Hi, I'm Billie-Rae, a freelance makeup artist with 10+ years industry experience specialising in bridal and occasion makeup.
I love to provide a relaxing and rewarding experience for my bridal clients, ensuring you feel confident and satisfied with your look, ready to embrace the biggest day of your life.
Since graduating with a BA Hons degree in Hair & Makeup for Music, Film and Photography, I have spent the last 10 years building up my freelance clientele, alongside a 6 year position with MAC Cosmetics.
Representing MAC as a Pro Artist for the UK, my experience with the brand means I have the knowledge to work with all skin tones, ages and genders and I am able to accommodate every person's request. I love perfecting any look, from bridal to soft glam and evening makeup.
I have also worked on events for major global brands within the fashion industry such as Depop, ASOS. Nike and IMATS.
My true passion is working with my clients to provide the most relaxing, comfortable and rewarding experience, knowing they will leave my chair feeling confident for their occasion.
BILLIE RAE MAKE-UP
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Graduated with a 2:1 BA Hons degree from Southampton Solent University. A month after finishing university, I started working for MAC Cosmetics on the counter which was the start of my nearly 6 year career with the company.
TIMELINE MAKEUP CAREER
2011
Moved to Southampton from the North-East to study Hair & Make-Up
Design for Music, Film & Photography at Solent University
2014
2018
I qualified to becoming a UK MAC Pro artist, leading to education days within the company, assisting within regional update training and working on corporate events for global brands such as ASOS, Depop & Reebok.
2019-24
PRESENT
2016
I was invited to work at IMATS (International Make-up Artist Trade show) to represent MAC Pro
Moved on from MAC to pursue freelancing to focus on building my bridal business. In September '24, I got married in Las Vegas, so brides - I completely understand the stress, build-up, and excitement for your wedding as I am a new bride myself.
I was contacted by my old university tutor to return as a Technical Instructor, teaching across various course levels. A full 360 career moment for me to now be teaching the course I studied, which I do part-time alongside my freelance work and weddings.
