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Hampshire
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Aldershot

The Hair & Beauty Artist

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I create and provide naturally beautiful hair and makeup for brides and their bridal party in Hampshire and surrounding areas, so they look like the very best version of themselves.
The Hair & Beauty Artist Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£700
The Hair & Beauty Artist Details

Products and Services

Pre-Wedding Trial
Beauty Salons
Threading
Make-Up Artists
Waxing
Tattoo Cover-Up Make-Up
Group Bookings
Mobile Services
On the Day Services
Hair Dressing
Pre-Wedding Consultation
The Hair & Beauty Artist Full Description
Look your radiant best on your wedding day with my professional and award-winning bridal hair & makeup services. Each wedding package includes a rehearsal in my romantic Edwardian-inspired beauty studio in Aldershot, Hampshire. Take a seat and relax as we agree on your bridal hair and makeup with up to three guests of your choice. You’ll enjoy a delicious cream tea as we chat through your ideas and inspiration. I’ll then take that information to create your look for your big day taking your dress, theme, head-dress and so on into account. We’ll work on your look until you’re completely satisfied. Then on the big day itself, I’ll faithfully recreate your agreed look. Every bride who books my services gets my unofficial fairy godmother service on her big day included as standard. I’ll stay with you at your home or hotel room until you’re ready to leave and everyone looks their absolute best. I’ll be there to lend a calm and experienced hand with dressing, emergency repairs and etiquette advice. I can help you fasten those fiddly wedding dress buttons and position the corsages and buttonholes that shaky fingers can’t quite manage. I even make a smashing cup of tea to help calm any nerves and last-minute jitters (normally for the father or mother of the bride!). 'More than just a makeup artist' is a quote from one bride who booked me for her wedding. Here is another, 'Ema is the calm friend you need just at the right time'.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Ema Doherty
As the sole owner of my business it is extremely important for me to know that all my brides are 100% happy with the services they receive from me. I love what I do and I love helping people, so if I can impart some advice, knowledge or wisdom that helps just one bride prepare better for her wedding with a relaxed and calm state of mind then my job is complete.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1996
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(29)
Jane Simmonds
Wedding: December
December 2018
Wedding
I have worked with Ema and experienced myself her fantastic make-up and hair designs. She creates the best look bespoke to her brides and even manages to keep the little ones still as they have their hair done. Highly recommend!
Emma
Wedding: November
December 2018
Such a professional
I have had the pleasure of working with Ema on a few weddings this year and she is such a joy to be around. As a hair and make-up artist, she truly delivers the brief and her flexibility with styles is amazing. She is such a warm and calm person to be around too, often going above and beyond to fix a button hole or climb under a dress to secure the garter. Ema's time management is excellent and she can always get a trailing bridal party to where they need to be.
Ginny Marsh
Wedding: October
December 2018
The perfect hair & makeup artist
I've worked with Ema on a number of occasions, and I'd totally recommend her services. She's done my own hair and makeup, as well as for my clients. She creates a really natural, light look whilst covering everything that needs covering so that you feel like you don't have heavy foundation clogging up your skin. She's also more than a hair and makeup artist - she's more like the fairy godmother! She comes armed with all sorts of things to help the Bride get ready, and also helps the Bride put her dress on etc. My clients have always been super happy with her services.
Aimee
Happy couple married in September
December 2018
The most amazing day from start to finish
Ema was truly outstanding at getting myself and my bridal party looking amazing for the big day. It was an early start, and Ema played a huge part in making everything run smoothly that morning. Both myself and one of my bridemaides don't wear Make up on a normal day to day basices and all I do with my hair is run a brush through it. Ema managed to keep our Make up simple and elegant so that we could feel comfortable and still feel like ourselves. My hair was stunning and differnt and fitted in so well with my crown. As my bridemaides are so different from eachother, Ema did their hairs different to fit with their personalities, but while still keeping them within a theme. One of my bridemaides loved their hair so much she kept it for three days. I can't imagine my wedding day without Ema, she is so talented and goes above and beyond to help. Ema was helping my mum to get her necklace on, she helped me to sort out last minutes touches to one of the flower bouquets, and stayed right until the end to ensure I got into the car ok. You are truly wounderful and amazing at what you do Ema, thank you so much I will always sing your praises.
Elizabeth Gatherer
Wedding: December
December 2018
Friendly, professional and creative
Ema is a fabulous all round beauty, hair and make up artist and is reliable and trustworthy. I would not hesitate to recommend her to my customers.
Tessa
Happy couple married in June
November 2018
A fantastic hair and make up artist who goes above and beyond
From our first meeting at the hair and make up trial until she saw me off on my wedding day, Ema was fantastic. She took the details about my dress, style and what I wanted and created an amazing vintage look that everybody complimented. I always felt comfortable with her and at no point did I feel pressured to accept a particular look that I wasn't 100% happy with. On the wedding day itself, she not only did my hair and make up but also stayed to help me into my dress and shoes (as I didn't have a bridal party) and even put my father's buttonhole on for him. She really made me feel calm and in control before setting off for the venue. I couldn't recommend Ema highly enough!
Megan
Happy couple married in March
November 2018
Flexible, professional, mind reader!
Ema was recommended to me by a friend for my wedding in March. She read my mind about the sort of style I wanted for my hair & make up and executed it perfectly. I also got some other treatments from her including a lash tint and lift, and a skinny spray tan. She makes you feel so comfortable and the conversation with her always flows effortlessly- which is a bonus when there is to much going on. I cannot recommend Ema highly enough.
Ellie & Ross
Happy couple married in April
November 2018
Simply amazing!
What can I say about Ema? She is so much more than a hair and beauty artist. She is passionate, knowledgable and such a calming influence on the most nerve racking morning of your life! Ema’s Hair and make up skills are simply stunning, and she did not fail to make me feel gorgeous on the best day of my life. She listened carefully, and created a look that felt comfortable and looked amazing. Ema even travelled miles in the snow to make it to my trial! On the morning of my wedding, I don’t know how I would’ve stayed so calm without Ema, she is so professional and talented. Everyone’s make up looked absolutely stunning. Ema was calm and collected, and willing to help with anything that morning! She went so far above and beyond, helping with buttonholes, ties, even getting me into my dress - I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without her. I cannot recommend it than Ema enough, she is truly talented at what she does.
Racquel & Hans
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Wonderful, truly went above and beyond.
Ema was amazing from start to finish. On the trial, she was warm and personable and listened to my concerns. It was clear she knew what she was doing and took her time to walk me through the steps even though I did not have a clear idea of what I wanted. On the morning of she was punctual and really helped alleviate my anxiety, chatting and joking with us, helping us get dressed and sorting out the little touches of wedding etiquette that I didn't know. She even helped my mum accessorise. She was so lovely the photographer thought she was a family friend.
Sophie Gordon
Happy couple married in June
November 2018
Ema made me feel and look fantastic
Ema was great from start to finish she made me feel so confident and I absolutely loved my hair and makeup. On the day she was fantastic, I was super nervous and she kept me calm and even helped me into my dress when I was struggling. I would definitely recommend her to any brides especially those who love vintage like me!
The Hair & Beauty Artist Location & Contact Details
Website

