Where it all began

2009 I was leaving sixth form, I had just completed my A Levels. I had no aspiration to continue to university like most of my friends did and I had no clue at all what I wanted to do.

I've always been interested in makeup and and anything beauty related but never really thought of it as a job. I started working in the local Iceland. Great first little job, and one of the collegeues had said to me that I would be a good beautician. I completely shrugged it off and thought no bloody way, is she serious, my shy face won't last a minute. Rich had been to college but left his course as he wasn't enjoying it. He went to work in Tesco but decided he wanted to go back to the college to try something different. There was an open day and Rich's mum had suggested that I have a look aswell at the beauty courses. She herself had just finished it and highly recommended it.

Before you knew it there I was, enrolled on a beauty therapy course. My amazing mum bought me the kit and uniform; I was good to go. I was rediculously nervous and about 1000 miles out of my comfort zone. Horrendous! But I muddled through and passed. The funny thing is I hated doing nails and for what follows you will be surprised.

2011 I applied for a job in Fenwick at Nails inc. Why? I don't know either. But it's got me where I am today, and you know that saying " Everything happens for a reason". Four lovely years I worked for Nails inc. I worked my self up to Assistant Manager, it was tough at times and so busy. The area managers where scary, targets where sky high and I was a horrendously shakey, nervous person. Not your ideal manicurist but I got by. People came and went but that beauty floor was always full of huge, predominantly female, personalities. I was always quiet and kept myself to myself. BUT, life is for learning, I was young then and I do have a lot to thank for this part of my career because it made me grow up and realise what this industry is about, the good, bad and the ugly.

I soon realised that working for my self and having my own business was something i would end up doing. I felt that I needed something new whilst I figured out what it was I wanted to do. 2015 I left nails Inc and went back to the college but as an employee this time, within the beauty department. I loved it alot and again I learnt a lot. I started my teaching, but deep down I knew it wasn't for me.

At the end of 2015 I fell pregnant with our twin girls Mia and Matilda. And that was it. Instantly I new this would be where I start my self employed journey. By the time they where 9 months I was dipping in to a new world of being my own boss and another passion of mine - Hair & Makeup. Instagram was not what it is today but it was getting there and is now the most useful piece of social media I use for my business.

Since building Beauty by Hannah, I have never looked back and i absolutely love how far I have come not only in confidence but my skill aswell. There's been ups and downs, long nights and back to back clients and not to mention the driving around. I love my job so much, both sides of it and to have been learning and working in this industry for 9 years absolutely baffles me. Only really the past year have i felt completely comfortable and settled - I love doing nails, I love my friends, my clients, the chat, the weddings, hair, makeup everything! I'm continuing to make some amazing friends even if they live so far away that popping round for a cuppa isn't really gonna work. I'm greatful for everyone who has taught me something in this industry and I will continue to learn and educate myself.

It's so hard to figure out what you want to do as a career and it's clear that many beauty therapists seems to just fall in to doing a job like this. It's creative and artistic which I never agreed I was, but I was always doodling at school and always painting my nails! Crazy eh!

Five Favourites

I've got some favourites for you. A few products that I have recently been loving and thought I'd share them with you!

First up - Bare Minerals Original Mineral Foundation. I’ve wanted, for ages, something quick and simple to use in the mornings. During lock down I've been dipping in to my pro kit and have decided that I just don't have time for liquid foundation before the school run! A simple Swish on to the brush & swoosh across your face is what I needed. This foundation is lightweight and comfortable to wear and ultimately quick to apply. I wouldn't necessarily use this on a bride as I prefer to layer skincare with liquid foundation, pressing in to the skin for a longer lasting makeup. I would however, consider using this for a young bridesmaid, who didn't need to much coverage. I tend to blend my concealer underneath first. The mineral qualities of this product mean that it's hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Great for sensitive skins.

La Roche Posay Toleriane Ultra Eye Contour Cream - Again, great for sensitive skin. Non oily, fast absorbing - designed to hydrate and soothe eyes. I use this underneath makeup it's great prep for your concealer.

