Mel Kinsman

Pro MMB Artist

I've been a makeup artist for over 20 years in both Media & Advertising, Photoshoots, Celebrity and private clients, and Bridal (concentrating, these days, in the latter two). I absolutely love my work and my clients and love to bring my expertise into the bridal field and make my clients feel confident and stunning on their wedding day. Although I only have skills in Make Up, I have a great network of hairstylists that I work with regularly and can provide the right stylist for my clients depending on location, budget or preferred look. I use high end products and even a Vegan kit for those requiring It. I can cater for all skin tones and can handle any look from the barest minimum, natural makeup to full on glamour or Asian Bridal style.

My Portfolio

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This makeup is natural, without being barely there, classic by giving scope to take it from daytime to evening with...

- Make Me Bridal Artist: Mel Kinsman. #asianwedding

- Make Me Bridal Artist: Mel Kinsman. Photography by: Voyteck Photography. #classic #glamorous

Photo by Voyteck Photography
https://london-weddingphotographer.com

Photo by Mel Kinsman

Gorgeous soft smoke with bronze and gold eye shadow

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This is a picture I took at a brides trial who wanted to take her makeup from daytime to night....

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This incredibly beautiful pale skinned bride had issues with sensitive skin. We worked throughout the year to get her on...

Photo by Mel Kinsman

Fuller coverage makeup but not cakey! Lots of smoke on the eyes, popped in the corners with gold and lots...

Photo by Emma Jane Lewis
https://www.emma-janephotography.co.uk/

Very glamorous wedding at Hedsor House all in rose gold tones. This is one of the bridesmaids

Photo by Jo Bradbury
http://www.jobradbury.co.uk/

Stunning photo of very soft vintage pinks both on eye and lips. Pretty curled individual lashes to add a hint...

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This is the trial for a lovely bride due to marry in France. Her wedding has been postponed until next...

This is an image that I took of a bridal trial. This bride is getting married at Hedsor House in...

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This is from a bridal makeup trial where the client wanted a stronger makeup for her winter wedding

Photo by Lorraine Claire Photography
http://www.lorraineclaire.com/

My gorgeous Bride Vanessa. Timeless elegance.

Photo by Celine Chuhon
http://www.celinechhuon-photography.com/

As a destination wedding makeup artist I wanted to include this image in my portfolio. This is from an engagement...

Photo by Mel Kinsman

Bridal trial for my client who wanted soft natural tones for her winter wedding. She loved the addition of lashes!

Photo by Mel Kinsman

This is a picture of a gorgeous bridesmaid. We matched the rich colours of the eye makeup to her dress

Photo by Lorraine Claire Photography
http://www.lorraineclaire.com/

All pretty Maids in a row!

Photo by Cristina Rossi
http://cristinarossi.co.uk/

A gorgeous soft smoky eye makeup can work really well for weddings, especially for brunettes with hazel eyes!

Photo by Elizabeth Slater
http://www.slaterpictureco.co.uk/

Bride Winnie and her sisters

Photo by Mel Kinsman

Another bridal makeup trial for a winter wedding. This lady wanted something really simple, natural but radiant at the same...

FAQs

Where/when do the trials take place?

I usually do my trials at my studio in West London (Notting Hill) but can come out to you, if necessary, for a small extra cost

How long does a trial take?

A makeup trial can take between 1.5 and 2 hours

What deposit do you require?

I take the price of the trial as a deposit to save the actual wedding date

What is your cancellation policy?

Please refer to my Terms and Conditions on my website www.melkinsman.com for cancellation policy

When do your require final payment?

Final payment for the bride is to be made after the trial to confirm the booking. Any other payments for additional bridal party members and any travel costs or products purchased, will need to be settled about 1 or two weeks before the wedding date

How long do you need on the wedding day?

An hour per person would comfortably take care of all in the bridal party, arrival and setting up and packing up

What additional services do your offer?

I can provide a hairstylist if needed

Prices

Services	Trial Price	Wedding Price
Bridal Makeup	100	200
Bridesmaids Makeup	80	90
'Mothers of' Makeup	80	90
Flower Girls Makeup

More info on my pricing

Bridal makeup Trial from £100
Trial for others in the bridal party from £80

Bridal makeup on wedding day £200
Bridal party members £90pp

Multiple ceremony days - Please ask for bespoke quote

Same sex weddings - both Brides charged at £175 each

Contact Artist

Important Info

Years in the Industry

Services Offered

Makeup

Locations covered

Insured

Yes

Minimum Booking Fee

Saturday and Bank Holiday weekend weddings between 1 April and 31 October minimum of Bride + 2

Travel Expenses

First 20 miles free from London, W11 then 50p per mile thereafter. Any voyage between 80 and 120 miles charged at a flat fee of £75

What's in my kit?

Giorgio Armani,Charlotte Tilbury, Haus Labs, Beauty Pie, Laura MercierVictoria Beckham, MAC,Illamasqua,Hourglass,, Nars, ,Viseart, No7

What others say

I feel very lucky to have found Mel to do my wedding day makeup for myself and my bridesmaids. Mel is such a friendly make up artists who is extremely...

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Put simply, if you're thinking about hiring a makeup artist for your wedding and Mel is available...BOOK HER! Mel is not only super talented - I am picky about makeup...

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