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Based in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, Claire Harmer offers friendly and professional makeup services that ensure you will look and feel confident on your wedding day. With a trial session to help you determine the best course of action for makeup, she will sit down and discuss the style of your dress, colour schemes and flowers so that she gets your look absolutely right for your day. You will be happy to work with Claire as she brings calm and reassurance, making you feel confident in her work.
Experience
Claire brings over 20 years of experience in hair and make-up artistry. As a freelance professional, she has worked on various photo shoots and films, including the beloved Christmas movie 'Nativity'. Claire's expertise has been featured in Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics magazine, with an editorial on top mineral cosmetics,and as an 'Ask the expert' contributor for Your West Midlands Wedding Magazine.
Services offered
Claire offers top-quality treatments using the finest products to ensure you look stunning. Whether you need just make-up or both hair and make-up, Claire has you covered. Additionally, she provides pampering services such as manicurs, pedicures, eyebrow shaping, and lash lift and tinting. CLaire also caters to your bridesmaids and mothers, ensuring everyone looks their best.
Other services
Why not treat yourself to other pampering services? Claire Harmer also offers waxing and massage treatments that include Indian head, back, neck, and shoulder massages and full body massages. This is perfect for helping you relax and relieve a lot of stress from your busy day.
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
Aesthetic - manicure, pedicure, waxing etc...
Beauty treatments
What is included in the wedding package?
Wedding packages can be made to suit individual needs
How far in advance should I contact you?
As soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
Travel charges are for journeys that are over 15 miles total journey. Charged at 50p per mile. No charge for any journey less than 15 miles in total
What is your main business area?
Make up
Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?
Yes
How many people can you beautify for one wedding?
That depends on the time of the wedding. Sometimes I can bring along other make up artists or hair stylists to help with the bridal party
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
Cash or bank transfer
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for Claire Harmer
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57 reviews
100% recommend it
Amelia E. Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Great experience
Claire was amazing from start to finish. She helped guide me through options at the trail appointment and gave me some much needed advice. On the wedding day Claire was very calming and efficient working with all the bridesmaids and my mother and they were all delighted with their make up. She fitted right in and helped where needed. The look lasted all day and I cannot recommend Claire enough!
Diana R. Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Claire is simply the best
Claire is the best wedding make-up artist, she is highly skilled and delivers top-quality customer service with a smile. I recommend her for your big day, she did my make-up and hair for my wedding and the make-up for my bridesmaids, we looked so beautiful and natural throughout the celebration all thanks to her. She is simply the best.
Tiffany S. Sent on 28/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding Hair & Makeup
It was an absolute pleasure to share my special day with Claire! Claire styled my hair and makeup beautifully, and the morning of my wedding day was just so relaxing and enjoyable! Both hair and makeup held beautifully all day - even after spending time outside, in what was windy and damp conditions at times! Thank you so much! Tiffany
Rhi G. Sent on 23/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely professional friendly service
I booked Claire to do my hair and make up for my wedding and I have to say she was absolutely fantastic. I had some concerns prior to my wedding day as my hair can be quite thin in places and I obviously wanted to look my best. Claire put my mind at ease as soon as I had my trial and I knew I was in the hands of the perfect person for the job. She was so professional and friendly and I just felt so comfortable and reassured by her. She turned up at the crack of dawn on the day with a huge beaming smile on her face and that smile stayed there the whole time! She is quite simply a wonderful person with exceptional skills, she really knows her craft. I was delighted with the look she created for me on the day and my curls and make up lasted all day long. She stayed in touch throughout the lead up to the wedding and even sent me a few pics she'd taken from the morning of all of us girls getting ready after. I would highly recommend Claire if you're looking for a warm, friendly, professional service from an absolute master in her field. Thank you so much Claire, I couldn't have asked for more.
Samantha O. Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Highly recommend
Claire is a very talented and experienced make-up artist. I loved my natural Bridal look and literally couldn't believe (despite my face enduring love, sweat and tears) that it stayed on flawlessly all day and night! She has a lovely calm and professional energy which is just what a Bride needs on her big day. Highly recommend.
Emily Sent on 27/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic!
Claire is absolutely amazing. She did my hair and make up for my wedding and did a brilliant job. She was so friendly and professional throughout the whole process. Claire managed to fit me in for a trial very close to my wedding day as I was let down by another artist. Nothing was ever too much trouble and she listened to my feedback after my trial.
Prices are also really reasonable.
I would highly recommend Claire.
Thank you so much 😊
Prices are also really reasonable.
