Which areas do you cover?

I am based in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees and cover the North East and surrounding areas including Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Hartlepool. The service is fully mobile, so I come to your home or venue.

Which products do you use?

I work with an extensive professional mobile kit to suit all occasions and skin types, including Mac, Charlotte Tilbury, Dior, Haus Labs, Nars and Bobbi Brown, varying brands to create a bespoke look for each client.

How do I secure my date?

Send a booking request through this site and you will receive an email with the deposit amount and my bank details. Your date is provisional until the 50% deposit is paid and my terms and conditions are signed.

How far in advance should I book?

Weddings are often booked a year or more ahead and prom season fills quickly from January. For other occasions two to four weeks is usually enough — please call to discuss your requirements.

Mobile makeup artist · North East

Makeup That Comes To You

Q: How much is the deposit?

A 50% deposit secures your date. Bookings stay provisional until the deposit has been paid and my terms and conditions have been signed — if the deposit is not paid within 3 days I may release the date to another client. The balance is due on the day.

Kirsty Emmerson, professional mobile makeup artist based in Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees

Bride showing soft neutral eyeshadow and lashes

A bit about me

Hello, I'm Kirsty

I live in Ingleby Barwick with my husband John and a lively 13 year old called Alex, and I am also mum to Kieran who lives with his fiancée Abi. From an early age I was fascinated by makeup and the finished look, so when redundancy came along in my adult years I retrained in something I am truly passionate about.

I am qualified with the Guild of Beauty Therapists for Makeup and professional standards, hold an NVQ Level 2 in Makeup Artistry and an ACT qualification, and I am fully insured. My service is fully mobile, so I come to you at home or at your venue. I never rush an application or use inferior products — whether you want something natural or more striking, we will create a look you are one hundred percent happy with.

“Caring about beauty, it is necessary to start with the heart and soul. Otherwise, makeup will not help.”

Coco Chanel

Products I work with

What I offer

Makeup For Every Occasion

Bridal and wedding party makeup, wedding packages, occasion looks and lessons — all fully mobile across the North East.

Bridal & Wedding

Bride, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and flowergirls, with trials to perfect the look.

From £20

Wedding Packages

Bronze, Silver and Gold packages covering the bride and her party on the morning.

From £180

Occasion Makeup

Prom, races, evenings out, baby showers and engagements — a full face for £45.

From £45

Lessons & Parties

Two hour one to one lessons, plus makeup parties and demonstrations for groups.

From £50

Full Price List 2026/2027

Bridal & Wedding

Bride Makeup (on the day)inc lashes£100
Bride Trial & Consultationinc lashes£50
Bridesmaid / Mother of the Brideon the day£50
Bridesmaid / Mother of the Bride Trialconsultation & trial£40
Flowergirl / Junior Bridesmaidunder 10£20

Wedding Packages

Bronze PackageBride and 2 bridal party£180
Silver PackageBride and 3 bridal party£240
Gold PackageBride and 4 bridal party£290

Occasion Makeup

Full Face — Prom, Races or Evening£45
Full Face — Event Trial£45
Full Face — Baby Shower£45
Full Face — Engagement£45

Lessons & Parties

Makeup Lesson2 hour lesson£130
Makeup Party / Demonstrationper person, depending on requirementsfrom £50

All bookings are provisional until a deposit has been paid and my terms and conditions have been signed. If the deposit has not been paid within 3 days of booking, I reserve the right to release the date to another client.

My work

Recent Looks

Real clients, real occasions

Kind words

What Clients Say

I had my makeup done by Kirsty and she was brilliant. She listened to everything I was saying and adapted her methods and products to my face and colourings. I don't tend to wear much make-up — just the basics for everyd…

Joanne Calik

I had a makeover done by Kirsty and she immediately made me feel at ease throughout the process. I'm a person who wears little or no make-up, but she knew which colours would suit me best and advised on the best products…

Mel Nugent

Kirsty is one of the nicest people I have met which was nice when getting my makeup done by her, she is a good laugh and someone that puts you completely at ease, but at the same time very professional. My finished look…

Emily Lamming

Kirsty did my make up exactly how I wanted it — I asked for red lips and she matched the rest of the colours to suit my skin type and tone. I never wear make-up but after my advice and transformation from Kirsty I'm now…

Laura Emmerson

What an amazing experience having my makeup done by Kirsty. She was such a laugh and friendly and immediately put me at ease. I loved how she was talking me through what she was doing and why and did a colour match for m…

Emma Pigdon

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