Laura Cartwright Hair & Makeup Artist
Helping you feel confident, radiant, and truly yourself with bridal hair and makeup that enhances your natural beauty.
I specialise in natural, glowing, and effortlessly beautiful looks, using only cruelty-free and vegan products, and I work across Hertfordshire, London, and beyond — including destination weddings.
MY APPROACH
I create a relaxed and enjoyable experience, whether it’s your trial at my studio in Bishop’s Stortford or on your wedding day. My goal is for you to feel completely happy throughout your appointment and with your finished look.
On your wedding morning, I’m more than your hair and makeup artist — I’m a calm, supportive presence, helping everything run smoothly. From topping up your glass to helping with shoes or easing pre-ceremony nerves, I’m there as your extra pair of steady hands (years of lipliner practice come in handy!).
Beautiful results start before the first brushstroke. Skincare and hair preparation are key to a flawless finish, and I carefully test all the products I use to ensure they meet both your expectations and my own high standards. I also keep my skills current with regular training in hair and makeup, so you can relax knowing you’re in experienced, reliable hands — with just the right touch of sparkle.
Laura made me feel sooooo me and so beautiful on my wedding day! She listened to all the little things I said I liked and didn’t like! She brought the energy and made us all feel like we’d known her for years. I felt soooo good all day and I’ve never known make-up to look that good over 12 hours later! I feel so lucky that I had Laura as my hair and make up artist! — Sammi Married at Anne Of Cleaves Barn
CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS
First and foremost, I’m an animal lover who believes that beauty should never come at the expense of an animal’s wellbeing. I’m deeply committed to using products that are cruelty-free and ethically sourced wherever possible; because no animal should suffer for our beauty.
There’s a common misconception that cruelty-free or vegan products can’t deliver professional results, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! I work with some incredible brands, including Illamasqua, Fenty, Hourglass, Charlotte Tilbury, Cosmetic À La Carte, Urban Decay, and Tropic, to name just a few.
The beauty industry is making amazing progress in moving away from outdated, harmful practices, and I’m proud to be part of that change — one of the few hair and makeup artists who exclusively champions beauty with a conscience.
Laura was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Such a lovely character to talk to, and so so knowledgeable. I honestly couldn't have asked for a better person to help me choose my look for the best day ever.
Being interested in vegan and cruelty free products, this was a big influence initially; it's so great to see someone who cares about where their products come from in their craft.
Laura helped me find the best look to suit me, my needs, my dress, the style of my day, and my bridesmaids too.
So so happy with the service, I can't recommend enough to anyone who wants to look and feel like a glowy princess on their big day.
Lucie Married at Quendon Hall Saffron Walden 2024
Hi i'm Laura, thank you for popping by!
I am here to make your experience a truly enjoyable one, if there are any questions please just ask.