I started with a small home studio situated in Chepstow, South Wales, where I live with my husband, almost grown up children and two dogs. I have always had a fascination with makeup and  I have been lucky enough to turn my passion into a full time job.

After a significant back injury, I was unable to continue my original career path and took the opportunity to retrain and invest in my love for makeup. I have over 20 years experience and been privileged to work with clients of all ages and walks of life - from models on set, to guests attending charity balls and the privilege of being a part of hundreds of weddings. 

I thoroughly enjoy my teaching position at Weston College, where I lecture Level 3 Fashion, theatre and media hair and makeup and Level 2 Tech Qual in Hair and Makeup Artistry, the learners certainly keep me young and inspired.

I regularly volunteer for the charity "Look Good Feel Better" helping women with the physical side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I have both professional qualifications and I am fully insured. In 2020 I decided I had outgrown my small studio and i converted my garage into a Salon space - The Luxe Lounge, where I teamed up with award winning hairdresser Nicole Abraham.

In 2021 I was honoured to be awarded  "The Welsh Hair & Beauty Awards - Creative Makeup Artist of the year 2021" but to go on to be awarded  "Makeup Artist of The year 2022"  was literally a dream come true.

 

 I work closely with my clients to ensure the look they are hoping to achieve is exactly what they leave me with - I look forward to creating a personalised look with you at The Luxe Lounge.

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"The fact is, there is really no such thing as normal - everybody's different, and that is the essence of their beauty" 

Kevin Aucoin