Karen did a wonderful job - she was great to work with and provided expert advice as I prepared for my wedding. She creatively incorporated my hairstyle ideas to suit my facial structure and tailored my makeup for my vision and skin type. She and her colleague Collette took such great care of me and my bridal party!

Karen was amazing from start to finish, and I am so glad that I was able to have her for my wedding.
When my original hair and make-up artist cancelled weeks before my wedding, Karen rang me within hours of my email and was so understanding and flexible. She made the entire process comfortable and I am now glad the 1st person cancelled.
My wedding party had a wide variety of skin tones and make-up preferences, and she made all of us look stunning and kept us laughing and relaxed the entire time.
10/10, could not have asked for a better person to make me feel like a beautiful bride

I knew with Karen's experience I could trust her to deliver a look that would show me at my best. I was not able to do an in person trial but we had a few zoom calls and Karen was able to recommend the perfect lipstick for me. The service Karen provided for us (my sister and mother were also having hair and makeup) was beyond all expectations, I so very much  appreciated her kindness and consideration and being our cheerleader on the day! She was also very patient with my Mum who was uncertain of what she wanted and somewhat nervous. It was a lovely experience and start to the day, which can feel a little stressful, but having Karen there was a tonic and we had great chats and felt really special with the end results. I wouldn't hesitate to book Karen again for any special event, in fact I'd love a reason to! If you are at all uncertain of who might be right for you but want to entrust someone to bring out the very best I'd book Karen.

I would recommend anyone looking to having their hair and makeup done for a special occasion to let Karen work her magic as she is so professional and knowledgeable at what she does best .
I loved that she is so passionate about her work that the end result is testimony to just that. Karen takes time to listen to make sure you are getting the best outcome possible by making you feel at ease with her bubbly nature also she is a beautiful soul and has a calming way about her .
The compliments I received were testament to the amazing work Karen does .
I couldn’t have been any happier .
Thank you Karen for your hospitality
Moira xxx

I needed a makeover!!! I was using the same make up techniques and products that I used in my twenties and at 58 I definitely needed an update. I decided to seek help as this summer I was due to perform my duties as mother of the bride at my daughter’s wedding in Tuscany. Karen was my saviour! She took me by the hand and gave me a step by step make up tutorial, showing me techniques and advising on products. She took the time to listen and put together a glowy, natural look for me, keeping it simple so I could recreate the same at home (and the wedding). I left Karen’s studio feeling confident about the products and how to apply them. An invaluable service from a very gifted, warm hearted, professional. Highly recommended.

We were absolutely blown away by Karen! She's so knowledgeable and experienced, and she really listened to what we wanted, even tailoring the look perfectly for one of the brides who really hates wearing makeup. Her warmth and kindness made the whole experience so enjoyable, and she even helped us find our photographer! On the day, she put us completely at ease, making everything feel relaxed and stress-free. As a same-sex couple, we felt incredibly comfortable with her, and she always took on board our feedback when we wanted to make changes. Plus, the fun we had with her was unforgettable - she has the best stories! Highly recommend!

Karen started her communications to me in a very open friendly manner. She does not make false promises and is super speedy in answering queries. Her face to face consultation with me started discussing what I wanted to change between then and the big day. I wanted to have a consistency of makeup for my mother, sister and niece so we spent time discussing all options for them and possible impacts on them.
She provided a detailed plan and advice on hair colour, styling, she recut my hair there and then to start me on the journey and explained the longer term picture and aims. She had a clear understanding of what could happen and how it would be of benefit both for my wedding but also for life. Her advice on skin care optimisation was great.
I was so pleased with the results of the trial, and was confident of her ability to make people look their best without changing the appearance beyond recognition.
On the day she was cool calm in control and capable of putting all the hyped up nerves of various people to one side to get people to focus attention when needed. She let me know at all points of the day she was on time, and what the next steps were. Everyone commented on her calmness, professionalism and ability to listen and reflect BACK peoples needs and requirements, not dictate and overrule. As she only met 3 of the people whose make up and a hair she did on the day it is testament to her skills that timings were not only met but exceeded - giving us time for a relaxed lunch.
She was great fun to share getting ready with and the results were beyond superb. I have never had so many comments on my hair, and now need lessons to recreate this myself
Thank you Karen for the best preparation for my wedding day

