Put Your Face At The Top Of The List - Not The Bottom Of The Budget!

Why hair & makeup isn’t an “extra”—it’s essential.

Before you ask your mate Karen to curl your hair with a dodgy wand and dab on some lip gloss between prosecco sips... or before you push hair and makeup to the bottom of the spreadsheet... you might wanna read this.

Because here's the thing: your wedding day look? It isn’t just the dress. It’s the full picture—and you’re front and centre.

You’ve locked in the venue that sets the tone. The dress that makes you feel like the main character. The photographer who knows their way around angles, lighting and emotion.

But if you’re not feeling confident in your skin, grounded in your energy, and like yourself (but elevated) the moment you walk out that door—what was it all for?

And trust us – the number one thing we hear from brides who didn’t invest in pro hair and makeup?

“I wish I had.”

Not once—not ONCE—have we ever had a bride say:

“You know what? I regret booking a hair and makeup artist.”

Never. Ever. Not happening.

Hair & Makeup Are Not Afterthoughts

Yet somehow, beauty always ends up squeezed in at the end—somewhere between table favours and sorting Nan’s veggie option.

Let’s change that.

Because when you invest in your bridal hair and makeup, you’re not just paying for a “pretty face” on the day.

You’re investing in:

• How you feel when you catch yourself in the mirror

• The calm on a morning that could easily feel chaotic

• The confidence to walk in and own your space

And that matters. It really matters.

You’ve Spent Thousands on the Dress, the Venue, the Photographer…

But You’ll Scrimp on Your Face?

You’ve invested thousands into that drop-dead-gorgeous dress. Your photographer’s worth every penny, capturing all the dreamy moments.

So why treat your hair and makeup—the literal focal point in every photo—like it doesn’t deserve a proper spot in your budget?

Your face will be in every frame. On your walls. In your memories. And let’s be honest, in your group chat for the next decade.

Don’t leave that to chance. Or to your best mate who’s “pretty good at makeup.”

This Isn’t a Side Hustle. It’s a Craft.

Booking a professional isn’t about being “extra”—it’s about backing yourself.

You’re not just hiring someone to do a smokey eye and stick a few curls in. You’re hiring someone who:

• Understands your features, your vibe, your vision

• Knows how to make you feel like you—just turned up a notch

• Has worked with every skin tone, texture, and energy under the sun

• Will keep you calm, focused, and feeling supported from start to finish

  
  

We’re not here to copy-paste an Instagram look. We’re here to create something that feels personal, powerful and polished.

It’s Not “Just Hair & Makeup” – It’s How You Step Into the Day

And that feeling of being seen, celebrated, and held as you get ready—that doesn’t come from a rushed, one-size-fits-all experience.

It comes from someone who understands the weight of this day, the emotion behind it, and the detail that goes into making you feel like the version of yourself you’ve always imagined.

This isn’t your Friday night glam. It’s the start of something unforgettable.

When Should You Book?

Here’s a key insider tip: Top-tier hair and makeup artists, especially the ones who deliver that flawless, calm, can-do vibe, get booked up to a year in advance.

If you leave it until the last minute, you might miss out on your dream team—those pros who know how to make you look and feel like a million pounds without the stress.

So, as soon as your date is locked in, start looking for your beauty squad. Don’t wait until the last minute hoping someone will be free—it’s a gamble you don’t want to take.

What Should You Expect to Invest?

For a high-standard, skilled bridal hair & makeup artist in the UK (London and surrounds especially), you’re typically looking at:

💸 £550–£800 + for hair and makeup combined including your preview. This is with admin, products, and bespoke time & expertise —because yes, this is a service and an experience.

The budget reflects more than the time spent on the day. It covers:

• Years of experience and training

• A kit worth thousands

• One-to-one care, not conveyor belt glam

• Early mornings, weekend commitments, admin and prep

• A pro who lives this job, not just dabbles in it

  
  

If your budget’s tight, you might need to scale the service. That’s okay. But if you want time, attention, luxury, and longevity—you’ve got to meet the artist at their value.

Final Thought....

Put your hair and makeup further to the top of your list—not the leftover budget!

Because confidence isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s the foundation of your whole energy.

When you invest in a pro, you're not just buying a look.

You're buying a moment.

A memory.

A feeling you’ll never forget.

And when you look back on the photos, ten years down the line, you’ll say:

“Yeah. That was me. And I looked & felt AMAZING!”

We don’t just make you look good.

We make you feel unstoppable.

And that, my friend, is priceless!

Claire & Your Totally You Bridal Team xx