Feel like you. Just a little more wow.

Thank you so much for doing my wedding makeup. I'm not very good at bigging myself up, but I did look and feel absolutely amazing and had so many compliments. Living in the Midlands and travelling to Harrogate for our wedding, meant a lot of liaising via email, along with a trial make up session earlier this year in June. You completely fulfilled my brief of being made up, but still looking and feeling like me and not over done. Paul and I had the most amazing and perfect day, it was absolutely wonderful and couldn't have gone any better. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone, you made me feel completely relaxed and at ease with the whole process. Thank you for being part of our special day xx

I highly recommend Mel’s make up lessons, I received this as a gift from my daughters and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. Mel explained make up techniques and choice of make up brands and colours really thoroughly whilst at the same time listened to my preferences and previous routines. I leaned a huge amount and at the same time had a very enjoyable hour and a half. Mel sent me my personalised make up plan shortly after so I could get in with my new methods and products. Excellent all round

Mel was brilliant and the calm amongst the chaos when getting ready on the morning of our wedding. She did make up for myself (Bride), 3 Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride and it lasted all day for all of us (all the way through from morning to midnight) - we were so happy with it! I felt so relaxed as the Bride sitting in Mel’s make up chair, it gave me chance to breathe and relax in the lead up to our ceremony. It was great also being able to have a trial before the big day and Mel was more than happy to make adjustments and find the right products for me and the look I wanted. I would 110% recommend Mel if you are looking for a make up artist for your wedding day :)

I booked a 2 person make up lesson with Mel as a present for my mum's birthday and I'm so glad I did. Mel was brilliant! Neither of us were very confident in make up before the lesson. She put us both at ease and was able to talk us each through a personalised new make up regime matching each of our needs and goals. The lesson was perfectly paced and we did not feel rushed but the time flew by. We each got sent a personalised breakdown and product recommendations following the lesson. We thoroughly enjoyed the time together during the lesson and have now been able to extend that time to shopping trips together to buy recommended products and practice our new looks together. I couldn't recommend a lesson with Mel enough.

I booked in for the 3 hour makeup lesson with Mel which I had yesterday. Having recently turned 60, I have felt for some time that my old make up routine was just not cutting it any more. Because of skin issues, I have always had a difficult relationship with makeup and have never felt very skilled or confident at doing it. but since my skin has aged and changed, I find I am much more tolerant of products but felt my usual makeup routine no longer worked for my changing skin and face.. Mel was clearly very experienced and exactly what I needed. I was pretty nervous as I didn't know what to expect but she was so lovely and welcoming and I instantly felt at ease. As asked, I went wearing my usual makeup and took with me my own rather embarrassing make up collection, obtained over many years. Mel was happy with a few of the bits that I owned but persuaded me to part with most of the old and wrong for me stuff. The lesson covered everything from skin care to coverage, correction and age appropriate make up. She did half of my face and I copied on the other side. I was really happy with the result and received compliments from my family on my return. Mel made recommendations for lots of different products that she uses and likes from all sorts of places and is clearly not affiliated to any makeup company. Not everything is the cheapest but shopping around on the internet, I found a lot of the items at a discount. Both the lesson and the purchasing of products has come at a cost, but this is not something I will do again for some time and I feel that as long as I am able to put into practice everything that I learnt and continue to recreate what I was taught yesterday, I consider it to be money extremely well spent.

I can highly recommend Mel and her makeup lesson! I really needed a refresh and some hints and tips to help me look more alive and polished and she was fab! She looked through my makeup bag and assessed the products and brushes (some were worth keeping, others were ready for the bin!). She talked me through a good skin prep routine then she applied one half of my makeup whilst I tried to recreate the look on the other half. Her advice and lesson have given me confidence to update my look and purchase some new affordable brushes and products to keep going at home. Thanks Mel, keep up your good work!

Excellent, polite service. Just what I wanted

From my trial to the wedding Mel was a true professional. She listened to my vision and created an amazing result – even better than I had imagined! Mel was a calming presence on the morning of the wedding and made me feel confident and radiant. She has a fantastic sense of style and aesthetics – a true artist!

