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About

Rachel O’ Dell Makeup Artist is a wedding-beauty company based in Leeds, England. For over 10 years, professional makeup artist Rachel has worked in television, film, advertising, and the wedding industry. She delights in collaborating with to-be-weds, bringing their vision to life, and making them feel beautiful and confident on their special day.

Services Offered

Rachel O’ Dell Makeup Artist provides hairstyling and cosmetic solutions for wedding parties. Rachel loves working with individuals and groups alike and can complete trials for your bridesmaids if desired. On your wedding day, she will travel to your chosen venue to complete makeovers in a relaxed yet efficient manner. If you are planning a destination wedding and wish to learn top tricks and tips for DIY wedding makeup, Rachel gives exclusive tutorials for this very purpose.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
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What is included in the wedding package?

Each wedding is individual, so my service is bespoke rather than a defined package however my minimum booking fee is £150. My bookings can either be for an individual or a bridal party of up to 5

How far in advance should I contact you?

Brides have booked me up to 2 years in advance, however I have also worked at very short notice, so give me a try and I will always try and fit you in or recommend a trusted artist if I am unavailable

Do you work at homes?

No

What is the charge for travelling?

I charge standard HMRC rates for mileage (approx 45p mile)

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?

Up to 5 members of the Bridal party, but I can accommodate more with an assistant. If you need this, I can organise once we have spoken

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Invoice and payment by bank transfer
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Reviews for Rachel O'Dell Makeup Artist

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Zoe Sent on 25/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!!

Rachel was amazing and made me look and feel amazing on my big day.
I felt glamorous and beautiful and the make up was perfect (I don’t really wear make up) but Rachel was great at suggestions and what would suit me. Would strongly recommend x
Fredi
Fredi Sent on 26/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best makeup ever!

Rachel is such a lovely person, I have been comfortable the whole time when she was doing my makeup. She have done a good job. She really did my makeup to a high standard. Definitely will recommend.
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Patience Sent on 15/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous and friendly

Rachel was very professional 👏 She was on time listened to what I really wanted
She was fun to be with
She was punctual and helpful on the day as well as the trial
I highly recommend her
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Lisa Sent on 04/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I’ve never looked or felt so amazing

Wow. I never expected to feel so beautiful only wedding day. I so glad I found Rachel and decided to spend the money - it was so worth it! I honestly felt like a princess and everyone kept telling me I looked amazing. I have honestly never felt like that in my entire life, it was such a lovely feeling. Back down to earth and domesticity with a bump! If you’re umming and aaahhhing - just do it.
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Rachael Sent on 03/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We all looked and felt amazing!

I'm so glad I found and chose Rachel to do make up for me and my bridal party. Rachel created a fantastic look for me at my trial which she replicated to perfection on the big day. I don't really have a make up "style" but Rachel got my look exactly right just by asking me a few questions. Having no hair due to alopecia it was extra important to get my make up right and Rachel exceeded all my expectations. My bridesmaids all loved their looks as did the mum's and my junior bridesmaid who were made up by Rachel's fantastic colleague, Ashley. They were both so lovely to be with on the day - great fun and also a very calming and reassuring presence. Thanks ladies!
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Moira Sent on 03/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Rachel is the most incredible make up artist I have ever come across! From the moment she walked into my house for the first time Rachel made me feel so relaxed and would listen to any requests I had.
Rachel on the day of my wedding made me feel so relaxed, as well as the bridesmaids, my mum and sister in law! Rachel did everyone’s make up amazingly and we had so many amazing comments about! Thank you so so much and will definitely recommend you to anyone and everyone! Lots of love Moira xxx
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Olivia Sent on 08/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless! Couldn't have asked for anything more perfect!

I don't tend to wear makeup and when I do I find it uncomfortable and heavy on my face. I can never make it last all day either!
Rachel did my makeup for my wedding day flawlessly! It was just what I wanted, and felt so lightweight with still being the coverage I wanted.

I had my makeup on from 10am till 12am and didn't ever feel conscious of it coming off in that 14 hours and I was surprised I didn't need any 'top up' either, it looked perfect all day/night!!

Rachel is also just so lovely and easy to get a long with! Would highly recommend!
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Gemma Sent on 02/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing just amazing

I truly cannot express my gratitude. My wedding day would not have been the same without Rachel.
Hands down Rachel is amazing at what she provides for weddings, she did my hair and makeup and also my mums and just wow! - but it was so much more! She felt like part of the family and like I’d known her for years. She helped out with flowers, my dress etc entertained my son.
If you haven’t booked her already get Rachel to do your hair and makeup for your wedding. First class.
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Vicky Sent on 31/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A total delight spending time with Rachel 🥰

I can highly recommend Rachel. She is a warm and friendly woman who is also a fantastic make up artist! I was very pleased with both my trial and on my good friend’s wedding day. Rachel listened to exactly what look I wanted and carefully chose the most beautiful colours. I was blown away with how I looked after both my trial and on my friend’s special day. My make up stayed on all day and still looked beautiful well into the night. I honestly cannot recommend Rachel enough.
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Jen P. Sent on 24/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish

Rachel is just amazing, so super talented and knows what shes talking about and doing. right from the get go she felt like a friend id not met, and put me at total ease throughout the whole process. i honestly cant thank or recommend Rachel enough! just book her!! :)
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Polly Sent on 13/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic makeup

I had a makeup & hair trial and on the day makeup and hair with Rachel. She was fantastic throughout and supportive with my circumstances (live abroad so needed to have trial and wedding day on specific dates). She was very flexible in coming to me for the trial as well. Both hair and Makeup were amazing and I received a lot of compliments. Would definitely recommend!
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Rachel Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless make up

Rachel was amazing from start to finish. She did the most amazing make up for my wedding day I could have asked for! She was so calm and friendly and made the whole experience so enjoyable! Will definitely be using Rachel again for more events in the future! So glad she was a part of our special day x
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 27/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful hair and make up

Rachel was so lovely and she was so friendly, she made me feel like I had known her for years! My wedding day hair and make up made me feel amazing and as I don't wear much make up, I went with what Rachel suggested and it was lovely. I would 100% reccomend Rachel and getting ready was one of my fave parts of the day. Thank you so much x
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Charlotte Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent, 10/10 service!

I couldn’t recommend Rachel enough, she was amazing and helped both myself and my 10 year old daughter feel our best for the whole day. We had lots of comments on how lovely our hair and make up was, she got it exactly how we wanted it. She was so helpful and got involved with the busy preparations during the morning.
Easy to talk to and made us feel super relaxed! Thank you so much Rachel.
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Rosie Sent on 02/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Rachel is the best!

Rachel is amazing and would recommend her in a heartbeat! She knows what she is doing and my makeup was perfect on my wedding day. When the weather took a turn a couple of days before the wedding, Rachel made me feel at ease and had a plan in place in case things got worse. Thankfully it all worked out well but having Rachel get in touch before was the piece of mind I needed.
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