About

Who am I?

An experienced makeup artist and hair stylist with 22 years in business and a previous 10 years working in the beauty industry. I have the expertise to turn your vision for your look into a reality. I’m quick to adapt and happy to customise to suit your preferences. I’ve often been told that I have a calming presence which is very appreciated during the buzz of getting ready for a special occasion.

I’m a multi-passionate service provider with a keen interest in holistic and natural wellbeing. For me, it’s more than just make-up. It’s about you feeling good from the inside out. The glow of a genuine smile can’t be replicated with makeup. I have a real passion for what I do and a deep connection with my clients. 

A life long learner dedicated to having up to date skills and information for my clients. Whether I’m teaching you how to do your make-up, giving you a facial or getting you ready for a big day, I need to make sure I’m doing the best job possible. If you are looking for help with your health and wellbeing then I have resources on hand to help you make the most of the natural solutions I share to support you on your wellbeing journey. 

Find out more about my work by following me on my Facebook page – please note, I was recently hacked and my Facebook profile was disabled which means I can no longer access and update this page. I am starting a new one Beauty and Wellbeing with Makeovers by Melinda

My Journey

Beauty and wellbeing have always been part of my life because I grew up with my mum working in beauty and skincare. From there I developed my knowledge and skills at college where I also won some make up competitions. 

After 10 years working in the beauty industry including as a make-up artist at some portrait studios where I fell in love with the transformational process of makeovers, I decide to start my own business as a freelance Makeup Artist and Hairstylist in 2000. I put an ad in the Yellow Pages and haven’t looked back since! Running my own business worked well around my young family at the time and allowed me to only work with products and people that aligned with my values. I have attended lots of courses over the years too.

Since my children have grown up, I’ve had the chance to expand my business. I now have a home based Makeover Studio for consultations, treatments and trials. I’ve also had the chance to explore and embrace holistic wellbeing. It’s something that is close to my heart as I discovered doTERRA Essential Oils when looking for ways that my sister (with a health condition called M.E) could find relief from her symptoms. After seeing how helpful it was for her and the many ways these clever essential oils have helped me and others I shared them with I just I had to tell everyone about them so 7 years ago I added a Wellbeing side to my business.

I love it when…

Brides leave their trial session walking on air because they’re so happy with their make-up look and tell me that with my help they have the confidence to walk down the aisle

When sometimes years later previous make-up lesson and skincare clients tell me they still use the techniques I taught them

My ladies develop a self-care routine that helps them look after themselves and can also relieve symptoms of stress, difficulty sleeping , aches and pains and many other everyday health issues

That’s what matters to me. 

The Makeovers By Melinda Mission

To help women to feel good from the inside out even if they are self-conscious, not a girly girl or don’t really know where to start with natural solutions. There is something so powerful about hair and beauty makeovers, treatments and holistic wellbeing solutions that awakens confidence, radiance and natural beauty so women feel their best on special occasions and every day. 

My clients come to me because:

• They’re not sure how they’re going to go from work professional to beautiful bride and still feel like themselves
• They’re not typical beauty lovers (I’ve worked with teens to a ladies in their 80s!) and don’t really know where to start in creating a self-care routine or the right make-up for looking and feeling beautiful
• They want to work with someone who they have a real connection with and will listen to what they actually want
• They are looking for a natural alternative to improve their wellbeing so they can sleep better at night and feel better during the day

Ready to book in?

Send me a message or email or fill out the form on my contact page and we’ll go from there!

I’ve never had so many compliments in my life! I felt a million dollars thanks to you!”

Rachel

• Southampton
• Winchester
• Portsmouth
• Gosport
• Fareham
• Hedge End

• Eastleigh
• Whiteley
• Locks Heath & Tichfield
• Totton
• Romsey
• Also covering other local areas in south Hampshire