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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: May 2025

Karen Mason, Luxury Bridal Hair & Makeup is a hair and beauty business based in Edinburgh, Lothian & Borders, offering services to couples for their weddings and other special occasions. Karen boasts over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry and loves working with nearlyweds to give them the look they always dreamed of for their big day. She strives to enhance each client's natural beauty and give them confidence and assurance for their walk down the aisle.

Services Offered

Karen Mason, Luxury Bridal Hair and Make-up design

Following a career spanning over 25 years, Karen moved from London to Edinburgh in 2020. She worked internationally as a hairdresser & makeup artist for many years in the film, celebrity red carpet events and fashion business. She has worked with clients such as Emilia Fox, Cara Delavigne, Dawn French and Kate Moss. Now based in beautiful Scotland, she offers a bespoke and modern hair and makeup service for brides and their bridal parties. Taking the whole bridal theme and colour scheme into account, Karen works collaboratively with clients to develop their dream bridal hair and makeup design. She offers hair and make-up trials at her Leith-based studio, where she and, if required, her team of professionals can cater for wedding parties of larger sizes.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Image advice

What is included in the wedding package?

Wedding package is charged at £750. This includes hair & make up for the bride, plus two others. The trial, which is non refundable is £175 in my Leith. Minimum fee is £500

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact me at any point, however, I am now taking bookings for 2024 and 2025

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

I charge 70p per mile if the travel is beyond 20 miles radius of Edinburgh city centre. For international work, all flights or travel are charged to the bride

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?

There is no real limit to the amount of people that I can work with as if there are more than 3 individuals, with prior knowledge and warning, I can bring in a team of great hair and make up artists

Can you provide your beauty services for pre-wedding and post-wedding photography?

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Unless otherwise discussed, full payment is made directly into my account before the wedding day to secure the booking. I have a hair and make contract with all payment details available upon booking

Served in

Aberdeen & Deeside, Central & Glasgow and Lothian & Borders

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Reviews for Karen Mason Bridal Hair & Make-UP

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Hollie Sent on 21/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for better!

Karen was absolutely amazing! She came at the crack of dawn in order to get me ready for my day, put me at so much ease and made me look absolutely beautiful but still so natural and like myself. Karen is the perfect person to make you look like you but better on your wedding day I couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
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Leah Sent on 29/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing!

I first met Karen about a year before my wedding. At that time I hadn't yet chosen my dress and so had no idea what style/look I was hoping for but I knew I wanted Karen to be my hair & make-up artist on the day. Not only does she have extensive experience, she is passionate about what she does, is so creative and a joy to spend time with as a bonus! When it came time for my trial, I gave little to no direction on what I wanted - other than a pink lip - and yet she created a hairstyle that suited me, with a classic yet relaxed look. Whilst I came away from my trial happy, I was blown away on the day on how my hair & make-up looked, with both holding their own throughout the day which included some rain, 40mph winds and even an evening ceilidh!! Not only did I feel amazing, but Karen also looked after the rest of the wedding party - they looked beautiful and most importantly, like themselves. I would not hesitate to work with Karen again and I'm so glad I found her early on in the wedding preparations.
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Karen Sent on 25/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply brilliant

There really aren’t words for what an amazing woman Karen is. So talented and lovely to match
She did my three young bridesmaids (all aged 13) and they all adored her - she made them look stunning but still 13 year old young girls.
As for the magic she managed on my aged self well - she’s a miracle worker. I hate having my photo taken and she managed to make me feel so confident
I don’t wear a lot of make up so I wanted a natural look and she delivered in spades.
Just brilliant
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Shona Sent on 20/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just superb!

I don’t normally write reviews but as the photos start to arrive I just have to…Karen is wonderful! My daughter got married recently having her 2 sisters as bridesmaids. She had booked Karen to do the hair and make up for the bridal party. From the moment she arrived Karen’s friendly and professional approach put us all at ease. Karen listened well to our individual requests and made sure we were comfortable with her ideas and suggestions. Honestly, Karen has the most amazing skills - our hair and make up was flawless but not uniform as she managed to create ‘a look’ that reflected our unique personalities. I don’t think my daughter could have chosen anyone better, Karen truly is an artist at her craft. I would highly recommend her.
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Chu-Lin Sent on 03/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend :)

Karen did my makeup and hair for my wedding, amazing result. She also did my mom's and mother-in-law's hair and makeup. She's a great creative artist, highly recommend!
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Aimee Sent on 18/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

17.03.25 wedding at Le Petit Chateau

From first contact, Karen was amazing and I knew I made the right decision with her straight away. Her lovely personality and overall friendliness settled my nerves instantly when it came to my hair and makeup trial. She is a delight to work with and is full of great ideas, helping me make decisions we both agreed worked when it came to adjusting my hairstyle for the wedding. She impressed me with all of her knowledge and tips with improving my skin and hair before my big day, what products to use etc. She is 100% worth every £ she charges because this wonderful lady delivers in full. You get exactly what you pay for: hair and makeup last until the very end, which every bride hopes for, for their special day.
Thank you so much Karen for making my wedding from start to finish so perfect, the compliments I received were endless and it’s all thanks to you. Thank you!
From your 17.03.25 bride, Aimee x
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Annabel Sent on 18/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Karen is simply the best!

