Louise Dartford

From fashion shoots to music videos to makeup masterclasses, Lou’s creative eye and deft handiwork mean that she’s in high demand. She’s just so COOL- she can bring to life almost anything…

From fashion shoots to music videos to makeup masterclasses, Lou’s creative eye and deft handiwork mean that she’s in high demand. She’s just so COOL- she can bring to life almost anything you’ve visualised in no time at all, and she works with such panache that she’ll leave you wondering exactly how she did it (don’t worry, she’ll explain- she’s good at that too).

Lou originally trained in Costume and Makeup for the Performing Arts at the London College of Fashion, but she found that as well as creating dramatic, theatrical looks she also had a knack for more photographic beauty makeup. Making people look gorgeous comes naturally, and many a beauty editor, brand and private client have enlisted her expertise.

Another quality that sets Lou apart from pack is her passion and commitment to green, organic makeup. Her kit as is as eco-conscious as can be, while still remaining as high performance as possible. Her dazzling work day to day proves that green beauty is a viable alternative to products containing damaging chemicals, lines tested on animals or production methods that damage the environment. In fact, looking at what Lou can do, it’s a step up.