After spending the last twelve years in Australia, local girl Amy Bewick is back in her hometown and has recently opened make-up studio, ‘Nusa’ in the Exchange 1856 building.
With a degree in Fine Art and a background in creative events management, Amy found a new niche when she settled in Australia. She started what she describes as a ‘side hustle’ doing festival make-up and found it was something she loved. She went on to train as a make-up artist and eventually secured a job at a television station in Darwin doing hair and make-up for the newsreaders on ABC News.
Amy’s time spent abroad has heavily influenced her new studio. Whilst living in The Northern Territories, the two-hour flight to Bali made it a long weekend destination. She loved the look of the luxury villas and hotels she saw there and this is reflected in the interior design of ‘Nusa’ which is light and airy with lots of natural wood and plants. She has given it her own twist, accenting the studio with hints of gold, in a look she describes as ‘Bali Luxe.’ ‘Nusa,’ the Indonesian word for island, has a very serene, spa-like feel to it with its pristine surfaces and scented candles.
Using high-end products, Amy does bridal make-up, make-up for special occasions such as proms and she also has clients in the beauty, editorial and creative world. Her aspiration is that every client feels special when they visit ‘Nusa’ and has made her studio a relaxing haven where they can feel pampered and enjoy a quiet one-to-one experience. She describes her personal make-up style as one influenced by her work in Australia, where there is a softer, natural, beachy boho look and she is pleased to see this look is becoming more on trend here.
In addition to her work as a make-up artist, Amy has just added luxury ear piercing to her studio menu. She is offering this as a different piercing experience, specialising in the curated ear look where multiple pieces of jewellery are styled in different piercings throughout the ear. Piercing is done via needle and delicate, high quality earrings are available. Amy can discuss designs with the client and assist in choosing the jewellery.
You can find ‘Nusa’ at Suite 2, The Exchange 1856, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE. Amy can be contacted via Instagram @nusa.ncl and via email hello@nusastudio.co.uk
