Natural Makeup Girl
Make-up & Hair Artist & Beauty Specialist in Gravesend, Kent
Commercial/TV work: fenstjmakup
For me, the prep and planning that goes into your wedding morning is a really important part of the bridal experience. As a bridal makeup artist based in Kent, part of my job is making sure you and your bridal party feel relaxed, looked after and never rushed on the morning of your wedding.
I’m very happy to take on larger bridal bookings too. When needed, I have a lovely team of artists who I know and trust and regularly work alongside. This means that even with a larger bridal party, everyone has plenty of time to get ready without feeling rushed — and, most importantly, you can enjoy the morning, have a drink, eat, spend time with your friends and family, and take in those special moments before the day begins.
I really believe your getting-ready time should be just as special as the rest of your wedding day.
For this beautiful day, I was on makeup and the lovely Tasha was on hair.
Hair:
Makeup: Fenella
And a huge shoutout to the wonderful team who helped make this day so beautiful:
bridal
If you’re getting married in Kent and looking for a bridal makeup artist, send me a DM or follow the link in my bio to my enquiry form.
A makeup artist...
who believes makeup should enhance you — and still feel beautifully you.
I’m a Kent-based makeup artist, available to travel, offering hair & makeup for weddings and special occasions.
I’ve been working in the industry for 20 years, with lots of experience across different areas of makeup and hair. I love creating looks that make you feel confident, comfortable, and like the best version of yourself.
I also work in TV and corporate makeup, alongside my wedding and special occasion work.
Want to see more of my work? Head over to my other Instagram account .
If you’re looking for hair & makeup for your next event, get in touch to check availability.
Wedding dresses & accessories: .bridal
25/09/2026
One of my beautiful summer brides
A little glimpse of this gorgeous day — soft, natural hair & makeup designed to feel like you, just elevated.
There’s nothing I love more than helping a bride feel confident, comfortable and completely herself on her wedding day.
If you’re a bride-to-be looking for natural, timeless bridal hair & makeup, I’d love to hear from you.
📩 DM me or use the link in my bio to enquire about your date.
Hair & Makeup: Fenella Fenella St John | Makeup Artist
📸 Photography: Ian Wallace
Mother of the Bride Makeup
Getting Fay and her bridal party ready for the most special day at creating my signature natural, soft bridal makeup looks.
It was such a privilege to do the makeup for the bride and groom's mums — such a special and important day for them too. I absolutely loved being part of all those beautiful moments throughout the morning.
Want to know exactly what products I used for the Mother of the Bride’s makeup look?
I’ve shared the full product breakdown over on Untapped Influencer.
🔗 Link in bio or I’ll pop the link in the first comment below 👇🏻
A huge thank you to my amazing team and for all their help with our beautiful bridal party.
Mother of the Bride:
Makeup: Fen
Hair:
A little seaside escape for my husband’s birthday...
The five of us enjoyed a weekend of swimming, games, football, hours spent on the beach, blackberry picking, bird watching and even spotting muntjac deer in the garden. Lots of laughter, good food and, most importantly, proper time together. ❤️
And amongst all the photos, I found myself thinking about social media and how much the industry has changed.
I did my first wedding makeup job in 2004 and have now spent over 20 years working in makeup and hair. Throughout those years I’ve continued to train, learn and evolve — I’ve never really stopped being a student of my industry.
But if I’m honest, I struggle with how much social media has changed things.
There are days I wonder if I’m posting enough, creating enough, keeping up enough… and it’s so easy to compare yourself to everyone else.
But after 20 years, I know that what we do is about so much more than what fits into a post or a reel. It’s years of experience, training, relationships, trust and genuinely caring about the people we work with.
I don’t want to post just to beat an algorithm or chase numbers. I want to share the work I love, the people I meet, the things I’m learning and the real life in between.
Maybe we all need a little less pressure to make everything perfect and a little more freedom to just be ourselves.
So for now, I’m choosing the sea, family time and making memories over worrying about an algorithm.
Happy birthday to my husband. I’d choose these moments with you and our children over anything, any day.
Do you ever feel the pressure of social media, or have you found a way to use it without letting it use you? I’d genuinely love to know.
There’s one thing about being a bridal makeup artist that nobody really prepares you for…
You meet your bride at her preview, spend a little time getting to know her, then before you know it, it’s the wedding morning.
And suddenly you’re part of all the excitement — the family, the friends, the stories, the laughs, the nerves, the happy tears… and all those little moments in between.
And then comes the bit I always find so bittersweet…
saying goodbye.
Because somewhere between the preview and the wedding morning, your bride stops feeling like just a client.
And Fay summed up this wedding morning perfectly when she said:
“I just don’t want it to be done.”
Even though she had the most amazing part of her day still ahead of her, she was genuinely having the best time getting ready with the people she loves.
And honestly, isn’t that exactly what getting ready on your wedding morning should feel like?
Fun. Relaxed. Full of laughter. Surrounded by your favourite people.
And I absolutely loved being part of it.
Fellow bridal makeup artists… please tell me I’m not the only one who gets a little attached to my brides and then secretly doesn’t want to say goodbye?!
A little glimpse into Suki’s beautiful wedding morning at The Knowle
Suki got married in August and I had the loveliest morning getting everyone ready. I did Suki’s hair & makeup, both her sister’s hair, her mum’s hair and makeup and her maid of honour’s hair & makeup. Here’s a little before & after and a peek at the morning from start to finish.
There was plenty of Disney music, singing, dancing, lots of laughs and that lovely mix of excitement and calm before the celebrations began.
If you’re planning your wedding and looking for a makeup artist, pop me a DM or get in touch through my enquiry link. I’d love to hear all about your plans.
24/08/2026
Shoutout to all my past brides 🥰
As we head towards the end of the summer season, I’d love to see your professional pictures and hear your reviews! Every tag, photo and kind word helps more than you know 🫶
If you’re a past bride, drop your favourite photo below or send it my way! And if you know a bride-to-be, please tag her ❤️
I’m a Kent-based makeup artist, creating your dream makeup look and bringing your vision to life.
Good makeup starts with a good conversation.
When I’m meeting someone new, I want to know what you normally wear, what you love, what you don’t, and how comfortable you are with makeup. Inspiration photos are always welcome too — they help me understand your style and create a look that feels right for you.
Please, where possible, always let me know in advance about any allergies, sensitivities, skin concerns, or products your skin doesn’t agree with. This means I can always come prepared, choose suitable products, and make sure you get the most out of your time in the chair.
You don’t need to know exactly what you want — that’s part of my job too. I’ll ask the questions, talk things through with you, and create makeup that feels like you.
Ready to chat about your makeup? Check my availability via the link in my bio, where you’ll also find my website and enquiry form.
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