May Update!

I have been enjoying the sunnier weather with some lovely long dog walks in the stunning Hertfordshire countryside at long last after what certainly feels like the longest winter ever...









A day in London ahead of the Royal wedding!





Hair and makeup trials ahead of summer weddings.





Some of the beautiful brides I have had the pleasure to meet and do makeup for during May.












Little bit of makeup kit action behind the scenes!










Wedding hair styles, half up half down is a popular timeless style.







Portfolio, reviews and Pricing at www.nikimakeup.co.uk

Friday Fave! Charlotte Tilbury Legendary Lashes Volume 2

Legendary Lashes Volume 2 is a great mascara in my opinion, although I think I was one of the minority that loved the original it was the perfect mascara for me and my short fair eyelashes!

It is a new staple in my makeup bag which is fast becoming a bag of Charlotte Tilbury!!  I apply a good two or three coats and it really builds the thickness and length of my lashes.  I also love the fact it is an intense jet black mascara.  The brush is a good size, it is quite big to build the lashes but not too big and works perfectly on my bottom lashes as well.

A brand new Long-wear, smudge-proof and humidity resistant formula.

Increases Lash volume and thickness after just one application.

Paraben and Fragrance free.

It is a definite thumbs up from me!

£25.00 www.charlottetilbury.com

Friday Fave! Maria Nila Luminous Colour Shampoo & Conditioner.

The Maria Nila Stockholm Hair styling range is 100% Vegan and cruelty free and is sulphate and paraben free.

Manufactured in Sweden.

Certified by Peta, Leaping Bunny and The Vegan Society.

I have been using the Luminous Colour shampoo and Conditioner for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love it!  I love the packaging and the smell of pomegranate is divine plus my hair feels and looks shiny, healthy and hydrated.

There are plenty of hair styling and other Shampoo and Conditioner options within the Maria Nila range so do check it out you won't be disappointed!

https://www.123hairandbeauty.co.uk/maria-nila-m543?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PTXBRCGARIsAKNYfG0fyRjaaMgnSvqXJpInIghmFhQydKEyRTIgoy0UDJAsfeGgvrO7KhwaAgRGEALw_wcB

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=maria+nila&index=aps&tag=googhydr-21&ref=pd_sl_90vtcszneh_b&adgrpid=53415974876&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=259041566119&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2023318508047034372&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046017&hvtargid=kwd-327372814004

Luminous Shampoo 350ml £27.00
Luminous Conditioner 300ml £27.00

Friday Fave: Charlotte Tilbury Goddess Skin Clay Mask

My "Friday Fave" this week is Charlotte Tilbury's 'Goddess Skin Clay Mask'.


I must admit I have never really been that good at using masks at home in the past but I absolutely love this one! I use it 2-3 times a week. I smooth it on to my face in a thin layer using my finger tips and leave for 10 minutes before massaging my face as I wash it off.  I am left with glowing, super soft clear skin. I follow up with the Charlotte Tilbury 'Magic cream' moisturiser http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/charlottes-magic-cream.html which is equally as fabulous!  
My Makeup even looks better and sits on my skin just beautifully after I have used this mask.

I would especially recommend using this before an important social event like a wedding when you really want your skin to look and feel amazing...this is a great product for Brides to be!

The formula itself consists of Spanish clay with almond oil to nourish, BioNymph Peptide to promote collagen and elasticity, Frangipani flower extracts that have antiseptic properties to soothe and essential oils to hydrate.  

Even better it is 'Vegan Friendly' and not tested on animals.

Goddess Skin Clay Mask.  £38.00 75ml
http://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/goddess-skin-clay-mask.html

I 100% recommend this product, Happy Shopping! : )

April Update!

Wedding season is now in full swing and I have been busy doing lots of Bridal trials ahead of summer and autumn weddings.  I specialise in makeup but I am also trained in hairstyling and have had quite a lot of hair and makeup trials recently as well.  Below are some of my iPhone shots of my work.  To see my professional portfolio of Brides please see my website www.nikimakeup.co.uk
I still have some available dates throughout 2018 and I am also taking bookings for 2019, if you would like to reserve a wedding date with me do get in touch soon, I look forward to hearing from you.

Makeup trials...









Hair trials...









Felicity's wedding at St. Michaels Manor hotel, St Albans.
https://stmichaelsmanor.com







Lauren's Cotswolds Wedding at http://www.slaughtersmanor.co.uk






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Friday Fave! - Label.M Texturising Volume Spray

I love this product, it is a firm staple in my professional hair kit and I have been using it for the last few years.

It is a dry mist that creates instant textured height and volume to the hair. It has a dry shampoo texture with the hold of a hairspray and is not sticky.

I apply it at the roots of the hair and then use either my fingers to massage and lift the hair or a comb to back comb for more volume.  I have used it on short, medium and long hair styles and on both fine and thick hair and the result is consistently good.  A little goes a long way, don't use too much just one short blast is sufficient.

If you are looking to achieve volume and body in your hairstyle then this is the product for you!







£13.50 200ml
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Label-M-Texturising-Volume-Spray/dp/B00J370Z4C

£14.75 200ml
https://www.lookfantastic.com/label.m-texturising-volume-spray-200ml/10915550.html

Friday Fave: Becca Under Eye Brightening Corrector

BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector gets a thumbs up from me!

Relatively new to my professional kit I have been using this for the last couple of months and I am liking the results!

This creamy corrector banishes under eye darkness by brightening under the eyes and correcting the skin tone. It does not settle in fine lines and wrinkles and prepares skin beautifully for concealer.
A creamy consistency that offers perfect coverage and illumination to the under eye area.

Available in two shades Light to Medium and Medium to Dark.

Simply pat on using fingertips or apply with a synthetic haired makeup brush.  I like to blend this pink toned camouflage into the skin using my ring finger to neutralise any darkness, it blends and melts into skin effortlessly.

To prevent the product from drying out keep the cap tightly closed.




£24.00 Available at www.spacenk.com