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On Hitched.co.uk since 2025

Last update: May 2026

Hey, I’m Shanice

I'm a bridal hair and makeup artist creating sculpted, radiant glam for brides who want to feel like the absolute main character on their wedding day.

My style is very much skin-first, softly sculpted luxe glam. Glowing skin that still looks like skin, lifted eyes, seamless blends, expensive-looking makeup and hair that feels effortless rather than overly “done”. I’m here for the brides who still want to look like themselves, just more confident and a little bit hot honestly.

I’ve worked professionally in the beauty industry for nearly a decade and over the years I’ve become known just as much for the atmosphere I bring into a bridal morning as the makeup itself. I’m the one fixing timelines, calming nerves, keeping everyone on track and making sure the morning still feels fun while it’s all happening.

I’m also not a rushed, hard-and-fast kind of artist. I like taking my time, paying attention to the little details and creating a look properly with you, not just on you. Most of my brides love makeup, love detail and want the experience to feel personal from start to finish. They don’t want boring bridal, heavy makeup or to feel unlike themselves. Just glam that feels effortless, confident and very them.

I also offer bridal hairstyling as part of selected bookings, creating soft, textured styles that feel modern, sexy and wearable.

I’m based in North-East Cambridgeshire and cover East Anglia and surrounding counties, while also travelling across the UK for weddings. Bridal previews take place at my Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire studio locations, with mobile preview appointments also available where possible.

If you’re interested in working together, you can enquire directly through Hitched where I’ll send over personalised availability, pricing and booking information. I also offer optional no-pressure calls beforehand if you’d rather chat things through first.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

Bridal preview + wedding day makeup. Luxury skin prep, HD base, undertone matching, custom lashes, a personalised morning schedule with touch-ups, using Dior, Chanel, YSL, Charlotte Tilbury and NARS

How far in advance should I contact you?

Brides typically enquire 9–18 months ahead, though you’re always welcome to message — including for short-notice dates

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel is charged at 50p per mile from my closest studio (SG2 or PE13)

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?

My sweet spot is up to 7 people including the bride, depending on ceremony time and prep access. For larger parties, an additional artist can be added to keep your morning smooth and well-paced

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Payments are made through Stripe — a secure online checkout. You can use card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, so it’s super quick and easy to confirm your booking with me
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Reviews for Shanice-Ruth | The Makeup Artist

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

Makeup magic

Shanice is a great artist and is a beautiful person inside and out. From the moment I met her, she made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and excited for the day ahead.
When she did my makeup, it wasn't just makeup it felt like she performed magic. She enhanced my features perfectly and made me feel absolutely beautiful and confident.
She was great fun to be around, bringing such a lovely energy to the whole experience. Nothing was too much trouble for her; she even helped me do up my shoes while I was getting ready in my dress, which was such a thoughtful and caring touch.
I couldn't recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly talented, professional, and genuinely one of the loveliest people you could meet.
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Luxuriousreddiamonds720 Sent on 04/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

Shannice was recommended by a friend who used her and my god I was so amazed on how great she is at her job. Not only that she makes you feel so relaxed and it such a funny character to put the mind at ease on your wedding day. She will be my go to make up artist in the future for all events.
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Miffy Sent on 26/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Zero regrets, best hair and make up ever!

Shanice made me look absolutely beautiful and kept my spirits up despite a stressful wedding morning, my nerves and my unruly hair extensions - she was a true professional through out. I’m so glad I booked her, it’s so so important the morning of your wedding to surround yourself with the right people and Shanice was 100% one of them. She went above and beyond to accommodate and deliver a hair and make up look I was nothing short of ecstatic for! Thank you Shanice for being there and for your beautiful artistry. Zero regrets 100% recommend!! PS my now husband (who isn’t one for compliments) still can’t stop complimenting me on how great I looked!!
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Emma Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Calm and fun ❤️

Shanice was amazing to work with, she made me feel calm, and relaxed and beautiful. She is so attentive, knowledgeable and really listened to what i wanted, whilst advising me what will look great on me. The look she gave me for my wedding was beautiful, soft, and glam. She is fun to work with, her energy is so warm and natural, she made my wedding morning so calming and fun ❤️
Amy
Amy Sent on 31/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!

Shanice is so so friendly, she will always keep the positive energy going and any concerns shes happy to reassure you and always double checking exactly what you would like. She knows what would look best and suit each person. She really is a personal hype woman as well as a make up artist in the morning, the perfect person you need on the morning of your wedding.
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Emily Sent on 27/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Not just an MUA, a wedding morning therapist 💗

I honestly don’t even know where to begin with how amazing Shanice Ruth was as my wedding makeup artist on 18/07/2025.

