Ever since I can remember, I have used my little sister as a live canvas to create ‘art’ on her. Growing up I would makeover my friends and give them all sorts of weird and wonderful photo shoots. This was back when I didn’t realise you could actually do this as a career and make a living from it!

When I finally noticed that I was pretty much born to be a make-up artist, I decided to pursue it. So in 2010, my professional journey began, I went to learn the basics in London. From then I worked with many talented photographers back in Derby and Nottingham and started building my portfolio whilst gaining experience. Three years later, I went back to college for another year to study a ‘Level 3 Diploma in Make-up Artistry’. From then, I went on to learn hair by completing my ‘Level 2 and 3 NVQ’s in Hairdressing’ and also trained as an ‘Airbase’ airbrushing make-up professional. Since then I have continued to update my skills with short courses such as ' Advanced Barbering' and 'Bridal Hair Certificate'.

I feel extremely grateful to be doing something that I have loved my whole life. I now work on short films, music videos, photo shoots, bridal, whilst aiming to have a career in television.

1. Hair & make-up artist

   make-up by emaR · Apr 2010 - Present

2. Hair & make-up artist

   Keep Breathing - BFI short film · Mar 2019 - May 2019

3. Hair Stylist

   Central Salon · Jan 2016 - Sep 2016

4. Hair & make-up artist

   Wash Club - BFI short film · Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

5. Hair & make-up artist

   Firefly Photography Studio · Apr 2014 - Oct 2015

1. CPD Advanced Techniques in Barbering

   UK Training Solutions in Hair · Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

2. CPD Bridal Hair Styling

   New Skills Academy · Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

3. 1 to 1 day course Wig Blocking

   Ella Kearney - Professional Make-up Artist · Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

4. NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing

   Central College · Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

5. NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing

   Central College Nottingham · Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

6. Professional Airbrush Make-up

   Airbase · Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

7. National Diploma Level 3 Make-up Artistry

   Central College Nottingham · Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

8. Foundation level 2 Make-up

   London School of Beauty & Make-up · Feb 2010 - Apr 2010