Makeup by Leigh Blaney

Makeup by Leigh Blaney: Award-winning bridal makeup artist in Scotland

Looking for a Scottish bridal makeup artist with extensive experience in the wedding industry? Makeup by Leigh Blaney offers luxurious, bespoke wedding makeup services to help brides look and feel their absolute best on the most important day of their lives.

With over 17 years of experience, Leigh Blaney is a muti-award-winning bridal makeup specialist with a true love for helping brides feel stunning. Her awards and nominations include:

• Scottish Confetti Awards “Makeup Artist of the Year”: 2016, 2017

• Scottish Confetti Awards “Highly Recommended”: 2024, 2025

• Scottish Confetti Awards Finalist: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023

• YSWA Finalist: 2024, 2025

As a fully trained and insured makeup artist, you couldn’t be in more capable hands with this incredible MUA.

Long lasting wedding makeup

Your wedding makeup is more than just beauty – it’s about confidence, elegance and enhancing your natural features in a way that lasts throughout your celebrations. With Leigh’s meticulous attention to detail, her clients can rest in the knowledge that each bride receives a fully bespoke, perfectly tailored makeup look that complements their personality, dress and wedding theme.

Through expert blending of classic beauty techniques and modern trends, her signature bridal makeup style features:

• A long-lasting complexion – Brides can expect a radiant glow that lasts from morning to night

• Personalised eye makeup – Enhance your natural features with soft, natural or bold eye makeup

• Long-lasting lip colours – Leigh will ensure your lip colour stays put and matches your bridal aesthetic

• Lightweight products – Comfortable products designed for all-day wear

Feel true to yourself on your wedding day with a makeup look made perfectly for you.

Industry recognised bridal makeup artist

Leigh’s expertise has worked closely with and been widely recognised across the bridal beauty industry and beyond, with her work being featured in top wedding magazines and fashion editorials. She has multiple front covers under her belt and has been featured in major publications such as Vogue, Elle Bridal and Brides UK.

It goes without saying that Leigh has her finger firmly on the pulse of the wedding industry, always keeping up to date with the latest bridal and makeup trends to ensure every bride’s vision comes to life in her seat.

Flawless wedding makeup & tattoo coverage for your big day

As an MUA, the biggest novelty of Leigh’s job is seeing the effect makeup has on her clients and their self-confidence, describing the feeling of seeing the look on her client’s faces when they see themselves as “second to none”. 

Her ability to help others feel beautiful through making the smallest of changes – allowing them to truly see their natural beauty – is something incredibly important to her. As a colour correction and coverage specialist, her body makeup services include:

• Conceal tattoos or skin abrasions – Leaving brides feeling confident with a seamless look that doesn’t enhance imperfections

• Smoothing skin tones – For flawless bridal images, Leigh can smooth and even skin tones for a perfectly photographable look

• Enhance natural beauty – Amplify your natural beauty without compromising on comfort or wearability

Leigh operates on the mindset that she is here for you - it’s your day, and she will make you feel and look your best for the biggest day of your life. 

As a relaxed perfectionist, she strives to create a fun yet professional makeup experience for her brides and their bridal parties. It’s not just about looking amazing – it’s about feeling it inside, too!

Bridal makeup artist in Scotland 

Although based in Glasgow, Leigh travels throughout Scotland, the UK and beyond offering her bridal makeup services at both local and destination weddings. Having travelled to the 

Highlands and Islands and throughout Europe, she is available for weddings both home and away. 

Whether your wedding is on a remote Scottish castle, a chic city-centre venue or an international location – Leigh promises to have you wedding day ready wherever you are.

Book your bridal makeup consultation with Leigh Blaney

Focus on a wedding day full of joy and happiness without worrying about your appearance and consider Makeup by Leigh Blaney for your big day – offering a truly stress-free and exciting makeup experience that you’ll never forget. Leigh offers:

• One-to-one bridal makeup consultations – Discuss the vision you have of your dream wedding look

• Tailored makeup trials – Ideal for planning and perfecting your look ahead of the big day

• On-location wedding services – Leigh will come to your venue for a relaxed and stress-free experience

Click ‘Enquire now’ to secure your wedding makeup appointment with Leigh Blaney.

FAQs

Where is Makeup by Leigh Blaney based?

Leigh Blaney is Glasgow-based but is happy to travel far and wide for your special day, including across Scotland, the UK and destination weddings. 

Does Leigh Blaney cater to different skin tones & types?

Absolutely, Leigh is highly skilled and experienced in working with all skin tones and types, ensuring a long-lasting, perfect bridal look for every client.

Can Leigh Blaney provide makeup for the bridal party?

Yes, Leigh offers makeup services for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride/groom and wedding guests. You’ll agree with her how many people are getting their makeup done ahead of your wedding. 

Can Makeup by Leigh Blaney cover scars and tattoos?

Leigh is an expert in tattoo and skin coverage makeup, and will give you a flawless on-camera bridal makeup look.