Make Up By Sian | Wedding Hair and Make Up Essex

About Hair and Make Up By Sian

Planning your dream wedding? I’m Sian, Your bridal hair and make up specialist!

I adore weddings and I find myself in the extremely lucky position to be sort after by many brides seeking a little more than the typical bridal style.

Learn more about my wedding services here.

If I am not in my brand new studio teaching or trialing, you’ll find me styling beautiful weddings in Essex, Suffolk, Kent, London or surrounding areas. Bringing my luxury service to you, the modern bride.

Want to find out more about me and my journey as a Hair Stylist / Make Up Artist? Read my full bio here!

I know how important booking your bridal hair and make up is. You’ve spent time picking your dream dress and perfectly paired your accessories, your hair & make up is the final piece of the puzzle. Leaving how you look in someone else’s hands can, understandably, be overwhelming. If you would like to talk more in depth about booking your bridal hair & make up or any other services listed below I invite you to get in touch. Pop me an email or start the conversation via Facebook.

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Gallery

A picture can speak a thousand words. Browse my gallery with examples of all of my work and just maybe one day soon you will feature here!

Weddings

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Hair & Make Up Services

Most people find what they are looking for under the hair & make up categories below however if you can’t, just give me a message! I like everyone to feel welcome!

BRIDAL

Professionally trained, I use only the finest products on the market to guarantee we achieve a flawless, long lasting finish that will look picture perfect for all those snaps!

EVENT

Anything from a big birthday to your school prom! I regularly do hair & make up for events like big parties, hen nights, proms, award ceremonies and many more. Why not book, look and feel great for your next big occasion!

EDUCATION

Have you’ve ever wanted to learn what makeup is right for you or how to get that pesky eyeliner right? I can teach you! I do one-to-one lessons and also training for artists new to the industry.

I also do make up masterclasses live from my studio! To keep in the know with new dates be sure to like my Facebook page where I regularly post the news!

If you don’t need your hair & make up doing right now but you are totally obsessed with all things hair & make up like me, be sure to follow my blog which I update regularly with tips, tricks, tutorials and product reviews.

To learn more about doing your own make up at home you can download my Ebook ‘Essential Guide To Make Up Artistry’ which is a step by step guide with lots of useful information!

Wedding Hair and Make Up

I am aware that picking your wedding hair and make up can be slightly overwhelming. Here is some information of what you can expect on the lead up to your wedding when booking your bridal beauty with me.

Your Trial

I recommend your make up trial around 6 weeks ahead of your wedding date, this is so your hair/skin is as close to how it will be on the day.Some people do like to book a special occasion make up upon booking to decide I am the right make up artist, then having a full trial nearer to the day. Whatever you choose, your trial is time for us to discuss any ideas you may have, any photos you have ‘pinned’ even ones of your dress/accessories are also helpful to see to give me an idea of a suitable look for your hair and makeup. You may already have an idea of how you would like to look on your wedding day, but if not, don’t worry! I have full kit and plenty of pictures to help inspire you.

A Photo Record

At your consultation, I take several informal photos (which I will then email over to you) of your chosen style so that you can reflect on your decisions later (sometimes after your own consultation with close friends and family!). Teamed with the photo will be a full product list of everything I used so you are able to buy any products you may have fallen in love with and suggestions of anything you might want to touch up on the day.

Booking

To book me for your wedding day just send me all the relevant information regarding your wedding (Location of wedding, amount of people and requirements) and I will send you a full price breakdown. I can then secure your wedding date in my diary with a 25% deposit which will be taken off of your final balance.

Your Wedding Day

Most brides prefer to go for a flawless look that still looks like them, just a more beautiful version! Your wedding day is probably not the best time to try out a new dramatic look. It is important to create a look that makes you look and feel your best whilst equally looking great for your photos. Once applied, your wedding day makeup should last a full 12 hours with the use of various primers and techniques. All you will need on the day for touch-ups will be a blotting powder and a lip stick/gloss.

Your Bridal Party

A consultation beforehand for bridesmaids and/or Mother of the Bride/Groom is not essential but can be arranged (normally at the same time as the bride’s consultation). We also need to ensure that the choice of make up for the bridal party is manageable in the time available on the wedding day itself. This will depend on a variety of factors, including the size of the wedding party. We discuss all this (and more!) at the make up trial. If needed I can be accompanied by an experienced assistant to help with time.

Lastly

…please DON’T worry! You can rest assured that by booking me, everything will be under control! I do around 100 weddings a year therefore I am highly experienced in how the morning works and I will endeavour to make it run as smoothly and fun as possible!

There is nothing like seeing a brides face when they look in the mirror after being in my chair – priceless everytime!

Sian O'Connell – Make up artist

Prices

Here is a guide to my pricing and some information on booking – please email me to discuss your Dream Wedding further!

I also have an experianced team of Hair Stylists & Make Up Artists should you require extra hands for your larger bridal party. Get in touch if this is something you’d like to discuss!

Love Notes

Because nobody likes to blow their own trumpet.

“Sian did my make up for my wedding along with my bridesmaids and we were all so thrilled with her work. She made the morning so much fun and an enjoyable experience with memories to last us all a life time. I had so many wonderful comments and it lasted all day long, feeling as good as it did at the start of the day until the end. I had my trial quite a few months before the big day and had changed my mind in what colours I wanted to have and Sian was so accommodating helping me choose what go go with. I cannot fault her! She is a skillful individual who knows her trade….amazing! Thank you!”
Rhia, Bride

“Just want to say a massive thank you to Sian for doing mine bridesmaids and my sisters make up for my wedding day on 6th Dec. Amazing look and I was so happy with how we all looked. My make up stayed flawless all day .Highly recommended! Will be booking for future events. Thanks again Sian.xxxxx”
Gemma Williams, Bride.
“Where do I start, a total professional who takes pride in her work! Always full of ideas and makes any subject feel relaxed and comfy!!! A total pleasure to be around on shoots….. be hard to find better!”
James Rudland, Photographer.

“Sian did my make up for my wedding along with my bridesmaids and we were all so thrilled with her work. She made the morning so much fun and an enjoyable experience with memories to last us all a life time. I had so many wonderful comments and it lasted all day long, feeling as good as it did at the start of the day until the end. I had my trial quite a few months before the big day and had changed my mind in what colours I wanted to have and Sian was so accommodating helping me choose what go go with. I cannot fault her! She is a skillful individual who knows her trade….amazing! Thank you!”
Rhia, Bride

“Just want to say a massive thank you to Sian for doing mine bridesmaids and my sisters make up for my wedding day on 6th Dec. Amazing look and I was so happy with how we all looked. My make up stayed flawless all day .Highly recommended! Will be booking for future events. Thanks again Sian.xxxxx”
Gemma Williams, Bride.
“Where do I start, a total professional who takes pride in her work! Always full of ideas and makes any subject feel relaxed and comfy!!! A total pleasure to be around on shoots….. be hard to find better!”
James Rudland, Photographer.

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