MAY is the collaborative vision of Anna, Emily and a hand picked team of hair and make-up artists who have worked in television for many years.
We are passionate and want to bring the wealth of experience we have gained to create exceptional styling for every leading lady.
We understand the importance of these events to you, so we strive for artistic perfection and will make sure the finished look reflects your personal style and preference. In addition to flawless hair and make-up we will ensure you have a fun and relaxing experience.
Our skills include all aspects of hair and make up including vintage, modern and alternative. We like to use a wide range of products to suit all skin types and styles as well as fully natural and vegan options available too. We strive to limit the amount of waste and be sustainable and eco friendly where we can.
Our combined previous clients and experiences include:
TV: Emmerdale, The Crown, The Royal, Heartbeat, Black Work, Gentleman Jack, ABC Murders, Prime Suspect, Ashes to Ashes, Vera, Touch of Frost, Victoria, Calendar, Countdown, Last Tango in Halifax, The Witcher, Ridley Road, The Hunt for Raul Moat, Bodies, Hullraisers, Platform 7, Dance School & To Walk Invisible: The Brontes Sisters
Film: North Vs South, I Want Candy, Gloves Off, Mrs Radcliffe’s Revolution, Brideshead Revisited & Upgraded
Theatre: Pinocchio & Les Miserables
Aswell as a wealth of beautiful weddings and event make-up.
We look forward to working with you!
About Anna Dickes…
When you look beautiful you feel beautiful.
Enhancing natural beauty is foremost in Anna’s mind when she works. A make-up artist with more than 19 years experience in film and television with credits on a variety of productions. Anna also spent 5 years working in Australia shooting editorials and designing the looks for the Qantas flight crew.
She is a trained hairdresser and has a passion for all things vintage.
Anna’s vast experience, combined with training by some of the industry’s most highly regarded professionals, sees her create memorable looks that truly make her clients feel their best selves.
About Emily Thornton…
Emily is an experienced hair and make-up Artist based in North Yorkshire. She has worked for the last 19 years in television, film and theatre.
In addition to her work on screen, she has also been responsible for magazine photoshoots and red carpet hair and make-up for many of the award winning Artists she has worked with.
Since 2004 Emily has been heavily involved with the production of ITV’s, NTA Soap of the Year, Emmerdale and recently provided her skills for period drama The Brontes, To Walk Invisible for the BBC.
Emily holds Advanced Level 3 qualification in both hairdressing and barbering having been trained by Vidal Sassoon for Regis International. She also holds qualifications in HD airbrushing, Backstage’d masterclass with designer of Strictly Come Dancing, Ghd Red Carpet Hair and wig making, having studied at Wigs Up North.