Sophie Louise Hodgson is a highly qualified, North West England-based Hair and Makeup Artist (HMUA) specializing in creative editorial, media makeup, skin-focused beauty, and advanced body artistry. Trained at the prestigious Cassie Lomas Makeup Academy in Media City, Manchester, Sophie combines a prolific freelance career with academic leadership as an industry educator.

Sophie’s extensive skillset spans fashion, makeup, specialized hairstyling, and Special Effects (SFX). Committed to technical precision on set, she holds advanced upskilling certifications, including Airbase Airbrush Makeup, Creative Face & Bodypainting (via Dublin Bodypaint), and advanced media techniques such as prosthetic and bald cap application.

In addition to her freelance work, Sophie serves as a Lecturer in Specialist and Media Makeup Techniques. In this role, she designs and instructs Level 1, 2, and 3 college curricula—mentoring the next generation of artists in photographic makeup, camouflage application, studio photography, and prosthetic design. Book via crewcastdmv.com.