Nipona
Dorset Hair & Makeup Artist
Hair and makeup artistry has been my passion and full-time career for over 20 years. Based on the border of Hampshire and Dorset, I cover the South of England.
In 2007 I trained with Delamar Academy in beauty and media hair and makeup and have never looked back!
Throughout my career I have worked across film, TV, promotional content, live entertainment, fashion editorials and special occasions, including two years working in the USA.
Here in the UK, I spent five years as a MAC Cosmetics artist and was promoted to the Pro Team, which gave me the opportunity to work backstage at London Fashion Week as an official MAC artist.
In 2020 I was delighted to win “Makeup Artist of the Year” at the South England Prestige Awards.
Weddings are such special occasions and I love helping people feel their most beautiful. I pride myself on being inclusive, listening carefully to what my clients want and working with them to create their perfect look without pushing anyone outside their comfort zone.
Years of experience have given me a high level of expertise, while allowing my clients to feel relaxed and confident that they are in good hands.
Creativity, artistic flair and an eye for detail are what originally led me to become a hair and makeup artist. I take great pride in my work and strive for perfection and customer satisfaction — it’s a real honour to be part of a bride’s special day.
My makeup style adapts easily from natural romantic soft glam through to full defined glam. I particularly love creating soft, glowing skin that never looks too heavy, adding just the right amount of definition to enhance natural beauty. Some of my favourite brands include NARS, Hourglass, HUDA Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury and MAC Cosmetics.\
For hair, I love creating everything from smooth, flowing curls to classy, effortless updos. Whether sleek, polished or textured, I enjoy creating it all! My go-to professional brands include GHD, Schwarzkopf, Redken and TIGI.
.png){kind=small}
Testimonials
Nipona, I am truly blessed to have found you to get me ready for my big day... you turned out to be my H&M guru. You are a
talented young woman, great listener and perfect company. I would highly recommend you, as you appreciated what was
important to me and delivered. The transition from Indian to English was seamless. I loved my look! Thanks a million!
Urvashi
I would recommend Nipona to anyone - she is incredibly professional and during the make-up trial really got to know me and
the sort of look I would be going for on my wedding day. On the wedding day Nipona made me feel very relaxed, and I had so many
compliments about my hair and makeup, which was flawless all day long! Thank you for doing such a fantastic job and making me
feel so beautiful !
Catherine
I have never felt more beautiful than on my wedding day, thanks to Nipona. With her experience, she guided me to the best look to
suit me. Thank you for helping to make my prep morning so much fun. I wish I could have you as my glam squad every morning.
Lisa
Cannot rave enough about Nipona, she did a fantastic job doing my makeup for my best friend's wedding. She listened to what I
wanted and I was so happy with the result. Must say, she came very well prepared and was an all round lovely person.Highly
recommended!
Mimi