Meet the Team
We hand pick the NGJ Makeup & Hair team to make sure your wedding day is in safe hands.
Nicola
Nicola is the Director of NGJ Makeup and Hair.
“To me makeup is highlighting the beauty in you. Ever since I was a little girl I have always had a passion for hair and makeup. Making people look and feel their best by bringing out their best features is my passion. Ever since qualifying at London School of Beauty I have been working with hundreds of brides to make them feel spectacular on their big day.
Winning the 2018 Best of Welsh Wedding Awards has been the icing on the cake and highlights what an amazing team we have and how we make brides feel their best on their day”.
Gina
Gina is a qualified Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Beauty Therapist, and Russian Volume Lash Technician.
“I’ve been fascinated by celebrities hair and makeup since I was a little girl and believe between us we can create a look that makes you feel ready to walk the red carpet. I have a passion for learning and creating unique and beautiful looking hair and makeup that caters to my clients’ personal style. I love learning new techniques and keeping up with industry trends but believe your hair and makeup on your wedding day should be as individual as you are”.
Anna
Anna is a Makeup Artist who loves colour, sparkle and bringing out a persons beauty.
"Make up has been my life long passion and true joy. Through the years I was always doing family and friends make up.
In both bridal and occasion looks, I aim to enhance an individual's features and beauty of the client bringing out the colour and the spark of the eyes, perfecting the complexion, brightening up the smile... I also enjoy braver, “night out” looks and I do not shy away from colour and glitter with those.
Make up makes me truly happy."
Kat
Kat is a Hair Stylist, knowing and loving everything there is to know about hair.
"I have been hairdressing for over 10 years now, completing a range of hair dressing and hair stylist courses, including hair up, avant-garde bridal and classic looks. I love everything about hair and creating looks to fit best with someone’s look that they are looking for, for their amazing day.
I also love working with brides to be and advising them on ways best to look after their hair to ensure it looks the best on their wedding day!"
Hollie
Hollie is an experienced hair stylist, loving the artistic flair that styling brings.
“I have been a hairstylist for 8 year's and love all aspects off hairdressing but hair up is definitely my favourite aspect of bridal hair.
I've been lucky enough to work backstage for shows like London Fashion week as a member of the artistic team and really enjoy being apart off a brides day of making them look and feel amazing”.
Rhi
Rhi is a Makeup Artist, with a passion for learning new skills.
"I have practised makeup for the last 7 years. My moto is to never stop learning new skills. I love working with and meeting new people. I enjoy all aspects of makeup but I especially like makeup on mature clients”.
Rainbow
Rainbow is a Hair Stylist, who loves creating incredible hair up styles.
"I have been a mobile hairdresser in South Wales for over a decade. I absolutely love what I do and enjoy doing a wide variety of services including colouring, colour correcting, cutting and hair-up. I have had the privilege of working on music videos and have done many weddings in my time".
Rachel
Rachel is a Makeup Artist, with a flair for colour, brows and beauty.
“I am a nineteen year old makeup addict and psychology student. I have been painting faces since I was 16 and conducted my own business since then. For the past year and a half I have been doing wedding makeup and then saw an amazing opportunity to work with the NGJ team which I can honestly say has opened so many doors for me and made me better at my job! I cannot wait to meet the brides that enjoy looking at my work, and make you as beautiful as you wish on your big days!”
Sam
Sam is a qualified Makeup artist, individual lash technician and enjoys making clients smile on their big day.
"I have been a huge fan of makeup since I was 19 years of age, and have built up a huge skill set through various training courses and by working with so many different clients. I enjoy a challenge and trying different looks. I love enhancing clients features by either giving them a natural or a glam look."
Inese
Inese is a a fun loving and passionate Freelance makeup artist with over 8 years of experience in makeup industry.
"Ever since qualifying I have been doing bridal makeup, photoshoots, occasion makeup and TV and Media. I love colors and different styles and can see a lot of beauty around me every day. My favourite looks is fresh, flawless, healthy looking skin, enhance your natural beauty and it is all about the smokey eyes, make them stand out. Makeup that will last you all day and night for your big day. I have a range of makeup qualifications, including Asian Bridal and am a former Qualified Bobbi Brown Make-up artist"
Claire
Claire is a passionate, hardworking mum to two children.
"I love making hair look beautiful and being part of a brides special day. I have been styling hair for many years and still love working with people to create their perfect look".
Saira
Saira is a versatile makeup artist and mother to 2 beautiful young boys.
"I love to beautify faces and make women feel beautiful on the outside just as they should on the inside I have been a makeup artist for 10 years now and enjoy my job more and more everyday. I would describe my makeup style as versatile and able to accommodate different styles from natural bride to glamourous evening looks! I have a passion for makeup and take pride in all my work and clients who come my way".
Natasha
Natasha is a hairdresser, with a passion for trying new styles and looks.
"Hairdressing is my passion, I will work with you to create a style of perfection, it is important to feel beautiful on your wedding day or any other occasion. I take great pride in helping me clients achieve the look they desire. I love a challenge and I love learning new skills to perfect hairstyles of any design".
Laura
Laura is a Makeup Artist who loves being part of someones wedding and making them feel amazing on their special day.
"I've been working in makeup on and off for about 10 years but since having my little girl I realised that it’s important to work in something you really love and finally went back to college to study specialist makeup. Since then I have worked as a freelance makeup artist working on a range of projects from TV and film to special effects. My favourite part of my job is making people feel special and knowing that what I do is a part of building someone’s confidence and making them feel amazing on their wedding day. I’m grateful to be a part of such a happy occasion and always come home with a smile on my face. The team at NGJ are fantastic and I'm proud to be part of the family".
Lauren
Lauren is a warm and welcoming Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist, who loves bringing the touch of glamour and elegance to your look.
"I have over 10 years experience in the Makeup and Beauty industry. I am a qualified Hairdresser and also trained in skincare. Working with Brands ranging from YSL to Elizabeth Arden, I have an extensive kit full professional products to suit all. If your planning your wedding day or just planning for your big night out, I can bring that touch of glamour and elegance for any occasion"