Poole, Dorset
Bridal and special occasion hair styling and professional make up artist, offering a professional mobile service at an affordable price. With 12 years experience in the industry and as a MacPro artist I use a variety of top quality professional products to enhance your natural beauty and to make you look amazing on your special day.
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103 customer reviews
Carine Denney
I would highly recommend Mel for for any special occasion. She did an amazing job on my makeup and hair for my wedding day in November. I had so many lovely comments on how natural my makeup looked. Everyone also commented on my daughters hair who was my flower girl which also looked amazing and so pretty and stayed in all day and evening! Well done Mel and thank you for being such fun and putting us all at ease including my Mum! I wish you all the best for the future. Happy Christmas! Kind regards from Mrs Denney x More...
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Chantelle Beaman
Mel was amazing from the trail to the big day itself. She was professional, friendly and relaxing. Mel gave me the confidence to feel beautiful on my special day. At the morning of my wedding Mel kept me calm and laughing we all had such a wonderful time. Mel is a real talent and any bride would be lucky to have her help on your wedding day. The make up and hair lasted all day. Thank you so much. More...
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Emma Chapman
Mel did mine and my bridesmaids' hair for my wedding in July 2019 and she was amazing. She was easy to get along with and was a pleasure to have as part of our morning getting ready. She had a laugh with us, as did her assistant, Vicky. They were both fantastic and easily brought our vision to life with our hair ideas. My hair looked amazing and stayed fab all day. Thank you Mel for making us all look amazing and for being a lovely part of my wedding morning. More...
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Stephanie Harrison
I would very highly recommend Mel to do hair and makeup for any sort of occasion. Mel did my bridemaids hair and make up for my wedding and the results where amazing, everyone was saying how pretty and amazing they looked thankyou so much xxx
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Suzanne Hughes
Thank you for all your help before my wedding, had a really fun and relaxing morning getting ready. Loved my hair and make up and both my bridesmaids looked stunning
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Francessca Reeve
Mel is absoloutly incrediable !! I enquired with a few people about hair and makeup and I knew after speaking with Mel it had to be her. I cannot explain the skill, talent and kind heart that Mel has she makes the whole morning so easy and relaxed. Mum was struggling with the buttons on my dress and Mel jumped straight in to help she is just the best !! Mel thank you so much for being a great laugh and doing a incrediable job everyone commented on how amazing my hair and makeup looked and because of you I felt so confident !! thank you again!! More...
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Amy Bale
Mel done my hair and make up for our wedding on 16th August 2019 and it was absolutely perfect! Even 12 hours later it were still intact! She made me and bridal party feel so relaxed whilst being able to have a laugh yet also be professional. Mel made the whole dream bride look, come together. I highly recommend BBH&M Thank you ever so much! XX More...
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Jenny Dunbavin
Mel did mine and my daughter's hair and my make up for my wedding day, she did an absolutely amazing job! helped me keep calm when I was shaking like a leaf and even helped with getting me in to my dress! I didn't realise until my trial that she actually knew my daughter from her work with the shine project though school which helps young people who have low self esteem etc. Not only is she fabulous at her job she is a genuinely lovely person. will definitely be coming again for any special occasions More...
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Kym Remlap
Mel was so patient,kind and made me and my mum feel relaxed as soon as we met her for our trial!she made my mum feel confident and it made my day to see her so happy! i changed my mind and wanted an up do so Mel squeezed in another trail for me to make sure I was 100% happy and wow,it was perfect! lovely lady and very talented!will stay in touch!thank you Mel More...
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Romaine Lawson
Mel was wonderful! She did my hair and make up for my wedding and got it spot on. She is not only an expert at wedding hair and makeup but she was also perfect to have around on the day because she makes you feel at ease too. I cannot rate highly enough, great communication too, all the way through. More...
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Sarah Mitchell
Mel did an incredible job. The makeup that she applied for me on my wedding day, and the way she put up my hair gave me so much more confidence. She was a great support through the whole getting ready process and I would certainly recommend her to my friends and family. More...
