Frequently Asked Questions
Are all the pictures on your site your own work?
Yes, All the hair and/or makeup featured in the pictures throughout this site are either my work or my assistants unless otherwise stated. We don't use any bought images.
Do I need a trial and when?
I recommend that every bride has a trial. It's one of your most special days and you want to make sure every thing is Perfect! On your trial we can go over looks that you like and I will suggest things for your face shape, eye colour, hair length, dress neckline etc. I recommend having the trial a month or 2 before the wedding. Trials take around 2 hours and include 1 hair and makeup look and small tweaks to try different looks and get it perfect. If you want to try 2 completely different looks then a second can be added for a discounted fee and an extended time frame.
Do I need to buy a lippy or anything for the day?
I would recommend you buy a lipstick so its easy to apply during the day and one for the bridesmaids. I can suggest colours or tell you the name of the one we choose at the trial so you can buy it. I am happy to purchase the lipstick that we choose at your trial on your behalf and have it for you on the day. Most of my colours are MAC lipsticks and retail at $40. I don't recommend those 16 hour lipsticks that are meant to be very long lasting, I am yet to find one that doesn't dry and flake after a few hours. If you don't want to buy one I will supply a small amount in a tester pot and an applicator to last the day. I also suggest a blot/translucent powder especially in the summer months to get rid of shine and oil throughout the day. Blot powders take away the shine without adding extra colour so you don't get caked up by applying over again.
Do I need to pay a booking/deposit fee? And when do I have to pay the balance?
Yes. I just ask for a deposit of 20% for weddings or large bookings to confirm and secure your day. The balance can be paid a week before the wedding or in cash or cheque on the wedding/event day or on the trial day if you like. For school ball or general even bookings I ask for $20 per person. 50% of your deposit is refundable up until 60 days prior to the wedding if cancelled. Same applies for Balls and general bookings up to 2 weeks prior to your booking
Deposits may not be required for small bookings. No deposit is required for spray tanning.
Do you bring other artists for larger weddings?
Yes. For weddings of 4 or more people (hair and makeup) I will call upon an assistant. They will be fully qualified and meet my standards of high quality work.
Do you come to me?
Yes! I am mobile. I will come to you for your wedding or event. I have a home beauty studio in Taupaki, which, if you don't know the area, is near Kumeu. I do mostly wedding trials, nails and spray tanning here. I ask you to come to me for your wedding trials if possible. Also any other hair and makeup booking is more than welcome to come here, which saves you paying a travel fee.
What days are you available
I will consider taking bookings for almost any day/time. Most years I take off Easter weekend and have a Christmas break for a week. Mostly I have Sundays off but will consider taking weddings or industry work only.
How far do you travel? Do you travel to Waiheke Island?
I will consider traveling anywhere. Travel fees will vary and may apply. A lot of North, West and central Auckland suburbs will have low or no travel charge. Also dependent on the size of the booking. I am based in Taupaki, west of Auckland, and any travel over 15k's will be charged and quoted on booking.
Travel to Waiheke is $100 if its me alone. If I need to take an assistant it will be $160. This covers our ferry tickets, parking in the city and our time on the ferry. You will also need to arrange travel to and from the Waiheke ferry terminal once on the Island. If unable to arrange this, addition taxi fees will apply.
I am looking to travel to Rarotonga this or next winter for an extended work holiday. If you have a wedding coming up in Raro, please get in touch as different rates will apply.
What products do you use?
Makeup that I use is mostly M.A.C and Smashbox but I also use a few of my fave products from other brands including Urban Decay, makeup forever, Bobbi Brown, too faced and Khiels.
Hair products range from L'Oreal, Fudge, Goldwell, KMS cloud 9s and ghd.
Solaire spray tan solutions.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Availability varies depending on the time of the year. I usually start getting bookings for the summer season over a year in advance so booking as soon as you can is recommended.
Are all the pictures on your site your own work?
Yes, All the hair and/or makeup featured in the pictures throughout this site are either my work or my assistants unless otherwise stated. We don't use any bought images.
Do I need a trial and when?
I recommend that every bride has a trial. It's one of your most special days and you want to make sure every thing is Perfect! On your trial we can go over looks that you like and I will suggest things for your face shape, eye colour, hair length, dress neckline etc. I recommend having the trial a month or 2 before the wedding. Trials take around 2 hours and include 1 hair and makeup look and small tweaks to try different looks and get it perfect. If you want to try 2 completely different looks then a second can be added for a discounted fee and an extended time frame.
Do I need to buy a lippy or anything for the day?
I would recommend you buy a lipstick so its easy to apply during the day and one for the bridesmaids. I can suggest colours or tell you the name of the one we choose at the trial so you can buy it. I am happy to purchase the lipstick that we choose at your trial on your behalf and have it for you on the day. Most of my colours are MAC lipsticks and retail at $40. I don't recommend those 16 hour lipsticks that are meant to be very long lasting, I am yet to find one that doesn't dry and flake after a few hours. If you don't want to buy one I will supply a small amount in a tester pot and an applicator to last the day. I also suggest a blot/translucent powder especially in the summer months to get rid of shine and oil throughout the day. Blot powders take away the shine without adding extra colour so you don't get caked up by applying over again.
Do I need to pay a booking/deposit fee? And when do I have to pay the balance?
Yes. I just ask for a deposit of 20% for weddings or large bookings to confirm and secure your day. The balance can be paid a week before the wedding or in cash or cheque on the wedding/event day or on the trial day if you like. For school ball or general even bookings I ask for $20 per person. 50% of your deposit is refundable up until 60 days prior to the wedding if cancelled. Same applies for Balls and general bookings up to 2 weeks prior to your booking
Deposits may not be required for small bookings. No deposit is required for spray tanning.
Do you bring other artists for larger weddings?
Yes. For weddings of 4 or more people (hair and makeup) I will call upon an assistant. They will be fully qualified and meet my standards of high quality work.
Do you come to me?
Yes! I am mobile. I will come to you for your wedding or event. I have a home beauty studio in Taupaki, which, if you don't know the area, is near Kumeu. I do mostly wedding trials, nails and spray tanning here. I ask you to come to me for your wedding trials if possible. Also any other hair and makeup booking is more than welcome to come here, which saves you paying a travel fee.
What days are you available
I will consider taking bookings for almost any day/time. Most years I take off Easter weekend and have a Christmas break for a week. Mostly I have Sundays off but will consider taking weddings or industry work only.
How far do you travel? Do you travel to Waiheke Island?
I will consider traveling anywhere. Travel fees will vary and may apply. A lot of North, West and central Auckland suburbs will have low or no travel charge. Also dependent on the size of the booking. I am based in Taupaki, west of Auckland, and any travel over 15k's will be charged and quoted on booking.
Travel to Waiheke is $100 if its me alone. If I need to take an assistant it will be $160. This covers our ferry tickets, parking in the city and our time on the ferry. You will also need to arrange travel to and from the Waiheke ferry terminal once on the Island. If unable to arrange this, addition taxi fees will apply.
I am looking to travel to Rarotonga this or next winter for an extended work holiday. If you have a wedding coming up in Raro, please get in touch as different rates will apply.
What products do you use?
Makeup that I use is mostly M.A.C and Smashbox but I also use a few of my fave products from other brands including Urban Decay, makeup forever, Bobbi Brown, too faced and Khiels.
Hair products range from L'Oreal, Fudge, Goldwell, KMS cloud 9s and ghd.
Solaire spray tan solutions.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Availability varies depending on the time of the year. I usually start getting bookings for the summer season over a year in advance so booking as soon as you can is recommended.