The Body Shop Skin Defence Multi Protection Lotion SPF 50. I purchased this through the recommendation of The Queen that is Caroline Hirons - I needed a SPF for my skin care and something to use if I'm not wearing makeup. Helps to protect against indoor and outdoor pollution. Quick absorption and doesnt feel tacky on the skin. Apply after moisturising and before foundation or just on its own.

Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick - Combining the warmth of a bronzer and rosey tones of a blush to give the skin a lit within appearance and subtle luminosity. I've been loving having my own one of these. I apply this to all my brides!

And lastly my Naf Stuff Cuticle oil pen. Of course this is going to be in my makeup kit. Morning and night I apply this to my fingers and toes to hydrate those cuticles! This one smells of Mint & Eucalyptus - I stock these if you need one 👏🏻

Hope you enjoyed reading! Let me know your favourites!

WOODLAND MAGIC

OH MY WORD. What a smashing shoot this was. When Roxy from The Little Wedding Warehouse asked me if i fancied doing some nails for a shoot she was putting together i basically chewed her arm off! I was SO excited! Roxy’s vision was absolute perfection; Celestial. Think Stars, Moons, Marble, Foil ;-) it was a dream come true. You just wait until you see the images which where taken by Sammy (take a look at her work she will blow you away)!

For the nails, i used the INCREDIBLE dresses by Maudika Bridal as inspiration. Using press on nails to save time i created a design i was over the moon about, excuse the pun. I used Bio sculpture Gel, and some celestial stickers that i found on eBay. I hadn’t met the model personally so i did a fair few in different sizes so that they would match neatly and look as natural as possible. I prepped and buffed the nails before applying and sticking with nail glue.

The venue; Kingdom, situated in Penshurst, was breathtaking, the views and not the mention the food was sublime. Its one of those that you feel so giddy about when you get there but then your on such a downer when the day comes to an end. I hadn’t met any of these people and they where all so kind and each incredibly hardworking, fully dedicated and talented in what they do for the wedding industry.

To add the cherry on the cake, this shoot was featured on Festival Brides and with it a beautiful blog outlining all of Roxy’s gorgeous details. I wont keep you any longer, have a look at those pics!

Everyone who was involved in the shoot is listed below so that you can get your hands on them for your wedding ;-) !

READ THE FESTIVAL BRIDES BLOG HERE!

THE TEAM

Concept, styling & props - @thelittleweddingwarehouse⁣⁣⁣
Concept, hair & make-up - @off.duty.weddinghmua⁣⁣⁣
Floral design - @xyrisbotanicals⁣⁣⁣
Photography - @sammytaylor.weddingphotography⁣⁣⁣
Venue - @motherlove_venues @kingdom_pen ⁣⁣⁣
Bridal dress designer & boutique - @maudika_bridal⁣⁣⁣
Videography - @jackcorthinephotovideo⁣⁣⁣
Bride Model - @meeraroses⁣⁣⁣
Groom Model & jewellery - @benjamins__craft⁣⁣⁣
Cake design - @cbcakery⁣⁣⁣
Cake separator - @prop.options⁣⁣⁣
Stationery & moon print - @heathercorthinedesign⁣⁣⁣
Bridal headwear - @tillythomaslux⁣⁣⁣
Bridal accessories - @stephaniejacquelinebridal⁣⁣⁣
Nails - @beautybyhannahhenn⁣⁣⁣
Crockery & cutlery - @atouchofvintageuk⁣⁣⁣
Glassware - @thevintageglasswarecompany⁣⁣⁣
Silk bouquet drape & ribbons - @silkandpurl ⁣⁣⁣
Groom's suit - @asos

Four Different Bridal Nail Ideas

Four dreamy nail cuffs for the ultimate bridal nails.

Using Biosculpture Gel shade Mute 146, Crushed Shells, Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and Copper Leaf I've come up with some alternative bridal nail ideas. Let me know which one you would wear!

Copper Leaf is from Essence Glitter

Swarovski (1.8mm), Pearls (2mm) and Shells where all from eBay.