Fantastic make up lesson with Mel with advice on simple daily routine through to special night out make up. A lovely relaxed environment where no question was silly. Would highly recommend. Thank you Mel.

Worth every penny spent on the Zoom make up lesson with Mel. It was very informative and personalised to my skin and also own preferences, which is great. Definitely highly recommend.

Absolutely amazing experience! Mel managed to fit me in at very short notice for two lots of makeup and even travelled to me, which I really appreciated. She was so friendly, lovely and professional, and my makeup was absolutely perfect. I felt amazing and couldn’t have been happier with the result. I would 100% recommend her and will definitely be using her again! ❤️

My daughter treated us both to a shared make-up lesson and I learnt a lot from it! Mel was keen to put us at our ease and covered everything that we wanted to know. The tips and recommendations were personalised to our individual skin types and needs. I have felt overwhelmed by the the products available and how to apply them but under Mel's guidance my confidence has now been restored.

We had a mother daughter makeup lesson with Mel and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. She made us feel really relaxed and we both enjoyed it and left feeling much more confident with our makeup. She did a brilliant job of tailoring it to us (including making the session shorter than standard to allow for a health condition). And the note pages we brought away and the gallery of links to products we’d used that Mel emailed afterwards were really helpful. A great experience all round

My daughter and I had a fantastic session with Mel today! We both really enjoyed it and learnt so much. I’ll definitely be implementing all the advice and Erin is already pleading for new brushes so she can practice. Really welcoming and supportive from the start. Thank you, Mel. Amanda & Erin

Mel made my wedding morning so wonderful. From the trial to the day itself she was perfect. So calm and considerate of my concerns such as a blemish that needed concealing to being an older bride with some wrinkles to soften. I will be using her again for any special occasions I have. She also did amazing with my mum, flower girl and sister. My false eyelashes and make up lasted all day even through eating and dancing and I got lots of compliments. Cannot fault anything..she is amazing at what she does.

Mel made me look absolutely fabulous for my son’s wedding. At 60 what more do you want! If you want to be the best version of yourself look no further than this talented lady 🥰

I was bought a make up lesson with Mel as a gift. It was brilliant. Mel tailored the lesson to my wishes and gave me advice and techniques appropriate to my age. I left with confidence to apply make up and knowledge of appropriate products to use. Above all, Mel was friendly and I felt totally at ease.

I had a wonderful makeup lesson with Mel - it was really enjoyable and I learnt so much. I felt that she completely understood my lifestyle and what I wanted in terms of a makeup routine. With all the tips and advice, I still felt like 'me' (but definitely an improved version!). Mel is a perfect mix of kind but honest - I came away from my lesson feeling motivated and inspired.

Such a wonderful experince with Mel. As someone who doesn't wear alot of make up I was worried for my wedding. The trail was very reassuring and I felt relaxed and comfortable and then left feeling beautiful! on the morning of my wedding she also did my mums make up, who is an older woman and was also worried with how it would look, we were so so happy with everything and would definitely book again should the need ever arise! I would happily recommend her to everyone ten times over, and the price was incredibly reasonable for the service!

Loved Mel, I felt incredible on my wedding day and I felt like I was in the hands of an absolute professional!

Mel was very friendly and professional. I went with my 18 year old daughter who is really into the latest makeup trends, as a birthday treat for her. Mel tailored the session very well and targeted the products to our different needs. My daughter really enjoyed herself and has happily incorporated Mel’s suggestions into her routines. Highly recommended.

Mel is amazing. I asked her to do my mum and sister-in-law's makeup for my wedding. She made them look a million dollars without being overdone. She is professional, knowledgeable and friendly. She is very skilled at what she does. I would highly recommend her.

I chose Mel to do my makeup for my wedding day, and I'm SO glad that I did! Due to distance, I didn't have a trial but Mel put me at ease that she will get my desired look right and she absolutely did. Her communication before the big day was first class, and what a lovely lady she is. The weather on the day was glorious, absolutely scorching 30 degrees + and my makeup didn't budge one bit. I highly recommend Mel and cannot thank her enough!!

