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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2025

Operating throughout Birmingham, West Midlands, Gemma Howard-Masters provides bespoke beauty designs for her clients’ weddings and other special occasions. A passionate beautician, Gemma also serves clients throughout the United Kingdom and beyond if required. Whether you envision classic wedding makeup or a one-of-a-kind hairstyle, Gemma can leave you feeling confident and gorgeous on your big day.

Experience

Gemma has over 25 years of experience in her field. Her career began at the renowned Greasepaint - International School of Television, Film, and Theatre in London. Here, Gemma honed her natural talents and developed more professional techniques. Since then, she has worked on several television stations and shows, including BBC, ITV, Sky TV, Lion TV, Bloomberg News, The Alan Titmarsh Show, Film 4 and more. Gemma has also worked with the prestigious Birmingham Hippodrome on a variety of special projects. These experiences enable Gemma Howard-Masters to combine her skills with your visions to create stunning hair and makeup looks.

Services Offered

Before your big day arrives, Gemma recommends participating in beauty trials at least one month before walking down the aisle. You and your entire wedding party can take part in these exciting trials. Gemma only uses top-of-the-range products to ensure the best look possible. She will experiment with a range of styles until you’re completely satisfied with your personalised design. On your wedding day, Gemma Howard-Masters will flawlessly re-apply your styles as you look forward to the celebrations to come.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Beauty treatments
Image advice

What is included in the wedding package?

I offer full Bridal make-up application with a consultation and trial. Individual lash extensions or strip lashes (Tatti lashes) Hair styling consultation and full trial. Hair extension application

How far in advance should I contact you?

I recommend to book 12 months before your wedding date to avoid an disappointment

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

First 30 miles within the west Midlands region are free - I charge 45 pence per mile there after also any other charges for parking or restrictions etc... may apply

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?

I can Beautify up to 10 people. Any extra people I can arrange for another artist to work with me

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

I take card payment or bank transfer

Served in

Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and West Midlands

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Reviews for Gemma Howard-Masters

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

Gemma is an amazing hair and make up artist. As someone who doesn't wear make up and has naturally curly hair I was concerned about booking my wedding hair and make up. Gemma was lovely and understanding. She did the hair and make up for me, my Mom, my maid of honour and young bridesmaid and we all felt beautiful on the day. I would highly recommend Gemma, she was relaxed and friendly and I felt absolutely amazing 😍

The images I have don't do her work justice.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 01/10/2025

I would definitely recommend this lady. Gemma listens to you and your needs, offers a trial run for the bride before the wedding to be sure the end results are right. Gemma arrives on time and communiates well to confirm the arrangements before the wedding date. Gemma styled both myself and 2 bridesmaids hair as well as the makeup, the finishing result for us was perfect, we would use this lady again.
Simon
Simon Sent on 25/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma is friendly and professional she had my wedding morning so fun.

Hi I'm Gemma I'm using my husbands account. Firstly thank you so much Gemma you did amazing job of my hair and makeup for my wedding. It lasted perfectly all day. My mother and two bridesmaids loved their hair too. Gemma was so friendly and professional she really put me at ease and made my morning fun and stress free. I would 100% recommend using her for your wedding.
Emma
Emma Sent on 11/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Make up!

Gemma worked her magic on our wedding day and we couldn’t be happier with the results! She listened carefully to what we wanted and created flawless, natural looks that lasted all day and night. Her calm and friendly approach made the whole morning so relaxing and fun.

Everyone complimented how beautiful and fresh the make-up looked — it was perfect for the photos and for feeling confident throughout the day. Gemma is truly talented and professional, and we’re so grateful to have had her as part of our team.

We highly recommend Gemma to anyone looking for an amazing make-up artist for their special day.
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Mathew Sent on 05/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 star service

I couldn’t have been happier, with my wedding hair and make up. Gemma was so friendly and professional. Made the day stress free and enjoyable. The hair and make up lasted all day and night and so did the bridesmaids hair and make up.

Thank you for making me feel so confident and beautiful on such an important day. I would highly recommend Gemma to all future brides.

Holly x
Adele
Adele Sent on 22/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding hair and make up

Gemma did my hair and makeup for myself and my bridal party and helped make the morning of the wedding so much more relaxing and lovely! Hair and makeup looked amazing all day in 30 degree heat! And have never felt more beautiful 🤍 couldn’t recommend enough! X
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Karina Sent on 23/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding hair and make up

Gemma did my hair and make up for my wedding she also styled the hair of my 3 flower girls. She listened to what I wanted and really made me feel beautiful. She was great with my flower girls. She was quick to respond to my messages which really put my mind at ease. I would definitely recommend her.
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Cheryl Sent on 09/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional service. Would highly recommend this lovely lady!

Gemma was absolutely fantastic. After I had a terrible experience at the hairdressers the day before my wedding, she came on the day and sorted my hair out and made me look and feel a million dollars and I will be forever grateful. Hair style and makeup were spot on and my flower girl, maid of honour and cousin looked stunning. Can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend.
Emma
Emma Sent on 14/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding hair and makeup

Gemma did hair and makeup for me, my 9 bridesmaids, and 3 flower girls for my December 2024 wedding. She was lovely and friendly, so professional, and did an amazing job. We all felt and looked fabulous. She was so flexible and responsive. I had a great trial with her, and excellent communication leading up to the day. Would highly recommend!
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Bethany Sent on 14/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal hair and make up

Gemma did a great job at my wedding me, my two bridesmaids and mum. Communication was quick and clear, Gemma was very speedy and professional and knew how to make my spec look amazing.
Stace
Stace Sent on 13/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect start to the day

Gemma made me feel amazing from trial to aisle. She listened to what I liked, paid attention to my skin and hair needs, offered her expertise to support my decision making and was so easy to get along with. She made me and my mum feel a million dollars, helping calm our nerves for the day and ensured we were picture perfect. I’m looking for an excuse to get my hair and make up done again by Gemma. because I’ve never felt so fabulous! 1000000% recommend.
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Alex Sent on 19/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely natural look exactly what I asked for!

Gemma is so fantastic. I explained what I had in mind and it's exactly what I got. She makes you feel so comfortable and listened to everyone's wants and needs when it came to hair and make up. Super quick and effortless process. One of my bridesmaids came to breakfast with hair and make up fully in place the next morning (if that's not a sign of great hair and make up nothing is)!
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Debbie Sent on 28/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma was amazing

Gemma was so professional, on time, nothing was to much trouble, myself and my bridesmaid loved our finished hair look. Would highly recommend. Thank you Gemma xx
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Hayley Sent on 22/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma was ammazing

Gemma was ammazing we didn't have the best of start to my special day because unfortunately one guest didn't like the other 2 bridesmaids but Gemma made sure everything went smoothly all the girls looked fantastic. I felt like a true princess and my new husband said he had never seen me glowing so much and Id chosen the perfect hair and makeup. Brides to be even if you have a bridal meltdown Gemma is so ammazing and understanding credits to this lovely woman.
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Meriem Sent on 14/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just Perfect

Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I was so nervous, but Gemma calmed my nerves with her genuine, honest, and lovely demeanour. Thank you so much, Gemma! It was perfect. I've just seen the photographer's pictures, and the hair and makeup looked fantastic!
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