Guide · 8 min read · 2026-11-12
12 of the Best Bridal Makeup Artists in London & the Home Counties (2026 Guide)
Bridal makeup is a morning appointment with a deadline: ceremony in three hours, no retakes. The artists couples rate most highly arrive early, work calmly and photograph well — and their review counts prove it. These twelve are published WedHQ listings ranked by independent reviews across Hertfordshire, Kent, Surrey and Essex.
By Yasin Khan
The best bridal makeup artists in London & the Home Counties, ranked
#1 in this guide
Hair and Make-up by Gabrielle
Hertford, Hertfordshire
The most-reviewed bridal artist on this list: 166 independent reviews at 5.0, from a Hertford base working across the Home Counties.
Best for: The most proven pair of hands in the region, morning-of.
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#2 in this guide
The Make-Up Box
Maidstone, Kent
A Kent bridal studio with 149 reviews at 5.0 and full bridal packages from £495.
Best for: Kent brides who want a studio-level package.
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#3 in this guide
The Beauty Collective
Walton on Thames, Surrey
A Surrey collective with 115 reviews at 5.0 and bridal makeup from £95.
Best for: Surrey weddings that want salon standards at fair prices.
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#4 in this guide
Catherine Legg Hair and Makeup
Croydon, Surrey
A Surrey artist with 100 reviews at 5.0, covering South London and the Home Counties.
Best for: Hair and makeup from one artist, quoted per wedding.
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#5 in this guide
Rachel Eveline Makeup
Sutton, Surrey
A Sutton-based artist with 74 reviews at 5.0 and bridal makeup from £95.
Best for: South London brides on a mid budget.
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#6 in this guide
Best Bride Beauty
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
A Hertfordshire team with 51 reviews at 5.0 and from-prices from £60.
Best for: Budget-conscious bridal parties with several faces to do.
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#7 in this guide
Kelly Elkin Bridal Make up
Bromley, Kent
A Kent artist with 51 reviews at 5.0 and the lowest from-price on this list at £50.
Best for: South East brides who want reviewed work from £50.
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#8 in this guide
Johanna Villarreal
Hertford, Hertfordshire
A Hertford artist with 28 reviews at 5.0 and premium packages from £290.
Best for: Brides who want a full hair-and-makeup package.
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#9 in this guide
Libby Baker Hairstylist
Harlow, Essex
An Essex hairstylist with 25 reviews at 5.0, from £75.
Best for: Brides who have makeup sorted and need hair.
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#10 in this guide
Reena Parmar ProArtist
Watford, Hertfordshire
A Watford artist with 24 reviews at 5.0 and premium packages from £450.
Best for: Brides who want a pro kit and editorial finish.
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#11 in this guide
Emily Joanna Hair & Makeup
Sutton, Surrey
A Surrey artist with 20 reviews at 4.9, from £250.
Best for: Surrey brides weighing hair-and-makeup packages.
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#12 in this guide
Frances Done Bride
Deal, Kent
A Kent coastal artist with 20 reviews at 5.0, from £150.
Best for: East Kent weddings by the sea.
View profileWhat bridal makeup costs
Bridal beauty pricing has a floor and a ceiling, and the from-prices here span both.
- Under £100: makeup-only from Best Bride Beauty (£60), Kelly Elkin (£50), The Beauty Collective (£95) and Rachel Eveline (£95)
- £150–£300: combined hair and makeup, or premium makeup-only — Frances Done Bride (£150), Emily Joanna (£250) and Johanna Villarreal (£290)
- £450–£495: full bridal packages from studio teams — Reena Parmar and The Make-Up Box
Always book a trial and confirm whether it is included. Morning travel to the venue should be in the price too — ask. Book twelve to eighteen months ahead for summer Saturdays; the deepest review pools here are calendars that closed long ago.
Bridal beauty pricing has a floor and a ceiling, and the from-prices here span both.
- Under £100: makeup-only from Best Bride Beauty (£60), Kelly Elkin (£50), The Beauty Collective (£95) and Rachel Eveline (£95)
- £150–£300: combined hair and makeup, or premium makeup-only — Frances Done Bride (£150), Emily Joanna (£250) and Johanna Villarreal (£290)
- £450–£495: full bridal packages from studio teams — Reena Parmar and The Make-Up Box
Always book a trial and confirm whether it is included. Morning travel to the venue should be in the price too — ask. Book twelve to eighteen months ahead for summer Saturdays; the deepest review pools here are calendars that closed long ago.
