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Hester lily makeup artistry

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

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Kimberley S. Sent on 06/11/2024

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Absolutely amazing!

Hester was fabulous with myself and my bridesmaids on my Wedding Day. She was able to create a flawless make up look that suited all of us and tailored to our individual preferences. Would highly recommend!

Hester was fabulous with myself and my bridesmaids on my Wedding Day. She was able to create a flawless make up look that suited all of us and tailored to our individual preferences. Would highly recommend!
Zoe H. Sent on 06/10/2024

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Beautiful makeup!

Hester was amazing! She was so friendly and organised, helping me to decide on the perfect makeup look at my trial and recreating it beautifully on the day. I felt very relaxed in her hands!

Hester was amazing! She was so friendly and organised, helping me to decide on the perfect makeup look at my trial and recreating it beautifully on the day. I felt very relaxed in her hands!
Liz B. Sent on 08/09/2024

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Perfect makeup & personal, professional!

Hester was absolutely amazing!
From the first time we met, all the email correspondence, the trial and the actual wedding day, Hester has been super helpful & kind, not to mention extremely talented!
Hester did both myself and my mums trials in April, which we were both very happy with. Hester checked up on us to make sure we were happy with everything as well as sent some recommendations to prepare skin before the big day!
On the day, Hester had a schedule to make sure everything ran on time, the organization and hygiene was 10/10 too.
But the makeup was absolutely amazing! The 3 bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning, as well as my mum too! We were all so so pleased with how the makeup looked and also how the makeup lasted too. I couldn’t recommend Hester highly enough! She was absolutely perfect with keeping us all calm and also keeping the mood high energy too!
Even the aftercare has been wonderful, I am so pleased Hester was part of my very special day!

Hester was absolutely amazing!
From the first time we met, all the email correspondence, the trial and the actual wedding day, Hester has been super helpful & kind, not to mention extremely talented!
Hester did both myself and my mums trials in April, which we were both very happy with. Hester checked up on us to make sure we were happy with everything as well as sent some recommendations to prepare skin before the big day!
On the day, Hester had a schedule to make sure everything ran on time, the organization and hygiene was 10/10 too.
But the makeup was absolutely amazing! The 3 bridesmaids looked absolutely stunning, as well as my mum too! We were all so so pleased with how the makeup looked and also how the makeup lasted too. I couldn’t recommend Hester highly enough! She was absolutely perfect with keeping us all calm and also keeping the mood high energy too!
Even the aftercare has been wonderful, I am so pleased Hester was part of my very special day!

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Rachel D. Sent on 31/08/2024

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Looked like a film-star ✨

I had never had my makeup done professionally before prior to my bridal trial. I booked Hester following our interactions on each other’s social media, and by the time we got round to my trial, Hester felt like an old friend. I walked out of the studio with a confidence I’d never felt in myself before. Hester made extensive notes which she then used to replicate my bridal makeup on the day. She has also given me skincare advice over the past two years, in which I have seen a massive difference.

My bridesmaids were also new to professional makeup. Hester listened to their individual requests for more glam/natural make ups, while still making sure they were complementary. We ended up running ahead of schedule which was brilliant. Hester stayed with us to do final touch ups until I was dressed and ready for the registrars, and was a calming presence all morning.

I looked like a glamorous 50s film-star on my wedding day and received so many compliments about how well it lasted. It has photographed beautifully in both colour and B&W.

P.S George loved it so much that he decided to steal the foundation from my nose during our first kiss! 😂

I had never had my makeup done professionally before prior to my bridal trial. I booked Hester following our interactions on each other’s social media, and by the time we got round to my trial, Hester felt like an old friend. I walked out of the studio with a confidence I’d never felt in myself before. Hester made extensive notes which she then used to replicate my bridal makeup on the day. She has also given me skincare advice over the past two years, in which I have seen a massive difference.

My bridesmaids were also new to professional makeup. Hester listened to their individual requests for more glam/natural make ups, while still making sure they were complementary. We ended up running ahead of schedule which was brilliant. Hester stayed with us to do final touch ups until I was dressed and ready for the registrars, and was a calming presence all morning.

I looked like a glamorous 50s film-star on my wedding day and received so many compliments about how well it lasted. It has photographed beautifully in both colour and B&W.

P.S George loved it so much that he decided to steal the foundation from my nose during our first kiss! 😂
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Shelby-Jay R. Sent on 03/08/2024

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Hester was a dream

Booking Hester to do my wedding make up was one of the best decisions I made. She was incredible and all my girls looked beautiful, altering looks slightly to accommodate what people wanted. She is so talented and made me and my bridesmaids feel the best we’ve ever felt. Having Hester there on the day was so comforting, literally like having an extra friend and I’m so glad I chose her to do my wedding make up. She is the best xxxx

Booking Hester to do my wedding make up was one of the best decisions I made. She was incredible and all my girls looked beautiful, altering looks slightly to accommodate what people wanted. She is so talented and made me and my bridesmaids feel the best we’ve ever felt. Having Hester there on the day was so comforting, literally like having an extra friend and I’m so glad I chose her to do my wedding make up. She is the best xxxx
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Polly M. Sent on 13/07/2024

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Transformed us all into the Belles of the Ball!

I’m so glad I found Hester for my wedding make up. Her portfolio is outstanding and an accurate representation of her talent as a makeup artist.
I had such fun at the trial, whereby Hester helped me to decide on the best look for me based upon my theme and the type of makeup I usually wear.
On the morning of the wedding, she was such a calming influence for me and my bridesmaids, and completely transformed us all! We had so many compliments on how glamorous we looked on the day, and the makeup stayed on all day!
I’m so so glad I found Hester and will be recommending her wherever I can. My only regret is not getting married all over again so I can look that glam again!! The whole experience just wouldn’t have been the same without her!

