Gillian Hoban Make Up Artist

Gillian Hoban Make Up Artist

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Award winning makeup artist. Featured in Vogue. Luxury bridal - UK & Destination 🌎 I began work as a paid artist in 2004. All bookings to be made direct.

I am a self taught artist with some stage makeup training - I studied acting at Stow College in 2003 and I focused on stage makeup, I have also worked for several cosmetics counters and I have attended various MAC Pro training masterclasses including one with Terry Barber. I developed my skills by doing part time jobs and shoots on the side of my day job, college and uni education. Here I am now, working predominately on bridal, occasion and photo shoot makeup and I absolutely adore it. I am Professionally registered with MAC, NARS, Bobbi Brown, Illamasqua, Kryolan and Crown Brush. I am also a Motives Cosmetics UK representative and have an online store with their brand: www.motivesbygillianhoban.co.uk

I currently work exclusively from The Doll's House salon in Inverness. PRICES:

Best Brow Treatment - £20
Lip/Chin Threading - £5
Makeup with Lashes - £35
Makeup Lesson (1hour) - £40

2015 Bridal - £45 per person, £40 per trial in the salon

Photoshoot makeup prices available on request.

Photos from Gillian Hoban Make Up Artist's post 28/09/2026

I adore how much everyone fell in love with my beautiful client Lindsay 💕 It’s now reached 1.5 million views 😱

I posted this reaction reel because I loved our interaction. I never in a million years thought it would go viral but it’s so heartwarming that it has!

I think this moment showed her pure beauty radiating through and it was her kind, sweet soul that sparked that comforting connection with so many of you.

I also think we don’t give our grannies their moment nearly enough. Doing makeup for mothers and grandmothers of the bride and groom is one of my favourite parts of the job. So often they’ve quietly given up on glam, whether it’s trickier hands, changing eyesight or just losing a bit of confidence along the way. Giving someone the chance to look in the mirror and feel like their glam selves again is honestly the best feeling.

Thank you all for showing Lindsay so much love. She deserves every bit of it 🥹💕

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27/09/2026

Feeling so lucky to do Emily’s bridal makeup in Tuscany 🥹

This is what your wedding morning could look like. If you’re a 2027 or 2028 bride, get in touch via the link in my bio 💕

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23/09/2026

And suddenly, we have a bride 💕

Still searching for your bridal makeup artist for 2027 or 2028? I’d love to hear about your wedding plans. From our initial chat to getting ready on your wedding morning, I aim to make the experience calm, enjoyable, and completely personal. Enquire now via the link in my bio or at gillianhoban.com.

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Photos from Gillian Hoban Make Up Artist's post 21/09/2026

Brittany - thank you for trusting me without a preview! The brief was timeless/elegant with a dash of sass 💁🏼‍♀️

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Hair Suzanne McMahon
2nd makeup artist Shannon Mackay| Makeup & Beauty
Dress Sophia Tolli Australia | Designer Wedding Dresses
Planner Hitched in the Highlands
Flowers Elizabeth Paulin
Venue Achnagairn Castle & Estate
Photographer Seán Bell | Scotland Wedding & Elopement Photographer

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Photos from Gillian Hoban Make Up Artist's post 14/09/2026

This was a very special bridal makeup for me 🤍
When I offered my first ever masterclass back in 2017 I asked Haesel Hush McDonald to model for me and she kindly did and she modelled for me many times after that before she moved away.

When she enquired about her bridal makeup I was so touched to be asked to be a small part of her special day.

For the bridal look, the brief was elegant and timeless. We had done a preview but for the day we opted for a little bit more on coverage and eyeliner.

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