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Last update: March 2026

Hair & Makeup Artist | Vogue-Featured | Celebrity Specialist
Clients include Salma Hayek, Kenneth Branagh, Metallica & more.

Hello, I’m Lauren — a professional hair and makeup artist with 20 years of experience across editorial, celebrity, television, fashion, and bridal work.

My career highlights include photo shoots for Vogue Nippon, Marie Claire, You and Your Wedding, Red, and Country Living, as well as television work for The Voice, X Factor, Britain’s Next Top Model, The Royal Variety Performance, Backstage with Katherine Ryan, and The John Bishop Show.

I’ve had the privilege of working with an extensive list of high-profile clients, including Salma Hayek, Paul Mescal, Kenneth Branagh, Annie Mac, Nick Grimshaw, Sting, Metallica, The Script, Katherine Ryan, Joanne McNally, Rosie Jones, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Pope, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Vicky McClure, Frankie Bridge, and Rochelle Humes.

Alongside my media and editorial portfolio, I have two decades of experience specialising in bridal hair and makeup. I’m passionate about creating a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere on the morning of the wedding and designing looks that enhance each person’s natural beauty. My approach blends creativity, technical skill, and a calm, confident presence.

I trained initially in Television and Theatrical Makeup before completing my BA (Hons) in Specialist Makeup for Fashion and Editorial at the London College of Fashion. Since then, I have built a diverse and fulfilling career across fashion, music, celebrity, and bridal work.

My professional kit includes trusted brands such as Armani, Laura Mercier, MAC, Urban Decay, NARS, Bobbi Brown, and Clinique to ensure flawless, long-lasting results.

I’m proud to bring together my editorial experience, celebrity work, and warm, approachable style. I truly love what I do — helping every client look and feel their absolute best.

Lauren Newman is a professional wedding hair and makeup artist based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

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Reviews for Lauren Newman

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Susie Sent on 02/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mother of the groom

Lauren was so easy to talk to when I explained to her how i wanted to look during my trail with her. Lauren is so professional and respectful to your needs and is eager to help you even with your own daily make-up regime.....got lots of good tips ! I was totally delighted with my wedding make-up trail and on the day Lauren made me feel so special. My make-up was as exactly as I wanted it and I received so many compliments. Lauren was even kind enough to loan me the lipstick she used on me for the day as I really loved the colour. I would'nt hesitate to recommend Lauren for her professionalism, communication skills, creativity and her ability to make your day feel so special.
Thank you so much Lauren.
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Annmarie Sent on 01/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely happy!

Lauren is really amazing, she has such a warm welcoming presence that instantly puts you at ease.
None of us really wear make-up etc and are really undecisive but Lauren worked with us to make sure we had styles we were comfortable with. Without hesitation she made the bride, bridesmaid, and mother of the bride have stunning hair and make-up which stayed all day! Lauren honestly made the experience so enjoyable for us all, while making it look so effortless and this is working with 3 undecisive women!
She never rushed us and worked really well with us to give us a look we were extremely happy with on my sister's wedding day. We would highly recommend Lauren for your special day, you won't regret it. Thank you again Lauren - Annmarie xx
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Alistair Sent on 25/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant!

Lauren was absolutely wonderful for my recent wedding; she made me and my daughter feel very much at ease, she also offered to help in a small crisis with parents being a little late (to which she was thankfully not directly needed) but the hair and makeup were incredible, and made me feel very much me without being excessive, and the hair held all day and all night with no touch up needed. In all, it was brilliant which meant I could focus on the day which for me was just amazing, I would recommend to anyone - Lauren is just brilliant.

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Charlotte Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing makeup artist!

Lauren did the hair and make-up for both me and my bridesmaid on my wedding day. Both thehairstyle and make-up were spot on and Lauren translated my decsription into reality perfectly. She was very organised, quick and turned up perfectly on time. All in all I felt I was in good hands and she helped the day go to plan. I would thoroughly recommend her for anyone's wedding day X
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Jen Sent on 03/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional, bespoke and reasonably priced 5*

Lauren did my hair and make up for my wedding and it was such a great experience from beginning to end. She replied to me very quickly with costs etc, all very reasonably priced. I had a trial and she really listened to what I wanted and was so flexible. I absolutely loved her ideas, she got my style instantly. Lauren is really friendly and warm, it was like having a friend over. She didn’t mind that it was a really busy day and I have two young children too. She was very flexible and made me feel like a million dollars. Lauren has done my hair and make up for events too. I would highly recommend her.
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Krisandhol Sent on 27/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Made me feel like a princess

Lauren did my bridal make-up and hair and I couldn’t have been happier- she made me feel like a princess. We had a consultation prior to the big day where she went into detail about what look I was after and what my style was. I had a different consultation before this with someone different and I was so underwhelmed at how they had just put makeup on me that they liked not what suited me So when Lauren did my make-up i was so excited- she matched the tones and style with my dress and had so many options to chose from. I honestly can’t recommend her anymore. She’s also really friendly and lovely to be around. She was prompt with her timings and made the day stress free as possible. She also did hair which was amazing too and lasted all day. She’s just brilliant!
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Laura Sent on 23/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

She made we feel amazing!

