Helen Ridgeway
Hair & Make-up Artist in Features & TV Drama
A focused and pro-active Make-Up Artist and Hairstylist with a strong commercial awareness in a wide range of fields within this industry as well as extensive management experience within this profession.
Over 20 years’ experience within the TV, Film and Theatre industries as a Make-Up Artist and Hairstylist working successfully on a range of popular television dramas and West End theatre productions. Nine years’ experience working within the fashion industry as a Make Artist/Hairstylist Manager for one of the world’s leading fashion websites. Producing and leading high-performance Make-Up Artist/Hairstylist teams to create world class imagery for the e-commerce site.
I am a highly motivated individual, working well on my own and equally as part of a team. I’m someone who enjoys a challenge, applies sound judgement, planning and execution whilst always maintaining the highest standard of professionalism. I have excellent communication together with a flexible approach to my work; focused and enthusiastic in everything I do and have always achieved my goals with a good deal of success.
A creative thinker and complex problem solver. Versatile, organised with the highest attention to detail. Personable and approachable with strong leadership skills who focuses on delivering in high pressured environments and adapting well to rapid change. A team player with a wealth of experience in a variety of Make-Up and Hair sectors.
Features & TV Drama
| Prod Co | Title | Type | Director | Producer | HMU Designer | Role |
|
PARAMOUNT |
KNUCKLES |
FEATURE |
CAROL BANKER |
SAMANTHA WAITE |
NICKY AUSTIN |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
ITV |
THE POST OFFICE VS MR BATES |
TV |
JAMES STRONG |
JAMES STRONG |
JULIETTE TOMES |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARITST |
|
PARAMOUNT |
THE BURNING GIRLS |
TV |
KIERON HAWKES |
OLIVER KENT |
DEBBIE STORY |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
NETFLIX |
ONE DAY |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
JULIETTE TOMES |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
INSPIRED FILMS |
THE MAKING OF THE AMAZING MAURICE |
TV |
CHRIS ANASTASI |
LOUIS PALTNOI |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
BBC FOR BBC1 |
EASTENDERS |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
CAROLINE MARICONDA |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
TIGER ASPECT FOR CHANNEL 4 |
BIG AGE |
TV |
NOSA EKE |
BOLU BABALOLA |
KAYLA SELWAY |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
PENNY LANE TV FOR SKY ONE |
THE GRINCH THE MUSICAL |
TV |
JULIA KNOWLES |
SUE ANDREW |
NICOLA COLEMAN |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
BBC FOR BBC1 |
HOLBY CITY |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
CARA PARRY |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
BBC FOR BBC1 |
DOCTORS |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
SALLY HOLDEN |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
LIME PICTURES FOR CHANNEL 4 |
HOLLYOAKS LATER |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
HELEN BLACK |
STAFF HAIR AND MAKE-UP SUPERVISOR |
|
LIME PICTURES FOR CHANNEL 4 |
HOLLYOAKS |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
HELEN BLACK |
STAFF HAIR AND MAKE-UP SUPERVISOR |
|
BBC FOR BBC1 |
5 DAYS |
TV |
PETER HOAR |
SIMON CURTIS |
JANITA DOYLE |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
LEFTBANK PICTURES FOR BBC3 |
MARRIED, SINGLE, OTHER |
TV |
CHARLES MARTIN |
ANDY HARRIES |
NIC COLLINS |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
LEFTBANK PICTURES FOR BBC3 |
MARRIED, SINGLE, OTHER |
TV |
CHARLES MARTIN |
ANDY HARRIES |
NIC COLLINS |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
CONKER MEDIA FOR BBC2 |
PROPER MESSY |
TV |
TIM HOPEWELL |
TONY WOOD |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
COMPANY PRODUCTIONS NORTH FOR CHANNEL 4 |
SHAMELESS |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
LIZ ARMISTEAD |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARITST |
|
SHED PRODUCTIONS FOR BBC1 |
WATERLOO ROAD |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
GILL WALSH |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
TALKBACK THAMES FOR ITV |
THE BILL |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