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Colin and Lou
Melanie is an exceptionally talented hair and make-up artist. Her work is absolutely wonderful and original and is accomplished with world-class technical skills. On top of Melanie's prodigious talents, she is so warm, bubbly and friendly that just being around her makes everyone feel happy. Highly recommended. Book Melanie for your wedding - you'll be so pleased you did. More...
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Vicky Hiemstra
Mel is absolutely amazing. Mel is so lovely and gets your make up spot on. Mel did mine and my bridal parties make up and my hair and everyone looked incredible. would recommend Mel in a heart beat! More...
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Julia Holman
Mel has literally been amazing from start to finish - from the initial contact, through to the trials, and to helping me and my bridesmaids look and feel beautiful on my wedding day, she couldn’t have been more helpful. She even helped me into my dress and laced up my corset which I massively appreciated! If you’re looking for someone professional, experienced and super friendly & fun, then Mel is the right person for you! ☺️ More...
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Leonie Jones
I recently shot with Mel and she is absolutely incredible at what she does!! The look Mel did on Sam was
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Anne Hunt
Mel did hair and make up for me, my MOH, 2 bridesmaids, flower girl and my mum (with the help of Sally) All of us looked amazing! I hardly wear makeup, but Mel managed to make my face look flawless, without it feeling like I had a face full of make up! she made me look like me, but better (just what I asked for) and she made my hair look absolutely stunning.... even tho I didn't have a clue what I wanted doing with it (it took 2 trials to work it out!) Mel is a lovely lady, she did more than just hair and make up. she helped to ensure that everything went smoothly and helped to keep me calm. would definitely recommend her to EVERYONE who gets married or wants hair and make up done for any occasion, and I'll be booking her again whenever I need to look gorgeous! More...
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Jasmine Marshall
Mel did my make up for my wedding and I absolutely loved it. I felt amazing all day and would definitely come back for make up again. I couldn't fault it at all, lovely lady too. Thank you xx More...
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Michelle Ellis
Would I recommend Mel? Absolutely - she is a master with hair, utterly perfected the makeup look I was aiming for and was just an lovely person to have around on the morning of my wedding. We had such a giggle all morning, calming my nerves, and she even sorted my 2 year old who hates hairbrushes without a fuss. She went above and beyond by even helping get me into my dress! Never mind 5 stars, Mel is a 10! More...
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Stephanie Atkins
As a wedding photographer I am always thrilled when they have a good make up artist as it means that there is less need for re-touching in editing. Mel is so talented and lovely to work with and I'd highly recommend her for your up coming wedding/event. More...
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Mandy Hart
I have known Mel for many years and it has been lovely to work with her again recently. She is a genius with hair and makeup, producing the most gorgeous looks. I am looking forward to working with this lovely lady again. More...
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Stephanie Tomkinson
I would one hundred percent recommend Mel of Bournemouth Bridal Hair and Make Up, she created stunning hair and make up for my recent wedding, which held all day and looked gorgeous. Mel had lots of ideas and suggestions for hair styles, and incorporated flowers and pearl pins within the style. She also successfully stopped my naturally curly hair from going frizzy, an achievement on its own! Mel also created beautiful curls in my daughter’s hair. It was a delight to spend the morning with her before the ceremony. I without a doubt recommend she is part of your day. Thank you Mel Xx More...
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Angela turner
I recently met Mel for the first time at a photoshoot. She is professional and calm but so easy to talk to and immediately puts you at ease which I think is essential for calming the nervous bride on her special day whilst making the bride look exquisite on their special day.
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Natasha Gilchrist
If you are looking for a talented, kind, happy, helpful and all round lovely lady to do your hair and make-up... then you have found her! I was extremely lucky to have Mel on board a styled photo-shoot recently and her work was outstanding. Mel's attention to detail is fantastic and never fails to work her magic! Highly recommended and I look forward to working with Mel on another styled shoot in the near future x More...
