Lauren Garfitt Makeup & Hair
Pro MMB Artist
Hey! I'm Lauren, I’m Lauren and I specialise in elegant, soft glam that enhances natural features. I offer tailor made hair & makeup for brides. Honestly, I want you to feel like the best version of yourself on your wedding day. My brides like my style because I don’t ‘cake’ on the foundation- It’s really NOT my thing! Glowing, flawless skin with a subtle smokey eye to make those eyes POP is what I do best. I believe the hair should be flowy and soft. My brides like the hair I create because it’s wavy, soft and sophisticated. A trial for the bride is included within my wedding package and is held at my home studio in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. I'm available to travel to your wedding all over the UK and destination weddings.
My Portfolio
Photo by Claire Grahamhttps://www.clairegraham.co/
Natural bridal look.
Photo by Claire Grahamhttps://www.clairegraham.co/
Natural makeup and hair.
Photo by Claire Grahamhttps://www.clairegraham.co/
Winter wedding inspiration.
Photo by Lauren Garfitthttp://www.laurengarfitt.com
Neutral makeup for a modern and timeless finish.
Photo by Lauren Garfitthttp://www.laurengarfitt.com
Soft beach waves in half up half down style.
Photo by Lauren Garfitthttp://www.laurengarfitt.com
Romantic, soft and glowy bride.
Photo by Lauren Garfitthttp://www.laurengarfitt.com
Bright pink lipstick- pop of colour for a fun bride.
Photo by Lauren Garfitthttp://www.laurengarfitt.com
Soft and romantic updo.
Braided hairstyle for beautiful bride.
Photo by Juliaandyouhttps://juliaandyou.com/
Behind the scenes snapshot of finishing touches for the lipstick. Wedding at Pembroke lodge in Richmond.
Photo by Juliaandyouhttps://juliaandyou.com/
Classy bride.
Photo by Tiree Dawsonhttps://www.tireedawson.co.uk/
Classic makeup with a natural finish on the skin. Behind the scenes during the wedding morning. The happiest bride on...
Photo by Tiree Dawsonhttps://www.tireedawson.co.uk/
Classic makeup with a natural finish on the skin. Behind the scenes during the wedding morning. The happiest bride on...
Photo by Tiree Dawsonhttps://www.tireedawson.co.uk/
Classic, sophisticated bridal hair & makeup.
Photo by Kenny Hickeyhttps://www.kentweddingphotographer-kennyhickey.co.uk/
Photo by Kenny Hickeyhttps://www.kentweddingphotographer-kennyhickey.co.uk/
Finishing touches for the coolest bride.
Photo by Kenny Hickeyhttps://www.kentweddingphotographer-kennyhickey.co.uk/
Rock chick chic bride.
Photo by Kenny Hickeyhttps://www.kentweddingphotographer-kennyhickey.co.uk/
A classy but cool bride with a slightly smokier eye for a nod to the inner rock chick. Behind the...
Photo by Michelle Cordner Photographyhttps://www.michellecordnerphotography.com/index.html
Elegant beach vibes. Soft waves and glowing skin.
Photo by Michelle Cordner Photographyhttps://www.michellecordnerphotography.com/index.html
Boho beach Bride.
Classic bride with a touch of vintage inspiration.
Last minute touch ups behind the scenes at a beautiful traditional barn conversion wedding.
Photo by Steph Butt Photographyhttp://www.stephaniebutt.com/instagram
Pink inspired makeup.
Photo by Steph Butt Photographyhttp://www.stephaniebutt.com/instagram
Half up do, for a modern bride in London.
Photo by Steph Butt Photographyhttp://www.stephaniebutt.com/instagram
Chic modern bride.
Simple undone bun with a delicate hair accessory to elevate and compliment the style.
FAQs
Where/when do the trials take place?
Trials take place at my home studio and must be booked on a weekday.
What deposit do you require?
The deposit required to secure your date is £150.
How long does a trial take?
