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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: July 2026

I am Elena and I am a makeup artist and hairstylist. I absolutely adore my job because creating beauty and making people happy and seeing their confidence grow is what fills me up with joy the most.

My journey as a makeup artist started six years ago. Skincare was my primary interest at the beginning yet shortly I got into makeup. It all has started from a personal interest at the times of COVID and very fast turned into a professional choice. Since then, I have worked for MAC, Clinique, Tom Ford and Lush as skincare and makeup consultant. There I expanded my knowledge, gained regular practice and strengthened my communicational skills. Other the years I had various experiences of working for TV and film, music videos, staging and styling photoshoots, collaborated with photostudios, bridal and other businesses, worked as HMUA for runway shows. I've been a freelance makeup and hair artist for over 2years now and it feels fabulous to be my own manager and to be open for your requests and yet to have this perfecr work-family balance.

If you ask me what's my approach to styling at the wedding day, my answer is - I work closely with you to create a personalised look that reflects your personality and individuality. One of the distinctive features of my makeup and hair style is creating a natural, perfected look with a hint of eternal grace and glam. I pay meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that the foundation shade matches perfectly, the features are softly blended, and the eyes are accentuated. My hairstyling always suggests a balanced volume and neatness coming with the style of your choice. My goal is to achieve a modern 'red carpet look', where you radiate elegance, chicness, and polish, while still looking your authentic selve.

I feel honoured and thrilled to be part of the very special day in a couple's life journey. I am dedicated to bringing your dream wedding vision to life and to give my supporting presence, calming your nerves by a relaxing massage, fetching a glass of champagne or ensuring your dress is buttoned up correctly. I am here for you to enjoy every moment of your magical day.


Thank you for considering me as your makeup artist. I can't wait to meet you and make your bridal beauty dreams a reality!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Aesthetic - manicure, pedicure, waxing etc...
Beauty treatments
Health and nutrition
Other (I can recommend skincare products to use in advance to achieve your skin goals)

What is included in the wedding package?

All makeup includes lash extentions if it is needed. You can book as little as bride's makeup or hair only or as much as a bride and all your bridesmaids

How far in advance should I contact you?

Then earlier then better

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

First 10 miles there's no charge . 50 p/mile there after

What is your main business area?

Make up

Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?

Yes

How many people can you beautify for one wedding?

1-10 With more then 4 people I will have an assistant with me

Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer or cash
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Do you have any questions?

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Reviews for Elena Lowe Makeup and Hair Artist

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Jessica Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't Have Asked for Better ❤️❤️

From my very first trial, I knew I was in the best hands. I wanted to look like myself on my wedding day—just the most polished, confident version of me—and that's exactly what Elena achieved.
I ended up booking Elena for every big occasion leading up to the wedding: my bridal trial, engagement photos, my friend's wedding, hair trial, and of course my wedding day. Every single time she made me feel beautiful, relaxed, and completely understood.
On the wedding day, despite the warm and humid weather, my hair and makeup stayed flawless from morning until the very end of the night. She had thought of everything, even providing touch-up bags for the bridal party, which was such a thoughtful detail.
Beyond her incredible talent, she's one of the loveliest people to spend your wedding morning with. Calm, professional, organised, and genuinely invested in making me feel my absolute best.
I couldn't have imagined anyone better to be part of such a special chapter in my life. If you're looking for someone who will listen to exactly what you want and make you feel like the best version of yourself, I couldn't recommend her more highly. Thank you for everything—I already miss our wedding appointments! 🤍✨
Steph
Steph Sent on 26/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Hair and Makeup 20.06.2026

Elena did my hair and makeup for my wedding last week as well as makeup for my bridal party.
From first contact through to the wedding day she was professional, easy to contact and just a joy to work with.
Elena recreated the look from my wedding trial and she nailed it. My makeup lasted all day despite the June temperatures!
My bridesmaids all looked amazing and Elena put everyone so at ease that the morning prep was so relaxed and just flew by!
Thankyou Elena for making this bride and her bride tribe incredibly happy.
Gunjan
Gunjan Sent on 23/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Hair and makeup

Elena did an incredible job with my wedding hair and makeup. She is a true artist and made me feel so beautiful and confident. She listened to exactly what I wanted and managed to create a look that was even better than what I had envisioned. The look lasted perfectly from morning all day to the final send-off. Highly recommended 😊
Denisa
Denisa Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding hair and make-up

I am so grateful and thankful for discovering Elena! Her years of experience and expertise is very comforting and I trusted her completely. Elena really listened to what i wanted and I was over the moon with my hair and makeup on my wedding day, lasting till the very end even through the dancing at the end of the night! not only is Elena amazing at what she does, she is a wonderful person and was so lovely to chat with her in the morning to calm my nerves!couldn't recommend her enough! Amazing lady to have part of you special day ladies. She is amazing. Once again thank you for amazing feel amazing and beautiful in my wedding day.
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Understanding, Talented - Book her!!!

