Stay at home – put your face on!
Stay at home - put your face on! The Coronavirus pandemic has been a very surreal experience. It has forced many of us to work from home. I’m sure that some people are slogging around in their PJs or sweats, working from their laptops in bed or in front of the TV. But...
Come join me! Glamorama Makeup SLAM
Social isolation pretty much sucks, so I have created a Facebook group for a bit of fun, creativity, and makeup during these difficult times. I am doing a weekly makeup demonstration live in the group on Monday evenings based on a theme, and then I'm turning it over...
Makeup Tips for the Mothers – for weddings or any time
I get asked an awful lot about mother of the bride makeup, or mother of the groom makeup. It seems that mums can feel a bit apprehensive about having their makeup done for their child's wedding day. Sometimes they are afraid of being caked in heavy YouTube style...
What’s in this professional MUA’s makeup bag? (It may surprise you!)
One of the things I often get asked when I am doing makeup in Liverpool is what products I use on myself the most. So I thought I would share what’s in my personal makeup bag with you! It’s all cruelty-free makeup brands, of course, but you might be in for a surprise...
Professional Make-up Artists and the Importance of Hygiene
Coronavirus or Covid-19 is making big news at the moment. It seems to be a good time to revisit some points on sanitation and hygiene for makeup artists and other beauty professionals. Every professional should be following these guidelines at all times, not just when...
What to Expect at Your Wedding Makeup Trial (and how to get the most from it!)
I am booking lots of wedding makeup and hair at the moment, and I absolutely love it. It is so much fun speaking to brides to be on a daily basis and feeling their excitement! I am so grateful to do what I absolutely love for a living. Booking the wedding date is...
5 Common Makeup Mishaps and How to Fix Them
There are certain universal makeup issues that seem to happen to every makeup wearing person in this world. No matter how amazing you are, mishaps can and will happen. I’ve made a list of my top 5 common makeup mishaps, and I’m giving you my very best advice on how to...
7 Ways to Keep Your Bridesmaids Happy (and you too!)
Photo by Lucy Hannah Photography at Liverpool Town Hall You’ve said “yes” to the big question, and you’ve popped the other question to your nearest and dearest to be a part of your wedding party on your big day. Being a bridesmaid can be a big responsibility, and can...
Liverpool Wedding Hair and Makeup – Rachel’s Wedding at The Richmond Hotel
A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of glamming up some lovely ladies for Rachel's wedding at her Liverpool wedding venue - The Richmond Hotel in Hatton Garden! I first met Rachel in 2014 when I did wedding hair and makeup for her sister Charlotte at Hard Days...
Vegan Makeup – 20 Key Ingredients to Avoid
Photo by Lucy Hannah Photography I have been a professional makeup artist for weddings and other occasions for 17 years this year, but I have also been a vegetarian for 25 years. Veganism is growing as a movement, and even if people aren’t going completely vegan, many...