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Hire an Artist | Lauren Hamblett
Lauren Hamblett

Lauren Hamblett

Hello, my name is Lauren. I am a creative, calm, and kind individual dedicated to building a successful career as a Hair and Makeup Artist. As a former Teacher, Household Manager, and several years in customer service roles, I am personable, intuitive, and bring a range of transferable skills.

Work Experience

Open day, Iver Makeup Academy, Wig and Makeup Artist, 19th October 2024
– Planning and dressing facial hair pieces
– Researching and creating a late 18th-Century male look
– Applying facial hair pieces, a wig, and laying on yak hair
– Interacting and answering questions from prospective students

Fashion Photoshoot, Iver Makeup Academy, Hair and Makeup Artist, 19th and 20th September 2024
– Hair styling and beauty makeup on different models, ranging in skin tones and hair textures
– Creating looks to a high standard in a quick time frame
– Working with the photographer to produce high-quality images

Makeup Demonstrations, Shakespeare’s Globe, Hair and Makeup Artist, August 2024
– 6 days creating different Shakespeare characters
– Face and body painting, and hairstyling
– Demonstrating techniques and communicating with the general public

Low Count (short film), London Film Collaboration group, Hair and Makeup Artist, August 2024
– Hair and Special Effects makeup for the lead actor
– Completed a script breakdown and designed the final look
– On-set checks and continuity for all 5 actors
– Collaborated with the creation of the story for the script

Private clients, Hair and Makeup Artist, December 2023 – present
– Event hair and makeup (baby shower, prom, parties, photoshoots)
– Male grooming, hair cutting, and styling
– Eyebrow waxing, tinting, and nail painting

Education

Iver Makeup Academy – 30 week Advanced Certificate in Makeup and Hair Artistry, December 2024

Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy – Fashion and Photography Makeup Certificate, December 2023

BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS) – 1st Class Honours Degree, Brighton University, July 2018

Years of Experience

  • Make-Up Less than a year
  • Hair Dressing Less than a year
  • SFX Less than a year
  • Prosthetics Less than a year
  • Barbering Less than a year
  • Wig Dressing Less than a year
  • Knotting Less than a year
  • Airbrushing Less than a year
  • Body Art Less than a year
  • Other I have selected one year or less for the above as this is the period of time where I have had professional training at the Iver Makeup Academy. I have also trained in bald caps and plastic partings, theatre wigs and makeup, and facial hair dressing and application. Prior to my training at the Iver Makeup Academy, I also completed a Fashion and Photography Makeup course at Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy. Additionally, I continue to develop my skills online at QC Makeup Academy. In my own time, I practice my skills on private clients and volunteer at local theatres.

Other

  • IT Skills Competent in Microsoft office, Google and Mac software programmes.
  • Areas can work in Bases in Manchester, and South West England. Willing to travel.
  • Driver License Full UK Driving License
  • References Elizabeth Tagg - Principal of the Iver Makeup Academy Tamsin Barbosa - Vice Principal of the Iver Makeup Academy

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