We had the absolute pleasure to meet Karen when planning a family wedding. Karen is a delight to work with, she truly cares about providing each customer with the service & end result they are looking for. Karen does this by listening to every guests wishes. Using her knowledge & experience everyone of our party (there were 7 of us) were extremely happy with Karen's work & spent the day receiving compliments on how they looked. Cannot recommend Karen enough. You will not be disappointed if you choose to work with Karen during your wedding experience.

Karen is just incredible! She is so talented and so experienced, and such a nice lady. I don't like makeup. I never do makeup. No my thing at all, but Karen did such an amazing job on my wedding day. I looked like me, but more beautiful. I felt like me, but a better version of me. She did exactly what I wanted, and she was understanding and super nice. I would do it all again with Karen, only with her. She is simple the best! Thank you so much Karenxx

As men, it isn't always easy to know how best to approach make-up for an event as important as your wedding day. However, Karen made the process a delight. Not only did she help craft the perfect looks for each of us, but Karen made us feel relaxed, confident in our ability to recreate them ourselves, and made the tutorial an event in itself which is already a highlight within our wedding journey. She is exceptionally skilled in her craft but also in working with people in an empathic and generous manner. We left the session with step-by-step guides, personalised to our skin types and colourings, which we are truly excited about. She also carefully detailed all of the products we may need, with helpful tips on techniques and retailers for each. We would recommend her very highly to anyone and everyone! Thank you again, Karen! xxx

Karen was just what I needed. I don’t wear much makeup but wanted to look great on the day and in photos to look back on. Karen took time to listen to my preferences and concerns. I would not have chosen what she suggested but she is a pro and sees what will work and it did! I had a lighter look for the wedding and went back before the party next evening, where my hair was a bit more free form. I was able to relax knowing it was how I wanted it to be and not to have to check myself for each photo (thankfully)
I would thoroughly recommend Karen. She did a brilliant job with my 3 sisters also - all quite different and perfectly timed to have us ready
Lovely, fascinating person to chat to too

Karen was great!
She took time to understand what I wanted and we worked out everything we needed to on the trial.
I wanted very natural make up, nothing too heavy. And she achieved that, but I still felt very glamorous.
On the day of the wedding, Karen arrived promptly and worked super efficiently to get everyone ready in time. She was so calm and reassuring and I loved the end result. My hair and make up stayed the same from 10am until 1am.
My mum was nervous about her hair as she has very thick hair which can be frizzy and difficult to work with. Karen worked magic on her, and I've never seen her hair so beautiful. Her curls stayed in for days!
I highly recommend Karen and I'm grateful for all her hard work for us on the day x

Karen did a fantastic job of my hair and makeup for my two-day wedding celebration. After a trial at Karen’s house, we agreed on two different looks for day and evening events. Karen was very attentive, and great fun to be around. My mum and bridesmaids were all really happy with their hair and makeup too and loved speaking with Karen. Thanks Karen for a wonderful experience - I would highly recommend her to any brides to be!

I recently got married at Edinburgh castle and booked Karen for my hair and makeup. She was fantastic! She instantly made me feel relaxed and reassured at my trial and I knew I could fully trust her on my special day. Karen is so talented and created a flawless look that lasted the whole day into the evening! Meeting Karen was like meeting a new friend! Nina Carr.

Karen was incredible! She is such a pleasure to work with and her work is perfection. Myself and my bridesmaids were all incredibly happy with our hair and makeup. Can’t recommend her enough.