answered my questions and made plans regarding my concerns. The trial was really helpful and it gave me a good insight as to how it would be like on the wedding day. Melissa made me feel comfortable both during the trial and on our wedding day. On the day, Melissa and her colleague, Lauren, arrived early and brought quite a relaxed atmosphere with them.


Speaking with Melissa while she was doing my hair and makeup helped with my nerves, and she also lent an extra hand as I was getting ready to come out for the first look. I cannot thank Melissa enough for her job well done. I highly recommend her as she helped me feel confident and beautiful on our wedding day. She’s brilliant!

​- SHIRLEY DELORES , 8TH AUGUST '24
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I cannot thank Melissa enough for making me feel so amazing on my wedding day ❤️❤️

At the trial for my hair and make up, Melissa listened to all my preferences and had excellent expert advice to make the perfect wedding look.

Melissa made me feel at such at ease on the morning of my wedding. She was so professional, warm and friendly. I could not recommend Melissa enough 🤍

Thank you so much Melissa, I am so grateful for your services ❤️❤️


​- SOPHIA CROFT , 2ND AUGUST '24
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Wow, where do I start!? I can not recommend Melissa enough - she really was the most perfect hair and make up artist any bride could wish for! She helped make me, my four bridesmaids, the Mother of the Bride, and Mother of the Groom, all feel our very best. Melissa, and her incredible colleague Lauren, were able to perfectly re-create all of my bridal parties desired looks, taking so much care to help them feel both natural and special. All of the bridal party looked flawless for the whole wedding (even at 1am after lots of dancing!) and we had so many compliments from our guests about our hair and make up. Not only is Melissa an incredibly talented professional - she is also such a lovely and kind person, and she makes you feel completely relaxed and at ease throughout (it really was like having another friend join us for the wedding morning!). She went above and beyond from the very moment I first reached out, including: staying longer to touch up my make up after some first look tears; squeezing an extra make-up slot into the morning timetable with no stress at all; and showing my bridesmaids how to remove my veil while keeping my hair beautifully in tact! I have honestly never felt as beautiful as she made me feel on my wedding day (and don't think I ever will), Thank you Melissa for making it so special - I will forever be grateful for you!

​- JESSICA WOOD , 20TH JULY '24
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Melissa, Tara and Lauren were absolutely incredible from start to finish! I was a bit nervous at first because I had a huge wedding party, myself, 8 bridesmaids, 1 mother and 1 flower girl for a 12:30 ceremony. I need not have been worried because Melissa and her team ran the whole thing like a military operation from start to finish and I didn't have to organise a single thing. We even had time to spare at the end for some photos in the bath tub at the hotel. It all felt very chilled and not rushed at all. My hair and make-up were absolutely perfect, I couldn't have asked for more and all my girls loved theirs too. Don't even think about it, just book, you won't regret it. Thank you so so much Melissa, Tara and Lauren - you were all amazing.

- HELENA PATTERSON , 13TH JULY '24
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​I can't recommend Melissa enough for wedding hair and makeup, I was so happy with the look she created for me and have never felt more confident. Melissa also did an incredible job with the bridesmaids' hair, creating individual styles which looked amazing. She was happy to do any last minutes changes or touch ups. Melissa was such a calm presence on the day, her special talent is she is able to create beautiful hairstyles without the typical lengthy process, I don't know how she does it but it meant we had time to spare, it never felt rushed and we were are able to relax on the day. Melissa is also such a friendly, easy going person to be around, for someone who isn't usually in to hair and makeup, Melissa made me feel at ease and kept it chilled throughout. She was so accommodating with the trial date, as I had limited availability, and helped me decide on what l wanted. She then was very happy to make any tweaks on the day. Your hair and makeup artist is hugely important for setting you up for the rest of the day, not just because of the look they create, but the atmosphere they create also, and Melissa is someone you want around on your wedding morning. Thank you so much Melissa!

HANNAH WIERINGA , 29TH JUNE '24
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​Melissa was absolutely brilliant doing mine and my bridesmaids’ hair and makeup on my wedding day in June. She is so talented, efficient, professional and friendly, and she really listened to what me and my bridesmaids wanted pre wedding and the day itself, and was more than happy to make any tweaks or adjustments. She also went the extra mile in helping with my veil, getting me into my dress and stayed to ensure any touch ups could be done before the ceremony. Thank you so much Melissa for making me feel the best I’ve ever felt, on the biggest day of my life 🥰 I’d recommend to anyone!


- CAMILLA WAKEFORD , 21ST JUNE '24
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​Melissa is wonderful! Melissa made planning my wedding from abroad extremely easy. She had a flexible schedule and it was easy to do my trial with her and she was very open to feedback and made great suggestions. My hair and makeup came out stunningly on the day as well as my bridesmaids and my mom! Melissa was so easy to work with, quick, and made everyone look their best! I highly recommend using her!

​- EILEEN CANNON , 1ST JUNE '24
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We hired Melissa for my wedding on Friday and it was one of the best wedding decisions we made. Melissa styled my sister (MOH)‘s hair, another of my bridesmaid’s hair, as well as full face of make up and hair styling for both myself & my mum. Melissa was professional and friendly from the outset and completed stunning looks for all of us. She checked in along the way to ensure we were happy with what she was doing, and the final looks were all absolutely gorgeous.

My hair and make up stayed all day (from 12.30pm until 1.30am!) and I didn’t need to touch anything up other than a little lipstick after the wedding breakfast.

I 100% recommend Melissa for your upcoming weddings!

