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
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Music Video, January 2025 (1 day)
-Delivered effects in quick time frames (added in intervals inbetween shots), and was able to keep to schedule
Hairdresser and Stylist, Private Clients, January 2025-present
-Delivering custom haircuts and styling
-Listening to customers and giving advice based on their face shape, lifestyle, and health of hair
Wig and Makeup Assistant, The Little Mermaid, Watersmeet Theatre, November 2024 (6 shows)
-Wig wraps and applying wigs in a quick-paced time frame
-Applied character makeup
Wig and Makeup Artist, Open day, Iver Makeup Academy, October 2024 (1 day)
-Planned and dressed facial pieces before the event
-Researched and created a late 18th-century male look
-Applied facial hair, a wig, and laid on yak hair
-Interacted and answered questions from prospective students
Hair and Makeup Artist, Fashion Photoshoot, Iver Makeup Academy, September (2 days) and November (1 day) 2024
-Styled hair and applied makeup on different models, ranging in skin tones and hair textures
-Created looks to a high standard in a quick time frame
-Worked with the photographer to produce high-quality images
Special Effects Makeup Artist, Low Count (Short Film), London Film Collaboration, August 2024 (1 day)
-Completed a script breakdown and designed the final look
-Applied effects in quick time frame, making the actor comfortable and helping them become their character
Hair and Makeup Artist, Makeup Demonstrations, Shakespeare’s Globe, August 2024 (6 days)
-Designed and created different Shakespeare characters, using
-Demonstrated techniques and communicated with the general public
Hair and Makeup Artist, Private Clients, December 2023 – present
-Event hair and makeup (baby shower, prom, work events, parties and photoshoots)
-Male grooming, haircutting, and styling
Customer Advisor, Boots Ltd., October 2023 – March 2024
-Advised customers on skincare, makeup and fragrance
-Was approachable, polite and knowledgable on products
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
- Colourist 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 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 Willing to travel. Based in South West England.
- 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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