Award-Winning & Cruelty-Free Make Up Artist
Hey! I'm Sali Jones, aka Ms Moo Make Up. I'm a multi award-winning cruelty-free freelance professional make-up artist with over 14 years of experience and 400+ weddings. I'm based in Nottingham, but I'm happy to travel across the UK to wherever you need me, though the majority of my work is based in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Leicestershire.
Here you will find information about how to book me for your wedding make-up, a one-to-one makeup lesson or a special occasion makeover. You'll see all the fashion and editorial photoshoots I've been involved with, some behind-the-scenes photos and updates on my blog. Whatever your makeup needs, I can help.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Sali x
Ms Moo Makeup is an inclusive business. Whilst traditional gendered wedding roles may be used on various sections of my website, everyone is welcome and celebrated here.
21 January 2025
Best of 2024
Who doesn't love a round up of the year? Here are some gorgeous clients over 2024 that trusted me for their wedding makeup! As we're now in 2025, I'm in my 14th year of doing makeup and I've now tipped into having been part of 400 wedding mornings - how awesome is that?!
I did Anna and Abbie's makeup early in 2024 when a fellow makeup artist was poorly. I did Anna's makeup without having had a trial, but I saw her trial photos. She made a couple of changes to feel more herself and how she would usually do her own makeup - which is actively encouraged! I want you to recognise you in your wedding photos and when you look in the mirror.
Abbie got married at The West Mill and came to me for a trial two days before her wedding, just to make sure we absolutely nailed it, and I think we did!
Sarah's wedding to Barrie was at Morley Hayes, and she had Moira Borg as her hairstylist. I love being able to recommend people from my suppliers list. It's because they are great at their job AND fun to be around on a wedding morning that I recommend them! Sarah's photo was captured by Martin Cheung Photography, and Hannah's photo was by Saywell HQ - two photographers on my recommended list!
Yvette changed her eyeshadow plans a little between her trial with me and her wedding. We had gone for a smoky pink eye and she decided she wanted brighter gold instead - so we changed it up! That's entirely allowed on your wedding day, just be sure to tell me; if you tell me I can change anything.
Toria came to me with a very clear vision of what she wanted at her trial, so we replicated it on the day, including the incredible red lipstick; we used Fenty's Stunna lip paint in "Uncensored". I'll always give you a little top up of your lipstick on your wedding day, but if it's a colour you really fall in love with then I'll find you discount codes to purchase yourself the full sized one. You deserve a treat!
Ellie doesn't wear a lot of makeup but wanted her blue eyes to stand out. Fresh and glowy skin with gold and bronze tones - big win. Another wedding where I got to work with the lovely Moira Borg again too!
Jade was a joy to get ready for her wedding! I sort of knew her from back at my old desk job, so it was really nice to catch up at her trial. She's known for her bold beautiful brows and winged eyeliner, so we did exacty that and added in princessy sparkly pink eyeshadow. There's a gorgeous shadow called Jubiliance which is just the most perfect rose gold. I love it!
Alice married at the wonderful Hodsock Priory, and also wanted a big wispy lash with a red lip. Another vote for the Fenty Stunna lip paint here - it's got a glorious richness, which really complemented the warm tones we went for on her eyes.
Mai had two weddings days; and why the heck not? 2024 certainly saw more and more nearlyweds doing things exactly how they wanted, and I'm 100% here for it. Mai and Adam had the legal part of their wedding the week before their gorgeous wedding reception at Prestwold Hall, and then partied hard with all their friends and family. She and her two sisters came to me for a trial before the wedding to make sure everything went smoothly on the day. Another lovely morning spent with Moira too!
Rebecca was probably the most chilled out bride of all 2024! She was not a makeup wearer or dress wearer usually, but really wanted to surprise her wife to be with the "wow" factor when she walked down the aisle at Bridgford Hall! I was mindful during her trial that I didn't want her to feel alien on the big day, so we kept it super light on the skin and then added more and more tweakments. We had just the HINT of pink lipstick on for her to go down the aisle, and she wasn't too worried about it wearing off. There was partying to be done!
Hazel was wanting silvery sparkly eye with a rich lipstick as her dress had hints of purple from Euriell Vaire Creations and she had a GORGEOUS headdress to wear that was VERY sparkly. A sneaky little eyeliner wing is my favourite, as you can see ;)
Here's Chloe's makeup who wanted fresh skin and rose gold tones for her eyes. That barely there skin makeup is my jam! She married at the lovely Cockliffe House after getting ready at her Mum's house; another morning with the babe that is Everything's Looking Rosie!
Next up we have my two Caroline's, both marrying within a week of each other! Caz married at Carr Bank in Mansfield and wanted a more 20's vintage look, with a plummier lipstick. It was lovely as ever to work with Everyone's Looking Rosie who was on hairstyling duties! My second lovely Caroline married at The Cosy Club in Nottingham with perfect waves by Pin Up Curl. We kept to rosey colours on her face which ties in perfectly with her rose tan dress from Celestine and Mae!
Georgia married her partner at Chapel on the Hill in Kimberley after getting ready at The Lace Market hotel, before partying the night away at The Canal House. Isn't that head dress stunning?!
Helen married at Stretton Manor Barn - a new venue for me to visit in 2024! She got ready with her wedding party at a nearby pub in Wooley Moor. Venues with lots of natural light for getting ready are my favourites.
Katy and Deane married at The Space Centre - how cool is that! Katy wanted big bold colours for her makeup as she was wearing a huge black dress, with a really colourful button bouquet. It was a colourful chaos getting her and the gang ready for her wedding day, but it was perfect. I can't wait to see their official photos from Kirsty Rockett (aptly named!)
Katie married at The West Mill
Clare and Chloe both got married the week before Christmas, and booked me well over 12 months in advance of their wedding days. I'd done Clare's makeup when her cousin got married, so it was so lovely to meet all her family again and get them ready together. Deja vu is good! Chloe
Ali was my last wedding of the year, and was booked with the least amount of notice! It was lovely to get her ready at The Lace Market hotel, with her husband Ben milling around, the atmosphere was super relaxed. What a lovely way to end the year!
