I get asked how to do eyebrows more than anything else! It is one of those tricky areas of makeup. The eyes are the windows of the soul, and the brows are the frames. How your eyebrows look can change the whole look of your face, even your personality! You don’t want...
Video conferencing has become a staple of pandemic life. We may be using it for work, to visit with family or friends, or maybe even to date! You may not want to bother with makeup for Zoom calls, and that is absolutely okay. But if you feel that it will help you...
The last 12 months have been unprecedented in our modern times and have undoubtedly changed the way we behave, including our shopping habits. Makeup shopping during the pandemic has posed many challenges; if you are able to visit a department store or drug store,...
Skinimilism is 2021’s biggest makeup trend, it is the new wave of barely there, natural everyday makeup, sparked by the Covid-19 Pandemic which has changed the way we use cosmetics entirely. Skinimilism focuses on hybrid skincare/makeup solutions that give your skin...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful for everyone. Anxiety and stress are not good for your health, and it is important to look after yourself. My hubby and I recently treated ourselves to a Spa Day at Home, and it was so relaxing. We really needed that time to...
I have been a Liverpool Makeup Artist for many years, and I know how to create flawless foundation on every type of skin you can imagine. It takes the expertise of an experienced professional MUA to know the secrets of getting flawless foundation. I am going to share...
Wearing masks in public spaces is now the new normal, but what does this mean for your makeup? I have put together my top tips for how to wear makeup with a mask for you. *this blog contains affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission if you...
Many couples have had to compromise on their Liverpool wedding celebrations due to COVID-19 regulations. You may be holding a small wedding ceremony and/or reception now and a larger celebration further down the line when you can party with all of your family and...
I am super excited to share my NEW website with you! I began my Liverpool Mobile Hair and Makeup Artist business in 2011, and I have had a few branding changes over the years, including different website designs, all made by me! I feel I am moving into a new era of my...
Lockdown regulations are gradually being lifted, but salons and spas will not be open again for at least one month. I am going to show you how to tint your brows at home, using the Eylure Pro-Tint dye kit. How to tint your brows at home Before you tint your brows at...
Hey, how ya doin? Is lockdown getting to you? Have your lash extensions all fallen off by now? Are you feeling bald? I am bringing it for you today! We are talking false strip lashes and how to apply them. I am outlining step by step how to apply false eyelashes, and...
Smokey eyes are the one makeup technique that a lot of people struggle with. I often get asked about how to create a sexy, smokey eye look. I have a very simple go-to technique that anyone can master when it comes to doing smokey eyes. Read on to learn my...
I have a confession to make, I am a brush whore. I have hundreds, literally hundreds, of makeup brushes, hair brushes, and painting brushes. My favourite makeup brushes are an investment, so I have always tried to buy the best quality brushes that will last for many...
Staying home and staying safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown played havoc with my skin during the first couple of weeks. My oily/combination skin went very dry, irritated, and flaky! Definitely a result of stress and not following my usual skin care regimen....
Do you have a bag of makeup that you never use? Do you feel like you have been misled by sales people at makeup counters into purchasing products that aren’t right for you or you don’t know how to use? Have you bought makeup and/or skincare online, only to be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Photos by Rachel Burt Photography When I spoke to Genevieve on the telephone for the first time prior to booking her for her wedding hair and makeup, I knew she was my kind of bride! She told me all about her Liverpool wedding plans and about living on a sailboat with...
There are many great wedding venues in Liverpool, and 30 James Street is one of the most popular. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of prepping gorgeous bride Charlotte and her wedding party with Team Glamorama hair stylist Sara Bloom. Charlotte loves makeup, and...
*contains affiliate links As a busy mother and business owner, time is short most days! Yet as a makeup artist, I need to always put my best face forward. This Five Minute Face is about looking polished, put together, and more awake! It is not a going out makeup, it...
Semi-permanent eyelashes are fantastic for those who want to wake up looking made up, saving time doing their eye makeup of a morning. They accentuate your eyes, making them look bigger and brighter. Definitely a low-maintenance way of looking high-maintenance....
photos by Lucy Hannah Photography Last year I had the privilege of doing wedding hair and makeup for the beautiful Ella, who was celebrating her wedding day at two of my favourite wedding venues, Liverpool Town Hall and Oh Me Oh My. Ella found me through The Liverpool...
My 2019 mantra is to Be Your Best Beautiful, but what does it mean? To me, it is not just about your hair and makeup, or what you are wearing. It is a holistic concept, feeling good inside and out. So I started thinking, what do I do to feel my best? What could I be...
Wedding makeup and hair is my passion, some might say my obsession. I put my heart and soul into my business, and helping my fabulous clients to be their best beautiful for all occasions. #GlamoramaBrides have spoken, and I am so proud to announce the we have won a...
Are you planning a vegan wedding in Liverpool? Are you just trying out Veganuary? Or do you just love animals? Read on to find out my favourite vegan wedding hair and makeup products! It’s January, and that means lots of people are trying out the vegan lifestyle...
Happy New Year! How did you ring in 2019? After and amazing day of glamming up some incredibly gorgeous women, I spent the evening with my lovely little family and some great friends drinking bubbly and nibbling fantastic food. I hope you had an equally fabulous time!...
A few years ago, I received a very professional email from a recently qualified MUA. She was asking to assist me, she told me why she wanted to work with me (we have similar style of makeup) and she included photos of her work. I met up with her for a chat, and the...
Wow, this summer has been jam packed with wedding makeup and hair for me! As you know, I love nothing more than doing bridal makeup and hair in Liverpool. I just had to share these stunning photos from wedding photographer Rachel Joyce Photography of Glamorama bride...
Cruelty Free Makeup Artist in Liverpool I have a really exciting announcement to share with you today! I have decided to make my professional makeup kit completely cruelty free. As it stands at the moment, my kit is about 90% cruelty free and I am able to provide a...
Hello my lovelies! If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you might already know about my most recent collaboration with The Wedding Crowd. The styled shoot was held at Northern Lights in the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool. It was styled by Feathers and...
As a mother and business owner, I have a very hectic schedule! Looking after my family and my business takes up a great deal of my time, and I find it difficult to dedicate time to myself for regular pampering. More often than not, even when I have the time, I would...
One of the most asked questions I receive is ‘How do you clean your brushes?’. My brushes are hard working little soldiers, and I have invested a lot of money building a solid collection. They deserve to be treated well and looked after! I belong to...
Semi-permanent eyelash extensions are one of the most popular beauty treatments in Liverpool and all over the world. The treatment involves having single eyelash “extensions” glued to each of your own natural eyelashes with a very strong bonding glue. The technician...
Recently, I was booked for a group makeup lesson in Cheshire for 5 fabulous 12 year olds! It was Evie’s birthday makeup party, and the girls had so much fun! I know that when I was 12, I would have LOVED having a professional makeup artist to host a private...
I have been a mobile wedding makeup artist in Liverpool since 2011 and I have spent many many mornings hanging out with the bride and her wedding party as they prepare for the big day ahead. I am so grateful to have had so many wonderful brides who have shared a bit...
Yesterday afternoon I received notification that I a #1 on weddingbridalmakeup.co.uk’s list of Top 5 Liverpool Makeup Artists! I am so proud to be featured for the second year in a row, and that I am in the top spot for 2017. I am trult grateful for all of my...
