Michelle Danielle Artistry

Michelle Danielle Artistry Hi,
My name is Michelle and I'm a professional hair stylist and Mum of two gorgeous children. When I'm not being a Mum and hair stylist I love to paint.

Natural & cruelty-free hair + makeup 💫
Bridal • Commercial / Editorial • Destination | Essex, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao — and beyond 🌏
https://www.michelledanielleartistry.com/ I am based in Maylandsea, Essex and specialise in bridal, editorial and extension hair styling. I consider it a privilege to be asked to be a part of someone's big day and love nothing more than to hear about each and

every clients special plans - dress, venue, flower arrangements, colour schemes - I love it all! From as young as I can remember I have had a fascination with hair. As a child I would analyse all different hair styles and try and work out how to recreate them on my Girls World dolls head. At the age of 15 I started work experience in a local hair salon where my passion developed further (I even started cutting my sisters' hair). So shortly after I left school I decided to train in hair dressing and received my NVQ 1 & 2. I then settled down with my now husband and we had our two beautiful children. Having always known I would love to do wedding hair, once the kids started school I decided to get really stuck into it with the help of some fantastic people in the industry. I believe it's always good to learn and I love to update my techniques and skills to move with the current trends. I now have a diploma in hair extension application and long hair techniques with Patrick Cameron (a worldwide leading hair stylist)

I am also very proud of the fact that I have been a finalist in 'The Essex Wedding Award' for the past three years and was also regionally shortlisted in the top 5 hair stylists for the East of England in the '2014 The Wedding industry award' . I also live for our annual family holiday. Michelle x

Can we just take a moment for this absolutely stunning bridesmaid?! 😍✨Honestly, one of those faces that made me think sh...
27/08/2026

Can we just take a moment for this absolutely stunning bridesmaid?! 😍✨

Honestly, one of those faces that made me think she could have stepped straight out of a modelling campaign.

She mentioned that her skin had had a little breakout in the lead-up to the wedding, so I used airbrush makeup to give her the coverage she wanted while keeping the finish lightweight, fresh and skin-like.

We went for a soft smoky wing, cat-eye lashes, glowing skin and a soft lip, and I just LOVE how everything worked with her dark hair and incredible green eyes. 🖤

And the hair... one of my favourite styles to create and such a popular look at the moment, a soft, tousled Pammy twist, with plenty of texture and those effortless face-framing pieces. 😍

I only wish I'd captured her reaction when she saw the finished look because she was absolutely over the moon, those reactions are genuinely one of my favourite parts of this job. 🥹

Such a pleasure getting this beauty wedding-ready while assisting the lovely Alice Snell Bridal - Modern Makeup Specialist in Cambridge. 🤍

✨ 2027 & 2028 wedding diary now open
🌴 Thailand weddings | January & February
💌 Enquiries via DM or website contact form — link in bio

Beautiful Jessica 🤍I had the absolute pleasure of getting Jessica ready for hers and James' wedding at Downham Hall Esse...
09/08/2026

Beautiful Jessica 🤍

I had the absolute pleasure of getting Jessica ready for hers and James' wedding at Downham Hall Essex on Friday, after she came to me as a fairly last-minute bridal booking.

We only made a few tweaks from her recent trial, but it's amazing how those little changes can bring the whole look together.

Jessica wanted more height and volume through the crown, with a nod to those gorgeous Priscilla Presley vibes 🖤 We paired it with a soft smoky wing, cat-eye lashes and lightweight airbrush makeup for flawless coverage while keeping her skin looking fresh.

For her lips, we used Jessica's own favourite everyday lipstick, a beautiful peachy tone tied in with a soft peach blush. I love incorporating something a bride already knows she feels good in.

And I think the finished look suited her perfectly. She looked absolutely beautiful. 🤍

I also had the pleasure of doing Jackie, the mother of the groom's, hair and makeup. Jackie doesn't usually wear much makeup and was a little apprehensive, so I'm very glad she joined us at the trial. Seeing how happy she was with the finished result was one of my favourite moments. 🥰 I didn't manage to get a photo of her, so I can't wait to see the professional images!

This was also my first time at beautiful Downham Hall. Such a lovely intimate venue, with an incredibly attentive and welcoming team.

And in a funny little coincidence, it was also my first time working with photographer Jessica Rose, so we had two Jessica Roses at the same wedding! 😂 It was lovely meeting and working alongside her.