Amazing experience at the makeup class! I really enjoyed being able to learn alongside my friend as part of her birthday present. It was such a lovely, relaxing experience, and I picked up lots of new skills.

I booked a mum daughter makeup lesson for my daughter’s birthday (14 year old). I wanted my daughter to learn about colours to match skin tone and general techniques. I wanted to understand modern makeup techniques as I’ve had no time for myself to really invest in to doing this myself. The whole experience far surpassed my expectations. Mel was fantastic from start to finish and made us feel at ease. We learned about all steps of the makeup application process, taking away excellent tips and knowledge, specifically on brush types to use and where to apply certain types of makeup along with what is better/worse for older/younger skin. Mel followed up the lesson with a product board by email showing the products used/recommended which was really helpful. We both felt amazing with how the makeup looked and as we practiced doing half of it, it’s something we can easily take away and recreate at home. Can not thank Mel enough for the fabulous experience we had.

Mel was amazing and so inspiring making two ladies over 50 feel they mattered and the practical and informed advice and techniques were truly remarkable. Product knowledge and application absolutely amazing.

What an amazing experience Mel provided for my 12 year old daughter. The skills, technique and how to use products was priceless for her. If you ever get the chance to help your child with what’s best for their skin n make up, get Mal booked. We will be coming back

Fantastic make up lesson. I learned so much and now have a modern beautiful make up routine. Mel recommended some amazing products and updated my look with a twinkle in her eye. I recommend Mel to anyone who needs to update their look or learn how to apply great makeup. Thank you Mel, Nicky x

Mel is just the best. She “got” me immediately- that I wanted to still look like me on my wedding day. She made me feel pretty, light and I loved it all. I’m def going back for a make up lesson next! Thank you Mel - we all loved having you as our make up artist - me, my sister and my daughter ❤️❤️❤️

I can’t recommend Mel England Makeup enough!! She was absolutely amazing fitting us in last minute, and I’m so grateful she could. I was so happy with my makeup... it looked beautiful and made me feel so confident on the day. Mel is not only incredibly talented but also so warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. She shared so many helpful tips and tricks too. I’m already planning to book a one-to-one lesson with her!! Thank you so much again for everything💖

Mel is a complete star! When I contacted Mel I had no idea what I should ask for. I just knew I’d like my make up to be professionally applied for a wedding I was attending. Not being local to the area, I found Mel online and looked at the photos of her work and didn’t see anything I didn’t like! Mel’s communication was fast and I found her really helpful. She asked questions that helped her advise me on what I may like (I rarely wear much make up!). Mel was kind enough to come to our hotel and set up quickly. I’d only had my make up applied professionally once before and Mel was so kind and patient guiding me. The amount of kit was like a mobile beauty counter. All brushes were clean and I had no concerns about hygiene and could tell Mel takes great pride in her craft and resources. The final result was AMAZING! I looked like a healthy, glowing version of myself! Mel applied false lashes and whilst they felt different at first, after a few minutes I forgot they were on. I won’t share pictures, but trust me when I say my skin was glowing and my eyes make up was spectacular. Mel applied lipstick and advised me which of my own would work best too (she was also happy to use my own but I preferred hers!). After 12 hours of eating, dancing, partying my make up still looked fresh. I didn’t do any touch ups (not capable!) so was thrilled it lasted so long- was sad to take it off. One guest thought I was the same age as her- so thanks Mel for knocking 15 years off me! If you are looking for a make up artist, book Mel. Not only do you get an amazing face, but you get a really lovely person who makes you feel comfortable at every step. If I am back in the area in future, I’ll definitely book again so I can look like that again! Thanks so much Mel 💕

I had a 3hr make up lesson with Melanie and it was so worth every penny. I learnt so much from how to apply make up, where to apply the make up so it added uplift to my face and how to totally enhance my features. Melanie explained what and why she was doing as she applied make up on one side of my face in small areas at a time so I could follow on the other half of my face. Melanie is so professional, knowledgeable and friendly always considering my needs and ensuring I felt comfortable and understood techniques. Additionally she helped me make notes as I wouldn’t have remembered everything and created a product board with product recommendations for my online perusal afterwards. No pressure at all. I came away full of confidence and actually smiled at myself in mirrors instead of grimacing. We concentrated on a daytime look but Melanie also showed me how to create an evening look. I highly recommend Melanie for make up lessons or for a makeover for a special event.