The Bridal Nail Edit

It can be a tough or fairly easy decision when it comes to bridal nails. Either way I thought I'd rustle up some inspiration for you, of l nails that I have created for brides over the last few years. Enjoy 😌

The Blue bridal nail

Lovely Beckah went for Bohemian Beauty, a sky blue shade, with a layer of Opal Glacier, iridescent shimmer, on top. On the ring finger I added a cuff of rhinestones to add a bit of bling.

The rose Nude Bridal nail

Nude nails are very popular when it comes to bridal nails. Most popular in my collection are Classic Jacquard and Ivory Beige, both by Biosculpture Gel. In this photo we used Ivory Beige but added a tiny bit of pink to it to tie in with the roses. Quite a good match I think 😍 Both the Bride Maid of Honour went for the same colour.

The summer bright Bridal Nail

Elly was a may bank holiday bride and her wedding was beautifully colourful and vintage inspired. At her regular appointments she always chose bright colours to wear so she did nothing but that on her wedding day. I think you should stay true to yourself and not shy away from the true you on your wedding day. They're marrying you for you after all 😜

Elly went for a yellow marbled nail using Biosculpture Gel Brigette, Daffodil and White.

The floral

Ohh yes! SOPHIE. These nails where perfect. Tiny little florals around the edge of the nail. We got the idea from Pinterest and decided together they where the ones. Applied on a clear base, Bohemian Beauty, Pillar Box Red, White and Black gel from Biosculpture. Dreamy. Simple and effective.

Crushed Shells

An elegant alternative to nail art for your wedding day. On a clear base tiny crushed shells where encapsulated which sparkled and caught the light. Worked lovely with the flowers!

The Glitter Bridal Nail

Ooo these where so lovely. Another favourite base colour Rose, which is mostly used for a French manicure. We then applied silver glitter from Magpie Beauty around the cuticle and sidewalls of the nails. You could do this on a few nails or all of them like in the picture if you want to go all out ✨

FRENCH MANICURE

French manicure never fails. Always looks clean, neat and stylish. You can play around with the thickness of the white tip and base nude colour. There's many variations.

The extension

You may feel that you need extensions for your special day. This can be done just ask your nail technician. Here vintage bride Amy went for a super classy nude nail with a dainty floral print on her ring finger.

The gold Foil

Ooh this is always popular. Foil can come in any colour. Here we used Classic Jacquard and Good Foil on top. Elegant bridal nails.

The floral french

Such a cute alternative to a French manicure. Also a nice mid way point for those brides that want nail art but nothing that's too on your face. Rose nude gel as a base with white hand painted floral tips.

The themed wedding

Having a themed wedding? Then why not go all out and have your nails match your wedding! 🤭😜 This was Alice and her Alice in Wonderland theme. We put the time she got married on the clock.

A little slice of glitter

Pictured here Ivory Beige with Shine Like a Disco ball placed around the nail. An easy way to add a bit of sparkle. Both colours from Biosculpture Gel.

I hope that this has given you a bit of inspiration for your wedding nails. Please tag me on Instagram if you recreate them! I'd love to see 🤭😍

Channeling my inner Editorial

Ever since I started my beauty therapy course at college I have LOVED editorials in magazines. Flicking through the pages, admiring the creativity and although, granted, not very wearable this just meant that absolutely anything goes.

So whilst in lock down I thought why not stick some gems on my hands 😂💁🏻‍♀️. I used Peach Prism from Essence Glitter and just use a small dot of clear base coat to attach them.

Something a bit different and I loved taking photos of them.

Enjoy 😍🤭

NAIL STRENGTHENERS - BIO SCULPTURE ETHOS RANGE

You may go back to back with your gel appointments and that absolutely OK and safe for your nails, as long as you are using a cuticle oil daily and your manicurist is taking the appropriate care when removing each set. Some people like to take breaks in between their gel appointments and that’s OK too.

If you are that person who removes their own gel and like to take break in-between appointments, (or even if you don’t wear gel), this might be of some use to you. In this blog post I’m going to talk to you about the Bio sculpture Ethos Range of nail treatments, that you can use to strengthen and nourish your nails.