I cannot recommend Elena Lowe highly enough! As a bride in my mid 30s with a very small Wedding, I was struggling to find any artist that understood me or my needs, then along came Elena.

Not only was her pricing incredibly fair, she was able to help with my biggest skin concerns, even suggesting a skin care routine during my trial to help me be my best self for the big day. She listened to my worries, took into account my preferences and personal style, yet was able to advise on makeup and hair that would be durable, work for me, and make my personal features pop (down to the colour palette used for my eyes to bring out their natural colour).

Both my hair and makeup help incredibly well for the full (long!) day. Endless compliments and I truly felt like a bride.

Beyond the phenomenal work, Elena is so lovely. On the morning of my wedding she was willing to come to the venue, allowing plenty of time not to rush, she even put on some music and set a vibe to keep me calm.

Wonderful chat, wonderful person, wonderful artist - what more could you ask for?
Kate
Kate Sent on 17/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Could not recommend enough!

I hired Elena for my bridal makeup/hair and my maid of honour's makeup and hair and we could not have been happier. Elena took time and asked thorough questions to understand exactly what we were looking for, also ensuring that my MOH's allergy was acknowledge to ensure no reactions. I booked a trial several months before the big day and Elena was so attentive, checking each aspect with me and making suggestions. On the big day, Elena arrived in plenty of time and was precise but efficient to make sure we had plenty of time to get dressed after she finished, and we were both so happy with the end result. We both commented on how well our hair and makeup stayed in place despite some outdoor walking in the wind and rain!
Thank you so much Elena, you were an angel :)
M
Martyna Sent on 15/10/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Hairstyle and make up

Wonderful professional Elina made everything beautiful and easy . Loved my hair and make up . Thank you
S
Sophie Sent on 08/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful, helpful, inspired

Hair and makeup is something I have never had done professionally before, and earlier in my planning I was going to do my own for my wedding! I was encouraged not to and trust that someone would understand what I wanted. My makeup was flawless and my hair it’s like she took the idea in my head and made it real. I was so over the moon - as was my mother with her hair and makeup - I felt really beautiful, which doesn’t happen often!

I can’t thank you enough for the work that you did.
Ayesha
Ayesha Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing skills (& products) and such a lovely person!

From the first message all the way through to the wedding day, Elena has been such a lovely person to work with. She put me at ease during the trial test, having such a variety of good quality brands and being so careful to not mix (using cotten buds). Checking-in to make sure that my skin was feeling OK, and not having any reaction.
And on the wedding day itself, when I was getting all nervous, we had such a laugh with my bridesmaids. Playing music and enjoying a glass (or 2) of bubbles - she helped take my mind off the nerves. Very much recommend Elena!
Sabina
Sabina Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing hair & make up

Elena is such a lovely person and talented hair and make up artist. She understood my vision right away. The detail on my hair and make up was brilliant and I looked and felt amazing all day. Nothing was too much trouble. I asked for natural make up with a dewy finish and a low up do. Elena created it with absolute perfection. She brought with her Katrina who make my bridesmaids and mum look beautiful. They were both fantastic. My hair and make up stayed all day and evening - no touch ups needed at all. Thank you Elena and Katrina from the bottom of my heart for your amazing work 🩵 I cannot recommend Elena highly enough! Xx
Helen
Helen Sent on 27/09/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wedding makeup

Elena did my wedding make up trial and on the day. She was extremely professional and took the time to really understand the look I wanted. My makeup was natural and best of all stayed on throughout the whole day! I would certainly recommend her.
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Fee Sent on 25/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning hair and make up!

Elena and her team did an amazing job doing hair and make up for me, my bridesmaids, MOB and MOG. Very professional, both caring for our skin and making up look fabulous. Very considerate and listened to what we wanted! Highly recommend, thank you for all your hard work Elena!x
Dagmar
Dagmar Sent on 12/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful wedding make up and hair

I had the pleasure of having Elena as my wedding makeup artist, and she was fantastic. She’s incredibly friendly, talented, and thorough—taking the time to understand exactly what I wanted and making sure every detail was perfect. My make up and hair looked beautiful, and I received so many compliments. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!
K
Kathryn Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elegant, beautiful hairstyles for my bridesmaids

I found Elena through hitched.com. and booked her to do my bridesmaids' hair for me, age 17, 14 and 5. I passed her their mums' phone numbers as they were staying at a different hotel to me, and throughout the whole process her communication has been excellent and she arranged directly with them where she had to go and timings, making the wedding week very stress free for me.
The girls were over the moon about their hair styles and so was I. They looked so elegant and stylish, and Elena's skill, care and professionalism throughout was top notch. I would thoroughly recommend her.
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Magda Sent on 23/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful hair and natural pretty make up! ✨

Amazing experience with Elena! Paid a lot of attention to small detail, gave verity of recommendations of different ideas. Very friendly and made my day relaxing and super positive. Would definitely recommend!
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