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About Solange Koniak

Solange Koniak is a London-based Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist working across film, television, fashion, and commercial projects. With a strong eye for detail and a collaborative approach, she is known for creating looks that are both creatively expressive and technically precise.

Over the past several years, Solange has built extensive on-set experience within the film and television industry, contributing to major productions for Netflix, BBC, Amazon, Disney, and Apple TV. Alongside her screen work, she has developed a solid foundation in hair styling within a professional studio environment, working closely with photographers and clients to deliver polished, camera-ready results for fashion and portrait projects.

“For me, every face and every client is unique. I believe the best results come from collaboration combining my creative vision with an understanding of what makes each individual feel confident and authentic.”

– Solange Koniak

Solange’s work is rooted in enhancing natural features while adapting seamlessly to the demands of each brief whether that’s continuity-driven character work, high-fashion editorial styling, or refined, modern beauty. She approaches both hair and makeup as integrated disciplines, ensuring that every look feels cohesive, and tailored to the individual.

Her skill set spans screen, editorial, bridal, and fashion, with experience ranging from large-scale productions and crowd work through to designer roles and lead creative positions. Known for her calm presence on set and her ability to interpret a client’s vision, Solange brings both reliability and artistry to every project.

Theatrical Hair & Makeup

Stage makeup is used as a method in conjunction with stage lighting to highlight the actors’ faces in order make expressions visible to the audience from moderate distances. Solange considers definıng the eyes and lips as well as the highlights and lowlights of the facial bones.

Fashion Hair & Make-up

Solange uses Fashion makeup for magazine photography as well as on the fashion runway. Avant-garde makeup is also an applicable technique used for projects that require experimental themes.

Bridal Hair & Makeup

Bridal makeup is a new segment in Solange’s repertoire. From ethnic to glamorous to contemporary, makeup artists are now an important part of wedding planning in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.

Film & Television

Solange Koniak entered the film industry in 2019. Since then, she has contributed to various productions, including:

BBC’s “Chelsea Detective” and “Dance School”
Disney’s “Cruella”
HBO’s “Avenue 5”
Apple+’s “Hijack”
ITV’s “Belgravia”
Netflix’s “Queens Charlotte”, “Black Mirror” (Episode: Mazey day), “The Diplomat 1 and 2”, “Gentleman” and “The Kitchen”

Additionally, she has provided hair and makeup for Coldplay’s “Cry Cry Cry” music video and grooming for Steven Martin.

Solange has been working in the UK Models studios with our clients, and we have been very happy with her customer service, professionalism, and strong work ethic. She works confidently with models and consistently brings creativity, care, and attention to detail to every look she creates. Her ability to produce beautiful, creative makeup looks while making clients feel comfortable and supported is a real asset to the studio. We are very pleased with Solange's work and would happily recommend her as a talented and reliable makeup artist.

Jessica K Studio Manager

I, Regina Meessen, have had the opportunity to work with Solange Koniak as a makeup artist on many occasions and it is with great pleasure that I am able to write this letter of recommendation for her. She is always at the top on the list of persons I would contact. Solange is reliable, dedicated, straightforward, highly knowledgeable in her craft, and always executes tasks with a lot of care. Her kind, gentle, and easygoing nature means she always brings a sense of ease, calmness, and confidence. I know she will be an asset to your organisation.

Regina Meessen Hair & Makeup Designer

I have had the pleasure of working with Solange on both film and television productions. Solange is a talented makeup and hair artist whose presence is truly a ray of sunshine. She brings warmth, professionalism, and positivity to every environment she steps into, with exceptional skills across both makeup and hair. Her attention to detail, creativity, and calm approach make her a valuable part of any team. I would highly recommend Solange to anyone looking for a skilled, uplifting, and professional makeup and hair artist.

Claire Anne Williams Makeup & Hair Designer / Author / Beauty Specialist

I can't thank my hair and makeup artist, Solange, enough for her incredible work. She helped with both of my photo shoots and was so professional — on time, dedicated, and even stayed extra. She clearly understood my brief and brought it to life with beautiful makeup and effortless hair that captured my vision perfectly. I'm so grateful!

Maria Genco Designer

CLICK HERE for Solange’s full CV detailing her further work experience.