LAVENDER BASE

This base coat has a beautiful lilac hue and can be worn alone as a subtle nude shade. Rosemary leaf extract to help strengthen and restore weak, damaged nails. I would recommend this base for anyone who has recently removed acrylic nails.

OXYCOAT

Perfect for healthy nails. This clear base coat contains grape botanicals and antioxidants which help to stimulate nail growth. This base is super nourishing and perfect for use in-between gel appointments if your nails are healthy.

VOLCANIC BASE

This base coat is for healthy but soft nails, containing volcanic stone, which helps to give strength and flexibility to the nail plate, whilst Pistachio oil helps to stimulate the synthesis of keratin.

You may think that because your nails are soft, this means that they are not healthy. This isn’t always the case and its important to ask your nail technician for advice on the right type of nail treatment for you. Nail strength can be inherited. Its also affected by your health, medication or what you eat. Its good to remember that a topical treatment alone may not be enough to improve the condition of your nails. Its essential that you pair this with added vitamins, be that from diet or a daily tablet and daily application of cuticle oil and hand cream. Be aware of what your hands are exposed too, such as cleaning products, fairy liquid and hand gel. These are all drying, strip the nails and hands of essential oils and disrupts the pH. Remember to wear gloves when using cleaning products and always apply hand cream and oil after you have washed your hands.

SEAWEED CALCIUM

Great for toes! A ridge filler containing three ingredients: Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc. Great for a brittle nail which is hard and snaps easily.

ALMOND OIL

This wonderful cuticle oil contains Almond, Jojoba and Avocado oil. These wonderful powerhouse oils together with Vitamin E nourish nails and cuticles to ensure the ultimate healthy nail. Pair this with your most suited base coat and your half way to nourished, healthy, gorgeous nails.

If your removing your gels at home use a drop of oil on your nails before you wrap them up for soak. You will find it easier to remove them.

VITAMIN DOSE

My favourite! This little gem of a product is fabulous. A clear liquid which is infused with essential vitamins for your nails, helping to rejuvenate and nourish them before gel or polish application . If you don’t wear anything on your nails and rely solely on lotions and potions to care for your hands then i highly recommend this product. The best way to apply this is with a nail wipe/cotton wool pad. Apply a few drops and then wipe over each nail. The nail doesn’t need to be saturated and should be allowed to soak in fully before going ahead with your gel or polish. Any nail type will benefit from this product and works best on a naked nail.

KIWI SCRUB

A scrub for your nails. Use this once you have removed your gel or nail varnish. With passion fruit and kiwi extract exfoliate those cuticles and remove any dead skin. Sunflower, ginseng root extract, kukui nut and almond oil moisturise and hydrate the nails and cuticles.

If using at home, rub in circular motions and use a cuticle pusher to push back the cuticles. Be sure to wash your hands in warm soapy water prior to gel or polish application.

The amazing and unique thing about Bio sculpture is that these can be used underneath gel application. Applied by a trained technician to help tailor a treatment to that clients specific needs. This healthy nail ethos and practice also runs through all of the Bio sculpture treatment base gels. This means that you can be sure that your getting the right type of gel treatment for your nail type to help promote healthy nail growth/improve the overall nail health.

You can buy the Ethos range from www.biosculpture.co.uk

*Remember to check the ingredients before using, as some products may contain nut oils.

NEW EVO PASTELS

New for Summer 2020 Biosculpture has released 5 new brighy, pastel shades to their Evo range.

Lana - Lime Green

Shanna - Soft Blue

Becca - Bright Punchy Purple

Minki V - Warm Coral

Joani - A Gorgeous Turquoise

Evo Gel Polishes are £17.50 each and are available from the Re:New website.

I'm new to using Evo. The range is much thinner to work with and very highly pigmented. I use the range alot for nail art work as the colour range is spectacular!

I've tested them out below. Biosculpture are proud to be a vegan brand and their mind set for nail healthy is why I love to use their products in my services!

