Bridal makeup perfect for the modern bride

Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life. You will want to feel and look the best version of yourself and my bridal style is very much influenced from beautiful red carpet looks.  I create bespoke looks, tailored especially to each individual.  Reflecting your personality, enhancing your natural features and makeup that feels wearable is my overall aim.

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Microblading
23 June 201726 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty

How Microblading can transform your brows for the better

Everything you need to know about Microblading So if you follow my social media you will know I offer Microblading as an additional makeup service.  There are so many different brow treatements out there and there can be lots of confusion as to what Microblading is and what is involves.  What will the end result looks like? Microblading is a type of semi permanent brows are perfect for anyone wanting to ‘enhance’ their brows with colour/shape in the form.  Pigment is implanted in to the skin in very realistic hair strokes which provide a soft textured look and give the...

Applying false lashes
22 May 201726 January 2024in Latest News

Applying false lashes

One of the common issues that my clients have is difficulty in applying their own lashes.  I often get asked if there is an easy way to apply them so I thought I would share some hints and tips that might help!  Applying lashes can be tricky and most strip lashes do need to be trimmed initially to fit your eye shape – it is definitely not a one-size fits all approach unfortunately.  I do think that false lashes are the perfect way to finish off your makeup especially for special occasions.  We are spoilt for choice these days in...

Nude palette – Budget vs Urban Decay Naked
11 May 201726 January 2024in Latest News

Nude palette – Budget vs Urban Decay Naked

Hi guys! Last week I posted out on my Facebook page asking if anyone would like me to start adding other content on my page as well as my usual client photos etc. It was apparent that product reviews was a popular choice as well as suggestions for wearable makeup looks so I thought I would combine the two for this product review. A staple item in your makeup bag should be a “nudes” palette – which would consist of browns, greys, golds, peaches… basically muted tones that when used correctly can create a perfect fresh day time look or can be...

My chosen charity – Lymphoma/Haematology Unit at James Cook Hospital
10 May 201726 January 2024in Latest News

My chosen charity – Lymphoma/Haematology Unit at James Cook Hospital

Hi! I am contacted regularly from fundraisers asking if I could donate prizes for their charities.  Previously I have always helped where I could however due to personal reasons I have decided to start fundraising for my own chosen charity – the Lymphoma charity and Haematology Unit at James Cook University Hospital who looked after my nanna during the final stage of her life.  Turning down charity requests isn’t something that would make any person feel good about but going forward I will be fundraising only for my own chosen charity. My reason for fundraising is due to losing a significant person...

Stop buying fake-up
3 May 201726 January 2024in Latest News

Stop buying fake-up

I have been meaning to write about this issue for a little while but other things kept getting in the way however its really important and I really need to share this… My message is STOP BUYING FAKE MAKE-UP!! I see posts on buy/sell sites on social media, ebay sellers, pop up shops and market stalls all selling fake makeup and you really musn’t buy it.  This is why.   What are you paying for? So, while the packaging is convincing and might seem genuine to the untrained eye, what you are paying for is a health hazard in pretty...

How often do you clean your makeup brushes?
17 April 201726 January 2024in Latest News

How often do you clean your makeup brushes?

So answer honestly, how often do you clean your makeup brushes?  If the answer is rarely or never…take notice! Cleaning your makeup brushes needs to be added in to your beauty routine as a weekly activity.  Yes its boring and easy to put off until there really is nothing else you would rather do with your spare time but listen up… The most important reason for a weekly clean is to eliminate bacteria build up.  You are already open to daily bacteria on your face every time you step out outside or touch your face.  So when bacteria from your...

Award Winner “Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist” at the English Hair and Beauty Awards
28 March 201726 January 2024in Latest News

Award Winner “Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist” at the English Hair and Beauty Awards

So as you might know, I made it to the final of the English Hair and Beauty Awards recently and on Sunday I actually won the award for Specialist Freelance Makeup Artist of the Year!  I am so overwhelmed and have spent the last 2 days going through all of my lovely messages of support and wishes from family, friends and clients.  I was competing against some amazing talent including a celebrity Makeup Artist so I was just grateful to reach the final.  I did not anticipate winning so I am thrilled. I am very proud of my business and I...

Check out this article about me in NE Connected
21 March 201726 January 2024in Latest News, Beauty, Wedding Makeup

Check out this article about me in NE Connected

On the run up to the English Hair and Beauty Awards taking place this weekend NE Connected have shown their support by publishing an article about me.  I have been nominated initially by public votes for the category of “Specialist Makeup Artist 2017 – Freelance).  The awards take place on Sunday 26th March and I am so happy to make it to the final amongst such talent around the country. Check out the article… http://neconnected.co.uk/teesside-make-artist-running-national-award/ Gemma x

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