Tabitha (Tabby) is a freelance London-based, Hair, Make-up & Prosthetic Artist with over 12 years of experience working across Film, TV, Commercials, Opera and Theatre –available to work internationally. She has a keen eye for detail, works well within a team and her extensive experience has allowed her to develop a quick and efficient work ethic.
Credits include: Alice in Wonderland at the Marlebone Theatre (WHAM Supervisor, 2025), The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration (Lead Wigs & Make-up Artist, 2022), Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania / Creatures Inc. (Silicone Technician, 2021), Der Ring Des Nibelungen at the Regents Opera (HOD, 2023-5), Robbie William’s Music Video ‘You Can’t Stop Christmas’ (Lead Prosthetic Make-up Artist, 2020) and Opera Re-Imagined at The Royal Opera House (Supervisor, 2017).
Winner of The Film Olympiad Award for Best Hair & Make-up Design 2024 (You Eat Other Animals, Dir: Ed Wiles), and The British Short Film Award for Best Hair & Make-up Design 2023 (Empress Clawscream, Dir: Stephen T Lally).
In addition to her HMU & Prosthetics work, Tabitha is a practicing Fine Artist and independent curator, and has exhibited across the UK and internationally. (www.tabbyli.com)
The British Short Film Awards | Best Hair & Make-up Design 2023
Her former education and training includes Barbering (Mentored by Liam Hamilton) and Textured Hair (Mentored by Regina Meessen) at Christine Blundell Make-up Academy, a Master’s Degree in Fine Art (Distinction) from City & Guilds of London Art School, Period Hairstyling & Male Grooming (Mentored by Andrew Whiteoak) at Titanic FX Belfast, a BA (Hons) Degree in Hair, Make-up, & Prosthetics for Performance (2:1) from The University of the Arts London (London College of Fashion), a VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up (Distinction) from West Thames College and a VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Microblading from Laura Kay London.
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