Hand Painted Floral Nail Art

Hand Painted Floral Nail Art using Biosculpture Gel and Evo Gel

New Evo Pastels

New Evo Pastels & Leopard Print

Leopard Print nail art using high pigment gel from Biosculpture and the new Evo Pastels 

Mobile Nail Technician Kit & Set Up

I've always been interested in interiors, and ever since I did beauty therapy at college I have been scrolling through Pinterest, looking for inspiration for my future home nail salon.

Although Pinterest certainly had some very worthy Pinterest images for home salons, when it came to looking for Inspiration for a mobile nail technician kit and set up ideas - I couldn't find anything that was Pinterest worthy.

We’re talking 2011/13 here, so at least 9 years ago. The nail industry has certainly grown since then but I'm still struggling to find some inspiration.

I've been doing this mobile game for a while now and so I thought I'd share what I have learnt (Ive been through a few set ups/bags/wax pots 🙈), there has been a few good ideas that have stuck but not many. I am striving to make my mobile salon set up as beautiful as some of these gorgeous dreamy home salons I see on Instagram every day, modern, professional, easy and different to what anyone else has! Not too much to ask right?

I hope that I can help give some other mobile nail techs out there some inspiration.

First up. The Biosculpture Mobile Tech Bag by Roo beauty. This is what I'm using at the minute. It has 2 side compartments with elastic straps inside to hold bottles and a main middle compartment which houses the storage cubes for the gels. The gel storage cubes hold 25 gels, I double It up to hold 50 as i have way too many colours 😂. The bag also has a top section, which I use for towels and colour swatches.

This has been the best thing for carrying all the products (but damn it's heavy when is full up, I'm not sure I will get away from that). Although, I can't fit everything in it. I have a separate Biosculpture Tote bag for the “over spill”.

This is the one that gets messy and a "chuck it in" when your in a rush kinda bag, then get annoyed at your self that you haven't taken time to be organised. Lesson 1 - don't over book yourself and make time on your diary for setting up and packing away.

Bio Tech Bag - Side Compartments I have my Spectra Lamp and plug in (without the box) one side. I have put a bit of bubble wrap in the bottom of the compartment just to add a little bit of cushion when I'm chucking he bag in the car mid twin pick up!

Everything else in the other - Multi Cleanse and Gel Remover - i decant these in to the bio pots. Cotton wool, lint free pads, foil strips, spare files and buffers. A set of nail tips for extensions. Barbicide and Jar.

Top Compartment I have my towels (I have spares in the car which I change over at each appointment) and my colour swatches. It's attached the to bag and has a 3 quarter zip around.

My over spill Re:new Jute bag -

Couch Roll i use the small one from salon services.

Gloves - Latex Free

Gel Base Bag - So that I can lift these out at the start of treatment instead of rooting through to find everything in a rush. I'm just using a superdrug clear makeup bag at the minute but I want something a bit more like the gel cubes as they still fall over.

Pencil Case, Antibacterial Wipes, Daylight lamp and plug, a storage cube full of glitter and nail art extras, a storage cube of nail varnish (I will leave this in the car if the appointment only requires gel), a pen, extension lead (essential) and a bag FULL of Evo Gel Polishes. It's full!

The bag for my Evo gel range is not practical and it's full to the brim. I have been shown these clear cases which hope the individual bottles. But at the moment I can just about carry it all and adding another 2 plastic cases with handles is just not going to work. So they stay where they are for now.

For all my tools and ethos bases, I saw this simple but effective Pencil Case from Amazon! It was recommended by Michelle Class. She is on the Biosculpture Mentor team and she's a Celebrity Session tech. (So she is definitely goals in the session kit department 😂)

I have tried a plastic tray that I lift in and out of the tote bag but nothing ever stayed up right. It was probably the most useful and quickest thing I've used, having it all there to hand, but pots and oils started to leak/tip over in the car; so I stopped using that.

A good tip for stopping bags from falling over is to use bungee ropes secure these to a loop in the car.

I have everything for my manicure in my black pencil case. Tools - in my little navy pouch, Biosculpture Brushes, Dotting Tools, Palette, Glue, Forms, Nail Brush, Ethos Bases and Oils. It comes with spare sections for "pencils" but these are removable. So effectively all I need to get out is this small bag, my Soloutions (dual cleanse, gel remover, hand sanitizer, surface sanitiser) along with the rest of my set up, towels lamps etc. I think it looks professional and it's easy to get out of your bag and plonk on the table.

