Emily Bliss
Makeup Artist | Hairstylist

About 

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I’m a Wig, Hair and Makeup Artist and Supervisor with almost a decade of experience across television, film, theatre, and commercial productions. I’m known for calm leadership, strong organisation, and a clear creative eye, and I work closely with directors, designers, and performers to deliver work that’s both detailed and reliable.

I specialise in period hair and wig styling, character-driven makeup, men’s grooming and barbering, and SFX. My approach is rooted in solid research and a genuine understanding of story. Whether I’m working from sketches, visual references, or verbal direction, I focus on interpreting the brief accurately and executing it to a high standard. I’m confident leading teams, maintaining continuity, and producing consistent, repeatable looks under pressure.

In theatre, I currently supervise two major West End productions: The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play, and 2:22 – A Ghost Story, where I oversee the hair and makeup department for both the London production and the UK tour. My work includes designing and maintaining show looks, managing budgets, conducting fittings, and collaborating with costume departments to ensure everything feels cohesive onstage.

My screen credits include working as the Hair and Makeup Designer for The Isle Tide Hotel, an immersive feature film spanning styles from the 1920s to the 2020s, and working as a Hair and Makeup Artist on ITV’s Grace. I’ve also contributed to a wide range of productions including Bridgerton, My Lady Jane, The Witcher: Blood Origin, The Chelsea Cowboy, The War Below, Disenchanted, and multiple independent features.

I bring a clean, detailed, story-led approach to every project, whether it’s natural beauty for HD cameras or intricate period hair for stage and screen. Supporting actors, understanding the narrative, and helping elevate the visual storytelling of a production are central to how I work, and I aim to be a collaborative, dependable part of every team I join.