SH+M Blog

I recently had the opportunity to work on a beautiful shoot with photographer Jeanette Lendon. Her vision was to create a smoking shoot, very French Noir. The hair was casual, almost messy, which is difficult for me! As for makeup, I did contouring to get the base flawless, the main...

It’s the talk of hairdressing heaven!  Lowlights meet highlights and therefore Brunettes meet Blondes… PHEW.  It’s the latest trend for colouring - BRONDE. To 'us' it means low maintenance roots, cream, honey, caramel and even copper tones (depending on skin tone and natural hair colour) and amazing conditioned hair.  Who’s...

Stila Cosmetics has been a firm favourite of mine since I worked for Estee Lauder Companies back in 2001. They vanished off the scene for a bit when they were being sold/bought but - they are BACK! As well as online they now have a shiny new makeup stand at...

Harriet Creedy and Jodie Gardner aka Hattie & Flora run a fabulous vintage inspired bespoke event design company based in St Albans. These two lovely ladies needed some updated corporate head shots, but these weren’t just any corporate head shots. They arrived with original 50’s vintage head pieces, so I…

What a year it has been, getting engaged, planning a wedding and then just in time for Spring we welcomed a new little addition to our family. They say friendships are based on shared experiences and someone who has been there to capture all these special moments is Michelle Wiggett,…

I have recently taken up the exciting role of “Head of Beauty”  for Style In My City, the go to blog for Beauty, Fashion, Food, Culture and Lifestyle in trendy St Albans. The #GoldenGlobes2014 was one of the best for hair and makeup. The predominant look was soft, relaxed and…

It is a real joy to work with truly talented people, but it is even better when they are St Albans locals! I recently worked as hair stylist and makeup artist on a

A little while ago, I had the opportunity to be hair stylist and makeup artist on Kim & Steve’s wonderfully whimsical Alice in Wonderland inspired