about andrea
a little bit about me…
Andrea O’Connor
Bridal Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist, Educator
Artist at heart, teacher by trade.
Calm energy over high- glam
currently listening to:
Wolf Alice on repeat
ideal Sunday:
A muddy walk, a country pub, and the perfect roast
latest series:
Only Murders in the Building- any chance to see Selena in action.
next destination:
Ireland (the homeland)
currently reading:
Under the Tuscan Sun; Frances Mayes
favourite pudding:
Sticky toffee pudding, always
Hello, I’m Andrea O’Connor — a bridal makeup artist and hairstylist who specialises in creating timeless, elegant looks that feel like you, only more radiant.
Most of my brides don’t wear much makeup day to day — and that’s exactly who I love working with. My passion is helping women feel naturally confident and beautifully themselves on their wedding morning. I believe makeup should never disguise; it should enhance. A gentle glow, softly defined features, and a finish that lasts all the way to the final dance — that’s my signature style.
I live in Hertfordshire with my family and our golden retriever, Luna, who occasionally steals the spotlight at preview appointments. Before returning south, I spent seven wonderful years in Edinburgh, working in some of Scotland’s most breath-taking venues and falling even more in love with bridal artistry.
Alongside my work as a makeup artist, I’m also a teacher with nearly two decades of classroom experience. I now bring that same passion for education into my artistry — teaching women how to feel confident in their own makeup, and mentoring fellow artists to create elegant, age-inclusive looks for brides of all ages.
Let’s make sure you feel calm and excited on your wedding day
My Why
My journey into bridal makeup began around the time of my own wedding. I had a clear vision of how I wanted to look — elegant, radiant, natural — but I struggled to find someone who truly understood that balance. That experience planted a seed and I realised there was space in the industry for an artist who valued authentic beauty and subtle enhancement over transformation.
I know first hand how nerve wrecking it can feel to hand over control of your makeup to someone else — especially on the one day when all eyes are on you. That’s why it’s so important that your vision aligns with mine. If you're looking for full glam, bold lashes, and dramatic winged liner, I might not be the right artist for you. But if you're dreaming of a soft, refined, and effortlessly radiant look that enhances your natural beauty — I’ve got you covered.
Since then, I’ve honed my craft and expanded into hairstyling, allowing me to bring a bride’s entire vision together seamlessly. I’m endlessly inspired by the calm, anticipation, and emotion of wedding mornings — and I feel incredibly privileged to help women see themselves as the most beautiful version of who they already are.
“I’ve never felt so beautiful and pretty and I had countless compliments on how gorgeous I looked. She made my face and skin look flawless and the makeup was natural looking, thank you so much Andrea!”
- Alice, Bride
