Wedding Makeup For All Brides & Private Lessons for Women Over 40
Look radiant and feel confident—whatever the occasion.
I’m Mel, a wedding makeup artist based in Harrogate, with 15+ years’ experience helping real women feel beautiful. I also offer age-positive 1:1 lessons—online or in person—tailored especially for women in midlife and beyond.
Meet Mel, Your Local Wedding Makeup Artist & Beauty Mentor.
Based in Harrogate, I’ve worked with hundreds of brides and women who want to feel like the best version of themselves. I understand how makeup needs to change over time, and I teach techniques that enhance—not mask—your natural beauty. Whether you’re preparing for your wedding day or just want to learn how to do your own makeup better, you’re in kind, experienced hands.
Makeup Services for Every Occasion
Bridal & Wedding Makeup
Elegant, flawless photo-ready makeup that enhances your natural beauty and lasts all day. Available across Yorkshire.
In-Person Makeup Lessons in Harrogate
1:1 makeup lessons for women 40+, delivered with zero judgement in a calm and comfortable space in Harrogate.
Online Makeup Lessons
Prefer to learn from home? Get personalised guidance on Zoom from me wherever you are.
What My Clients Say
Real women. Real results.
“Hi Mel I just wanted to say thank you so much. Everyone at the wedding looked amazing and you were so professional. I wish you all the best in everything you do, as I think you are totally ace.”
Mary (Bride) – Ripley Castle Wedding
“Mel is a total professional, one of the best in her field. From my initial meeting I knew Mel was the make-up artist for me. During my makeup lesson she totally transformed me, I felt like a celebrity for the day! Would not hesitate to recommend!”
Sarah – Makeup Lesson
“I thought it would be a nice birthday treat for myself. The makeup lesson was fantastic! She has both excellent product knowledge and technical skills and she gave me some great tips which I now use every time I do my make up. Mel is very friendly and a lovely person to spend time. with”
Brenda – Makeup Lesson
Makeup Services Across Harrogate & Yorkshire
I offer in-person makeup services in Harrogate. Which is in easy reach of Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby and the surrounding North Yorkshire area. Online makeup lessons are available UK-wide.
Ready to feel beautiful?
Whether you’re getting married, want to learn new techniques, or just feel more confident—I’d love to help.
Prefer to chat first? Send me a quick message below and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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Recent Blog Posts
The best 5 eyeliners in my makeup kit
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Make-up for Hooded Eyes
I am a Harrogate Make-up Artist who specialises in bridal make-up and make-up lessons and a really common eye shape I come across in my clients is a ‘hooded eye’. In fact I have slightly hooded eyes myself. I didn’t used to. But as I’ve got older my eye shape has...
Ariane Poole Make-up
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