The only other thing I need is a small separate bag for my gel bases I'm using something at the moment but theres still risk of them tipping over. (I'm working on it)

Now this is just if I have a gel appointment. If we where to add waxing to this then there is a whole other kit for that and that really is a car full. One which I haven't perfected either but we will get to that another day.

Normally at people's house I work diagonally from their dining table. Of they don't have one that's fine I can use my couch as a table.

I still don't think I've got my set up as beautiful as I want it but at the moment it looks ok and it's practical. I try to keep as tidy as possible in clients houses but your working environment is so different from one person to the next so you have to work with what you have. Along with all of this kit I also have my handbag with me too! Three bags 🤯🥴.

I've had a lot to think about my business during this covid business and I am going to come back stronger than ever with a brand spanking new jazzy set up (and new towels 😂).

A Beautiful Styled Shoot

Being a part of a shoot was always something I dreamt about. When Luke Reene asked me to design some nails for his next up coming shoot, I was absolutely blown away.

Using all biosculpture products and some false nail tips I created a smokey marbled effect for this beautiful textured shoot.

#photographer @hrutterphoto

#model @davvycooper

#designer @rasberypavlova

#stylist @lukereene

#nails @beautybyhannahhenn

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Nail Tech

Day in the life of a mobile nail tech

Reminder to my self.

I wanted to remind myself what the normal routine is for Us, Me, My Family. As I'm sure as hell not in any kind of routine right now! My girls start school this September, so I am sure it will change again slightly when that time comes. But untill then this is how life was..

6:30am Get Up! My day starts early with getting the girls ready for their childminder. Breakfast - Coffee - Upload an Instagram (essentials 😂) - Shower - Get Dressed - Put both the girls things and my kit in the car - Drive! This takes us up to about 8:30am which is the time we need to leave the house by. If I haven't sorted my kit the night before then that rocks the boat, so i try to be organised to make a smooth morning.

9:30am - After dropping the girls off at their childminder I drive straight to my first appointment which usually starts at around 9:30am untill possibly 11am - By now I've normally finished my first client, disinfected and wiped over my kit/tools and packed away ready for appointment number 2.  At this time I'll normally check in on my phone for any updates form the girls/a quick social media scroll.

11:30am - Appointment number 2! I try to keep my appointments close together so I'm not driving too far and can fit more people in. Depending on what my clients have I can be with them from 1.5 - 3 or 4 hours.

1pm - Lunch if I'm lucky haha! To be honest I don't tend to book my self in a lunch which is REALLY bad, as I always suffer and get really grumpy by 3pm! So new business resolution - book in a Lunch ALWAYS!

130pm/2pm - Appointment number 3! Which takes me to 3/330pm. Leaving enough time to drive and pick the girls up! 4pm is pick up time for the little ladies.

By 4:30pm we are home. I start dinner, normally eating by 5pm. (Reminder to start slow cooking dinners, that would save time) Rich comes home from work around 5:20pm. 630pm/7pm - I like to spend time with the girls untill I'm back out for my evening appointments.

At the moment I'm only working three days a week, so I have a good work life balance. I have been known to be out untill 11pm some nights. It really depends on what Ive got booked in and where I'm driving too. If I have a late night one night I try not to be out too late the next night. Once I'm home I'll organise the kit ready for the next day ready to do it all again!

This whole covid19 business has made me realise not only how much I'm working but also how much I love my job. I was starting to forget what I actually used to do on a daily basis! Being mobile works for me and my clients, no two days are the same and i love how flexible I can be with my diary. I am keeping my fingers crossed for July, that we can reopen and get back to painting fabulous nails, instead of my house 😂🥴

Missing you all!! Stay Safe!

Katherine - An Autumn Wedding

Katherine’s wedding was an autumnal dream. The colours in her bouquet and her bridesmaids dresses where so suited to this time of year. This season is my favourite, not just for weddings but in general everything seems so warm and cosy despite it being most of the time, freezing!

