Welcome to Melissa Abel online. I offer a wide range of makeup services specialising in editorial, fashion, weddings and event makeup.
My extensive experience of working within the makeup industry includes several years aligned with a world renowned cosmetic company. I hugely enjoyed creating looks and educating clients for them in Europe, the US & Caribbean before successfully managing franchise accounts here in the UK.
My professional and friendly nature, creativity and passion for makeup artistry have gained me an excellent portfolio of private and commercial clients over the past eight years. I have been involved with projects such as; fashion and hair shows, dance productions, model portfolios, the Miss England pageant, press advertisements including the Norfolk Brides magazine, plus countless weddings and high profile events. My portfolio is available to see here. I also have an extended portfolio of work including raw images of makeup as I complete projects available to see on my facebook makeup artistry page.
Whatever your makeup requirements you can be confident that your face is in good hands. Read some testimonials from just a few of my many satisfied clients.
Testimonials
"Thank you so, so, much for giving me such a beautiful makeup on my wedding day & for being such a fun member of the wedding glamour squad. It helped keep the nerves at bay.
I felt happy and confident all day which enabled me to have the best time. My bridesmaids looked stunning too."
Amy Richardson
17/12/11
"I just wanted to say a big thank you for doing such an amazing job with our make up on 15th October. I barely had to do any touch ups all day other than use powder, and my mum couldn't get over the fact that she suddenly had big eyes! My bridesmaids were also thrilled. Everyone looked gorgeous!! Thank you so much."
Lydia Hill
20/10/11
"Just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for doing my make up and my Mum's on my wedding day. I felt completely relaxed after my trial, knowing what a great job you would do and you were just as brilliant as I knew you'd be. You were so lovely and gentle with my very nervous Mum too - she relaxed so much more after you'd painted her face and she loved her look! I love how my bridesmaids ...were grilling you for make up tips too :-) The make up stayed on perfectly all day (which NEVER usually happens!) and although I was a much better version of my normal self I still looked pretty natural which was exactly what I wanted. For anyone considering booking Melissa, DO IT - she really is so lovely and I couldn't have been happier with my make up. Thank you Melissa xxx"
Laura Butler
13/08/2011
"This lady is lovely. Makes you feel really special and important. She also make you look like a million dollars Thank you so much xxx"
Dianne Arnold
09/07/11
"Thankyou so much for doing my wedding makeup on Saturday, you have been amazing from start to finish, a true professional."
Sammie'j Powell
25/06/11
"I had a great makeup session with Melissa early this year and I decided to use her skills for my wedding in May. I have been trilled with both applications that Melissa has done for me. Two very different styles but equally as beautiful and skilfully applied."
Melanie Jones-Wheeling
14/05/2011
"I've had the opportunity to work with Melissa on several occasions as both a model and Miss England. She is always really friendly and personable, not to mention a fantastic make up artist. The pictures speak for themselves; she's clearly very talented."
Jess Linley
01/06/2011
''Right from the very start of the shoot I felt confident in what was going on.
Melissa talked through all the possible options for my hair and make up and even let me have my own opinion on colours, textures, looks ect.
As a dancer I feel it is really important to have your makeup looking flawless but still natural which I felt she achieved!
As well as a wonderful make-up artist she is also a lovely lady and really made me feel at ease.
I would recommend her to everyone! Thanks Melissa! xx''
Lauren Smith
20/04/2011
''Melissa has done my make up now for two personal shoots - one for my company The Kerri Parker Academy and another for a swimwear feature with The Daily Star. The make up looked amazing both times, as did the hair, and it really made the images stand out!
Melissa has also done the make up for one of our Academy studio days where all the girls looked amazing. I will definately be using her for more high profile shoots in the future and she is very friendly to work with.
So if you want the covergirl star treatment make sure you book Melissa for your photoshoot, wedding, or big event!"
Kerri Parker
CEO at The Kerri Parker Academy and Model of the Year
30/05/2011
"Melissa did my wedding makeup for me in 2007, I was very nervous as I don’t usually wear very much makeup at all.
I found Melissa to be very kind and understanding I felt extremely comfortable with her, we tried a couple of different looks at my trial until I was happy.
On my wedding day Melissa made me feel calm as she had everyone’s makeup session timed and organised.
I would recommend Melissa for wedding makeup of all styles as my bridesmaids were more adventurous than me and went for totally different looks, I felt that each one of us looked pretty in our own way. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Melissa for making me feel beautiful on my wedding day.”
Katie Simons
15/08/2007