I’m so glad I found Hester for my wedding make up. Her portfolio is outstanding and an accurate representation of her talent as a makeup artist.
I had such fun at the trial, whereby Hester helped me to decide on the best look for me based upon my theme and the type of makeup I usually wear.
On the morning of the wedding, she was such a calming influence for me and my bridesmaids, and completely transformed us all! We had so many compliments on how glamorous we looked on the day, and the makeup stayed on all day!
I’m so so glad I found Hester and will be recommending her wherever I can. My only regret is not getting married all over again so I can look that glam again!! The whole experience just wouldn’t have been the same without her!
Olivia C. Sent on 08/07/2024

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Can’t recommend enough!!!✨✨

Where do I start?
I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Hester for making my bridal makeup dreams come true!
Myself and my bridesmaids loved everything about our makeup.
Hester is so talented at what she does and only uses the best high quality makeup.
I was a nightmare and wasn’t sure what I really wanted makeup wise at first because I suffer with awful eczema and dry skin. Hester worked with me to come up with the look I wanted by changing some things we did in the trial to work with my skin.

My makeup lasted the whole day and I mean the WHOLE day (even the night as I passed out asleep)😂
I loved the little emergency top up pouch she provided, such a cute and clever idea!

Hester arrived and bought her whole makeup studio with her, which we all loved and along and Viv (hairdressing) I had the best morning with my girls getting glammed up!
Both of them felt part of our group🤍

Hester is also a great baby sitter/holder when it comes to needing someone to baby sit when photos are being taken🥹😅

Overall I can’t recommend Hester enough for all your makeup needs!!
5 * for makeup and service🤍🤍

Thank you so so so much x x x

Where do I start?
I just want to say a HUGE thank you to Hester for making my bridal makeup dreams come true!
Myself and my bridesmaids loved everything about our makeup.
Hester is so talented at what she does and only uses the best high quality makeup.
I was a nightmare and wasn’t sure what I really wanted makeup wise at first because I suffer with awful eczema and dry skin. Hester worked with me to come up with the look I wanted by changing some things we did in the trial to work with my skin.

My makeup lasted the whole day and I mean the WHOLE day (even the night as I passed out asleep)😂
I loved the little emergency top up pouch she provided, such a cute and clever idea!

Hester arrived and bought her whole makeup studio with her, which we all loved and along and Viv (hairdressing) I had the best morning with my girls getting glammed up!
Both of them felt part of our group🤍

Hester is also a great baby sitter/holder when it comes to needing someone to baby sit when photos are being taken🥹😅

Overall I can’t recommend Hester enough for all your makeup needs!!
5 * for makeup and service🤍🤍

Thank you so so so much x x x
Anna M. Sent on 29/04/2024

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So much more than just fabulous make-up

Ever since I started following Hester on Instagram, I knew she was the make-up artist for me. The trial was so much fun and Hester made me and my mum feel completely at ease. As someone who doesn’t have strong opinions on my make-up or wear a lot of it day-to-day, I was quite keen to find someone who would be able to make me look beautiful but not too OTT - Hester totally nailed it! My mum, bridesmaids and I all looked absolutely stunning and so naturally beautiful!

A number of the reviews already point to this, but it is true that Hester are so much more than a make-up artist! Besides being a great and calming personality to have on the the morning of the wedding, her experience shines through when it comes to all the other bits! She kept us on time and helped with other little details that I wouldn’t have even thought of.
Thank you so much for everything and I really hope you continue to go from strength to strength with your business!

Ever since I started following Hester on Instagram, I knew she was the make-up artist for me. The trial was so much fun and Hester made me and my mum feel completely at ease. As someone who doesn’t have strong opinions on my make-up or wear a lot of it day-to-day, I was quite keen to find someone who would be able to make me look beautiful but not too OTT - Hester totally nailed it! My mum, bridesmaids and I all looked absolutely stunning and so naturally beautiful!

A number of the reviews already point to this, but it is true that Hester are so much more than a make-up artist! Besides being a great and calming personality to have on the the morning of the wedding, her experience shines through when it comes to all the other bits! She kept us on time and helped with other little details that I wouldn’t have even thought of.
Thank you so much for everything and I really hope you continue to go from strength to strength with your business!
Jess S. Sent on 15/04/2024

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Amazing throughout!

Couldn’t recommend anyone better. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted when I went to see Hester and told her I loved how she wore her makeup and that was it, she worked her magic and I looked and felt incredible, I didn’t want to take my make up off!! Hester was always at the other end of the phone for any advice and tips leading up to the big day. The kindest and most loveliest person I have ever met and I honestly cannot thank her enough. I can’t wait for her to work her magic again some day!!

Couldn’t recommend anyone better. I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted when I went to see Hester and told her I loved how she wore her makeup and that was it, she worked her magic and I looked and felt incredible, I didn’t want to take my make up off!! Hester was always at the other end of the phone for any advice and tips leading up to the big day. The kindest and most loveliest person I have ever met and I honestly cannot thank her enough. I can’t wait for her to work her magic again some day!!
Kerenza M. Sent on 14/04/2024

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Fantastic service

As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make-up choosing a make-up artist was difficult. Hester made it so easy with a brilliant trial where she listened to exactly what I wanted and she was brilliant on the day helping to keep nerves at bay.

As someone who doesn’t wear a lot of make-up choosing a make-up artist was difficult. Hester made it so easy with a brilliant trial where she listened to exactly what I wanted and she was brilliant on the day helping to keep nerves at bay.