Captured by Thea: Preferred Hair & Makeup Artists
You've booked your Personal Branding or Headshot session yay! Now let's talk about one of the key ingredients to nailing that polished, high end look: professional hair and makeup.
Below, you'll find a curated list of my go to hair and makeup artists in the London, Ontario area. These are pros I trust to help bring out your natural beauty in a way that’s elevated, fresh, and camera ready.
💄 Please Read Before Booking
When reaching out to any of the artists below (or your own preferred Artists), let them know your session is for a Personal Branding or Headshot photoshoot, not a wedding or event.
For Branding and Headshot photography, the goal is light, natural, and elevated makeup—think fresh skin, subtle enhancements, and features that feel like you… but with a little extra polish.
Avoid heavy glam, overly contoured looks, or full blown bridal makeup. We’re going for boss energy, not bridal party.
Recommended Artists
Here are my trusted artists who consistently deliver photo ready results:
Kara Zebregts – Hair & Makeup
📍 Location: 22089 Gibson Rd, Mount Brydges
📱 Text: 519-933-7812
📸 Instagram: @karaannbeauty
Notes: Can travel to you as well, also does light curls/hairstyling if needed for additional charge
Samantha Blatnicky – Makeup Artist
📍 Location: 1564 Evans Blvd, London
📱 Text: 519-697-3556
📸 Instagram: @samanthablatnicky
Notes: Often works together with Amberly for hair
AP – Luxury Makeup Artist (Travels to you)
📸 Instagram: @gglowgod
Notes: Travels to you
The Artist Collective – Hair & Makeup Team
📍 148 Wortley Rd, Unit B, London
📧 info@theartistcollectivestudio.com
📸 Instagram: @theartistcollectivestudio
Notes: This is a team of Stylist and Makeup Artists in one place (best bet if we have a weekend booking or large team)
Amberly – Hairstylist
📍 89 McMahen St, London
📧 amberlyshairdesign@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @amberlyshair
Notes: Can travel to you as well
Hillary Walters – Hairstylist
📱 Text: 519-788-3725
📸 Instagram: @hwglam_
Notes: Travels to you only
Sarah Leschied – Cut & Colour Pre-Shoot Touch-Ups
(Great if you need a trim or colour refresh before shoot day)
📍 77 Westbrook Dr, Komoka, ON
📱 Text: 226-926-6474
📧 beautifulyouhairbysarah@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @beautifulyouhairbysarah
Notes: Let Sarah know I referred you
Ft. Kara Ann Beauty
A Few FYIs Before the Brush Hits Your Face
1. Makeup Will Feel Heavier Than Normal (But It Won’t Look That Way)
Photography lighting tends to wash out your features. What feels like a lot in person will look natural and balanced on camera. Trust the process!
2. Natural ≠ Bare
“Natural” doesn’t mean no makeup. It means your features are enhanced, skin looks even and glowing, and you still feel like yourself, just your next-level self.
3. Camera-Ready = Light, But Intentional
Even the most natural look requires careful prep. This includes minimizing shine, smoothing skin tone, and lightly enhancing your features so you glow on camera.
4. Hair Counts Too
Avoid limp or last minute air dried hair. A good blowout or soft wave adds polish and frames your face beautifully in portraits.
Final Thought
Hiring a pro is the cherry on top of your session prep. It’s not about changing how you look, it’s about bringing forward your confidence, poise, and personal brand. These artists will help you walk into your session already feeling like the main character.
See you soon, beauty! ✨