Really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful tailoring the session to me.

Had a fun morning and learnt so much. Really enjoying my new looks. Would recommend doing the full 3 hour lesson to get the most out of it.

I really enjoyed my make up lesson with Mel, she is friendly and informative and explained everything so well. I felt she took time to understand what I wanted to get from the lesson, and made sure everything was covered. I also appreciated that she suggested a range of products for all price ranges, and told me where I could purchase them which made it really easy to re stock my make up bag! It was a really fun experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone, either for a gift or a personal pamper treat. One thing - I went for the one and a half hour lesson and wished I had booked longer as there was so much to learn, but it's a good excuse to go back with a friend for a 'party look' before Christmas. Thank you Mel❤️

Ladies, scrap the money you're spending on hair and nails! Quite frankly, you'd be a fool not to treat yourselves to this. At 55, I needed a complete upgrade / overhaul on my make up! I wanted to know how to deal with my ageing skin which has totally changed in tone and texture. And there are SO many products out there...it's wildly confusing. However, we ladies understand that as our skin changes, so too must our skin regime. Unfortunately mine has stood still since turning 40! Mel truly was the right person for this. She put me instantly at ease. She took the time to listen. She gave suggestions and considered explanations in a gentle and kind manner. She proposed products in all price ranges. She made it easy to ask questions and she was such fun to be with! A wonderful few hours. Thank you Mel, from my heart, for your expertise and all of your tips. I thoroughly enjoyed our time together and would highly recommend to anyone, whatever their age😘

Thoroughly enjoyed session with Mel, I needed to update make up products and application techniques, had fun with new products and practising, very happy with outcome, recommend to anyone looking for guidance.

I would 100% recommend a make up lesson with Mel. She is so warm and friendly and I immediately felt at ease. She made sure she understood my concerns and the look I was aiming for. She explained and demonstrated the techniques and suggested products to use to achieve this and patiently coached me into putting these techniques into practice. I came away with so much more confidence in applying my make up. Thank you so much Me!

Mel did mine and my bridesmaids’ make up for my wedding. It was lovely to spend the morning with her. She made us all feel very pampered and calm. We all felt very glamorous and got lots of compliments throughout the day. Our make up lasted through the day and dancing in the evening. Would highly recommend Mel to any bride to be or anyone else who needs a glam up. Thank you Mel ☺️

Thank you Mel for getting our perfect day off to such a great start. I’ve never felt so beautiful! ❤️

Seriously talented makeup artist! Melanie did a wonderful job on everyone's makeup for my wedding.

Absolutely fantastic, would 100% recommend Mel. We booked Mel for my wedding makeup, the eyelashes were very natural which was perfect for my style, and the make was done to a very high quality. Highly recommend

Mel did my bridal make-up a couple of weeks ago and I was absolutely THRILLED with the results!! Mel was so warm and friendly, she really took the time to find out about how I wanted to look and she created something absolutely magical. I truly felt like a million dollars. Mel also did my mum's 'mother of the bride' make-up too and did an amazing job. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a local MUA :)

Mel was so kind and helpful. Made us feel very comfortable. Lovely set up and great light. We left her feeling more empowered to make make up choices and with new skills. Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed my makeup lesson with Mel - she put me at ease straight away and I learnt a huge amount in the 3 hours. Fabulous experience - would highly recommend!

Really enjoyed my lesson with Melanie and learned lots of good lessons. Highly recommended.

I had the best lesson with Mel. I’d been feeling like I didn’t know what to do with my aging face but learnt some great tips. Like a mini-facelift without a knife! I never wanted to look like I’m wearing a full face of make-up - just look like me but better - and since my lesson so many people have said how well I look. I will go again just because it was such a nice thing to do just for me.

