Ashley Kay

James Powell Photography

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST

Photo of woman with natural curly hair and natural makeup wearing a crocheted scarf on her head. Commercial photo shoot. Natural Makeup artist and natural hair artist created this look

Woman in Scotland, natural hair and warm makeup. a commercial photo shoot. Editorial fashion campaign. Norfolk makeup artist

Blonde model, jumping in Scotland. Fashion photoshoot . Natural makeup and hair. Natural makeup artist. Commercial makeup artist. Norfolk makeup artist

Hey I’m Ashley Kay!

I offer professional hair, makeup across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, London, UK and international destinations.

I’m an experienced artist in the Commercial, Editorial and Beauty industry, as well as bridal hair and makeup artist. With over 18 years in the industry, I bring a modern, natural approach and a calm, confident presence to every job.

Ashley Kay is in inclusive artist within the LGBTQ+ community.

I regularly work with brands, creatives, and private clients across the UK and Europe, offering bespoke services tailored to each brief from smaller companies, to larger brands, working with new and repeat teams.

To find out more or enquire about working together, visit the About or Commercial & Weddings pages.

-Ash x

Commercial Hair & Makeup

Wedding hair & Makeup

Additional Services

Want to see more of my commercial work?

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Gallery

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I received these shots from my bride @ev_johnson wedding before Christmas. I haven't posted them because I was holding onto them. Almost like I didn't want to use them up because then they'd be gone! Like the last little sprays of your favourite perf

NEW WORK
@pompommag Book #CrochetHow

Photographer @the.edit_by.salsabil
Hair & Makeup @ashley_kay_searles
Model @kano.kano.shop
Styling @atwinstore
@lydia_shmidia @meghanaf
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#commercialmakeupartist #commercialmua #commercialhairandmakeup

@pompommag x @hobbii_yarn Garland

📷 @the.edit_by.salsabil
Hair & makeup @ashley_kay_searles
Model @bridget_ochocka_model wearing #vintagetilespullover by @marianne__bo
Location @keswickmill

Makeup used
@trinnylondon bff serum foundation

NEW WORK
@fairfaxandfavor A/W25

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Photographer @dave_foster_
@tomharvey_
Stylist
@_sallyminnsstylist_
@mollyyhenderson
@the_good_stylists
Models
@stephaniemariahall
@hornrebecca
@hollyyybrown
Hair & Makeup
@ashley_kay_searles

@jjs.fou

New Work
@troubadourgoods

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Photographer @jackrjohnstone
Stylist @nathaliealfrancis
Hair & Makeup @ashley_kay_searles
Models - @kar1__a & @venttt
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@sambajacob
@dan.choppen
@rebekahjwilson -
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New Work @whaleofatimeclothing A/W25

@emchapmanphoto
@jackwrevell
@daisygraceoliphant
@ashley_kay_searles
@e_wales
@_loorraa_
@fannydanskanen
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#commercialmakeupartist
#norfolkmua #weddingmakeupartist #norfolkmakeupartist #norfolkhairartist

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