I typically allow 2-3 hours for a hair & makeup trial. This allows us to try a few styles and have an in-depth consultation.
Do I need to bring anything for the trial?
You should wear (or bring with you) a white shirt or top. Bring hair accessories if you have chosen to wear them on your wedding day- if not then you can try some of the examples I have available at my studio. The main thing I need is to see some inspiration pictures.
Prices
| Services | Trial Price | Wedding Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal Hair and Makeup | 190 | 370 |
| Bridal Makeup | 130 | 230 |
| Bridal Hair | 130 | 230 |
| Bridesmaids Hair and Makeup | 150 | 150 |
| Bridesmaids Makeup | 80 | 80 |
| Bridesmaids Hair | 80 | 80 |
More info on my pricing
Individual cluster lashes included with the makeup application.
The minimum booking fee of £370 covers the brides hair & makeup. The minimum booking fee does not include the price of trial.
Deposit of £150 is required to secure the booking.
Contact Artist
Important Info
@laurengarfittmakeup
Gemma, watching you get married was an honour- you were beaming from ear to ear and after having to postpone your wedding multiple times because of covid you really deserved the best day ever.
With the styling we went for timeless makeup, elevated and sophisticated. Gemma loves lashes so I emphasised her eyes with individual cluster lashes.
We went with a soft, textured updo to flatter the sillhoutte of her beautiful dress, showing off the amazing lace detailed bodice from @joyceyoungcollections.
Photos are completely unfiltered, taken in natural light. No filter or adjustments needed for this beauty!! Gemma you’re such a good friend, loyal, kind and thoughtful, I’m so happy I got to be there with you to share your special day.
Huge congratulations to Gemma & Tom
Photographer @the_gibsons_photographers
Video
@pindropweddingfilms
Flowers
@oofleurs
Venue
@errolparkestate
Wedding dress
@joyceyoungcollections
YOU’RE A MAGICIAN ⭐️
Excuse me whilst I take my bow. 😜
The gorgeous Jenny was just simply glowing on her wedding day. Jenny went for a classic, sophisticated make up look with soft waves to match.
📧 To enquire for your wedding day please head to the link in my bio.
What makes your wedding unique?
When Hayley said she wanted glitter- I was like YES!!! It’s not often a bride wants glitter on her wedding day. We LOVED it. At the point of applying the glitter we both got a bit giddy from excitement… yes I get excited over glitter 😂 ha! This look was focused on Glittery eyes teamed with a soft eye-opening eyeliner. Natural, bronzed skin- emphasising those awesome freckles! … Gorgeous!
@bridalstylists
📧 To enquire for your wedding day please head to the link in my bio.
Soft glam makeup with a pop of red lippy, finished with a soft Hollywood wave in the hair.
This has to be one of my favourite looks to do ever! Alex didn’t want her hair to look too bridal so we did a soft structured wave and kept the front section out of her face. Alex felt amazing because we kept her natural style- and I elevated it so she was ready to stun on her special day.
📧 To enquire for your wedding day please head to the link in my bio.
Let’s see how well I do condensing my makeup kit for one bride 🤪 I find condensing my kit so difficult! Although everything is organised, my bride has had her trial- even though I know I won’t touch it I still want to pack everything in my kit 🤣
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Me trying to get a stunning photo of my brides makeup. I’m here to be Your personal HYPE GIRL on your wedding day!
I want to make you feel good while also try to capture some lovely moments during the wedding morning. 📷 💜
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Stunning Spring bride Hannah. Look at her dress 😍I love the simplicity of it! So stunning. Makeup by me.
Hannah wears minimal makeup on a daily basis so didn’t want her makeup to be over the top. She wanted to feel and still look like herself… I think I nailed it! Natural, clean makeup that enhances natural the beauty.