Amazing make up lesson with Mel. Gave me exactly what I'd asked for and I have so much more confidence purchasing and applying makeup. It's an investment in yourself for sure, but I know I won't be wasting further money on products that don't suit me. Highly recommend.

I found Mel to be knowledgeable, professional & approachable & obviously had a wealth of experience to call on. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her

Mel was an absolute gem! She took so much time in my makeup trial to make sure I was happy with my bridal look and happily changed bits as we went along. On the morning of my wedding, Mel arrived on time and was ready to get going with the bridesmaids makeup. She listened to them and made a couple of changes as she went based on what they had asked for, nothing was to much trouble. For my mum, Mel made her feel so comflortable, as someone who doesn't wear makeup regularly, Mel made her feel so made up, but still like herself. My makeup was natural, but felt very bridal and lasted from 10am to well after midnight! Mel also recommended the Lipstick colours and tinted moisturiser I should buy, so I could keep my look topped up a day. I would absolutely recommend Mel to anyone looking for a bridal makeup look!

Really enjoyed my makeup lesson-up lesson yesterday. Mel was absolutely great and gave me lots of useful advice. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.

I chose Mel’s three hour lesson option. She told me I’d enjoy myself and she was absolutely right. She taught me so much about products, colours and the looks I wanted to aim for. She helped me understand which products of mine were working for me and why, and made suggestions for new ones. She also had a range of suggestions in different price ranges which I found really helpful. Thank you Mel for your lovely sensitive and honest approach. I’m off to the shops today to revamp my make up bag. Can’t wait!!

I was slightly nervous about my lesson - I was worried it may all be a bit formal and regimented!! The moment I met Mel, I knew that we were going to have fun. I honestly learnt so much from this lovely lady. I booked a 1.5 hour lesson thinking 'how long can make up take?' - I could have easily done a 4 hour lesson. However, I am going to practice what I learnt and then book another lesson to finish what I started. Highly recommended!

Mel is absolutely fantastic! Her expertise, ultra patient personality and professional technique enabled me to apply my make up with confidence and near perfection, two things I never thought were possible. At 58 years old, I’d almost lost the desire to update my routine and skills, but after my fun and brilliant makeup lesson with Mel, I now experiment with all the latest and lovely products I buy, without just stashing them to the back of the drawer and instead, turning to the same trusty old pieces and applying them in the same old way! I highly recommend anyone, young, old or whatever to go along and learn tips, tricks and skills from Mel to look and feel your absolute best! Five star experience and huge thanks 🤩 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

A great session. Mel was really knowledgeable, friendly and provided helpful advice and tips. She taught in a way that made it easy to understand, so that I went away feeling more confident about the application of make up and also the right products to use. I would highly recommend!

Really informative and interesting make up lesson in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Mel was super receptive to likes, dislikes and what I was wanting to achieve. I came away feeling far more confident and empowered. Would highly recommend

What a great makeup lesson. I’m 57 and wanted to achieve a day look for mature skin. Mel explained everything clearly and showed me the best products to use. I felt amazing when I left. Fab experience and I would definitely go back to learn more.

I booked a lesson with Mel as I have virtually no skill in make up application and for years having been buying products with no idea how to use them! Mel was fantastic - she took me very methodically through all stages of make up application guiding me along the way so I was able to apply the skills at home. Lots of great advice about products to buy and which work for my skin tone. Would thoroughly recommend Mel to anyone wanting to learn how to look your best with make up. Thank you Mel! - Nicola

My make up tutorial with Mel was amazing, tailored to my skill level and what I specifically wanted to improve. Mel was great at explaining everything and super patient. Left with lots of new techniques to practice at home.

Mel did wedding make up for myself, my 3 bridesmaids and my mum! She was amazing from start to finish and made it a really relaxed and enjoyable experience. The make up looked amazing and lasted all day, totally recommend Mel. As non-make up wearers, me and my daughter are now looking to book in for a lesson with Mel. Thank you so much x

I had a great makeup lesson with Mel. I felt I was stuck in a “makeup rut” after years of doing the same thing. My main focus was to learn a few eye techniques and Mel addressed these perfectly. She really made me feel at ease and addressed all my follow up questions when I emailed her after the event. Thank you so much.

