UK based bridal specialist team of hand picked makeup artists and hair stylists covering:

- Kent

- Essex

- London

- East Sussex

- Hertfordshire

- INTERNATIONAL

PREPARING FOR

YOUR WEDDING DAY

WE HAVE A TEAM OF HAND PICKED PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTS AND HAIRSTYLISTS WHO SPECIALISE IN WEDDINGS, HAVING YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BETWEEN THEM. COVERING KENT, EAST SUSSEX, ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE AND LONDON TO NAME A FEW, BEING ABLE TO TRAVEL TO ANY UK OR INTERNATIONAL LOCATION. EACH WEDDING IS UNIQUE, AND WE UNDERSTAND YOUR WEDDING DAY IS THE MOST SPECIAL DAY OF YOUR LIFE, SO EACH BOOKING IS TAILORED AROUND YOU

THE

PROCESS

For a personalised quote and to book/enquire please email bridal@themakeupandhairbar.com

Please include the following:

– Date and time of your wedding

– Location of wedding (or where you will be getting ready)

– Size of bridal party requiring makeup / hair services for trials and on the day

Please state and leave a contact number if you would prefer a member of our team to give you a call to discuss you specific requirements. We will then send you over the portfolios of the makeup artists / hair stylists available for your wedding date and advise you on the number of team members you will require

We understand it may be daunting choosing and trusting a makeup artist / hair stylist for your big day

ALTHOUGH ALL MEMBER’S OF THE PRO TEAM ARE HIGHLY SKILLED AND BOAST INDUSTRY LEADING EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS – EACH ARTIST HAS THEIR OWN STRENGTHS AND SPECIALITIES, MEANING YOU CAN CHOSE WHO YOU FEEL IS MOST SUITABLE TO YOUR MAKEUP AND HAIR PREFERENCE.

We don't just offer makeup and hair services to the bride but any member of the wedding...

We also provide freelance services for non-bridal clients, travelling to any location you are getting ready

Your Trial

Once you have selected your preferred artist / stylist, we will then arrange a makeup and hair bridal trial.

We recommend having your trial 12 weeks prior to your wedding date, once key aspects of your wedding such as your dress are finalised. Trials are ​usually held in either of our salons located in Kent (Brasted – Sevenoaks / Southborough – Tunbridge Wells)

We can travel to you for trials at an additional cost

Weekend trials are limited and subject to availability

If you would like to bring members of your bridal party, we would recommend booking this during off-peak salon times so we can accommodate

We can also host private bridal trial parties if 4+ members of the bridal party are having trials. We can also include grazing platters and prosecco at your ​request

We would recommend before your trial to have a look on sites such as ‘Pinterest’ to find inspiration for looks/styles you would like to try. Or our bridal ​specific Instagram page - @themakeupandhairagency

Please always remember however when considering specific makeup looks and hair styles, they may require additional services such as hair extensions ​or false lashes to achieve the look you desire. If you wish to have clip in/permanent hair extensions please bring these along or have these fitted prior to ​your trial. Clip-in hair extensions need to be of a high quality to be able to style, if you are unsure of which brand to purchase, please contact us prior to ​your trial.

We also ask that you have realistic trial expectations and consider images without heavy filters/editing/airbrushing and go for more ‘real life’ images.

It is your responsibility to inform us of any allergies or conditions that you have which may impact your makeup application/hair styling.

In the trial you will have a full in-depth consultation with your artist/stylist who will cover aspects such as your usual makeup/hair routine, desired looks, ​colours, and tones that you may want to try.

A final look/products will be agreed between you both and this will be noted.

Arrival times and any preparations you may need to make beforehand (such as when to wash your hair) will be discussed, agreed, and finalised. Each ​wedding we do is unique and tailored you so we try and avoid giving you any insight to timings before your trial, as until we know all looks/styles ​required of yourself and the bridal party it can be very hard to determine such specific details – however rest assured we will always make a plan so that ​your wedding morning is relaxed and runs smoothly, giving you time for all other elements such as pictures, putting on your dress etc

We always recommend to have the makeup and hair trial together, as without one of the other it can be hard to ‘imagine’ the full look completed look. To ​get the most out of your trial, we recommend coming with a look/style in mind.

We can try up to x2 styles/adaptations during your appointment and will ensure you are happy before you leave.

In the event you would like another trial, this will be charged at the same price as your initial trial.

On the day...

On the day of the wedding, the artist/stylist/team will arrive at the agreed time and location of where you and your bridal party will be getting ready.

A schedule of the day and preparations we/you need to make beforehand will be agreed at the trial. Any changes to this schedule we will need to know immediately, and we cannot guarantee that we can always accommodate as the team often fit other bookings around your wedding day.

Prices:

Bridal makeup trial – £60-£80+

Bridal hair trial – £60-£80+

Bride Makeup – on the day – £70-£200+

Bride Hair – on the day – £70-£200+

Bridal party makeup (bridesmaid, mother of the ​bride, guest) – £50-£80+

Bridal party hair (bridesmaid, mother of the bride, ​guest) – £50-£80+

Infant makeup/hair (Under 12’s) – £15-£25+

Travel charge (from salon location) – £1 per mile

*Prices vary depending on makeup artist/stylist, which are priced based on their experience and qualification in the bridal makeup and hair industry

Recommended treatments for Brides

At the makeup & hair bar we offer all makeup, hair, beauty and aesthetic treatments from one salon by a team of industry leading professionals

We are also PRIVILEGED to do 100's of bride's makeup and hair each year and therefore understand how important it is that you look and feel your best on your wedding day

We have therefore created a menu of recommended services alongside your makeup/hair

The Ultimate Bespoke Facial by Renew Clinic

Each facial is bespoke to each client following a thorough consultation, meaning the products and methods used will depend on your skin requirements and needs to get you wedding ready! We advise having monthly facials prior to your wedding date to get flawless skin, which will help your makeup stay throughout the day. Sometimes the results of your facial will show the following week and your skin may be sensitive/red afterwards, we therefore advise that you have at least 1 trial facial and the facial before your wedding 7+ days prior.