Address

42 Heron Wood Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4AL, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Aldershot

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M3 J4

Nearest Train Station

Aldershot

Nearest Airport

Heathrow

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FAQs
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What is your most memorable wedding?

The most memorable weddings for me are the ones where we all have a good laugh on the morning of the wedding. Which is most of them I have to say. It definitely helps to calm the nerves beforehand.

Describe your style in 5 adjectives.

Vintage, Boho, Natural, Colourful (that's more me, don't panic) Effortless

What about your business are you most proud of?

I really do love to go above and beyond for my brides to ensure their wedding morning goes smoothly. I once followed the wedding car to the church just so I could make sure the brides veil was just right for her on a windy day.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Over-estimate how long it takes to do things. Delegate as much as possible and trust people to do the job well, otherwise you feel like a planner not a bride on your wedding day.

What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?

Anything that is personal to the couple and shows of their personalities, I love.

Describe your typical process with a couple.

Let's chat first over zoom or via a call, to see if we would like working with each other and discuss some initial ideas. Once the wedding day is booked, the rehearsal takes place approximately 4-8 weeks before the day. The rehearsal is an event in itself, the bride along with up to three guests come along to my Elegant Edwardian-inspired home beauty studio for a relaxing vintage cream tea experience. A schedule for the wedding day and all hair and makeup looks are agreed upon during the rehearsal so the wedding day goes off without a hitch (apart from the couple getting hitched of course) As a rough estimate each person takes an hour for their hair and makeup on the wedding day.

What do you love most about your job?

Seeing a happy, calm and glowing bride ready to walk down the aisle or get into her car.

What is your No. 1 beauty tip for a bride?

Don't forget to drink plenty of water the day before and on the morning of the wedding. You'll only forget later and dehydration makes skin look tired and dull.

How do you keep the bride feeling calm on her wedding day?

I keep the atmosphere light and fun, plus we will have prepared the mornings' schedule in advance, so we know we won't be late. Plus my Fairy Godmother services means I can solve most problems that might arise.

What advice would you give to brides to stay looking great throughout their wedding day?

If possible drink water between the glasses of fizz to stay looking and feeling fresh and energised. Be careful when hugging guests that their hats and fascinators don't snag on your hair, and air kiss if necessary to ensure no lipstick marks on your cheeks.
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