In an ever-expanding world of AI, social media, disinformation and misleading content I wanted to take a moment to explain why I have decided to take a step back from posting an abundance of social media content for my makeup work. 

Over the last 2 years I have noticed an increasing number of clients arrive at the studio with AI generated inspiration for their bridal makeup sourced from social media platforms. Along with this I continually note the use of Facetune and other image modifying technology on supplier and wedding industry professionals' pages and content feeds. This in my view creates a toxic mix for both the supplier and client. As a makeup artist with over 20 years' experience, my goal is to make you look like yourself at your most beautiful. And there are lots of lovely products that we can use to help create an elegant look that compliments you and works with your style. When you have your makeup done professionally the process is about YOUR face, your skin tone and texture, your eye and lip shape. The end result will continue to be YOUR face, but with skillfully applied enhancing makeup. 

The nature of business and technologies available to everyone can and does lead to poor mental wellbeing. As a mum of teenage girls and for myself I wanted to take a step out of that loop with honesty and integrity, which is why you now find this disclaimer, written from the heart and not using ChatGPT.  I would encourage anyone searching for suppliers (for anything not just weddings) to always do your research; personal recommendations are a great starting point. But always looking at online content with critical thinking. If something looks too perfect or too good to be true then, it probably isn't a fully honest representation.   

I do have a digital footprint, and you absolutely will still see me tagged in work and occasionally I will share some new images. But this will be in a simple and measured way, if you want to talk to me further or make any enquiries then do reach out. 

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Melissa 2025