Book in for a free consultation with our skin expert Tammy to see which facial is best for you

Price £50-£120 per facial

The Biosculpture Luxury Gel Manicure

This is more than your standard gel manicure using only the highest quality brands and products on the market by our talented Manicurist Rayhana who offers this service. Rayhana is renowned for her clean and flawless manicures, having had her work featured in the likes of Vogue, Glamour magazine and Grazia.

The manicure includes in depth cuticle work, a luxury hand scrub and precise application.

We recommend having a couple of manicures prior to your wedding day to strengthen and grow your natural nails, which can be achieved with the Biosculpture range and good aftercare.

We then recommend booking in advance your final bridal manicure 2/3 days prior to your wedding day

Price £45-£50

The Sienna X Spraytan

We offer spraytans in solutions 'clear' & 6-16% meaning that we have a shade for each bride regardless of your naturally fair/dark skin toned you are and tailored to how light/dark you would like your tan to be for your wedding day

We recommend fully exfoliating before your tan, and not applying deodorant or perfume prior.

Before booking your wedding tan we advise at least one 'trial' spraytan to determine which shade you would like and also how the tan develops on your skin to know what time frame prior it should be booked for.

Following your spraytan you should moisturise and exfoliate gently to prolong the results.

Price £30

Hen Do / Pre-Wedding Group Pamper Sessions

Make the lead up to your wedding extra special by ​booking you and your bridal party in for a hen do / pre-​wedding prep pamper afternoon

Our pamper sessions are bespoke and packages can be ​tailored across all services that we offer

We can host groups of up to 20 people

Our most popular Services for groups:

Gel Manicure

Gel Pedicure

Blowdry

Facial

Makeup

Hair

Massage

10% off total price for groups of over 4 people

All services can be mixed and matched amongst the ​team

We recommend booking in advance for maximum ​availability

Private hire is subject to availability

Prosecco and soft drinks are served throughout as ​standard

Extras:

Afternoon tea - £15pp

Grazing platter - £15pp

Balloons - POC

Personalised cupcakes / biscuits - POC

What to look out for when choosing your bridal makeup artist or bridal hair stylist

reliability

You are trusting this person with the biggest day of ​your life. There is no rescheduling or cancelling your ​wedding day. Our team has not let a bride down even in ​family emergencies, illness and transport dramas. If a ​situation arises, we will do whatever it takes to be ​there or have a team of 11 behind us to fall on in an ​emergency.

Please ensure when looking for an artist/stylist that ​they have a good reputation, check for genuine reviews, ​or go off personal recommendations from people who ​have actually used the artist/stylist.

price

A price reflects the artist/stylist’s experience, ​qualifications, kit, insurance and having them exclusively ​on your wedding morning. A price for a bride is typically ​around the £100-£200 mark depending on the above points. ​It is more expensive than a ‘typical makeup appointment’ ​due to the care and prep in the lead up to the wedding ​that goes into the bride. Wedding mornings can actually be ​quite exhausting due to the pressure we put in to ensure ​you look perfect. Be cautious of very low bridal prices and ​be sure what that includes. Remember you are trusting this ​person to take the time and attention to execute your ​vision of how you want to look on your big day.

portfolio

Have you seen a mixture of both pictures and videos of the ​artist/stylists work? Including different hair lengths, ​colours, textures and thickness’? Have you seen an artist’s ​work on a variety of ages, skin tones and makeup ​preferences (full, natural, soft glam etc)?

It is important that your artist/stylist is going to be able ​to cater to everyone requiring services in your bridal ​party.

Both Makeup & Hair are very personal as everyone has ​different visions of how they would like to look, this is ​why it is important to do your research and find someone ​who’s work represents what you are looking for.

payment

We take a deposit to secure your wedding day and then ​request the full balance 7 days prior to your wedding day. ​If you are planning a wedding a couple of years ahead, be ​cautious of any supplier who asks for the full payment ​years in advance to secure the wedding. Be sure to have ​the following agreed:

• What would happen in the event of the artist/stylist ​having a change in circumstances (pregnancy for ​example) and no longer be able to fulfil your booking, ​would you get a refund?
  
• Are they a limited company or sole trader, if the business ​closed or they were no longer trading would you be ​protected?
  

Makeup Artist & ​Hair stylist

We highly recommend booking a Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist ​who are from the same company / used to working together. ​The reason for this is that we know each others timings, styles ​of working and how we cope under pressure. Most importantly ​we can liaise in the lead up to the wedding to discuss timings ​and changes to the plan on the morning.

We also also recommend having the makeup/hair trial together, ​otherwise it can be difficult to vision the final look.

If you do however have a makeup artist / hair stylist from ​different sources, we recommend giving one anothers contact ​details prior.

The lead up..

The lead up to the wedding is just as important as your ​artist/stylist being present on the wedding day. You want to ​feel that you are in safe hands, your bridal artist/stylist is ​contactable if you have any questions/changes or need ​anything clarifying.

At The Makeup & Hair Bar we pride ourselves in having a ​dedicated bridal admin team who work Monday-Friday. This ​means you can contact us throughout the week for ​anything mentioned above. We also can help you plan all of ​your pre-wedding services if you wish, like your spraytan, ​nails, facial etc. We offer every service in our salon so are ​able to book everything for you effortlessly in the correct ​timeline in the lead up to your big day.