ABOUT SHELLEY SCOTT
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist - Newcastle, Northumberland & the North East
I am a professionally qualified and highly trained Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist who has over a decade of experience working in almost all areas of makeup and hair styling from Bridal to Editorial & Fashion, Film & TV to Commercial work. Even doing makeup for a former Prime Minister! I has worked with both local, national and international brands and companies.
My first foray into professional makeup was while working in television in Sydney, Australia for MTV. After returning to the UK, I gained my diploma in Makeup Artist and Hair Styling at the North East Makeup Academy before going into business for myself and have continued to attend master classes and professional development course over the last 12 years.
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I am fully BABTAC certified and insured (the UK's leading membership organisation for professionals working in the beauty industry) and have also been nominated for a number of Makeup Awards, so you can sit back and relax knowing you're in safe hands.
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I'm passionate about the environment and raising ethical / safety standards in the Beauty industry (and a bit of a researcher by nature) so I have really educated myself overy the years about the ingredients used in makeup and skincare, their safety and efficacy and am constantly seeking out the most innovative and ethical brands available but at the end of the day, as a Makeup Artist they have to be products that produce the best results.
I love the creative varied nature of my job and all the people from different walks of life I get to meet. I love weddings and feel privileged to be a small part of some of the most important and happy days in peoples' lives. I try to create a friendly, approachable and relaxed atmosphere for all my clients something that I hope is reflected in all my reviews.
​When it comes to my clients, the most important thing to me is that they come away from a session feeling relaxed about the process and feeling great about themselves. My sessions are a two-way process so I ensure we talk through your hair and makeup in detail so I can make any tiny changes to ensure you are 100% happy. It doesn’t matter how good the makeup is, if it doesn't feel like you, it doesn’t work.
​If you have any questions or would like to work with me, please don’t hesitate to get in touch
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Shelley did my wedding day make up and it was absolutely perfect! I usually wear only eye make up and was worried about finding a supplier who could give me a natural look. Until I found Shelley that is! She applied the lightest possible foundation (so I wouldn't look washed out in photos) yet it didn't really look like I was wearing face make up at all! I still looked like myself only more polished and less tired! Shelley is lovely - very friendly at the trials, relaxed on the day and was totally calm about patching up my make up when I started crying! She was even kind enough to wait until I walked down the aisle to ensure my make up was perfect. She also gave my maid of honour and I advice about our general make up routines when asked and emailed us some links/info. I would highly recommend!
KIND WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS
Jo Tennant,
Wedding Photographer / Bride
Shelley is a fabulous makeup artist, it's really that simple. I've been a wedding photographer for 15 years, so I've worked with many, many makeup artists. Picking Shelley for my own wedding was one of the easiest decisions I had to make. I'm 48, and wanted glamorous but understated look and she nailed it. My skin is very pale and her base colour choice was perfect, she chose colours that I would never have thought to use and have now permanently switched to as they are so so much better for me.
She also did my hair, which was beautiful and stayed in all day - something really not to be underestimated. The same goes for my sister and goddaughter.
Shelley is such a lovely person to be round too. Very calm and the absolute definition of professional. You genuinely could not be in better hands.
Thank you Shelley, you are absolutely fabulous xx
Lucy Pritchard
Bride
I am so pleased I found and booked Shelley to be make up artist for myself and my bridesmaids. I was looking for an artist who took a very natural approach and could make me look the best I could be without looking dramatic or over made up. Shelley has the knowledge and the experience to put myself and my wedding party at ease. I loved the make up trial (having never done anything like that before) and Shelley gave lots of helpful hints and tips. Shelley fitted in perfectly to our wedding morning, helping to make the atmosphere relaxed and friendly, exactly what I wanted on the morning. My sisters (my bridesmaids) looked absolutely beautiful and we received so many compliments throughout the day. Our make up was exactly what I wanted and it really did last until the very end of the day. Thank you so much Shelley for making us all feel and look amazing, bringing that extra special touch to the day! Can't recommend enough..