Then to wake up to Jessica's gorgeous review afterwards... 🤍

"Michelle was absolutely wonderful! I couldn't be happier with my bridal hair and make up. Michelle has a very calming and warm energy which really helped when the nerves started to kick in!"

Thank you for trusting me with your wedding morning, Jessica. You made one seriously beautiful bride. 🤍

✨ 2027 & 2028 wedding diary now open
🌴 Thailand weddings | January & February
💌 Enquiries via DM or website contact form — link in bio

Some weddings change the way you see your work forever... 🤍In 18 years of weddings, I'd never had the privilege of worki...
02/08/2026

Some weddings change the way you see your work forever... 🤍

In 18 years of weddings, I'd never had the privilege of working with a blind bride before, and it became one of the most humbling experiences of my career.

I realised this experience relied on something far more important than mirrors.

It relied on trust.

Jasmine lost her sight at the age of eight after cancer, but she knew how she wanted to feel on her wedding day. Rather than asking her to look in a mirror, I described each step, and she felt each hairstyle as we created it until it felt right.

It was a powerful reminder that beauty isn't just something we see...

It's something we feel.

One of my favourite details was her canes. Her everyday cane is called Belinda, her wedding cane became Bride Linda, and her sparkly disco cane was Bop Linda. They perfectly reflected her warmth, humour and personality.

Jasmine is also a disability advocate and actress. At 21, she moved from China to the UK alone to pursue her dream, which I found inspiring.

This wedding also introduced me to new experiences, including working with Grant, her non-binary partner, and celebrating alongside many neurodivergent guests. Every couple deserves to feel understood, respected and celebrated.

After the wedding, Jasmine encouraged me to share this experience, saying:

"The more exposure people get to disabled people, the better society will be."

This wedding reminded me that my job isn't simply to create beautiful hair and makeup. It's to truly understand the person sitting in my chair and create something that feels authentically them.

It's about listening, communicating and building trust.

And it's about helping someone become the version of themselves they already imagined.

Thank you, Jasmine, for trusting me with such an important part of your day and for allowing me to share a little of your story. It was a humbling experience I'll never forget. 🤍

📸 Matt Heath photography
📹 Wedding Video Essex
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🏛 Parklands, Quendon Hall
🎉 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Queer Weddings
🎀 Daisy Do Floral Award Winning Boutique Styling
💐 Caroline Price
🎨 Pen'Ny

✨ Can we just take a moment to appreciate how stunning Jennifer looked for her prom? ✨And can we also appreciate this ha...
10/07/2026

✨ Can we just take a moment to appreciate how stunning Jennifer looked for her prom? ✨

And can we also appreciate this hair... 😍

No extensions... just Jennifer's own gorgeous hair, styled into this soft, romantic look.

Jennifer had never experienced airbrush makeup before, and she absolutely loved how fresh, lightweight and flawless it felt. Combined with her beautiful natural features, the finished look photographed perfectly. 🤍

It was such a pleasure getting you ready for your special day, .x . I hope you had the most amazing evening! ✨

Still thinking about this beautiful surprise wedding from earlier this month 🤍What guests thought was a lovely celebrati...
24/05/2026

Still thinking about this beautiful surprise wedding from earlier this month 🤍

What guests thought was a lovely celebration for Bex & Andy’s 10-year anniversary… turned out to secretly be their wedding day ✨🥹

Bex wanted hair and makeup that felt elevated but still completely like her — soft, radiant, comfortable, and natural-feeling. Using airbrush makeup meant we could create that flawless finish while still keeping everything lightweight, which is exactly why so many of my brides love it 🤍

I absolutely love these little moments captured from the morning — especially Bex applying her lipstick in the mirror herself ✨ She’d gone along to choose the perfect red lipstick for the day and, as part of the experience, was shown techniques and tips for applying it herself — something she really enjoyed and wanted to recreate on the wedding morning. And honestly… she absolutely nailed it ❤️

And this gorgeous selfie with the bridal party captures the makeup so beautifully… those blue eyes absolutely pop 💙

Such a lovely, relaxed morning to be part of — and such a special way to celebrate ten years together 🥹✨

More from this beautiful day still to come 🤍

✨ My books are now open for Thailand weddings in January & February 2027 ✨
If you’re planning a destination wedding and would like to check availability or chat through your ideas, please feel free to get in touch 💌

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✨ PROM SEASON ✨I still have a limited number of spaces available for prom hair & makeup this season 🤍My style is all abo...
17/05/2026

✨ PROM SEASON ✨

I still have a limited number of spaces available for prom hair & makeup this season 🤍

My style is all about enhancing rather than overpowering — creating naturally radiant, polished looks that still feel like you ✨

Perfect for those who: 💄 don’t usually wear much makeup
✨ want flawless skin without feeling heavy
🤍 prefer a softer, more effortless finish

I also specialise in airbrush makeup, which creates a long-lasting, lightweight, flawless look that feels comfortable to wear all evening.