Katherine had 4 bridesmaids, 1 sister and 3 friends. All of them wearing burgundy dresses from ASOS. Together, Katherine and I discussed different options on hair styles at her trial. After a few tweaks Katherine made her decision on all hair styles for her bridal party which resulted in gorgeously tussled hair, half up half down.

Katherine’s hair was also half up half down. Katherine’s hair was the shortest of them all and the thinnest. I needed to make the most of what we had so create a soft curl which would compliment her dress. I also needed to consider her veil too which she would remove during the day. With all hair styles, either styled up or down i will always begin with a blow dry. I will select products to suit the clients hair type and for the style we are going for. Starting the hair style like this helps to create texture and enables me to style the hair as i wish. With Katherine’s hair to double the volume of hair i used a crimper all over the hair. This does sound scary, but it is used very lightly and make such a huge difference to the way the hair looks. For her bridal hair, Katherine didn’t want much volume at the crown and because of all the previous prep that was done it was then easy to take small sections, twist and pin them where desired. I then finished off with blasting the curled sections with shine spray and a strong hold hair spray.

Katherine looked incredible and all the images from Poppy where so dreamy. With Lydia Rae on makeup the morning was super relaxed and enjoyable for all! Congratulations again Katherine, you where an absolute pleasure to work with! xx

All photos courtesy of Poppy Maltby from http://www.poppymaltby.com/

Makeup http://www.lydiaraemakeup.co.uk/

Flowers Local Florist - Gibsons Kate Gibson & Mandy Rooney

Congratulations Katherine and Thomas, and thank you for your kind feedback! x

A Feature in Kent & County Wedding Magazine

A FEATURE IN KENT COUNTY WEDDING MAGAZINE

LUCY & DAN

Lucy and Dan’s wedding in 2018 has recently been featured in the County Wedding Magazine for Kent. Samantha from www.samanthajonesphotography.co.uk was the fab photographer whilst i helped lucy get wedding ready with Makeup and Nails. Read below for all the details about her wedding or click the link to read the feature and buy the copy. https://www.county.wedding/index.cfm

Lucy has great skin and she looks after it well. Keeping Lucy’s makeup look soft and natural (my personal favourite), I began her bridal skin prep with cleansing and toning. Cleansing and toning the skin prior to makeup application that needs to last all day and night is a must! La roche posay is the brand i generally use and is a great brand for all skin types. Once Lucy’s skin was clean and fresh i then began layering the skin with multiple luminous products. Becca Cosmetics primers are great to use on the high parts of the face and underneath foundations as they allow the natural skin to shine through. We wanted her skin to look soft and dewy. Soft pink lids, rosy cheeks and powder pink nails complimented her relaxed romantic bridal style. For her foundation I used MAC Face and Body. This product gives me a the sheer layer of coverage I needed and the ability to build on this too. Its a great product i feel for many people and is a favourite in my kit.

Lucys dress was from Country Brides of Faversham and her bouquet was a dried vintage bloom of loveliness, i couldn’t keep my eyes off it!

Its an absolute honour to have had a wedding i was apart of be feature so heavily in such a great magazine! I have ordered my copy and i will give it a good read over a cuppa and biscuit!

Getting married? Be sure to send me a message if you would like some more information about working with me on your wedding day!

These photos from Sam really show off the true personality of Lucy, she was dream to work with and a great spirit!

LUCY & DAN

Most Curious Wedding Fair 2019

MOST CURIOUS WEDDING FAIR 2019

I had a great opportunity to work behind the scenes at The Most Curious Wedding Fair. Held at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London this event was pure luxury and i was so excited (and still buzzing) from being a part of. I worked along side Jess Hawkins and her Make-up Team to create the looks for the catwalks.

Hair - Coordinated by @notanotherstylist

Make-Up - Coordinated by www.jessicahawkinsmakeup.com

Event - @mostcuriouswedfair 

Styling - Luke Reene

Photography - www.carlablainphotography.com

Models - Danubia Sousa, Jelena Ushakova, Jess Jardim, Natalie Nwagbo, Rachel Rae