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On Hitched.co.uk since 2024

Last update: April 2026

Gemma Kelly is a Hair and Makeup Artist based out of Slough, Berkshire. This dedicated professional specialises in wedding and special event services and would be delighted to be involved in your big day. With years of experience in the industry, Gemma is skilled In creating stunning, lasting looks that will have you glowing from the ceremony to the after-party. By designing an elegant and customised look, you can feel beautiful on the inside and out when you walk down the aisle.

Services Offered

Gemma's main goal is to enhance your natural beauty and features with a soft and romantic glam look. Both hair and makeup services are available, so she can be your one-stop shop for all your wedding beauty needs. She has a variety of services to choose from to ensure you have all you need to feel radiant on your big day. Reach out to Gemma Kelly Hair and Makeup Artist today to chat more about your vision.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

My packages include services for all your bridal party, previews and the reassurance that I will stay with you for any final touches right up until you walk down the aisle! Message me for a quote

How far in advance should I contact you?

My diary for each year opens a year before, so getting married in 2026? set a reminder for 1st Jan 2025 ❤️

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

0.45ppm

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?

This all depends on the time of your ceremony and whether you're an early riser! But don't worry, if there's lots of you I work closely with some fantastic stylists so can organise an assistant too

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer
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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for Gemma Kelly Hair and Makeup Artist

Chloe
Chloe Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

I booked Gemma for hair and make up for myself and a mix of hair/make up and both for some of my bridesmaids. From the preview, she really took the time to get to know my style and the vision I was going for. As someone who doesn’t wear make up often, Gemma made me feel so relaxed, comfortable and beautiful by keeping it natural but elevated. I have sensitive skin and Gemma was so careful with what products we could use that wouldn’t cause a flare up. On the day itself, Gemma was such a calm energy and her timings were bang on.
All of my bridesmaids felt amazing with the looks they went for!
I wish I could get my hair done by Gemma everyday!
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Matthew Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous hair and make-up

Gemma and her team provided hair and make-up for myself, my mother, and my four bridesmaids for my wedding. Gemma listened to exactly what I wanted and helped create my vision, responding flexibly to any requests and adjustments after the trial. Gemma and her team were very personable and fit right into our morning helping us all feel relaxed, and importantly, we were ready on time!
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 28/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t Recommend Enough

Gemma was genuinely one of the best decisions I made for my wedding day. From the moment she arrived, she brought such a calm, friendly energy that immediately put me at ease. She made me feel beautiful, and she somehow managed to keep the whole morning running smoothly despite how large my wedding party was. Her schedule kept everything on track and eased any anxieties.

Choosing a hair and makeup artist felt really overwhelming, I didn’t know where to start with my decision. I’d messaged a few MUAs but Gemma stood out right away. She was so friendly, kind, reassuring, and her work is absolutely stunning.

My bridal party looked incredible, and everyone kept commenting on how lovely and organised Gemma and her assistants were. I’m honestly so grateful for everything she did. If you’re thinking about booking her, do it, she’s amazing.

Thank you, Gemma!
Sonya
Sonya Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic job!

Gemma was quick to respond and communicate with me throughout the run up to our wedding.
I’m so happy she persuaded me to wear lashes during my trial. My wedding morning was chaotic, and she remained so calm it put me at ease. She did a wonderful job, and my hair and makeup lasted all day (on a sweaty August dance floor!)
Would highly recommend her.
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Chloep Sent on 05/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brides book Gemma!

Gemma is an absolutely amazing hair and makeup artist! Her natural warmth and calming presence instantly put me and my bridal party at ease. She made me feel so confident and truly beautiful on my wedding day. Gemma was super organised, she even sent me a detailed timeline of whose hair and makeup she would be doing, which made the morning run so smoothly and helped me relax as the bride. I’m forever grateful for her incredible work and would highly recommend her to any future bride!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 21/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So happy with my wedding look

I am so so happy with my wedding hair and make up and cant recommend Gemma highly enough

We didn't do a trial (my choice), a risk that I dont recommend but lucky for me Gemma was excellent!

I had given her some inspo pics for both me and my bridesmaids and she knocked it out the park

Hair and make up lasted all day and the look in the photos is perfect!!

Thanks so much!!
Uta
Uta Sent on 21/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My look was perfect, exactly how I imagined it

It was amazing to see my look come together from the first trial to the final touch on the day. I had an idea what I wanted, Gemma was really fantastic in recommending the right make-up for my skin style and age, and she did a perfect job. I looked stunning on the day and that made my day even more special. Thank you so much!!!
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Megan Sent on 19/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma is great!

First ever time getting my make up professionally done as a bridesmaid. Gemma was so lovely. Made me feel so relaxed and made me look beautiful! She brought such a chilled but professional vibe to the wedding morning. Would definitely recommend!
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Rachael Sent on 13/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant from start to finish!