From the moment of our trial, I knew I was in the best hands. On the big day, Shanice did makeup for me and seven others at the venue, and somehow made it all feel so calm, personal, and totally stress-free. She’s not just insanely talented — she’s also the loveliest human ever. So warm, funny, and down-to-earth — she had us all laughing, chatting, and actually enjoying the wedding morning (which can so easily feel chaotic!).

She was perfectly punctual and completely professional, but also brought such a joyful energy that made the whole experience feel like getting ready with a good friend. Her accents, stories, and good vibes were just the cherry on top!

As for the makeup… flawless. It lasted all day, all night — and, confession — even looked amazing the next morning after I crashed out in it (oops). We all felt gorgeous and so confident, and I had so many compliments throughout the day.

If you’re looking for someone who goes above and beyond, makes you feel beautiful and at ease, and truly adds to the joy of your wedding morning, Shanice is 100% the one. I can’t recommend her enough — she’s an absolute gem.
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Nicola Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing MUA!!!

I booked Shanice for my wedding on 7th June 2025! She did mine & 6 others on the morning & I can't recommend her highly enough! She is incredibly talented and truly brought our wedding visions to life. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, punctual, and so well-organised — instantly putting me & my bridal party at ease. She took the time to really listen to what each of us wanted and absolutely smashed every single look!

Our makeup looked beautifully stunning yet natural, perfectly enhancing our best features without ever feeling overdone — exactly what we had hoped for. Shanice used the most gorgeous, high-end products, and our makeup stayed flawless from morning to night — through happy tears, hugs, and dancing!

She also worked seamlessly with our hairstylist to keep the morning running smoothly & on time. Not only is she brilliant at what she does, but she’s also so down to earth, lovely & patient — just the kind of calming presence you want around on such a big day!!

The compliments we received were endless, & I’ve already booked her again for my make-up for my cousin’s wedding in October. Highly, highly recommended — Shanice is a true gem!
Shanika
Shanika Sent on 21/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Glam thank you!

Where do I begin!
Shanice has been an absolute superstar with my make up from start to end.
She did my make up for my engagement shoot and I knew I had to have her for my big day!

We did one bridal trial which was stunning but Shanice contacted me after we chatted and we agreed that we needed a bit more glam!
I booked in for a second trial and I am so glad I did!
We really tweaked little details that made all the difference!

The make up on the day was again another level up! I didn’t think it was possible but she did it! I felt like the most regal version of myself there was- absolutely radiant and I cannot thank Shanice enough!

She kept the vibes flowing and we were laughing all throughout the morning!
She kept me at ease and made sure I had eaten/ hydrated enough- a true girls girl through and through!

Shanice will make you feel like the most amazing stunning bride there ever was with her make up mastery!

Shanice handled organising the second make up artist and the schedule! Her communication in the run up to the day was second to none. I asked a million questions and nothing was ever too much!

I cannot wait to have my make up done again by her and I’m absolutely devastated my big day is over! If someone could pay for Shanice to be my make up artist all the time and just come to events with me forever that would be great!

If you haven’t booked a make up artist yet- book Shanice now. Before she gets booked up- do it now.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me look beautiful on the best day of my life !
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Rhiannon Sent on 15/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the business!

I have never felt so welcome, at ease & comfortable with Shanice. Her make up skills are impeccable. Her personality shines through and no wonder shanice is always booked. I have recommended Shanice to all friends & family as she deserves the most success. She is so talented. The attention to details and the care she takes you can see is done with pride. Shanice really takes her time to understand exactly which look you wish to achieve. Not once have I had to ask for anything to be changed.
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Rosalia Sent on 16/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful friend by your side on the most important day of your life

Shanice was an absolute joy to have by my side the morning of my wedding at for the whole day! I was so delighted with her work pre wedding that I had to have her with me on my big day. I flew her out to my home town in Sicily so she could do my makeup on the big day. She was amazing! Absolutely delighted with the pics. She's always done my makeup for birthdays and special occasions so it was only right to have her with me on the day
Gemma
Gemma Sent on 13/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Bride glam 2024

Shanice was my makeup artist for my wedding day, and she was brilliant! She made me feel calm from the first conversation I had with her - which I massively appreciated during the stress of planning a wedding.

The makeup lasted all day and gave me the confidence boost I wanted for all the photos. I loved the look Shanice created for me.

Shanice was the hype-woman I didn't know I needed and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her.
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Helen Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

All I could of asked for

I couldn’t have picked a better person to do myself and my bridesmaids makeup. She was so well prepared she had everything done on time and didn’t make any of us feel rushed or uncomfortable we were all calm and relaxed I honestly haven’t got anything bad to say about this MUA
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Lauren Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

I can not thank Shanice enough she made my day stress free and was an absolute gem, had me in fits of laughter throughout and to be honest couldn’t have asked for anything better, she put me at ease and made my vision come to life !! My makeup stayed all day and evening and she was honestly so welcoming, warm and easy to talk to :) thank you again Shanice
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