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Louise Yates
I worked with Mel recently on a styled photo shoot and she is not only a really lovely person to work with but her hair and makeup services are fantastic as well. She took a lot of pride in what she was creating and the end results were really beautiful. More...
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Rachel Pertee
Mel is amazing! Aside from being incredibly talented and brilliant at her job, she is so friendly and will make you feel relaxed and at ease on your wedding day. Always on my list of recommended bridal hair and make up artists x More...
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Alexandra Bull
Mel did an absolutely brilliant job doing the hair and makeup for myself, my maid of honour and my 3 year old flower girl for my wedding. She really listened to what I was after and managed to create a look that made me feel beautiful without taking me out of my comfort zone. The sticking power of both my hair and makeup was also amazing despite the wind and rain on the day. Would highly recommend and I will definitely be booking Mel again in future for special occasions! More...
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Megan James
I can not recommend Mel enough! This lovely lady is a genius!! Not only did she do my bridal hair and make up in 2017 she just did my hair and make up for my Xmas do which I adored! She knows her products inside out! Everyone commented on how well I looked! It’s just like having a girls night in, having a good catch up and getting pampered! And on top of that... she’s an award winning babe!! Thanks so much Mel! More...
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Angela Baker
Mel did such a great job with my wedding hair and makeup. I can't recommend her enough, she really listened to what I wanted and even went the extra mile for my niece and mum too. A huge thank you Mel for making me feel so special for my big day! More...
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Kate Rushall
We adore working with Mel! Such a great make up artist and fun to be around! Honest and talented! We look forward to working with you again soon x
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Sammy-jo Mundy
Mel is just pure amazing, she did my hair and make up for my wedding on 17/11/18, she went above and beyond for me and my bridal party and I cannot recommend anyone any higher than I can her, I loved my hair and make up so professional and have had so many lovely comments on it, Mel kept me calm all morning and even helped me into my wedding dress, thank you so much Mel xx
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Jessica Wise
Mel is AMAZING!!! I got it touch with Mel regards wedding hair and makeup and from the word go, Mel was so accommodating and took on board all our requirements. We had our trails done prior and on the day Mel did us all proud! Hair and makeup was faultless and stayed in place all day. Just like to say thankyou once again Mel, it was lovely to spend the morning with such a person that made us all feel so comfortable being around her. Would highly recommend this Bournmouth Bridal Hair and Makeup! X More...
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Georgia May Hansford
Thank you so much Mel for making my mum and I look and feel wonderful on Friday! You made me feel so calm and at ease! ❤
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Cathie Wilkinson
Mel is amazing, I am someone that doesn't wear make up often so did not want to change that on my wedding day. She listened to what I said and the results were exactly what I wanted. From the trial to the day nothing was too much trouble was always in contact if needed. Between Mel and Sally myself and 4 bridesmaids were finished on time and they all looked stunning. Def would recommend Mel. More...
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Sheena Elizabeth Davies
Hi thank you so much for a fabulous job. Hair and makeup was perfect. We had an amazing day.
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Jo Phelan
I got married on Saturday and Mel did my hair and makeup. I was totally blown away with the results, my hair and make up were flawless all day. Mel is a complete gem and I have zero hesitation in recommending her to any bride to be. she's a star ❤️❤️ More...
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Cheryl Yates
I would recommend Mel tilsed for bridal hair and makeup. Mel changed my appearance with my make up and my hair style for my wedding. people at the wedding didn't. recognise me .also mel did my bridesmaid hair beautifully .my granddaughter has booked her prom next year .thanku Mel once again .Mrs Cheryl Yates. More...
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Zoe Robinson
Thankyou Mel for making me feel beautiful with my hair and make up on my wedding day, and the beautiful hair you did on Millie x
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Trudy Webber
Mel did my hair and make up this weekend and was simply amazing. I was so pleased and received lots of compliments on both. Mel is lovely and friendly and also helped me with my dress and other bits. I would definitely recommend using Mel More...