PAULA CAHILL |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
GRANADA FOR ITV |
CORONATION STREET |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
LIZ ARMISTEAD |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
YORKSHIRE FOR ITV |
EMMERDALE |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
JESS TAYLOR |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
BBC MANCHESTER |
10:96 |
TV |
NOREEN KERSHAW |
KENTON ALLEN |
CLARE GOLDS |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
MERSEY TV |
GRANGE HILL |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
HELEN BLACK |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
MERSEY TV |
BROOKSIDE |
TV |
VARIOUS |
VARIOUS |
HELEN BLACK |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
TV Commercials / Branded Content
| Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | Type | HMU Designer | Role | |
|
SASSY PRODUCTIONS |
SAFE SPACE FOR AUDIBLE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
SASSY PRODUCTIONS |
AQUADOODLE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
SASSY PRODUCTIONS |
GENEVA FOR AUDIBLE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
INSPIRED FILMS |
PFIZER |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
SASSY PRODUCTIONS |
PETRONAS FOR FORMULA 1 |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
SASSY PRODUCTIONS |
TRUE CRIME FOR AUDIBLE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
DEBBIE STORY |
MAKE-UP ARITST |
|
|
SPACECITY |
PLUMBS |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
CHIEF PRODUCTIONS |
KELLOGGS |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
CHIEF PRODUCTIONS |
CROWN PAINT |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
CHANNEL M |
RBS |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
THE GATE FILMS |
EMPIRE ELECTRICS |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
THE GATE FILMS |
NUMARK PHARMACY |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
ONWARD FILMS |
CAR PEOPLE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
SALON TV |
REEBOK CYBERIDER |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
|
BUCKMARK PRODUCTIONS |
NORTON FINANCE |
BRANDED CONTENT |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
Stills
| Prod Co / Agency | Brand / Title | HMU Designer | Role |
|
BBC |
EASTENDERS PROMO MATERIAL |
CAROLINE MARICONDA |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
ASOS |
HAIR NAD MAKE-UP MANAGER FOR ECOM |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
DESIGNER |
|
LAVINIA HUGHES |
NOW MAGAZINE |
|
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
LIME PICTURES |
HOLLYOAKS CAST CARDS |
HELEN BLACK |
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
THE WORX |
L’OREAL |
|
HAIR AND MAKE-UP ARTIST |
Live TV
| Prod Co | Title | HMU Designer | Role |
|
SKY |
SKY NEWS/SPORTS |
CAROL TUCKER |
MAKE UP ARTIST |
|
NFL |
NFL LIVE COVERAGE |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
MAKE-UP ARTIST |
|
REDSEVEN |
TOP GUN MAVERICK |
HELEN RIDGEWAY |
MAKE-UP ARTIST |
Music Videos
| Prod Co |
|
test |
Shorts & Personal Projects
| Prod Co |
|
test |
Directors Worked with
- Various from popular television drama
Education
- Skillset London Refresher/Advance Period Hair course
- Skillset London Wig design and management course
- Skillset London Prosthetics and Make-up course
- Screen Yorkshire Leeds High Definition Make-up Training
- Skillset London Airbrushing Techniques Training
- Intuitions Hairdressing College Harrogate Refresher training in hairdressing techniques
- Knowsley College Liverpool Cert in Barbering
- University of Salford Manchester BA (Hons) in Television and Radio
- York College York A Level in Communication Studies
- Norfolk College Kings Lynn BTEC National Diploma in Media Make-up and Design with Distinction Diploma in Hairdressing
- Manor CE School York 10 GCSEs
Genres Worked in
- Television
- Film
- Corporate and Commercial
- Events
- Fashion
- Theatre
- Beauty
Celebrities Worked with
- Various from popular Television Drama
- Film and Theatre
Technical Skills
- Microsoft office
Additional Skills
- Valid driving license
- Car owner
- Make-up Hairdressing Barbering Airbrushing Grooming Wigs Period hair and make-up Prosthetics Tattoo cover Facial hair
- Passed APA Covid Assessment