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Another Beautiful bride Larissa. Hair was soft, relaxed with a boho edge. Makeup was natural, glowing and elegant. 💋
@larissa_vanristell
@amysimms @bridalstylists
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#weddingelopement #naturalmakeup #elevatedmakeup #sophisticatedmakeup #classicmakeup #weddinghairandmakeup #weddingmakeupartist #bridalhair #romanticweddingideas #modernbride #kentmakeupartist
Written in the stars ⭐️ This stunning bridal beauty, Kelly found me as her local MUA on Google- When we met we found out we had SO much in common and I even knew her brother- I mean what are the chances?! What an absolute pleasure it was helping this gorgeous lady get ready on her wedding morning! Those blue eyes 💜
It’s been a minute… Hello fans 😅! Has anyone else just been a bit overwhelmed by life the past couple of months! Phew- so much going on! Hello to all of the new followers here. I think you’re here for the reels right? 😂 I don’t really know what I’m doing on this thing we call social media?! Anyway, Nice to meet you!? I’m Lauren, I come from Newcastle currently living in the GAWJUS Tunbridge Wells- I feel so posh saying that… I’m a Hair & makeup artist. Lover of all things musical theatre and I love Friends (as I type this I have my friends hoody on- geek). Oh, And I HATE mushrooms.
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Fun fact- I remember when I first started out as a MUA 6 years ago and I actually ENJOYED cleaning brushes- oh to be green again. Haha. But seriously I love a clean brush but the actual cleaning of them- so.dull.
If you know you know 🤣… I wonder if I could hire someone to clean my brushes? Any takers?
6 hours, 4 bridesmaids a bride and flower girls later. That sense of pride when you’ve just finished getting everyone ready 😍 (with definite help from assistance btw 🤪🤣) …Such a satisfying feeling.
P.S I love FRIENDS.
Boho vibes for the loveliest bride 👰♀️ Dream client alert!! 💫 Elle and I got along from the word go and I loved helping her get ready on the morning of her wedding. Elle told me she still wanted to look like herself- Well I got ya babe! 😜
I’m still Absolutely OBSESSED with her hair by the amazing hair stylist @theartfulhairstylist
Location @kimptonfitzroylondon
Plus the amazing Photography by @forevercuriousfilms
“Things you don’t need to apologise for to your makeup artist…”
Just a little insider secret from an MUA Literally non of these things bother me! They are all totally normal and welcomed! 😘
💫 If your eyes start watering or you blink ‘too much’.
💫 Breakouts/blemishes.
💫 Being specific with what you want (we want you to consider your likes/dislikes beforehand).
💫 If you want to change something about the makeup. (We would rather you be and honest= happy).
Much love. ♥️⭐️🙏
My biggest hair advice for brides- embrace your natural hair texture! This Textured up-do for my glam bride Catherine was perfect as she has naturally curly hair. I loved that she wanted to embrace her natural texture. The process- I smoothed out the hair with products and prepped it with my curling tong. This gave her the texture she was after with a more polished finish. Plus it helped keep frizz at bay, meaning the style will hold and last the whole day!
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Super proud moment for me. My first ever feature in a magazine plus the FRONT COVER. I mean- how cool?? I know I could have uploaded a really cool image from the site but I wanted to to share it and take my own pictures- because that seems more real to me!? @confettiwedding thank you for sending me a copy.
Massive Thank you to @claires.graham photography for recommending me and @amiejacksonweddings for the incredible organisation of the best styled shoot!!
Planner & stylist @amiejacksonweddings
Photographer @claires.graham
Model @carablack89
Florist @clementinemoon_floraldesign
Cake designer @avantgardecakestudio
Stationery @lyndaloves.com
Boutique @brownsbride
Shoes @di_hassall
Jewellery @lilyArkwright.com
Ribbons @miaslyvia.co.uk
Linen @northfieldslinen
Glam time! 30th birthday glam for this gorgeous girl! When you get a client that is as beautiful on the inside as the outside- I feel so lucky to have such amazing clients to help get beautified !! I loved doing this one! How beautiful does she look?!
