Frequently Asked Questions

Booking in with an experienced professionally trained makeup artist for your special event will provide you with a reliable and enjoyable experience and ensure your makeup will last through any hugs and kisses, photograph beautifully indoors or outdoors and you will be ready for your celebration.

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I am a qualified professional freelance makeup artist with 8 years makeup artistry experience across various fields of the industry. I have achieved finalist places in national Australian makeup award competitions including the 2018 AMIA Bridal & Formal Makeup Artist of the Year Award and the 2017 ABIA Makeup Artist of the Year Award. I offer mobile services and travel to you to save you time. I use the latest application techniques and high end cosmetics and am constantly attending makeup artistry masterclasses by some of Australia’s best artists in the industry. I deliver long wearing personalised makeup looks so that you will feel comfortable and confident that will be remembered in your thoughts, photos and videos for years to come. I offer a professional high standard of service with my online Before Your Booking Guide which includes helpful information to get my client’s ready for their event. If you have any questions or would like any further information on my Event Makeup services, please feel free to complete my online Event Makeup Enquiry Form or contact me to discuss.

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As soon as you know the date of your event! I start booking up for popular events and most weekends months in advance, however have also taken bookings a couple of days out so it is always a good idea to check! If you have an upcoming event you would like to enquire to book in for, please complete my Event Makeup Enquiry Form or contact me to discuss.

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To make a booking enquiry please complete my online Event Makeup Enquiry Form which asks you all the questions required for me to check my avaiability to book you in. Alternatively, if you prefer to email, text or call, please feel free to contact me using those methods.

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If you have booked in from my home studio then no deposit is required. If you are booking in for high school/university graduation makeup, a group booking or a mobile service then I will send you out a quote for your booking. The quote pricing is held for 30 days however the date and time is not locked in until you have paid your deposit. Your quote will include the terms and conditions of your booking and the payment details to pay your deposit. Once your deposit is received I will send you confirmation of receipt in an invoice. Your deposit then comes off your total invoice amount showing the total amount due one week before your booking date.  Please note: deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

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Payments can be made by cash or card in my home studio (by appointment only), card over the phone, direct deposit or PayPal. Direct deposit and PayPal details can be found in your quote or invoice or on request if you would like to pay in advance.

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If you have booked in from my home studio then payment is due on the day of your booking. If you have booked in a mobile service or a group booking the final balance of your booking will be the due date of your invoice which is one week before your booking date through my accepted payment methods. If you are paying by direct deposit or PayPal it is advised to process the payment at least 48 hours prior to your invoice due date so it is received in time.

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Yes I do! I can come to your home, your hairdressers salon (with their permission) or a hotel, wherever is best for you! On the day I will arrive a few minutes early with my makeup kit, makeup chair and makeup light if the room is going to be dark or I cannot set up near a window with natural light. If there is a table or coffee table available it would be useful however I can manage without.Once I’m complete ensure everything is ok before I leave.

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Timings can vary depending on what Makeup Service you have booked in for from 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. You would have selected the makeup service when completing my online Event Makeup Enquiry Form which defaults to a 60 minute Soft Event Makeup. If you are unsure what Event Makeup service you would like to book or have booked in for, please feel free to contact me.

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As I work on my own keeping on schedule for my bookings is very important. If you think you are going to be running late please let me know as soon as you know so I am aware. Please be aware that I will not go overtime into my next clients booking therefore adjustments may need to be made to your booking.

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I’ve done it both ways, and it has worked great either way. In my opinion it is best to have your hair done first if your hairdresser is going to be washing your hair, using excessive heated blow drying or a lot of hair spray and products that may get on your face. If you are going to have a fringe or a piece of hair that is going to be sprayed into place I would then suggest you have makeup applied first. 

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All of the makeup products I use are professional brands that were designed to give long lasting results that will look incredible in real life, photography and videography. I am continually testing and buying new products so my makeup kit does change quite regularly. Some of the brands I use are MAC Cosmetics, Hourglass Cosmetics, Urban Decay, Tarte Cosmetics, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Becca Cosmetics, Bodyography, Shanghai Suzy Lipsticks, Modelrock Lashes and Cosmetics.  Please contact me if you would like more information on my current brands carried. 

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This is one of the most important areas of training as a professional makeup artist. A qualified and experienced makeup artist will sanitize their hands, have clean brushes, and a tidy and clean makeup kit. I always begin applying makeup using cleaned and disinfected brushes and products. I have been professionally trained to know how to keep everything clean and sanitary. I carry several sets of makeup brushes with me that are cleaned before each work day, and cleaned again with antibacterial brush cleaner between clients if I need to re-use a specific brush. I do not double dip lipsticks and other cream or gel products between clients, they are always taken out with spatulas and then mixed on a sanitized cosmetic palette. All powder products such as eye shadows and face powders and all eye and lip liners are wiped and disinfected with cosmetic sanitiser between usages as well. 

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To ensure your event day flows easily, and to ease any nerves you may have about not knowing what the makeup will look or feel like on the day, trials are a great way to see how beautiful you will look in advance. Trials can be booked weeks or months prior to your event day and can include experimentation with different looks. I offer my client’s the option of a 1 or 1.5 hour trial. Usually a 1 hour trial is enough time if you have already researched some makeup looks you like on people with similar colouring and features to your own. If you think you might want to try on a few different lip colours or step through the application process slowly then a 1.5 hour trial will allow enough time for this. At the end of the trial I make a record of all the products we have used and take a photo of the makeup for visual reference. I do book out quite quickly so please contact me as soon as you have a date in mind to avoid disappointment.

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Of course! But, please understand that for my makeup services that require a deposit (high school/university graduation , a group booking or a mobile service) then the event booking will not be secured until you have paid a deposit. I do not hold dates pending trial runs.

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Makeup Trials are held at my home studio. This is so I have access to all my products to create a customised look perfectly suited to you.

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I suggest only bringing one other person with you to your trial if you think you might want a second opinion. More than this can make decisions confusing with conflicting opinions. I also advise not to bring children as my home studio has a lot of low lying product displays and also any distractions might make it difficult for you to get the most out of your trial time. My home studio is a very relaxed and comfortable space ready for my client’s who might be a little bit anxious about having their makeup done or nervous not knowing what to expect. Bringing a family member, a trusted friend or just attending by yourself are all common occurrences. I also take photos at the end of the trial for visual reference and encourage you to take photos throughout the day and night so you can look back on the makeup and show others if you would like their opinion.

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As soon as you have a date in mind when you would like to book in, let me know! I can book out quite quickly so to avoid disappointment, please contact me as soon as possible.

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