Hi, I’m Helena – the face behind Oh Hel Makeup. I’m a professional makeup artist and hairstylist based in Nottinghamshire with a passion for helping people feel confident, beautiful, and unapologetically themselves. With experience working internationally and across a wide range of events—from weddings and pageants to photoshoots and campaign shoots—I’ve built my business around creativity, calm energy, and an eye for detail.

Before makeup, I had a career as an international horse groom, travelling extensively across the

UK and Europe. That experience gave me a deep love for meeting new people, understanding different cultures, and adapting quickly—skills that I now bring into every client session. I’m also no stranger to the other side of the beauty industry, having worked as an international model on numerous campaigns for brands. This insight allows me to truly understand what works on camera, under pressure, and in real life.

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I’m incredibly proud to hold the regional title of Miss Great Britain Nottinghamshire 2024 and to have competed as a finalist at Miss Great Britain 2024, where I celebrated everything that makes women powerful—inside and out. I was also honoured to place 1st Runner-Up at Miss Swimsuit UK 2024. Outside of the glam, I’ve taken on numerous half marathons and charity runs to raise funds for causes close to my heart and I also run my own pageant Miss Mansfield & District, after taking on the reins from a friend after nearly 40 years of running this well known pageant in our community. I have travelled a lot as a young adult volunteering in Africa, exploring Thailand and finding the hidden gems of Indonesia.

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When I’m not working with clients, I’m at my happiest spending time with my incredible fiancé Jack and my wonderful stepson Carter. I’m also a proud pet mum to my two horses, Charlie and Kenny, and my two dogs—Molly the Doberman and Fat Ralph the Pug—who keep life chaotic and full of love

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Whether you’re walking down the aisle, competing on stage, or stepping in front of the camera, I’m here to bring calm, confidence, and creativity to your day.