I was going to be the UK for 2 days and made contact through Hitched. Gemma was fantastic at communicating with me throughout and was so lovely on the day. I felt at ease with her straight away and she just knew exactly what I wanted and how to achieve the look I was going for. I felt a million dollars leaving for my cousins wedding, all thanks to Gemma! Highly recommend!
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Michelle Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma was incredible!

From start to finish Gemma was wonderful to work with. Sending great prompts to think of in advance of the trial - within moments I felt comfortable and had such fun getting to know her as we worked out what would suit me best.

On the morning of the wedding she was a perfect companion - her friendly and calming nature was essential, and she went out of her way to be helpful.

Her artistic mastery is second to none. I felt the very best version of myself, beautiful and joyful - and my mother said she looked and felt a decade younger!

Thank you Gemma!
Erika
Erika Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience from Trial to Wedding Day

I had such a wonderful experience working with Gemma. From the trial to the wedding day, she really took the time to explore what I wanted for my hair and makeup and worked collaboratively to make sure I was completely happy. She listened carefully, gave great suggestions, and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the whole process. On the day, my look lasted beautifully (8am-midnight, including all the partying!) and I received so many compliments. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
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Hayley Sent on 18/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended

I would highly recommend Gemma, from the initial trial through to the wedding day, everything was just perfect and smooth sailing.
I felt very comfortable throughout my trial and wedding morning,
Given all the people in and out of the room on the morning, Gemma was always calm and focused, and stayed on track, time wise.
Competitively Priced,Great communication and punctual.

I felt absolutley amazing on my wedding day and can't thank Gemma enough.


Freya
Freya Sent on 26/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma is the perfect choice for hair and makeup!

Gemma was recommended to me by a good friend and I immediately realised why! From day 1, Gemma was super lovely to communicate with - being responsive and flexible. At my trial I felt so comfortable with Gemma - we chatted through what I was after (natural make-up and wavy hair) and Gemma got it spot on for hair and make-up first time! As I had 8 bridesmaids, Gemma also sourced two additional hair and make-up artists - both were also excellent and really cost-effective. On the day of my wedding Gemma, Olivia and Hannah arrived early to set up and just cracked on calmly among all the wedding chaos to work their magic within the timetable Gemma had created (tricky with so many of us). Gemma was excellent at just keeping a really calm, professional and friendly vibe and I felt in such great hands. The end result was even better than at my trial and I just loved the end result for all of us! We had a mix of hair styles between us - up dos, half-up, simple waves - everyone looked beautiful! I can't recommend Gemma enough if you want a professional, calm and super talented hair and make-up artist for your big day!
Georgi
Georgi Sent on 16/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best - thank you!

Thank you so so much for my wedding hair a few weeks ago! Me, mum and my bridemaids all felt amazing, you were such a lovely addition to our morning and my hair held surprisingly well given the temperatures and the very sweaty dancing all evening!


I will recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs wedding hair as you were fab!

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Gigi Sent on 26/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gemma is the calm professional you need for your wedding morning

I don’t know where to even start, Gemma is absolutely amazing and I would recommend her to anyone who will listen.

First, Gemma’s hair and makeup skills are incredible, she has this great intuitive ability to create looks that compliment your unique vibes. It’s honestly incredible, I have never looked better, both at my trial and on the day. All day I got compliments ranging from I looked beautiful and like a princess, a relative even said I looked angelic! All vibes that I didn’t know I wanted to achieve until I got the compliments. Both hair and makeup lasted all the way through to the early morning.

Secondly, and perhaps even the most important element is Gemma’s calm manner and professionalism. She really helped me to shut out the chaos of the wedding morning (especially as we did our own florals and decorations), and even managed to keep me chilled through pre wedding butterflies. Getting ready with her felt like getting ready with a really chilled older sister, who has seen it all before and because she brings so much expertise, you just feel in safe hands.

Honestly I cannot thank Gemma enough. She really made the day!

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Gemma Kelly
Gemma Kelly
Lead Hair and Makeup artist

Hello lovely brides

Heres a little about me...

My name is Gemma, i am wife (2018 bride!), mum of 2 boys, theatre graduate- big lover of a musical! CBT practitioner and over all lover of all things beauty and fashion related!

I have been a Hair and Makeup artist since approx 2016 when i first completed my training and have continued to grow my business alongside a career working with young people- another important part of my life!

I am a very relaxed, easy going person, i bring the calm to a wedding morning, i love what i do and could talk about it all day, equally you will see my concentration face in full force on a wedding morning!!

I love how each bride and groom bring thier individuality to their wedding day and make it personal to them- Your wedding day is the best ever and id love to share the morning with you! :)

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