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Rachel Walmsley Hair and Makeup is a wedding beauty specialist based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. With a focus on creating effortlessly modern and boho styles, Rachel will work closely with you to enhance your natural beauty for the big day. She trained at the Delamar Academy in London, gaining a wealth of knowledge on creating bridal looks. Designing gorgeous glam for big celebrations is her passion, and she is honoured to bring her talent and skills to your wedding day.

Services Offered

Rachel Walmsley Hair and Makeup always aims to ensure a relaxing, pampering, and top-quality experience where your glow is long-lasting and flawless. In her makeup kit, she stores iconic and luxury brands, from Charlotte Tilbury to Dior, to create a look that will bring out your inner shine. While based in Buckinghamshire, Rachel is happy to travel to the surrounding areas, including Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, and the North Cotswolds.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

- Trial to curate the look before the big day - Hair and makeup in one package - No limit on party size - An experienced artist with professional training

How far in advance should I contact you?

Between a year and three months before the wedding, the more notice the more likely I will be available on your wedding date

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

All travel to the areas that I cover is included within my overall price. If your wedding is further afield then travel will cost extra but get in contact with me so we can discuss that in more detail

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?

As many as you need! I have assistants on hand to cater to any size bridal party - the more the merrier!

Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Bank transfer
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Melissa
Melissa H. Sent on 18/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Wedding Hair and Makeup

Rachel was absolutely amazing on my wedding day. She did the hair and makeup for myself, my mother and mother in law. We all looked and felt amazing. The whole process from start to finish was very professional and ran smoothly. I would definitely recommend Rachel, she is very lovely.
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Samara D. Sent on 19/11/2024
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100% recommend

Rachel was amazing on our day. She did both my hair and makeup and listened to what I wanted and did exactly what I asked. I was so happy and felt so confident and got lots of compliments. Her assistant was also great and did my bridesmaids hair and makeup. We did a hair and makeup trial too which was really nice. She’s a lovely person and very talented! I would defo recommend.
Anna
Ahf Sent on 19/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing make-up from Rachel!

Rachel was my wedding day make-up artist, also doing make-up for my mum and sister. My childhood hairdresser was doing our hair and despite not meeting her until the day itself, Rachel was so professional and the two worked seamlessly and flexibly together to make sure everything ran smoothly. I hardly wear any make-up normally so was a little apprehensive about someone else doing my make-up, but Rachel understood what I was looking for and gave me the most amazing natural look that stayed put all day - even after I shed a few tears! Couldn't recommend Rachel enough for your wedding day make-up!
Sian
Sian T. Sent on 22/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional!

Rachel did my wedding hair and make up (as well as my bridesmaids hair), and it was exceptional! I am super fussy, natural curls and don’t like a lot of make up, and she did an amazing job. Looked flawless, so natural, and she was happy to work with everything I wanted! My bridesmaids also looked amazing! She was super friendly, calm and relaxed throughout both trial and the big morning, and really made the morning what it was. Thank you so much!
Emily
Emily S. Sent on 16/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just the absolute best!

I would 10000% recommend Rachel. She is honestly such a pleasure. Rachel is such a fun asset to your wedding morning, keeps you calm, fits in perfectly with you bridal party and is an all round 10/10. I LOVED my hair and make up. I couldn’t have been happier. Book Rachel because you will not regret it. THANK
YOU SO MUCH xxx
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Priyanka P. Sent on 19/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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Rachel is an amazing hair and makeup artist, and both my mum and I enjoyed very much meeting you. Your calmness and kindness helped us a lot that day. I feel very fortunate that you did our make-up and hair bringing both our visions to life. The advice you gave us and taking the time to make sure that everything would be perfect for my special day. I would definitely recommend you for your services. Thanks to you, I've never felt or looked more beautiful in my life. I am so grateful you were able to be part of this special day.
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Vicki G. Sent on 18/10/2024
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Rachel is the very best!

I just wanted to send over a massive thank you on behalf of me and the girls for being such a big part of our day at Chicheley Hall in October. You made the whole hair and make-up process a stress-free dream! You listened to all the different needs/wants of the girls and made necessary tweaks on the day. I was over the moon with the look you created for me and felt so fantastic all day - I didn't want to take my makeup off when the day ended as it still looked so fantastic, and my hair lasted for days after!

You bring such a positive, calming vibe with you and it was such a joy to spend the morning with you getting ready. I can't thank you enough!
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Samantha Sent on 05/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect hair and make up

I recently had the pleasure of working with Rachel for my wedding and I couldn't be happier. After a fantastic trial a couple of months before, I knew I was in great hands. With seven bridesmaids, Rachel suggested having two assistants to make things easier and it was the perfect decision. Rachel and her assistants were professional, attentive, and incredibly talented.


Rachel helped create a bridal look that made me feel elegant and natural. The makeup and hairstyle lasted throughout the event. My bridesmaids and mum were equally thrilled with their hair and makeup.


Rachel's warm presence, along with her assistants, made the process enjoyable and stress free. She was easy to contact and very responsive, ensuring every detail was perfect.
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Gwen M. Sent on 26/10/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wedding hair and makeup for bride, mother of the bride and 4 bridesmaids

Rachel was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. I really enjoyed my trial, she was professional, friendly and made me feel at ease. On the wedding day itself, timings ran smoothly and everyone involved felt the most beautiful version of themselves - we were really happy with the photographs. As people who don’t wear much make up at all (myself and my mum/ bridesmaids) I would recommend Rachel highly as she understood the brief completely and ensured that we looked flawless and glamorous but without it feeling too much or not like ourselves. I found Rachel fairly randomly but it was one of the best decisions I made and I would highly recommend her.
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Emily B. Sent on 21/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier with my experience with Rachel

I can't recommend Rachel enough. Before the trial and wedding, she was really quick to respond and easy to communicate with. My hair and make up looked wonderful at the trial and on our wedding day, and she did a great job with my mum and bridesmaids too. Some people in my party weren't that used to wearing makeup, and she tailored their looks to their needs and make them feel really good. In addition, she is a lovely, warm person to be around and is a great addition to your wedding day!
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Becky R. Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved my hair and make up!

Rachael did my hair and make up (and bridesmaids) in October 2022, and it looked incredible! She was so calming to have on the day, and everything went so smoothly.
I accidentally fell asleep in my make up and it still looked amazing the next morning, would definitely recommend - thank you so much! ☺️
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Claire R. Sent on 09/05/2023
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Fun and friendly

So friendly and so great and what she does! Made me feel so at ease all morning and I felt so gorgeous on my wedding day
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