From soft waves and elegant styling to fresh, glowing makeup — I’ll work with you to create a look that feels special, timeless, and confidence-boosting for your big night ✨

Based in Essex • Travel available

Feel free to message me for availability or any questions 💌

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A beautifully elegant bridal style created for Julie on hers & Sam’s special day last year at the gorgeous Maiden’s Barn...
10/05/2026

A beautifully elegant bridal style created for Julie on hers & Sam’s special day last year at the gorgeous Maiden’s Barn 🤍

Soft texture, romantic detailing, and a timeless feel — the kind of bridal hair that photographs beautifully from every angle. Photographer Pete captured the tones and detail in this style so perfectly ✨

This wedding was such a lovely one to be part of, and the kind words and glowing review the brides later left me genuinely meant so much.

More photos from this beautiful day still to come… 🤍

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There’s a little context behind why I’m spending part of my winter here, and it felt worth sharing.Over the last year or...
29/01/2026

There’s a little context behind why I’m spending part of my winter here, and it felt worth sharing.

Over the last year or so, my focus has been split — bridal hair and makeup has still very much been ongoing, but a huge amount of my time and energy has also gone into building The Harmonious Healing Hubs behind the scenes.

It’s something I truly believe in, and something that’s already changing people’s lives — we’re constantly receiving messages and voice notes from people sharing how much we've helped them, and that makes every sacrifice worth it.

Because I’ve chosen to reinvest so heavily into building that bigger picture, I’ve kept my own living costs incredibly simple. During December, January and February, that’s meant living in a small touring caravan — basic, but manageable, and something I’m completely capable of doing if it supports what I’m building long-term.

But this winter, I asked myself a different question:
How can I continue doing the hair and makeup work I love, while also supporting myself more sustainably alongside everything else I’m creating?
That’s what led me here, Thailand 🇹🇭

Not as an escape, and not as a luxury — but as a practical, work-led decision to continue offering hair and makeup seasonally, expand where I can work, and create a bit more ease while still pouring energy into something that supports so many others.

We’re now fully registered as a CIC, with directors in place, which means we can finally move forward with funding and start investing in all the right places. There’s a real sense of momentum building — and when I’m back, things are set to move a lot faster.

I still love what I do.
I’ve just learnt that sometimes the way you work — and where you work — can evolve to support the bigger picture.
And while the path might not always look conventional, it feels deeply aligned.

If you’d like to follow along with the wider journey or support what we’re building, you’re very welcome over at 💚

I’m really looking forward to sharing more of my hair and makeup creations with you very soon and meeting all my lovely 2026 clients 😊🙏

Two gorgeous girlies ✨One Christmas work do 🎄Hair and makeup using airbrush makeup for that fresh, flawless finish — suc...
22/12/2025

Two gorgeous girlies ✨
One Christmas work do 🎄
Hair and makeup using airbrush makeup for that fresh, flawless finish — such a fun way to kick off the festive season.





24/11/2025

The last five days have been an absolute whirlwind ✨
I’ve been on set doing hair & makeup for the upcoming TV pilot .tv working alongside with an incredible team of creatives.

One of our shooting days was at — which just so happens to be one of mine and my friend’s favourite stomping grounds. And the universe clearly has jokes, because the song they used for the dance scene is the song me and my bestie request EVERYWHERE… complete with our very questionable signature dance move 🙈💃🏼

I told this while I was doing her makeup, and she said, “Go on then… show me!”
So I did.
And yes… she filmed it 😂

But the synchronicities kept coming.
In the middle of chatting, I mentioned the other business I’m building — — and she asked if we were a CIC. I said yes… and she told me that outside of acting, she actually helps CICs secure funding.

She then said something that hit me deeply:
“You’re living in alignment, aren’t you?”

And honestly… it really feels like I am.
Everything keeps lining up.
The right people keep appearing.
And the universe keeps sending little winks like this one.

I’ve spent years keeping my online space polished and professional, but the truth is:
I am professional — and I’m also a complete goofball who loves a silly dance and a good laugh.
Maybe it’s time I start sharing that too. ✨



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