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Becky Lee
Mel is a gem. Just a lovely person who is good to chat to and it was a pleasure to have her with us on the morning of the wedding. My hair was just as I envisaged and my make up was totally unexpected. Mel really has got the eye for the work she does, she saw something I didn’t and created a make up look that suited me amazingly. I am overjoyed with how good the make up photographed. Amazing work! Mel was also great at putting tiny flower girls at ease. I am just going to have to find reasons to use you again Mel ❤️ More...
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Kayleigh Jones
There are not enough words to describe how wonderful Mel is. She's beautiful inside and out! Mel did mine and my mum's hair and makeup yesterday - we were both blown away and had such a fun afternoon with her. Thank you again Mel you absolute beauty ❤❤ More...
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Rebecca Messina
I was lucky enough to have Mel do my hair and make-up for my wedding recently. She took on board my very rough ideas and created a perfect look that felt exactly right. My mum and bridesmaids were also thrilled with their hair/makeup.What really sets Mel apart, though, is her lovely personality. As soon as I met her for my trial, she felt like an old friend, and I was so pleased to have her there with us on the wedding morning. More...
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Wendy Young
What can I say other than I can thoroughly recommend Mel. She was wonderful with us all, making us all feel like a million dollars for Daytona’s (and Mike’s) very special day. Thank you for everything Mel xx
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Caroline Elford
Mel is a star. she went beyond the extra mile for my family. it wasn't a easy task. we felt so at ease with Mel she's a lovely person knows her products. faboulousssss.x there isn't enough words too express my gratitude too Mel. you made our day a good day Mel you worked your majic. highly recommend this lovely person. x More...
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Tracey Coubrough
What can I say Mel is first class in makeup and hair, she goes the extra mile for everyone, laughed chatted and that was at the trail, on the day she was fantastic from start to finish, she made me look and feel like a princess, helped me get dressed as well, chatted to everyone who came in to see us whilst getting ready, anyone looking for hair and makeup look no further you've found the one xxx thanks Mel xxx
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Zoe Hayman
Mel is super talented, made me feel relaxed and made me look like a million bucks, my make up stayed out all day and my bridesmaids and mum were super pleased. Thank you so much for doing our make up on the 15th June xxxxxxx More...
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Kayla Ayles
AMAZING!!!
Would 100% recommend for hair& makeup! She’s awesome. Done such an amazing job on my hair, & her makeup skills blown me away.
Defiantly going to be using Mel in the near future Xxx
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Emma Jayne Avery
Thank you so much Mel for doing my hair and 2 bridesmaids on 28th Feb! We had a lot of wind but my hair still looked great when the day finished just after midnight:-) would thoroughly recommend you to anybody ����
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Kirsty Whiteman
Just want to say a massive thank you to Mel for my bridal make up. You really did the most amazing make up and kept me calm during them final moments as well as helping me put my wedding dress on! Honestly don't know what i would have done without your help so thank you so so much!!xx More...
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Karen Blake
Mel did mine and my Daughters make up and hair for my Sons wedding . She was amazing . Nothing was to much trouble for her . She was attentive to our every needs and was very helpful even though I was stressed to the max! Very happy with our make overs and would not hesitate to reccomend her to anyone xx More...
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Kelly Bridges
Mel did my bridesmaids hair for my wedding on Saturday and they all looked amazing!! She took the time to meet with me to discuss style options and had some fantastic ideas. So many compliments for the bridesmaids all day. Highly recommend!! Thank you v much xx More...
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What do you love most about your job?
Meeting lots of different people and helping them to have the most wonderful wedding day by creating them a bespoke hair and or make up look to compliment them and make them be the best version of themselves for their special day
What inspired you to start your own business?
I loved the creativity of what make up can do to a person and how it can make you feel, so trained as a make up artist first and then added the hairstyling into m business in the last few years
Why should our clients choose you?
Because I am a relaxed professional who loves her job!