The Artist

Blake Designs Makeup Artistry was founded by Samantha Blake in 2013. With a passion for art, beauty and creativity, what was initially a hobby, grew into a full-time hair and makeup business. As her client base grew, she not only increased skills and knowledge regarding hair and makeup, but realised that makeup was not just an exterior experience. Customer service and personal connection with her clients was just as important as getting the look right on the day. Samantha believes that being transparent and establishing good communication with her clients will achieve the best results.

Samantha Blake as head artist at BDMA works with a team for large bridal groups and peak formal weeks. She also specialises in commercial shoots during the week for women in business, corporate, fashion boutiques, editorial, ecommerce, branding, film, special effects, etc...

Individual bookings are based from her home studio in Upper Coomera, now with a live booking system through Fresha, clients can check availability in their own time and book instantly.

In 2021 Samantha decided to add another trade to her skill set by completing study in Hair Dressing through the Hair Academy Australia. Her home studio has been upgraded to a hair salon where hair dressing, styling and makeup can all operate in the one room.

The beauty industry is forever changing in style and products Samantha budgets to purchase new products each month to trial, stay relevant and experience the latest trends. Ask her what she is trying this month!

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Highly Recommended on Fresha 2023

It’s official, you’re one of our Highly Recommended 2023 🎉

Every year we celebrate the very best of our community. 

Highly Recommended means you’re among the best on Fresha out of over 100,000 beauty and wellness businesses.

Your exceptional reviews and performance in 2023 meant you stood out as a clear winner. 

Finalist for Wedding Industry Awards 2023

2023 Top Hair and Makeup Artists - Voted in the Category of best Bridal Makeup Artist and best Bridal Hair and Makeup

Thank you to all our amazing brides for voting this year. Keren and I would not be here without you all supporting us. We look forward to more years to come and see it as a honour to be nominated each year.

- Samantha Blake (Head Artist)

Top Makeup Artist - Gold Coast

In December 2018, Blake Designs Hair and Makeup was voted as a finalist for the Top Makeup Artist on the Gold Coast by their brides. They made it to the top 10, which was an amazing achievement, especially coming up against other businesses that have multiple artists and specialise in bridal makeup only.