About

Welcome to MADE UP the lifelong vision of the owner Lindsay Morse, which began as her own personal love of make-up and fashion.  Born through years of Management positions with some of the most well known cosmetic lines in the industry and rapidly developing today into an instantly recognized name in make-up artistry. Enter the world of Made-Up, starting with a focus on specialty make-up for Weddings, Bridal Portraits, Professional Modeling shoots, as well as private parties.  Our commitment to you is to provide an experience that is more then just excellent makeup and hair design, but to adapt to all of our clients needs and wants as well as to offer them a pampered and stress free day before walking down the isle or being in front of a camera. We are dedicated in providing you with the latest and the most innovative make-up techniques, current product news and invaluable information regarding break through skincare techniques!

Your experience with Made up promises to provide you with an excellence unprecedented in the industry, through her own personal talent, a degree in the field of Aesthetics and years of International experience at all levels of the cosmetics industry, you can trust Lindsay Morse and her team to consistently provide excellent service and attention to detail.

Lindsay Morse earned her degree in Aesthetics in 2004, and subsequently her NC Aesthetician’s License. During her career, Lindsay has worked in management for several international cosmetic companies including Lancome, Fresh Cosmetics and most recently Trish McEvoy, Ltd. as an International Make-Up Artist. During her more than 9 years in the industry, Lindsay’s talent as an artist has become known both domestically and internationally; working in several foreign countries including Ireland and London. Lindsay is highly professional, well respected, and recognized internationally, but is based and lives here in Raleigh, NC. As a board certified Aesthetician, Lindsay offers not only an exceptional talent in make-up artistry and application, but a broad knowledge of skin care essentials for women and men of all ages.

Through her company MADE-UP, Lindsay Morse creates beautiful faces, realizing her goal of “making you more beautiful for the most important moments in your life.” She uses a display of magic with powders, lipsticks, and shadows, to help clients look their best for weddings or other special events.

Lindsay continues to stretch and expand her artistic abilities. She is able to to effectively assist a broad range of bridal clientele with all their skin and makeup needs. Lindsay’s signature look is best described as a fresh, flawless skin, and an understated modern approach to beauty.

Jillian Toppen

Jillian is a licensed Cosmetologist and has been doing hair and make-up professionally for over 5 years. She has worked in several high end salons in Minneapolis, MN and Raleigh, NC and has had over 100 hours in advanced training with exclusive Redken NYC artists, Ryder Makeup Labs, The Crowning Touch, Premiere Modeling Agency, and The Image Group. Jillian has years of experience in hair/makeup for pageants, prom, weddings, TV, print, and the runway. She herself started modeling at the age of 12 for companies such as Nordstrom, Sherri Hill, Tony Bowls, Samsung and more. She has also competed in and won several pageants and has coached and styled two national winners! Jillian also holds a degree in Mass Communications and is currently working on a second degree in Psychology. However, her passion will always lie in the beauty and fashion industry whether in front of or behind the camera. Jillian’s combination of experience, professionalism and attention to detail gives her clients the confidence to know that when they leave her chair they will feel and look their best for any occasion!

Tonya Dew

Tonya Dew earned 1500 hours in cosmetology certification from the Aveda Institute of Chapel Hill in 2011. Upon graduation Tonya became certified by the North Carolina Board of Cosmetology and opened Shear Faith Salon located in Sanford, North Carolina. Since beginning her career as a cosmetologist Tonya has grown her clientele and has become a well-known cosmetologist in the community. Tonya is both respected and pursued for her talent, customer service, and professionalism. Through her education and work experience Tonya has enhanced her cosmetology skills and has become a leader in creating both every day and special occasion hair styles for her clients as well as being known for color application.In order to provide the best quality services to her clients Tonya also strives to increase her skill by continuing her education through specialized classes offered by the best in the cosmetology world.

Sara Haan

Sara has always had a sense of style and creative ability. Makeup application is her creative outlet and enjoys sharing a unique experience with each client. She has been in the makeup industry for 8 years and has enjoyed every minute of it.
Her true talent was discovered while working at Bobbi Brown counter where she worked alongside some of the top makeup artists from this industry. Here she
picked up techniques and tricks that have enhanced her artistry skills. She has formal education from UNCW in photography and stage makeup. She has traveled to
many states to freelances at events for Chanel, Bobbie Brown and Smashbox. While also working as freelance artist and at the counter she has worked extensively in
the bridal industry. Sara has a very down to earth demeanor and tends to make her brides feel comfortable in her hands.