a little bit about me…
Andrea O’Connor
Bridal Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist, Educator
Doggy mumma, music lover, always planning my next getaway
Hello, I’m Andrea O’Connor and I specialise in refined, editorial-leaning bridal beauty with a modern boho edge.
Born in Ireland but raised in England , I’ve got one foot in London (my soul-city) and the other firmly in the countryside. When I’m not painting faces, you’ll find me with my nose in a book, trawling Airbnb for a weekend break, or planning my next gig or festival. I’ll take any excuse to celebrate with family and friends, preferably with good food and great music.
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 landscapes, 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.
currently listening to:
ideal Sunday:
A muddy walk, a country pub, and the perfect roast
next travel destination:
Seville, Spain
most recent gig:
Future Islands at Kelvingrove Bandstand
currently reading:
The Wax Child;
Olga Ravn
my why…
My journey into bridal makeup began around the time of my own wedding. I have always loved playing with makeup and had a clear vision of how I wanted to look: elegant, radiant, natural. But I struggled to find someone who had a similar vision (and wasn’t booked out years in advance!). 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 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 love the boho look, with a modern twist, and I am absolutely manifesting being on the front cover of Vogue magazine with one of my beautiful brides.
