Karen Mason Bridal Hair & Make-UP

Well what can I say. Thank you for making me look and feel beautiful on my big day.

From the makeup trial to the morning of the wedding, it was a pleasure to have Karen looking after me. Karen was so down to earth and really got to know me during the trial. She even had the pleasure of meeting the groom and took the time to chat with him and give many kind words.

On the morning of the wedding, whilst working her magic on my hair and makeup, she was also making sure I tried to eat and drink and she was able to help keep me as calm and relaxed. I felt very well looked after and it was much needed - Thankyou Karen.

Karen brought a sense of calm to the morning of the wedding getting my mum and both bridesmaids ready. She was so organised and ready to start the day. It gave me one less thing to worry about.

My hair and makeup looked beautiful all day and it shows in the photos. Again, I can't thank you enough.

Myself and my husband wish Karen all the best and many congratulations on her own engagement and we can't wait to see the photos of your wedding! We will be keeping our eyes peeled!

Karen doesn’t just provide beautiful makeup services, she provides a steady comfort and warm professionalism throughout the entire wedding and beyond!

I got my wedding makeup done alongside my bridesmaids and had nothing but compliments throughout the entire day. Not only that, but my makeup lasted all day, which never happened!!

I highly recommend doing the trial Karen offers, as it gave me not only peace of mind as the makeup she did was beautiful, but Karen gave me skincare and hair care recommendations which I spent a few months following before the wedding to give me that wedding glow!

Karen is an artist. She understands everyone’s features and how to maximise impact. She’s kind, honest and creative. I couldn’t have asked for a better makeup artist.

My bridesmaids and I agreed it is the best we have ever felt and looked after having our hair and makeup done by Karen!

I cannot recommend her enough, what a beautiful person inside and out and the most talented hair and makeup artist I could have wished for!

Communication was always very prompt, Karen was extremely organised and took the time to learn who she was providing services for. Karen’s professionalism is admirable, no problem too big or small for her!

Thank you so much for your impeccable care and hair/makeup skills Karen :)

Karen is a constant professional who strives to make you feel heard. She works from what you want and in completely flexible.
I had a few changes in my situation and nothing was ever a problem.
Her make up lasts beyond every expectation. I cried the whole day and night and the next day and not a hair out of place or a smudge.
Her ideas and attitude and phenomenally kind and thoughtful.
Cannot recommend her enough.

Karen did a wonderful job with the hair and make-up for both my mum and me on my wedding day. I was so pleased with how everything turned out. I felt like myself, and my hair and make-up stayed in place all day (and night!). Karen has a lovely, calming personality, which made the whole morning feel relaxed and enjoyable.

I was not planning to have my hair and make-up done, but I changed my mind at the last minute. I am soooo glad i did!

From the moment I booked Karen for my wedding hair & makeup, she made me feel completely at ease. I’d been quite anxious about putting my trust in someone else, following a disastrous experience at the Charlotte Tilbury counter.
We were not able to have a makeup trial beforehand, because i live in Oxfordshire and Karen was based in Scotland. However, we did have a video call, and she took the time to listen, understand my concerns and reassure me, which was what i really needed.
By the time we finished our call, Karen gave me the confidence i would be in safe hands. Her years of experience shone through and she even advised me what i should do in the weeks leading up to the big day to prepare my skin.
On the day itself, I genuinely couldn’t have been happier. Karen brought absolutely everything with her, to ensure she had the full range of options to give me the look i wanted. She talked to me throughout the session, asking lots of questions to ensure we were both on the same page with the final look. But even better, she also seemed to instinctively understand exactly what would suit me and created a look that felt effortlessly beautiful. I felt amazing, and my makeup looked absolutely stunning from morning right through to the evening, lasting beautifully all day.

Karen is not only incredibly talented, but also warm, calming, and wonderfully professional. She made me feel beautiful, confident, and completely relaxed.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any bride looking for a makeup artist who truly cares and will help them feel their absolute best on such a special occasion.

Thank you so much Karen!!

I couldn’t recommend Karen highly enough!

As someone who doesn’t wear make up, I was nervous to have it done for me and wanted a super natural look - Karen listened to this and absolutely nailed it. I felt like the best version of myself and loved the look she created so much.

I was pretty last minute with booking a trial but Karen was so accommodating and made the experience such a joy.

My mum and bridesmaids also loved their make up which Karen tailored to each of them, listening exactly to what they wanted.

Thank you so much Karen!

A five star review is the easiest thing to give Karen, who was honestly one of the highlights of my whole wedding experience. She absolutely nailed my makeup and hair - I wanted it to be very natural and effortless, which she achieved easily. She is clearly very experienced and knows exactly what she’s doing - I felt like I was in very safe hands. The trial was also a great experience, very chilled and a nice break from wedding prep chaos. She was so flexible with my bridal party on the day, from our flower girl to my bridesmaid to my mother in law, all who had very different needs/visions. She also did a fantastic job of calming me down when things started getting extremely chaotic around me… I don’t know what I would’ve done without her.