Lauren was amazing!! I was very specific that I wanted to still look and feel like myself on my wedding day. Lauren was so accommodating and we did a trial session where she went through everything and we built out my 'look' together. I went on to buy all the make-up she used on the day and still use it even now. On the day she was early, extremely professional and calmed down an anxious bride :-). I felt amazing on the day. Thank you so much!
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Diane Sent on 19/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feeling special on our special day

Lauren was kind and considerate for all of our specific requirements, making us all feel special for our special day. Lauren was flexible and created the natural look and styles we all wanted and worked within our budget to accommodate all of our needs. Lauren has a great attitude and listens to ideas and preferences whilst providing her expertise and advice in the pre wedding meetings.
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Helen Sent on 17/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very talented & super friendly

Lauren did my wedding make up and really made me feel super special. I had a trial with Lauren who played around with different ideas for my eyes, I don’t normally wear a lot of eye make up but Lauren made them stand out without being over the top. On the actual day, Lauren arrived with a big smile & a sense of calm which was lovely & what was needed. Everyone commented on how natural my make-up looked. I really did feel like my make-up completed my vision. I would highly recommend Lauren, she was approachable, professional and really made me feel special.
Phillippa
Phillippa Sent on 16/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I felt like I was in my dream fairytale!

If you are looking to feel the very best you ever have look no further. Lauren’s input in my day was truly magical. She carefully listened and spent time looking through hair and make up ideas and examples of what the final look l would be, she never rushed anything. I felt completely at ease on the day she would chat through everything with me. Lauren gave advice and expertise and made me think of different styles that wouldn’t have even thought about myself. I knew I wanted my hair to have volume as it’s usually flat and she made it look fantastic with it staying like this all day. She helped me choose hair extensions and a tiara too that helped giving the voluminous look I wanted to achieve. I would recommend her in a heart beat for anyone looking to feel their very best on their special day, I will always remember how she made me feel on that morning. Thank you Lauren from the bottom of my heart!!
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Hannah Sent on 15/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Makeup

From start to finish it was an absolute dream working with Lauren. Prior to my big day, we spent time looking through pictures of different hair and make up styles and discussed what type of look I was wanting. She listened attentively to what I wanted, offering some suggestions and recommendations, whilst showing me some of the amazing products that she uses. I felt confident that she was listening to me and that she had a good understanding of how I wanted to look. On the big day, Lauren arrived and immediately put me at ease. She helped to settle any last minute nerves I had and got to work! She remained professional throughout and kept checking that I was happy with what she was doing. When I finally looked in the mirror once Lauren had finished working her magic, I looked and felt a million dollars! Everyone commented on how radiant I looked and I was full of confidence throughout the whole day. I would highly recommend Lauren. She was so professional throughout the whole experience and a wonderful lady to work with. I will definitely be using her for other events I have in the future.
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Jenny Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, highly skilled, calming and fun!

Lauren turned up early on our wedding day which helped to keep me (the bride) calm! She was professional, hard-working and charming - she catered to everyone's needs and was flexible and fun. She really put us all at ease and was an asset to the day, making us all look and feel beautiful. The make up and hair stayed in place all day (and night!) long. I really couldn’t fault Lauren and will be recommending her to anyone who asks. Thank you so much!
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Rachael Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Very talented hair and make-up professional

I booked Lauren for a very special event and I honestly couldn’t have been happier with the results. From the moment she arrived, she was warm, professional, and completely focused on making sure I felt confident and looked my best.
She took the time to understand exactly what I wanted, offered brilliant suggestions and made me look flawless.
Lauren is calm, friendly and clearly passionate about her craft. I can’t recommend her highly enough and will be suggesting her to all my friends xx
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Sue Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best

Lauren went over and above to make sure everything was perfect for me. She has such a calm and professional disposition and made me look and feel so special. Clearly her many years as a make-up professional shines through not only giving good advice but listening to my wants and needs. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
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Hannah Sent on 14/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just right 👌🏼

Lauren did my wedding day makeup and hair. She also did my 3 bridesmaids. All of us were thrilled with the results. Lauren is super professional but also super fun and friendly. She made the glamming up part of the wedding just so relaxed, easy and enjoyable. I had a practice session with her before the day, I told her my ideas and she instinctive knew exactly what I wanted. On the wedding day I couldn’t have been happier with my hair & makeup & I felt really confident.
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