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Rachel did me and my mums hair & makeup for my brother's wedding last weekend. She was brilliant. I'd sent her my inspo maybe 48hrs before and she'd researched the style, learnt it and absolutely smashed it! considering I have long thick(!!) hair, she nailed it. I had many compliments throughout the day on how nice my hair looked!
A lovely person, flexible and super friendly (especially when little children were running all around her). Highly recommend and will definitely use again should I need a little glam thanks Rachel, you definitely made our day easier x Camilla 2024 - Notley Abbey.
Rachael did my hair and makeup for my son’s wedding. I basically left the decisions to her, bearing in mind we hadn’t met face to face before the day. I was so pleased with everything she did for me. Rachael is lovely to work with and she made me feel very comfortable. I was very pleased with how I looked, both hair and makeup. The comments at the wedding were how stunning, beautiful and amazing I looked. Ten years younger even. Thank you Rachael. I think I have a few friends who are keen to make appointments with you and I definitely would again. Paula Biggs 2023 - Mother of the Bride, Chearsley - Buckinghamshire.
Firstly, Rachael is down-to-earth, creative and sensible in her artistry. She is someone who knows the type of clientele she works best with, and she's done a great job of articulating that on her site. The most nerve-racking thing about deciding on a hair and makeup artist is not just about finding a portfolio of work that resonates and inspires you, but also taking a bet on the person who will be spending hours with you. Rachael is personable and friendly yet the vibe between us never felt contrived-- we didn't feel the need to fill the air with small talk. We both felt at ease in silence and in meaningful conversations throughout the trial and on the day.
Rachael helped me feel comfortable with my indecisions in that she was up to experiment with the general look we were going for, so the bridal trial felt experimental yet focused on the overall natural 'no-makeup' look we were going for. We also experimented with a few different hairstyles, and she advised on the various hair clips that could go along with them. I personally don't know much about hair accessories, so Rachael's guidance even after the trial on hair clip options were super helpful in narrowing down on my decision.
Most importantly, I appreciated Rachael's punctuality-- she was always on schedule or early whether it be the arrival for the trial or the arrival on the wedding morning. She did a fantastic job of breaking down a schedule for hair and makeup for myself, my mom and my sister-- everything worked out on time. And last but not least, Rachael got along with our photographer and our florist (whom she coincidently knew from uni!). The vibe was very fun, comfortable and easy with everyone around in the hotel room, which made for relaxed photos on the morning of the wedding. I highly recommend Rachael if you're chill and down-to-earth yourself. She's an amazing professional and awesome human! Lynn Ester 2022 Bride, Bridesmaid and MOB, London Edition, London.
“I was really concerned that I wouldn't be able to find anyone to do my hair for my wedding day because I am mixed race. I have afro hair but it is relaxed so easier to handle. Rachael was amazing and even said if she messed up she would give me my deposit back! Of course she didn't mess up at all! My hair was beautiful and my make up was exactly how I wanted it! She even did my sister and my mums hair and make up and managed to finish on time! I highly recommend her services, she is the best!” Charlie Godfrey 2019 Bride, Bridesmaid and MOB.
“Rachael is a fantastically talented hair & make up artist, I was so pleased with the look she created for my wedding. Rachael is really lovely and helped to put me at ease on the morning of my wedding, which was just what I needed. She was also excellent at dealing with my indecisiveness, and somehow distilling my mishmash of ideas into a beautiful look that I was delighted with. Thank you Rachael.” Jill Ruan 2019 - Bride, London.
“I asked her to do my make-up and hair for my work's Christmas Party and she made me look prettier than I thought I could be. I was getting compliments from people for the remainder of the day after I had it done and well into the evening. She's really lovely, listens and asks for your opinion to make sure YOU are happy with the results :) I can't recommend her enough :) I didn't meet a prince, but she was definitely my Fairy God-mother for the day :) Amanda Silkstone 2019 - Occasion hair and makeup
“After searching far and wide for a hair and makeup artist for my wedding and struggling to find someone who fit my style, I was so pleased when I came across Rachael on Instagram! She was like a breath of fresh air after scrolling through so many photos of heavy black eyes/contoured cheeks/thick foundation looks. If you're into dewy, natural skin and just want to look and feel like the best version of yourself on your wedding day, Rachael is your woman!
At the trial she made me feel so comfortable, and I instantly just felt like she "got it"... She was so calm, professional and on top of everything, but also just lovely to chat to and get excited with – she really set the tone for the rest of the day. I can't imagine how flappy and stressed I would have been in the morning without her there, and when the time came for her to leave, I was actually a bit sad!!! I had so many lovely compliments on my hair and makeup throughout the day, and I felt amazing. When I look back at our photos I'm so pleased that I look 100% like myself, just the loveliest version of myself, which is exactly what I'd hoped for!” Katie Reynolds 2019 - Bride and Bridesmaid