Ashley Readings is a Toronto-based hair and makeup artist whose work spans fashion, commercial, and celebrity in Toronto, New York and London. With a background in fine art from OCAD University and studies in Florence, Italy, her approach is rooted in craft, composition, and an evolving visual point of view.
In 2025, Ashley’s work appeared across international and national platforms including ELLE Australia, Fashion Canada, NUVO, The Kit, HELLO! Canada Beauty Awards, Behind the Blinds and GQ Arabia. She was on set with some of Canada’s largest brands Canada Goose, Joe Fresh and Knix. Known for her calm demeanour and quiet work ethic she continues to be booked for TIFF red carpets and press for Netflix, Paramount and Corus Entertainment.
Alongside her on-set work, Ashley began teaching professional workshops in 2025 and has expanded her practice into wig making, deepening her ability to develop work that sits at the intersection of beauty, storytelling, and technical precision.
What It’s Like to Do Marina Abramovic’s Makeup
The Kit
November 2023
Here’s How To Get Salon-Worthy Hair
The Kit
March 2021
What’s a Good Holiday Makeup Look?
Toronto Star
December 2021