Mel delivered a brilliant lesson for myself and my sister. She put us totally at ease and really focused on our individual needs and what we wanted to get out of the session. We both feel much more confident doing make up now and most importantly had lots of fun! I would recommend a lesson with Mel to anyone.

Repeat visit to lovely Mel, its been over 5 years since my last tutorial and I realised that techniques and products would have changed as have I over that time ! I have a couple of family weddings coming up so decided what better time for an update. The 4 hours flew by and yes things have moved on without me but I'm up to date thanks to Mel . As for me I can honestly say Mel took years off me but that's my little secret.....want to find out then I would recommend booking a tutorial !

Highly recommend make up lesson with Mel! As a total beginner she taught me loads of different techniques and recommended a wide range of products to fit my budget! It was a great birthday gift!! Now to put the lessons into practice!!

A review from Dave's wife Trish. Mel was just what I needed to update my make up routine, being a more mature woman, my make up was tired and uninteresting and needed someone to put me back on track. A 2 hour make up lesson with Mel was great, she was knowlegable, helpful, critical where needed and at the same time fun. A lot to absorb in 2 hours, but I have found Mel was on hand to answer any queries or help with queries even when the lesson was over. Highly recommended.

Had a wonderful make up lesson with Mel. She offered me honest advice, took time to explain techniques. I felt I learnt so much, Mel happy to share her opinion on products and what would work for me.

5 STAR, thank you Mel

I had an amazing make up experience with Mel. She is the consummate professional, kind, fun and had the ability to put me completely at ease. I have had problem skin for years and I was very conscious of it. I came away not only looking amazing, but felt extremely confident in myself for the first time in a long while-I also received so many compliments from friends and family. Since then, I have booked onto one of Mel's makeup courses so I can recreate my look at home. I can thoroughly recommend Mel.

Mel did my wedding make up and it was stunning. I felt fantastic and she put me at ease and made the whole process so enjoyable. She's got such a lovely, warm way of making you feel a million dollars. Couldn't recommend her highly enough.

I contacted Mel to train me as I was working at a beauty salon where I was expected to give people tips on the makeup that was sold there. I still personally use the things I learned in our session every day! She is a kind, genuine person on top of the makeup expertise.

Mel is absolutely amazing! My mum and I spent a wonderful day learning so amazing tips and tricks on make up application as well as learning about what colours really suit is. Mel is just fantastic, a true professional and very warm and welcoming while being extremely knowledgable.

I have had my make done by Mel several times and I feel like a million dollars - full of confidence. Thanks you are a star!

Mel did the make up for my wife on our wedding day. She is absolutely amazing! Wonderful to work with. We cannot recommend higher. Thank you so much Mel.

Absolute super star! Mel is super talented and a lovely person too. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone, but especially if you're looking to get your wedding make up done. A true professional!

Mel England was the make- up artist for my wedding at Middleton lodge, North Yorkshire. From my initial contact with her to the wedding day, Mel was brilliant at responding to my queries and listening to what I envisaged in terms of my look as a bride. She devoted time towards getting to know me, was so sincere and empathetic and was excited about the theme of the wedding that attempted to adopt the traditions of two cultures. On the day of the wedding, Mel was at the bridal suite as promised, on time. She had notes from the trial for reference and was calm and composed in carrying out her work: this was a true reflection of her experience and expertise in the field! My flower girls loved their make-up and couldn’t stop smiling the whole day! Mel went over and beyond what was expected of her and acted as a friend on my wedding day making sure at every point that I was comfortable and relaxed at every point in the day that she was doing and refreshing my make-up. Thank you Mel!

Thank you so much for giving my daughter a confidence boost. She has come away after her two day bridal course with a glow and a sparkle in her eye. Thank you for giving your time, your care and your support. We will always be in contact. Adelle Jennison

My daughter and I had a joint make up lesson with Mel, it was a fantastic afternoon. She was patient with me, and great with my teenage daughter. It was a lovely way to spend time, we both learnt lots about "age appropriate" make up and laughed alot too! Thanks Mel, highly recommend.