Welcome to my corner of the pro make-up world.  I have a long history in celebrity media make-up, A little bit editorial and a lot bridal.  I love creating your dream make-up and hair over warm cups of tea and long chats.  Lets get to know wach other...

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recommended make-up artist by south farm, cambridgeshire 

yoga lover, mumma, wedding advice encyclopedia, pro mua lifelong career

want to feel like the best version of you for your wedding day make-up?

With over 20 years of experience I try not to just follow trends but draw on all my make-up artist knowledge to create not just a wedding day make-up but a look that is the new udpated best version of you . Loving how you look and feel 

its super easy for us to connect as your make-up artist 

lets create your dream bridal look over a cuppa in cambridge, trials can be in your own home

drop me an email, lets book a trial in the comfort of your own home, book your day for you plus bridal party? I arrive at your venue ready to create the wedding day hair and makeup of your dreams 

I adore my job as a pro make-up artist and I am beyond grateful to create your special day make-up and hair.  I am so grateful to have won the London Hair and Beauty awards as best London freelance make-up artist. I have worked for many clients over the years see my cv here.  I now mainly freelance at Sky news and run this my baby, my bridal make-up and hair business. 

hi im samantha, named best freelance makeup artist by the london beauty awards! 

past clients include the sunday times style, the observer, mtv, elle,.  my bridal service was established in 2004.  i won the london beauty awards in 2019 and have over 57 5 star reviews on hitched. not to brag or anything ... more to say your in safe caring hands....

I will travel to you anywhere in the UK for Coffee and Chocolate.....Cambridge is one of my favourite areas and very easy for me to get to. 

for destination weddings click here, i have created make-up and hair for clients in ibiza, italy, greece, and las vegas 

looking for a pro make-up artist in cambridge or beyond? 

luxury hair/make-up services by samantha portman  

The makep and hair was just perfection "

Nicole, Aug 2024 , South Farm Cambridge 

Proud to be a recommended supplier for South Farm Cambridge.  

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my make-up and stylist journey 

through celebrity, film, music and bridal make-up artist 

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Graduate from The London College of Fashion

Working at London Fashion Week and assisting for ELLE, Harpers, 

Represented by LPA agency and working for major campaigns, music videos, film.  Inc Pirates Of The Carribean 

Founded The Hoxton Makeup Academy and trained new MUAS into the industry 

Completed over 500 happy brides, working also for LPA and international campaigns 

Won the London Beauty Awards, freelancer of the year.  Joined Sky Broadcasting Studios as a pro MUA 

Reduced clients down to Sky studios and bridal work only 

Moved to Essex and opened my private makeup studio.  Extending bridal business to Cambridge, Suffolk, London the U.K and international services 

" Just the best worth every penny 

what sort of make-up will i use?

I like ot use high end brands but mainly I use products that I know work best for you.  Reaching for a designer names is not always the one stop answer. 

there are however some all time greats that, charlotte tilbury flawless filter,  nars sheer glow, chanel bronze universale. anastasia brow pomade, rare beauty liquid blush, dior highlight quad 

Read some more about your trial and what to expect 

lets chat

dont be shy 

I love chatting all things bridal hair and make-up.  You can write to me to ask for advice on your timeline, or how to choose a look thats right for you.

I want to hear it all whats your dress like?  Wheres your venue?  How did they propose or you? 

I am more than a vendor im your new wedding bestie, and I am ready to create a dream look for you too ...... drop me a line 

whats my number one bridal concealor?  Just ask ! 

Drop me a line for a chat, 
sam x 

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TAILORED HAIR AND MAKE-UP, LUXURY BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKEUP BY SAMANTHA NORMAN

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please include, date of your wedding, where you live, where you will begetting ready on your wedding moring and for how many persons.  please note there is a minimum bookng of £500 at weekends 

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Established in 2004 by professional artist Samantha Norman 

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