Happy birthday gorgeous girl! I know you had the best weekend!
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Peachy Pink makeup for that Modern City bride 👰
Photography- @stephbuttphotography
Model- @vd.modelcouple
Dress- Alyce Jayne Bridal
HMUA- Moi 🙂
Bridal accessories- Victoria Louise Accessories
Bouquet- Blossom by Kayleigh
Newspaper- Photo Press
Stationary- PeachWolf Designs
#ukcitybrides #londonmodernbride
#bridalhairideas #bridalhalfup #styledshooting #bridalhairandmakeupartist #bridalhairandmakeup #makemebridalproartist
“Nothing is, unless our thinking makes it so”. -
William Shakespeare.
People ask me “how do you make the eyeshadow look so blended?… “how do you apply those lashes?” … Yup, it’s practise. It’s honestly years of practising. (Plus a bit of technical application 🤪).
Like most things practise makes perfect… If you’ve been doing the same makeup since you were 13. You probably need some inspiration to start revamping your makeup. You should update your makeup looks every 2-3 years. I offer 121 makeup masterclasses with unbiased product recommendations.
Get in touch via my bio for more info.
“I noticed the eyebrows you do AREN’T scary”. This is a direct quote from my client this week.
Doesn’t she look amazing?! Soft smokey on the eyes with a strip lash to make those eyes POP. Glowing skin and ✨ … off to an awards do! 🏆
I hear clients say they fear they’ll be made to look like a different person entirely if they get their makeup done professionally. WELL that’s handy for me because my speciality is making clients look like the best version of themselves WITHOUT looking like someone else!
#(NO scary ‘sharpie’ eyebrows over here!)
Glowing makeup breakdown;
Charlotte tilbury flawless filter ‘fair’
Iconic illuminator
NARS natural radiant longwear foundation
Mix with Dior face & body
Delilah farewell cream concealer
Charlotte tilbury corrector ‘fair’
Charlotte tilbury pillow talk eyeliner
Charlotte tilbury eyes to mesmerise ‘rose gold’
NYX lip pencil ‘peekaboo neutral’
Laura mercier bar pink lip glacé
Maybelline sky high mascara
Chanel bronzing cream.
NARS Laguna bronzer
Just some stunning wedding hair Inspiration.
Up do or hair down??! It's such a tough decision! ... If you're stuck between the 2 styles it may be because you feel like you don't want too much hair in your face but you also don't want all your hair up! The Half up half down is one of my most popular looks!
Which one do you prefer?
Just like soul mates there’s a makeup artist for everyone. Before you research makeup artists take some time to think about your style. I’ve written a blog that answers some of the most asked questions I get from brides to be.
Check it out in the link in my bio. Please feel free to share 😘
Gorgeous couple @rosanna.bates @steffanharri ❤️💒
Venue @merewoodhotel
Dress from @brides_do_good
Photography by @tireedawson
Videographer @andystelmachweddingfilmmaker
Why should you have your makeup and hair professionally done for your portfolio photos?
Coming from a theatrical background I have a strong understanding with what actors need for their professional headshots. You need to look professional and polished. Whilst also taking into consideration your casting type. (If you’re not sure where to begin with this you should speak to your agent and they can help advice you.)
You need the attention to be on the natural features of your face without being too distracting. A casting director needs to see a clear, natural and polished image which is almost neutral so that they can envisage what they are looking for.
I’ve been a professional makeup artist for 6 years and I’ve helped many actors get ready for their headshots. Since the popularity of LinkedIn has increased I’ve also had the pleasure of working with lots of professionals for their branding/portfolio shots.
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@samuelblackphotography
I want to share something with you: One of my most requested bridal looks…
Glowing and natural makeup to enhance your best features and flowing, romantic hair to match.
I hope you enjoy this behind the scenes video where I get the wonderful @inabodyilove prepped for an afternoon shoot💄
Thank you Ina for being the BEST model.