Oonagh’s passion for her work goes beyond simple enjoyment – she truly lives for it! This enthusiasm, paired with her innate talent, has propelled her to become one of Ireland’s leading make-up artists with an international reputation.

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Originally from Belfast, Oonagh moved to London at 19, where she began working in the film and music industries. However, her true love has always been make-up and beauty. She followed her passion by studying at three of the most respected make-up and beauty schools in London and Dublin, earning certifications in CIDESCO, CIBTAC, ITEC, and Colour Analysis.

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In 1998, she opened Ireland’s first school of make-up in Belfast, which has since become a renowned institution within the beauty and fashion industries.

Today, Oonagh enjoys a diverse career within the fashion and beauty world, with her work taking her from Dallas to Dublin and London to LA. She is one of the most in-demand make-up artists in Ireland, with numerous magazine covers, TV appearances, advertising campaigns, and fashion showcases to her name. 

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Oonagh works from various locations where she offers private client makeup sessions, one-on-one lessons, masterclasses, and courses in Fashion & Photographic Make-up, The Art of Make-up, and Colour Analysis for Make-up Artists and Creatives.

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Fashion is Oonagh’s greatest passion. Whether she’s designing make-up for fashion shows or large-scale campaigns, she and her team create inspiring, cutting-edge looks each season. As an entrepreneur, Oonagh has worked closely with LA-based make-up brand Senna Cosmetics for over a decade, establishing the brand in the UK and Ireland through distribution and her online shop at www.sennamakeup.com.

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Oonagh admits that her assignments are not all glamour and showbiz, but they are always rewarding and challenging. Oonagh quotes:

‘I feel so lucky to have a job I love in an industry that is forever changing. It’s amazing how the beauty and fashion industry constantly evolves—new trends, techniques, and technologies are always on the horizon. It is so rewarding to be part of something so dynamic and inspiring’.