Bridal Hair Design and Beautiful Wedding Make-up

Weddings

A Wedding Day is one of the most important and special days in your life so having a stress free, relaxing morning getting ready is all part of your happy memories which is why I am mobile and will come to your home or wedding venue within Hampshire (or nearby borders) to help you enjoy your morning of beautifying ready for your big day.

Using my 23+ years of experience, I offer the ideal combined option of Bridal Hair Design and Beautiful Wedding Make-up to help you and your Wedding Party look fantastic on the Wedding Day as well as giving you lasting memories in your photographs. I have helped hundreds of Brides feel confident and beautiful on their wedding day since Spring 2000 when I first started my business.

Bookings are taken up to a year in advance, and I usually only take one booking per day. I work on a first come first served basis and a deposit will secure your wedding booking in my diary, however you may like to arrange a consultation first.

I offer Free Bridal Consultations at my Makeover Studio in Hedge End which take around 30 to 40 minutes and gives us a chance to meet and discuss your requirements. If you prefer we can do a Free Consultation and discuss your ideas over the phone, via video call or a Zoom call.

Just wanted to thank you for doing my hair & make-up plus my 3 bridesmaids Lucy, Chloe & Rachael we had so many fab comments during the day about how beautiful our hair was – so appreciate your skill & can’t thank you enough for being such an integral part of our day which made it very special

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Wedding Hair and Make-up Prices

Wedding Day Prices

Hair and Make-up £190
Just Hair £100 – £110
Please discuss with me if you have very short hair.
Just Make-up £100 – £110

Hair and Make-up £120
Just Hair £60
Please discuss very short hair with me.

Just Make-up £60
Young Bridesmaids & Flower Girls under 12 Hair £25 – £45

Getting ready with Bridal Party –

Hair and Make-up £110 – £120
Just Hair £55 – £60 (Please discuss short & very short hair with me)
Just Make-up £55– £60

Very simple Make-up and Finishing Touches To Hair £85

Getting ready at a separate location to the Bridal Party or as a separate individual booking to the Bridal Party –

Hair and Make-up £130 – £150

Just Hair £70 (Please discuss very short hair with me

Just Make-up £70

Please check with me for travel costs, plus if you have other guest with you who would like Hair and / or Make-up as this could mean you pay less.

Includes help with fascinator / hair accessory.

Trial Prices

Hair and Make-up trial £125 (allow approx 3 – 3½ hours)

Any extra hair and / or make-up trials to help you explore other options that are arranged for another date will be £45 each.

Just Hair £75 (allow approx 2 hours)
Please discuss with me if you have very short hair.
Just Make-up £75 (allow approx 2 hours)

Hair and Make-up £90 (allow approx 2 – 2½ hours)
Just Hair £50 (allow approx 1 – 1½ hours)
Please discuss very short hair with me.
Just Make-up £50 (allow approx 1 to 1½ hours)
Under 12’s please ask.

Hair and Make-up £90 (allow approx 2 – 2½ hours)
Just Hair £50 (allow approx 1 -1½ hours)
Please discuss very short hair with me.
Just Make-up £50 (allow approx 1 -1½ hours)

Some prices displayed have a ‘from’ and ‘to’ range because it depends on type of hairstyling and / or make-up / size of group etc.

Before the Wedding Day

How would you like to feel on your Wedding Day?

Glowing? Radiant? Beautiful? Confidently you?

If you want to feel any of these above then you wish to improve your skin before your special day so as to provide a great canvas for your wedding make-up.

I can help you with this by using my 23+ plus years experience in assisting previous Brides (and sometimes their wedding party) by discussing your skin concerns and advising you on your options. I offer a Free Skin Care Consultation and Mini Pamper Session to guide you and give you tips on using skincare to get the best results. This can be taken at a separate appointment to allow plenty of time even before your trial so that your skin looks improved for that or it can be done on the day of the trial if you prefer.

For Brides with problem skin or more mature skin then I recommend a course of facials to improve your complexion or improve your skin tone and fine lines.

I always recommend that Brides and anyone in the wedding party have an eyebrow shape before the Wedding because this really defines your eyes and enhances your make-up. You may also like an eyelash tint if you have light eyelashes, especially at the roots which will give the appearance of longer lashes and is also perfect in giving your eyes more definition whilst on your honeymoon – great for hot climates or if you will be in and out of water.

Please view my Beauty Treatments for a list of my especially selected services available.

Leading up to the ‘Big Day’ I will check final details with you and make a time plan so you will know what the timings are. I will also let you know the final cost with your deposit deducted, this can be paid via bank transfer the week before the wedding or slightly earlier if you prefer.

Melinda doing make-up on pretty bride

Trials Before the Wedding Day

I have a purpose built Makeover Studio with good lighting for trials but I am happy to come to you if necessary. (Travel costs may apply, please ask)

Once you are happy with your look at your trial, I will take photos and write notes to ensure everything can be re-created on your wedding day. We will talk through what time you need to leave and get dressed.

We will also discuss which other Bridal Party members need help, the looks or styles they would like and if they would benefit from a trial. I am happy to give suggestions and recommendations to help choose styles and ensure they aren’t too similar to what you will be having and also suit the dresses plus coordinate with the colour scheme etc.

Just wanted to say a massive thanks for yesterday, everyone loved my hair and make-up. I have never had so many compliments in my life! I felt like a million dollars thanks to you!

Please note –

  • There may be a minimum charge if only one make-up and / or hair is booked on a Saturday and some popular dates in the Spring and Summer – please enquire.
  • If you wish to trial a hair down style plus a hair up style too, please discuss with me as you will possibly need another hour booked for an extra £35
  • I am happy to work with hair pieces, extensions which include an extra charge of £10 to £20 depending on type, please ask for details.
  • I am also happy to work with false eyelashes, I keep some in stock to supply. For more details please go to my Beauty Treatments page.
  • I charge 50p per mile travel costs for less local areas – please enquire with your postcode.
  • Travel charges may also apply if I am only needed for the Bride or Mothers of the Bride or Groom.
  • The deposit is non-refundable and is taken off the brides hair and make-up costs on the day.
  • For larger groups or early weddings I can arrange other trusted Hairstylists or Make-up Artists to assist me. There will be an extra ‘liaison cost’ of £30 if I need more than one assistant, this ensures things run smoothly on the wedding day, with time plans for each of us and I will coordinate with my team with regards to styles required etc.
  • Surcharges may apply for early morning (before 7.30am) or later evening appointments.
  • In some cases I can arrange to return after the Wedding Reception to check / freshen make-up and hair, changing a look etc before the evening guests arrive – Please contact me with more details ask for a quote.

More Information

For more information or to discuss your booking please message me on 07769 658395 via WhatsApp or text or use my contact page to get in touch. It will be handy to know the following details:

  • the date of your wedding
  • what time the wedding is,
  • what time you need to leave
  • where you will be getting ready
  • if anyone else needs help with hair and/or make-up

Thank you for taking the time to browse my website. You are welcome to contact me with your enquiries.

Areas Covered

I work and travel to the following areas:

  • Southampton
  • Winchester
  • Portsmouth
  • Gosport
  • Fareham
  • Hedge End
  • Botley
  • Boorley Green
  • Eastleigh
  • Whiteley
  • Locks Heath
  • Totton
  • Romsey
  • Also covering surrounding areas in Hampshire