Next steps
Shortlist the two or three whose reviews and styles you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, getting-ready location and party size.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding beauty or browse by county. If you are a bridal makeup artist, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
Shortlist the two or three whose reviews and styles you kept returning to, then send an enquiry from their WedHQ profile with your date, venue, getting-ready location and party size.
Still comparing? Browse all wedding beauty or browse by county. If you are a bridal makeup artist, you can list your business and appear in this guide next time it is updated.
The best bridal makeup artists in London & the Home Counties at a glance
London and the Home Counties' best-reviewed bridal hair and makeup artists, ranked by independent review count, then rating. Prices are each artist's published from-price.
| Based in | From | Rating | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Hair and Make-up by GabrielleTop pick | Hertford | On request | 5.0 | 166 |
| 2 · The Make-Up Box | Maidstone | £495 | 5.0 | 149 |
| 3 · The Beauty Collective | Walton on Thames | £95 | 5.0 | 115 |
| 4 · Catherine Legg Hair and Makeup | Croydon | On request | 5.0 | 100 |
| 5 · Rachel Eveline Makeup | Sutton | £95 | 5.0 | 74 |
| 6 · Best Bride Beauty | Sawbridgeworth | £60 | 5.0 | 51 |
| 7 · Kelly Elkin Bridal Make up | Bromley | £50 | 5.0 | 51 |
| 8 · Johanna Villarreal | Hertford | £290 | 5.0 | 28 |
| 9 · Libby Baker Hairstylist | Harlow | £75 | 5.0 | 25 |
| 10 · Reena Parmar ProArtist | Watford | £450 | 5.0 | 24 |
| 11 · Emily Joanna Hair & Makeup | Sutton | £250 | 4.9 | 20 |
| 12 · Frances Done Bride | Deal | £150 | 5.0 | 20 |
Bridal makeup artists: cheapest from-price first
The same twelve artists ordered by from-price.
| From | Based in | Reviews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Elkin Bridal Make up | £50 | Bromley | 51 |
| Best Bride Beauty | £60 | Sawbridgeworth | 51 |
| Libby Baker Hairstylist | £75 | Harlow | 25 |
| The Beauty Collective | £95 | Walton on Thames | 115 |
| Rachel Eveline Makeup | £95 | Sutton | 74 |
| Frances Done Bride | £150 | Deal | 20 |
| Emily Joanna Hair & Makeup | £250 | Sutton | 20 |
| Johanna Villarreal | £290 | Hertford | 28 |
| Reena Parmar ProArtist | £450 | Watford | 24 |
| The Make-Up Box | £495 | Maidstone | 149 |
| Hair and Make-up by Gabrielle | On request | Hertford | 166 |
| Catherine Legg Hair and Makeup | On request | Croydon | 100 |
What to ask before you book bridal makeup
The questions that keep the morning calm and the photos flawless.
| Ask | A good answer | Walk away if |
|---|---|---|
| Trial included | A trial included, or quoted separately, before booking | Trials mentioned only after the deposit |
| Travel | Venue travel on the morning included in the price | A mileage surprise at the booking |
| Party size | A clear answer on how many faces they can do before your ceremony | No mention of timing |
| Kit and skin | Questions about your skin type and preferences | One look fits all |
| Lashes and extras | Lashes, tans and touch-ups priced up front | Extras that appear on the invoice |
| Schedule | A written getting-ready timeline for the morning | We will start when we arrive |
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Written by
Yasin Khan
Wedding industry writer · 6 years in the UK & Irish wedding sector
Yasin Khan founded WedHQ after six years working in the wedding industry across the UK and Ireland — on the planning side, with venues and with the suppliers couples book. He writes every WedHQ guide himself, ranking real listings by independent reviews rather than by who paid for placement, and also works as an SEO consultant for wedding businesses.
Venues and suppliers in this guide
Make-up artists
Hair and Make-up by Gabrielle
Hertford, Hertfordshire
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The Make-Up Box
Maidstone, Kent
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The Beauty Collective
Walton on Thames, Surrey
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Catherine Legg Hair and Makeup
Croydon, Surrey
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Rachel Eveline Makeup
Sutton, Surrey
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Best Bride Beauty
Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire
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Kelly Elkin Bridal Make up
Bromley, Kent
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Johanna Villarreal
Hertford, Hertfordshire
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Libby Baker Hairstylist
Harlow, Essex
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Reena Parmar ProArtist
Watford, Hertfordshire
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Emily Joanna Hair & Makeup
Sutton, Surrey
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Frances Done Bride
Deal, Kent
Written by Yasin Khan · Updated 12 November 2026
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