REAL SKIN MAKEUP & EFFORTLESS HAIR
Edinburgh • Scotland • Europe
for the bride who values
timeless elegance, a modern touch
& a morning that feels
luxuriously calm
a hair and makeup artist based in Edinburgh, with a love for all things weddings!
I live in South Queensferry, a beautiful coastal town just outside Edinburgh, with my husband and little tabby cat. We recently got married right in the heart of the city so I know exactly how it feels to be in your shoes on such a special day.
Over the last 10 years, I have perfected my signature style combining real skin makeup with effortlessly polished hair: a pairing designed to bring out your unique features in the most natural, refined way.
HELLO,
i’m melanie
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BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP
based in Edinburgh - travelling UK & Europe
“i can’t thank melanie enough for the most incredible bridal experience. i don’t often wear makeup so melanie created a beautiful, glowy makeup look, which was perfect. it lasted through many tears and many laughs.”
OCCASION
Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, annıversary, engagement party, black-tie event or intimate gathering, occasion hair and makeup is about enhancing you: never masking. Each look is thoughtfully designed to feel polished, modern and effortless, with longevity and comfort in mind.
COMMERCIAL
Hair and makeup for commercial projects, brand content, podcast appearances and public-facing moments. With a calm, efficient approach and a strong understanding of lighting, camera and on-screen presence, each look is created to translate beautifully both in person and on camera.
educates
MELANIE
education has always been at the heart of Melanie's work. With years of experience working with clients, Melanie Educates is an extension of her belief that great makeup should feel empowering, intuitive and personal: not overwhelming or trend-led.
Whether you're looking to refine your everyday routine or build confidence through deeper understanding, each offering is designed to give you clarity, skill and ease, so makeup becomes something you enjoy, not something you second-guess.
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These sessions are relaxed, practical and thoughtfully tailored. One-to-one lessons focus on your skin, features and daily routine, refining what already works and introducing techniques that feel intuitive and achievable. Group lessons are designed for friends or small gatherings, offering a calm, guided experience where everyone feels supported, considered and confident.
Interested in a group lesson? Please get in touch to arrange.
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Originally created for brides doing their own makeup, this self-paced course is designed to build confidence from the ground up. It focuses on skin preparation, balanced application and core techniques that enhance your features without feeling heavy or overworked.
While rooted in bridal makeup, the lessons translate beautifully to other occasions and everyday wear, offering a thoughtful, repeatable approach you can return to whenever you need. Clear, reassuring and easy to follow, this is a supportive learning experience rather than a one-off tutorial.
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Pro-to-Pro is designed for makeup artists seeking to refine their craft with greater intention and clarity. Sessions focus on restraint, skin realism and longevity, creating modern, wearable makeup that translates beautifully both in person and on camera. The approach is intuitive and client-led, offering thoughtful guidance grounded in real-world experience rather than trends.
