Frequently Asked Questions

A Bride's trial is approximately 2 hours.  For bridesmaids and other guests, a further hour per person is required.  N.B. The times for the wedding day itself will be shorter as all your queries about skincare, products and applications will have been discussed and confirmed at the trial(s).

Yes. I have public liability insurance through Salon Gold.

I have completed the isoclean Hygiene Standards for Makeup Professionals course and proudly display my certificate (see gallery). I sanitise all my brushes after every client with IsoClean brush sanitiser and deep clean my brushes weekly with IsoClean soap.  All my makeup items are sanitised after use with IsoClean makeup sanitiser and I use disposable applicators where necessary.  I also keep my work surfaces and chair cleaned with IsoClean surface cleanser and use hand sanitiser between clients and before starting a makeup consultation if I do not have the option to wash my hands properly.

I make every endeavour to remain Covid safe, I am fully vaccinated and will perform a lateral flow test prior to attending our appointment.  I can wear a mask for your appointment if you would like me to.  You also have the option to wear a mask during the eye makeup application but obviously this will need to be removed for the skin portion of the makeup.

I will bring a clean headband for each client but you are free to use your own or to opt for hair sectioning clips.  If you're having your hair styled, it is a good idea to have the makeup done whilst it is pinned/set.

I am not affiliated with any particular brand so I use a mix of high quality makeup products.  If you would like something specific due to allergies etc, please discuss this with me ahead of your initial appointment.

No.  You are just liable to pay for the trial and any travel charges incurred.

Due to  wedding and prom seasons being busy periods, I always ask for a booking fee at  to hold your required date in the diary.

This is especially important for wedding and prom bookings when a trial and day of the wedding/prom are required.  The deposit allows me to secure your wedding/prom date before booking your trial.

You are more than welcome to book an initial trial as soon as you enquire and then pay the booking fee afterwards but I cannot guarantee your wedding date booking until payment has been made.

Weddings

I will work all this out for you at your trial, however, a rough estimate for timings is an hour and a half for briday make up and 45 minutes for bridesmaids or guests.

Prom

This can take 45 minutes to an hour depending on your required look.  If you want precise timings, please book a trial first.

For group bookings, allow an hour per group member. 

All payments must come from whoever confirms the bookings for simplicity's sake.  Brides typically collect payment from their wedding party before final payment is due, i.e. the night before.

I ask that you, and anyone in your party having make up, have clean, makeup-free faces and freshly washed.  If you wish to use any particular moisturiser, please ensure you apply this and advise me prior to makeup application that you have already moisturised.