​- BOBBIE GORDAN , 31ST MAY '24
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​I cannot recommend Melissa highly enough! From the initial trial to the big day, she was absolutely fantastic. I initially had one idea in mind, but after the trial, I completely changed my mind. Melissa was incredibly accommodating and created the most perfect look for me. On the morning of my wedding, she was a calming presence and made me feel completely at ease. My makeup and hair looked flawless all day long. I was initially worried about finding a makeup artist who could do Asian skin tones and features justice for my wedding day, but I needn't have worried! I wholeheartedly recommend her to any bride, especially those with Asian skin.


- REEMA DESAI , 21ST MAY '24
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for making me and my bridesmaids feel amazing on my magical day.
You made us all feel so relaxed and organised! The way you helped with all the final touches, was just amazing and I would recommend you a million times over
Thank you again, with lots of love Mrs S xxxx

- SUE STOCKMAN , 18TH MAY '24
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I cannot thank Melissa and her team enough for the amazing job they did at our wedding. From the trial to the morning of, Melissa made me feel totally at ease. I was a little worried about fitting hair and make up in for 7 women before a 1pm start, but we didn't feel rushed at all. We started at 9 and had time for a glass of fizz together before walking down the aisle. The ridiculously early start on the morning of your wedding is a myth ladies, Melissa is here to prove it.

And I loved the look Melissa created - I felt elevated but still me. I wear makeup most days but have only had professional a couple of times. I struggled to know what I wanted until I had my trial. Melissa created a beautiful look on the trial and then spoke it through with me to help me understand the changes I wanted to make to colours and coverage on the day.

Without as much as a prompt on the day, she remembered all the changes I wanted and created something I couldn't have been happier with. I really did feel amazing. And I LOVED my hair on both the trial and day!

The bridesmaids looked stunning - all with different styles unique to them. And there were so many personal touches from Melissa - helping bridesmaids with no idea what they wanted, helping us match flower colours to bridesmaid dresses and so much more. The perfect balance of calm, supportive and allowing us to have the most amazing morning.

THANK YOU xxx

- HANNAH VICTOR , 17TH MAY '24
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​Cannot thank Melissa enough for being there to do the hair & makeup for me, my 5 bridesmaid and the mother of the groom on the wedding morning. We all loved every moment and felt so special after, she was amazing from start to finish, kept us all nice and calm in the morning at Primrose Hill Farm and listened to everyones different preferences. Can't recommend her enough for anyone looking for a professional for their hair & makeup xx


- AMY MARTIN , 11TH MAY '24
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​Melissa was amazing with everything she did for our wedding! She did hair and make-up for myself, both mums and my sister and everyone looked amazing. At the trial, she put us at ease straight away and listened to us rambling on about how we don't wear much make up and have no idea what we wanted, creating styles that made us both feel comfortable and not 'overdone'. She listened to adjustments I wanted to make for the big day and the result was incredible. I have never felt so pretty in my life before, I got so many compliments all day and the hair and make up lasted till the end. Her calm manner on the morning of the wedding also helped enormously, adding that much needed calming touch to the chaos that is a wedding morning. Thank you so much Melissa!


- SARAH KOSLOWSKI , 18TH APRIL '24
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I chose Melissa for my bridal hair and make up after such a wonderful experience the morning of my sister's wedding. She not only makes you feel so comfortable (I don't usually wear very much make up), she also has a high attention to detail and listens to any changes you want. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the area!!


- YVONNE RUMBLE , 13TH APRIL '24
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Melissa did my bridal hair and makeup and hair and makeup for my bridal party - she was wonderful from start to finish. The initial appointment was so relaxed, she had loads of good ideas and encouraged me to say if there was anything I wanted different. On the day she was lovely and relaxed and worked around us with no stress. I had so many compliments on my hair and makeup and didn't have to top up once! I would highly recommend Melissa, she is extremely talented and the perfect person for your wedding day.

- ELLIE TAYLOR, 12TH APRIL '24
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Melissa is an absolutely fantastic hair and make up artist. She did hair and make up for me, my bridesmaids and mum for my wedding in April 2024 and we were all absolutely thrilled with what she had done for us. Melissa gave me exactly the look I wanted and really made me feel like the best version of myself.
Melissa was also an absolute delight to have with us in the morning whilst getting ready. She was such a calming influence and made sure we were ready with plenty of time!
I could not recommend Melissa more! Thank you again!

- KATHERINE MACKAY, 6TH APRIL '24
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​Melissa was amazing throughout the whole experience, I booked Melissa after being let down last minute by another hair dresser, Melissa made space for my trial at short notice and made me feel at ease! Melissa was professional, kind and beyond helpful on the day, giving advice on the best time to get in dresses, take flowers out of the water etc! Melissa ensured we were all happy with our looks before leaving! Melissa - thank you SO much, we all thought you are brilliant and will be recommending you in a heartbeat 💓 x

- ZOE BROWN , 28TH MARCH '24
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​Melissa is an absolutely amazing hair and make up artist and did mine, 4 adults and a child’s for my wedding.

She made us all feel comfortable from the moment she arrived. Melissa always made sure everyone was 100% sure about their hair and makeup up and was happy to change or touch up if necessary.

Melissa was very accommodating for my personal situation and made us all feel very relaxed.
It was a relaxed and chilled morning where nothing was rushed. I would 100% use Melissa in the future and recommend her to anyone!

Thank you so much Melissa

​- LAUREN PAIN, 23RD MARCH '24
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​Melissa is amazing! I would 100% recommend Melissa for anyone looking for hair and makeup. We did a consultation the morning of the wedding and she completely understood what I like and how I wanted it to look, and the makeup was flawless! She took time, effort and care with my hair to make sure it laid beautifully and it kept until the end of the night, which isn’t always easy for my hair. Melissa is lovely and easy to talk to made you feel relaxed and calm. She was quick to respond to messages. Loved Melissa and sad I can’t have her do my hair and makeup all the time!!


​- LUCY BROWN , 22ND FEBRUARY '24
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