Helen Ridgeway

Hair and Make-up Artist

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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.

TV Commercials / Branded Content

Prod Co / Agency	Brand / Title	Type	HMU Designer	Role	Vimeo / Youtube Link
SASSY PRODUCTIONS	SAFE SPACE FOR AUDIBLE	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER
SASSY PRODUCTIONS	AQUADOODLE	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
SASSY PRODUCTIONS	GENEVA FOR AUDIBLE	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
INSPIRED FILMS	PFIZER	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
SASSY PRODUCTIONS	PETRONAS FOR FORMULA 1	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
SASSY PRODUCTIONS	TRUE CRIME FOR AUDIBLE	BRANDED CONTENT	DEBBIE STORY	MAKE-UP ARITST
SPACECITY	PLUMBS	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
CHIEF PRODUCTIONS	KELLOGGS	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
CHIEF PRODUCTIONS	CROWN PAINT	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
CHANNEL M	RBS	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
THE GATE FILMS	EMPIRE ELECTRICS	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
THE GATE FILMS	NUMARK PHARMACY	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
ONWARD FILMS	CAR PEOPLE	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
SALON TV	REEBOK CYBERIDER	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A
BUCKMARK PRODUCTIONS	NORTON FINANCE	BRANDED CONTENT	HELEN RIDGEWAY	DESIGNER	N/A

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
LEFTBANK PICTURES FOR BBC3	MARRIED, SINGLE, OTHER	TV	CHARLES MARTIN	ANDY HARRIES	NIC COLLINS	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
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

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

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Shorts & Personal Projects

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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