Karen did the hair and makeup for me, my mum and my sister at my wedding this December. She was truly magnificent from the very first emails we exchanged. I had a trial done with her before the wedding where she guided me to find the perfect style of hair and makeup, and on the day it was just perfect. My mum and sister were also delighted with theirs. I would recommend Karen to everyone!
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Pamela Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Karen Mason hair and makeup- perfect!

Karen did a great job of the hair and makeup for my mum, bridesmaid, best woman and I. Karen had a FaceTime call with us before the day to see us, get a feel for what we wanted and to start planning. The looks Karen gave us was just what we wanted, it looked great and it was all timed to perfection. I would definitely recommend Karen if you want to look fabulous on your day.
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Rachel Sent on 23/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful hair & make-up experience

Karen did the hair and makeup for me and my two bridesmaids at my wedding in October.
I came to Karen after having a bad experience at a trial with a different person, where I learnt that the hair-style I'd initially wanted didn't work with the type of hair I have. I was immensely grateful that Karen's years of experience meant that at my trial session we could work with the hair that I have to make a hair-style that fitted what I wanted and made me feel beautiful. On the day, it held up incredibly well, and probably could've lasted for days longer if we hadn't taken it down!
When booking Karen, I also decided to book make-up for me and my bridesmaids due to the breadth of experience that she had. She gave us all confidence to look our best on the day, and created a great natural look for me as someone that doesn't usually wear make-up. She also dealt just as well with the skin tones of the Indian member of our bridal party as with the other two of us with very pale skin.
Thanks again for everything you did for me!
Moira
Moira Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional

I would recommend anyone looking to having their hair and makeup done for a special occasion to let Karen work her magic as she is so professional and knowledgeable at what she does best .
I loved that she is so passionate about her work that the end result is testimony to just that. Karen takes time to listen to make sure you are getting the best outcome possible by making you feel at ease with her bubbly nature also she is a beautiful soul and has a calming way about her .
The compliments I received were testament to the amazing work Karen does .
I couldn’t have been any happier .
Thank you Karen for your hospitality
Moira xxx
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Margaret Sent on 03/12/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Maggie and Cameron’s wedding!

We really liked working with Karen, and our bridesmaids/family getting their hair and makeup done by her did too! Everyone was happy, especially with their makeup. Karen was kind, fun, and a great addition to our bridal room!
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Mayra Sent on 13/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

excellent!!

I was planning a destination wedding in Scotland and Karen responded quickly and was flexible to zoom and email when needed. I was able to to do the trial before my wedding day and it was so worth it as I had no set idea of what I wanted even after sending her some inspiration. She took those ideas and elevated it to fit my style and needs. Through every step she looks for feedback and I had a wonderful experience as she truly loves what she does. The day of my wedding she helped calm me down with breathing techniques and distracted me with conversation. She also did my mother's hair and makeup end even cut her hair, she looked amazing. She also gave my mom tips on how to keep her hair healthy. I felt so beautiful and elevated on my wedding day I couldn't have asked for a better hair and makeup artist!
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Heather Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Karen did the hair and make up for myself, 3 bridesmaids, my mum and mother in law along with a colleague. None of us wear a lot of make up and weren’t sure what to expect but everybody loved the experience and was so happy with the end look. Karen really listened to what everyone wanted to make sure that we were all comfortable and feeling amazing for the big day. I’d definitely recommend Karen to other brides!
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Nicola Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Talented & efficient

Karen did the hair and makeup for myself and my three bridesmaids for my wedding in September 2024 and I highly recommend her.

Karen is incredibly talented— my bridesmaids and I loved how we looked, and we received so many compliments throughout the day. The hair and makeup lasted beautifully throughout the day and into the evening.

I do not typically wear much makeup or do much with my hair, so I was initially a bit sceptical, especially as previous professional makeup experiences left me feeling overdone. However, Karen got it exactly right. During the trial, she truly listened to my preferences and understood that I wanted a subtle, natural look.

On the day of the wedding, Karen took the time to have meaningful conversations with each of my bridesmaids, which they all appreciated. She was efficient and attentive to our individual requirements - sensing I was nervous, she quietly worked on my hair and makeup, creating a calming presence.
Katherine
Katherine Sent on 19/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Happy bride!

Karen did a wonderful job - she was great to work with and provided expert advice as I prepared for my wedding. She creatively incorporated my hairstyle ideas to suit my facial structure and tailored my makeup for my vision and skin type. She and her colleague Collette took such great care of me and my bridal party!
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Flat 7, 89 Duke Street, EH6 8HN Edinburgh (Lothian & Borders)

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