BRIDAL by Holly O'Connor
Hi! I’m Holly and I am a professional Makeup Artist with over 13 years of experience in the industry. Having studied Fashion Design at the University of Kent I went on to specialise in my passion of makeup at DFMA, Brighton. I then went on to work as a certified artist for MAC cosmetics for 3 years where I really honed my makeup skills and learnt makeup techniques straight from the catwalk.
Bridal makeup is my absolute passion and I have worked within the wedding industry for over 10 years now having done hundreds of weddings. With soft, glowy glam as my specialist makeup style I always aim to make you feel like you with that added extra glam for such a special day. I love makeup to look glowing, classy and timeless.
I am proud to be on the recommended supplier list for many of the large venues in Kent including The Old Kent Barn, Winters Barns & The Orangery to name just a few. I have also been a Finalist in the Kent Wedding Awards 2025 and more recently The Wedding Industry Awards 2026.
I always use luxury brands in my kit ranging from Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, Bobbi Brown and Chanel and Natasha Denona. I’m obsessed with skincare which is the key to every good makeup look, I love trying the latest cult items!
I am based at the beautiful Blow & Blush salon in Bearsted, Maidstone for all bridal trials, makeup and brow appointments. I will always travel to the venue/location for the day of your wedding.
CV
Bridal Makeup- 2013- to date
The Wedding Industry Awards Finalist (Makeup Artist of the year 2026)
Kent Wedding Awards finalist- 2020 & 2025
Celebrity Gogglebox (assisting)- July 2019
‘Ardell Beauty’ Makeup Team- 2018
Glamour Magazine Beauty Festival- 2017
The Clothes Show 2016- Alcatel Fashion Theatre
London Fashion Week- Feb 2016- PPQ
'The Wedding Experience' Fashion show- Detling Showground- 2015-2018
Music Video- Only The Young- 'I Do' (assisting) 2015
London Fashion Week 2014- Shrimps & Regina Pyo
L'Oreal Colour Trophy 2014
'Take Me Out' Live 2013
The Clothes Show 2013- Alcatel Fashion Theatre
Music Video- 'To Kill A King- Hospital Worker (2013- Virgin Records)