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Joanne Hook Makeup Artistry provides flawless hair and makeup services for weddings and other milestone events throughout Brighton, East Sussex, and beyond. Joanne is a dedicated professional who has a passion for creating styles that enhance clients’ natural beauty. With over a decade of hands-on experience in the industry, Joanne has honed her craft working backstage for designers including Burberry and Julien MacDonald. This artist has also worked at many fashion shows throughout the United Kingdom, creating unique looks that are front cover-worthy.

Services Offered

Ahead of your big day, Joanne Hook Makeup Artistry offers trials for you and your entire wedding entourage. Using top-of-the-range products and your ideas for inspiration, this artist can create a one-of-a-kind look that will leave you feeling your best self. On the day of your wedding, Joanne arrives at your location well ahead of time and re-applies you and your parties' looks. Meanwhile, you and your friends can sit back, relax, and look forward to the celebrations and magical memories that are about to occur.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Aesthetic - manicure, pedicure, waxing etc...
Beauty treatments

What is included in the wedding package?

Hair and makeup for the bride and bridal party. Packages tailored to each wedding. Can offer lash lift and tinting and and brow waxing, shaping and lamination

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as date and venue secured. I have diary open for 2025

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

45p per mile over 10 mile radius of Brighton and Hove

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?

6 but if makeup and hair would have assistant too

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer, cash and Izettle payments

Reviews for Joanne Hook Makeup Artistry

Tanu
Tanu Sent on 23/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding day make up for bride and friends

Jo was fabulous, we discussed what sort of look I want for the wedding day in the trial, she was able to give me ideas and suggestions to nail the look to exactly what I had in mind. I am Indian origin, I was a bit sceptical when I was choosing a makeup artist, but Jo put me at ease, her makeup kit is vast and suits all skin colours, she knew exactly what foundation and contouring products will suit me, she also did a great job with my thick and dense Indian hair. The makeup stayed on well throughout the wedding day.
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Nicol Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding hair & make up

I can’t thank Joanne enough for the amazing job she did on my wedding day! From the moment we spoke, she was so easy to talk to and really listened to what I wanted. Even though I didn’t have time for a makeup trial, I sent her a few inspiration photos for both hair and beauty—and she absolutely nailed it.

Joanne arrived on time, brought such a calm and friendly energy to the morning, and worked her magic. She matched my vision perfectly and made me look and feel incredible. The makeup was flawless and lasted all day, and I got so many compliments!

She truly went above and beyond, and I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you again, Joanne—you helped make the day even more special!
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Catriona Sent on 08/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hair and makeup for my wedding

I found Jo on Hitched after looking for someone to do
my bridal hair and makeup and struggling. Jo was fantastic throughout the whole process and really put me at ease. She really understood the type of look I wanted and was so warm and friendly during my makeup trial.

On the wedding day, Jo was so easygoing and felt like part of the bridal party. My mum and sister in laws makeup was stunning and my niece loved her curly hair.
I loved my hair and makeup and felt like Jo brought out all my best features whilst still looking like me.

I’d highly recommend Jo to any bride and anyone looking to have a makeup lesson. Amazing experience.
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Becky Sent on 03/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing makeup artist!

Jo did my makeup for my wedding in September last year and I can honestly say she did the most amazing job!! I was so happy with the final look, it was just what I wanted. Jo really listened to my wishes all the way along and was more than happy to make any changes I requested. Jo also did my nieces makeup and they were honestly so happy. She kept the look really natural and it was perfect for their ages. Would highly recommend her!
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Ayesha Sent on 18/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - would definitely recommend

Jo was brilliant and made me feel so relaxed on the morning of my wedding. I had so many compliments from friends and family to say how perfect my makeup and hair was. It was so gorgeous, glowy and natural, absolutely perfect!
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Louise Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Jo was an absolutely incredible from start to finish!

Jo was an absolutely incredible from start to finish! She didn't just work wonders with both my and my bridesmaid's hair and makeup; she made the whole experience feel like a breeze. Her talent is beyond impressive, and the way she put us at ease was just the cherry on top. If you're looking for someone incredibly skilled, friendly, and all-around fantastic, I can't recommend Jo enough!
Rozefly
Rozefly Sent on 14/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Soothing and Calming

Joanne was a lovely calming presence to have on the morning of the wedding, she has a light touch and listened to what I wanted at my trial. I felt beautiful all day and she also provided a small sample of the lipstick to keep me looking fresh throughout the day.
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Sally Sent on 23/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and super talented!

Jo is such an amazing talent and her calm, friendly personality was exactly what I needed on my wedding day. She created a beautiful, natural look that made me feel so special and confident to walk down the aisle - thank you!
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Emma Sent on 29/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

wedding 8/7/23

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing mine and my wedding parties make up on the 8th July. We had an absolutely fantastic day from start to finish! I loved how my make up looked and loved the whole getting ready experience. Will recommend you highly whenever I get the chance.
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Emma Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Could not recommend Jo enough she did my hair and makeup perfectly and was so helpful. I also got my lashes lifted and it's been 2 months since I got them done and they are still lifted and my lashes grow straight they have no natural curl to them at all. If you're looking for hair and makeup artist and you've found Jo look no further and book her now
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Louise Sent on 08/12/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

Fabulous start to a special day

Jo got the day of my son’s wedding off to a great start, she was flexible in what she was able to achieve with 4 make ups to do. The morning was relaxed and the end result of 4 different looks excellent.
Emily
Emily Sent on 21/11/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Jo was excellent. She arrived on time despite travelling a long way. She was calm and efficient which was just what I needed on my wedding day. Everyone complimented my makeup and it lasted so well into the evening. She also did my sister and mum’s make up. She listened to what they wanted and both were really happy too. Would 100% recommend her.
Carla
Carla Sent on 07/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Prepare to be transformed into your inner Goddess

I can't recommend Jo enough. the morning of my wedding i didn't feel as well as I would have hoped! A mix of nerves, time of the month and possibly one glass too many of bubbles the night before!

Jo transformed me from slightly anxious bride to releasing my inner goddess for the day! I'll never forget how amazing my hair and make up looked! (even if i do say so myself). Jo is really skilled at giving you the natural look whilst also super sexy - she was the ideal make up artist for me and I am already thinking about another occasion where i can use her services!

Jo also did three of my bridesmaids hair, all of which was really happy with their locks for the day.
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Sophie Sent on 09/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

I would definitely recommend Jo. Jo did both the hair and make up on my wedding day for myself and my three bridesmaids, and we were all extremely happy with the results. She was very friendly and professional throughout the whole process. She was open to all our ideas but was also there to give advice on what would work best for us.
Izzy
Izzy Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely excellent hair & make-up

Jo was incredibly skilled in hair and make-up, and very open to all different ideas, whilst being very good at knowing what would work together. She is also very passionate about products that are kind to skin and hair, and passed on some useful tips too. She was very friendly, nice and approachable, with a great sense of humour and warmth that made the whole experience so lovely from start to finish. She found the perfect balance between making my make-up, and my sister's hair. both beautiful and glamourous but also natural and so we still felt like ourselves. She was very patient and went above and beyond to take time to make sure everything was how we wanted (in fact even better), and was never rushed. We would highly recommend her for any occasion or style.
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