Behind the Glam: Sarah Laidlaw's Remarkable Rise as Priceline's Hair and Makeup Director

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Makeup Insider Podcast, join Sarah Laidlaw, a prominent figure in the world of hair and makeup, as she offers a candid look into her journey from a hairdresser to freelance artist to leading the hair and makeup direction at Priceline.Sarah shares firsthand experiences from her career, including insights into fashion photo shoots and the balance between client demands and creative expression. With an outstanding career that spans 30 years, Sarah has her own unique style for which she has become renowned: classic beauty with a contemporary edge. Sarah’s work reflects an artistic sensibility, which coupled with her attention to detail, produces a ceaselessly stellar result. She effortlessly walks the line between commercial polish and editorial strength and is equally in her element creating everything from subtle, minimal looks to radical transformations. “The transformative ability of hair and makeup is what excites me! I adore both the simplicity of effortless, natural looks right through to big, couture, sculptural shapes.”Sarah is also 3 x Australian Makeup Artist of the Year.  AHFA Make-Up Artist of the Year 2017, and MAGAP Make-Up Artist of the Year 2018 & 2020. In addition, a series of makeup awards-3 x NSW Make-Up Artist of the Year - 2018, ’19 & ‘203 x Event/Bridal Make-Up Artist of the Year - 2018, ’19 & ‘202 x Beauty Makeup Artist of the Year - 2018 & ‘20Editorial Makeup Artist of the Year -2020The Hair Edit Waitlist Follow TMI on IG Follow Vanessa on IGThe Makeup Insider Blog The Makeup Insider TikTok