I would highly recommend Claire.
Thank you so much 😊
Catherine Y. Sent on 21/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating
100% recommend Claire as a fantastic make-up artist and hairstylist!
It was so lovely to work with Claire on my wedding day, she was such a lovely calming and happy presence on the day and really helped to make the morning as stress-free as possible for me and my bridesmaids! I (and my bridesmaids!) don't wear makeup often, so Claire did a fantastic job in making me us all feel confident without looking or feeling like someone else! I got so many compliments on my hair especially, so thank you! I'd wholeheartedly recommend Claire as a very talented make-up artist and hairstylist with a very warm and friendly approach. It was a pleasure to have you there on the day!
Megan F. Sent on 30/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Claire is absolutely brilliant!
Claire is fantastic, and exactly who you want to be with you on your wedding day!
As I can struggle with wearing makeup, I was nervous about having it for my wedding day. Claire was friendly and put me right at ease, took the time to understand my worries, gave honest advice, and then used her extensive knowledge and experience to interpret what I was hoping to achieve to create a look that ended up surpassing all my expectations.
She was the consummate professional on the day, creating a relaxed yet fun atmosphere whilst she worked. I absolutely loved the hairstyle and makeup that lasted perfectly for the whole day and even survived the dancing.
Thank you for making me laugh, keeping me calm, and making me feel beautiful on my big day!
As I can struggle with wearing makeup, I was nervous about having it for my wedding day. Claire was friendly and put me right at ease, took the time to understand my worries, gave honest advice, and then used her extensive knowledge and experience to interpret what I was hoping to achieve to create a look that ended up surpassing all my expectations.
She was the consummate professional on the day, creating a relaxed yet fun atmosphere whilst she worked. I absolutely loved the hairstyle and makeup that lasted perfectly for the whole day and even survived the dancing.
Thank you for making me laugh, keeping me calm, and making me feel beautiful on my big day!
Clare M. Sent on 31/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Warm, calm and professional
From first contact through trial and wedding day, Claire was prompt, professional and made me feel relaxed in her artistic care! Her pricing is transparent and affordable whilst still using high end products. I also love the touch of ‘glitter and gloss’ for the flower girls. An all round top notch service.
Marie Sent on 06/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect in every way
I genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and talented hair and make up artist for my wedding day. She kept everyone at ease the entire morning, even helping my mum with my dress. Claire made the the morning build up special and memorable and even better was able to make me look half decent! I had so many compliments all day.
Calee R. Sent on 06/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating
She knows her onions.
Claire was absolutely lovely. I am a very low maintenance bride so I didn't really give her a lot of direction or even want a trial. Without any guidance, she was able to show up and give me a completely magical look. I have already booked her for another event and would recommend her to anyone. She made me feel like a queen.
Tessa H. Sent on 27/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic!!
Claire did the make up for my wedding and it was absolutely fantastic. I really felt like a million dollars and the products were top quality. I have some fussy bridesmaids with sensitive/acne prone skin and Claire was so good at making them feel at ease and they were really pleased with their make up. Claire was also really good fun to have around in the morning when we were getting ready! :)
Thank you Claire, you were AMAZING! Xx
Thank you Claire, you were AMAZING! Xx
Laura J. Sent on 20/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Great service and made it so easy!
Claire was able to interpret what I wanted and created that was just what I had hoped for. I had many compliments and Claire made the whole process easy from start to finish so it was one less thing to think about. The experience was easy, flexible and relaxed, which was just what I wanted. Thanks!
Geraldine C. Sent on 18/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Lovely, friendly and just what I wanted
Claire did my wedding make up and hair and bridesmaids hair in February and she did a fantastic job ? I never usually wear make up but she made me look very natural. I received such wonderful compliments all day and from my evening guests , the only complaint was from my husband who had to take all the hair grips out at the end of the night ? I would recommend Claire without any hesitation.
Georgia D. Sent on 02/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Claire Harmer - Just Amazing!
Claire Harmer did my wedding makeup along with my bridesmaids and mum. Claire really listened to what I wanted during the trials and spent the time making sure I was 100% happy. Nothing was too much trouble and Claire was always available if I had any questions. My makeup on the day was amazing and still perfect when I woke up the next day. Claire made us all feel so relaxed on the morning and joined in with all the wedding fun. She really felt like a friend. One of my bridesmaids never wears makeup yet Claire did it and she was so pleased with how it looked! I now stay in touch with Claire and go to her for beauty treatments.
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