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About
Based in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, Claire Harmer offers friendly and professional makeup services that ensure you will look and feel confident on your wedding day. With a trial session to help you determine the best course of action for makeup, she will sit down and discuss the style of your dress, colour schemes and flowers so that she gets your look absolutely right for your day. You will be happy to work with Claire as she brings calm and reassurance, making you feel confident in her work.
Experience
Claire brings over 20 years of experience in hair and make-up artistry. As a freelance professional, she has worked on various photo shoots and films, including the beloved Christmas movie 'Nativity'. Claire's expertise has been featured in Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetics magazine, with an editorial on top mineral cosmetics,and as an 'Ask the expert' contributor for Your West Midlands Wedding Magazine.
Services offered
Claire offers top-quality treatments using the finest products to ensure you look stunning. Whether you need just make-up or both hair and make-up, Claire has you covered. Additionally, she provides pampering services such as manicurs, pedicures, eyebrow shaping, and lash lift and tinting. CLaire also caters to your bridesmaids and mothers, ensuring everyone looks their best.
Other services
Why not treat yourself to other pampering services? Claire Harmer also offers waxing and massage treatments that include Indian head, back, neck, and shoulder massages and full body massages. This is perfect for helping you relax and relieve a lot of stress from your busy day.
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Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Makeup
Aesthetic - manicure, pedicure, waxing etc...
Beauty treatments
What is included in the wedding package?
* Information sheet with details on how to prepare for your trial and wedding day.
* Trial session
* Wedding morning schedule
* A calm and relaxing wedding morning.
* A helping hand if needed
How far in advance should I contact you?
As soon as possible so we can discuss your requirements, my availability and I can then advise if a second artist is needed to cover the booking
Do you work at homes?
Yes
What is the charge for travelling?
Travel charges are for journeys that are over 15 miles total travelling. Charged at 50p per mile
What is your main business area?
Make up
Could you stay with the bride until the photo shoot?
Yes
How many people can you beautify for one wedding?
That depends on the time of the wedding. Sometimes I can bring along other make up artists or hair stylists to help with the bridal party
Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?
Yes
What are the forms of payment?
Cash or bank transfer please
Reviews for Claire Harmer
Cristina Sent on 23/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding make up that feels like you
From the moment I contacted her, Claire was responsive, approachable and truly understood what I needed. I never (ever!) wear make up in my day to day life, so I was worried about wedding make up looking like "too much". Claire understood exactly what I wanted - natural style make-up that just enhances my features but I still look and feel like myself. Similarly with the hairstyle - Claire worked so beautifully and it all felt like "me". She was so flexible throughout the whole period, we tried a couple of styles during the trial and decided on something for the wedding day, yet a few days before the big day I changed my mind and wanted the other style, and it was no problem at all for her. She was so lovely with my grandma who doesn't speak any English too, doing her hair on the day! Both my mum and grandma said the way Claire did their hair really helped enhance their facial features and they were so happy in their own skin during the day because of this. I would very much recommend Claire for wedding hair and make up!
Emily Sent on 14/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect, natural wedding makeup
Claire was recommended to me by a trusted friend and I could not have been happier that she was! At the trial Claire instantly understood the look I wanted for the wedding day and got my makeup perfectly balanced for a natural, glowing look. The makeup held all day and looked amazing throughout, as well as in the photos. All the bridesmaids and my mother were also delighted, each person's different complexions and requests were perfectly done. I cant wait for another excuse to have Claire do my makeup, and highly recommend that you book her too for your wedding!
Léa Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Dream make up!
Thanks so much Claire for the fab job you did on the day!
I went to the make up trial not really knowing what I wanted for my make up apart from wanting something as natural as possible.
Claire suggested a few options and put me at ease instantly and I left the trial with an incredible make up that lasted ages even though we were in the middle of a heatwave!
On the day Claire took care of me, my two bridesmaids and my mum and she did such an amazing job, we all looked fab and she made sure to keep the make up as natural and light as possible which is what we all wanted!
I went to the make up trial not really knowing what I wanted for my make up apart from wanting something as natural as possible.
Claire suggested a few options and put me at ease instantly and I left the trial with an incredible make up that lasted ages even though we were in the middle of a heatwave!
On the day Claire took care of me, my two bridesmaids and my mum and she did such an amazing job, we all looked fab and she made sure to keep the make up as natural and light as possible which is what we all wanted!
Catherine Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our Wedding
Claire was very understanding of my desired look, achieving exactly what I wanted. She was very friendly and supportive of not only myself but my entourage. Myself and my bridesmaids thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and were all put at ease with Claires approach. I highly recommend Claire 100%.
Yannick Sent on 06/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent experience with Claire!
I was nervous about finding the right hair stylist for my wedding as I don't normally do my hair, so I wanted to find someone who would respect my wishes while giving me some suggestions. Claire was able to do just that and made me feel right at ease when I went to do my trial. Claire was very professional and spent a lot of time ensuring I was happy with the final result of my hair. On my wedding day, she arrived on time, was very prepared, and able to work in the smallish space I had to get ready in. My hair looked beautiful and Claire made sure that my hair was not anything to worry about on the day. Thank you again Claire!
Amelia Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Great experience
Claire was amazing from start to finish. She helped guide me through options at the trail appointment and gave me some much needed advice. On the wedding day Claire was very calming and efficient working with all the bridesmaids and my mother and they were all delighted with their make up. She fitted right in and helped where needed. The look lasted all day and I cannot recommend Claire enough!
Lucia Sent on 26/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant and professional
Claire was brilliant from start to finish when I booked her for my wedding day. Availability for my trial was great and she made great suggestions and made me feel at ease on the trial and the big day. Look no further for a hair and make up artist you will not be disappointed!!
Lucy Sent on 24/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent make up Artist
Claire was so lovely and really experienced,she made me and my bridal party feel so special and made us all look so fab would highly reccomend Claire Harmer-mua thank you for making my day that extra special.
Diana Sent on 03/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Claire is simply the best
Claire is the best wedding make-up artist, she is highly skilled and delivers top-quality customer service with a smile. I recommend her for your big day, she did my make-up and hair for my wedding and the make-up for my bridesmaids, we looked so beautiful and natural throughout the celebration all thanks to her. She is simply the best.
Tiffany Sent on 28/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding Hair & Makeup
It was an absolute pleasure to share my special day with Claire! Claire styled my hair and makeup beautifully, and the morning of my wedding day was just so relaxing and enjoyable! Both hair and makeup held beautifully all day - even after spending time outside, in what was windy and damp conditions at times! Thank you so much! Tiffany
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Collins Way B49 6QS Stratford Upon Avon (Warwickshire)