Karen was such a lovely person to work with. She was kind, warm and genuine and made the whole process of wedding make up (which I was a bit apprehensive about after some dodgy bridesmaid make up in the past) really smooth. I had so many compliments on how natural my make up looked - worlds apart from how it’s felt in the past. I particularly liked her flexibility in changing a few things on the day itself , she handled that calmly and I really loved how my make up came out as a result.
I have really fine hair which I am always self conscious about , and usually hairdressers don’t really know how to handle, but she made it look soo much better than it’s ever looked before and I felt really confident with it. It was just what I was hoping for.
She also made my sister and mum feel really comfortable which resulted in such a nice calm atmosphere on the day.
Definitely pick Karen if you want subtle classic make up that doesn’t feel caked on, and accentuates your natural features.
Thanks Karen!

My husband and I have awaited our wedding ceremony for many years after the wedding date needing to be moved multiple times due to a variety of reasons. 7 years and 2 kids later, we finally were able to make our dream wedding happen. Needless to say, we wanted everyone to enjoy this occasion and feel special and honored, especially since many guests were traveling from abroad. Karen went above and beyond to make sure that all who were getting their makeup and hair done would feel and look their best on the wedding day. She gave us all tips on what to do to be sure our skin and hair would be ready and well moisturized, she picked out lipsticks that matched our skin tone and would go with our specific dress colors, and was very attentive to the type of look we each wanted. As the bride, I felt absolutely stunning and she truly made me look exactly how I dreamed to look for my special day. I am so grateful for her care and attention to detail. She is a good listener and a true artist, providing space and time to play and explore different options to be sure everyone feels like royalty. I highly recommend Karen. She is a lovely woman and a highly professional artist.

I couldn’t have been happier with my wedding hair and makeup and also the makeup for my Bridesmaids by Karen – everything turned out perfect. From the very beginning, Karen really listened to my brief and took the time to understand exactly the look I was going for.


On the day, she created a hairstyle for me which was elegant, and it lasted beautifully and securely (important with naturally curly hair!) throughout the entire celebration. She also did the makeup for my mum and bridesmaids, who all looked stunning and were so pleased with the results. Karen also introduced me to a fantastic hairdresser for my mum and bridesmaids.

Everyone’s look came together so beautifully, and it all felt cohesive while still suiting each person individually.


Karen was extremely professional, and such a lovely presence to have around on the morning of the wedding. I felt so comfortable, which made such a difference. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who truly listens and delivers stunning results.

Friendly and professional. Karen made my mother feel at complete ease (who doesnt normally wear make-up) and spoke her through all her options, ensuring my mother was in complete control over the end result.

Karen was an absolute dream to work with from start to finish. She had very different briefs from each of us, and she nailed every single one. My two bridesmaids wanted heavier glam, I wanted very natural and my Mum wanted a modern but natural look.

Karen takes time to get to know everyone in the party, and her incredible skill and experience means that everyone ends up delighted with their hair and makeup.

I was so nervous to have someone do my hair and makeup, but I got so many compliments, my favourite of which was: ‘you look exactly like yourself but all your best assets have been highlighted by your hair and makeup.’

Couldn’t recommend her highly enough :)

Karen was exceptional from the get go - swift responses, thoroughly explained everything - I felt in very safe hands. I’m not very au fait with hair a make up so her clear expertise was very welcome - I felt listened to and that she understood what I wanted. I felt beautiful and exactly as I wanted to look, which lasted all day perfectly. Very professional and lovely to chat to during the trial and day itself! Worth every penny of her fee.

I booked Karen to do makeup for myself and my wedding party. She was incredible to work with and supported me through the entire planning process. She went above and beyond to get products that fit my makeup and skin needs and was receptive to my ideas. She is also incredibly culturally aware and made sure to get a range of colors for my multicultural bridal party. Additionally, she did a wonderful job coordinating with my hair vendor and brought in another hair and makeup artist to support me on my wedding day as my bridal party was quite large. I believe her prices are fair for the level of service and professionalism provided. I highly recommend booking Karen for your wedding.

I couldn’t recommend Karen more. She stepped in at the very last minute when my previous makeup artist cancelled, and was kindly able to squeeze me, my mum and one of my bridesmaids in for an early morning session before dashing off to another wedding. Karen did a fabulous job; the makeup was just as we wanted and stayed in place all day (and night!). She took the time to brief with me beforehand so we could get the right look without time for a trial. She put us all at ease and brought a lovely energy on the day. So grateful to Karen for all her help!