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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: December 2024

Hi I'm Laura, thanks so much for dropping by, its lovely to meet you.

I am a qualified and insured award winning Hair and Makeup artist, The Wedding Industry Awards 2023 & 2024. I am based in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire and travel all over the UK and abroad for my brides. I have been doing this amazing job now for over seven years now and I take great pride in creating flawless, photo-ready looks that last all day. I uses a collection of premium, cruelty-free, and vegan products, including Illamasqua, Cosmetics a La Carte, Hourglass, Charlotte Tilbury and Deliah to name a few

Areas covered.

Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk

Services Offered

I really do understand that your wedding planning journey can be overwhelming and I aim to put couples at ease, I pride myself on communication and am here every step of the way. Whether you prefer a classic and understated look or a glamorous transformation, I can bring any style to life. I provide hair and makeup styling for any size of bridal party and can bring along a additional artist for larger groups.

Please do get in contact if you would like to chat some more, its good to talk!

www.instagram.com/lauracartwrightmakeupartist/

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup

What is included in the wedding package?

I am yours for the day, whether you book me for hair or makeup or both. I never attend two weddings in one day. I have helped brides get into their dress, sew on missing button, broken zips etc!

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as your can, I do take last minute bookings of course if I can. Ideally 6-12 months before your big day, I would hate for you to be disappointed

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

£0.55p 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?

Normally 6 of either service. If you have a big party, that's not a problem as I will bring a capable assistant with me at no extra cost to you

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

BAC and cash
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Reviews for Laura Cartwright Cruelty Free & Vegan Hair & Makeup Artist

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Amy H. Sent on 06/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Hair and Make up

Laura was amazing and did exactly what I wanted for my wedding make up and hair. She did a brilliant trial also, checking I was happy every step of the way. I absolutely loved my hair and make up and had so many compliments! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any brides to be!!
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Natalie Sent on 23/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service!! Fabulous lady! Made my day absolutely perfect!

Laura made my day absolutely perfect. A very talented make up artist and hair stylist. As a person she made me so calm and it was like I had known her for years. She went above wnd beyond to make my day perfect. I would highly recommend!
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Jenni Sent on 21/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing from start to finish

From the moment I first contacted Laura she went above and beyond making sure everything was how I wanted it and making me feel at ease, and was just like having a chat with a friend at all times. Nothing was too much for her and was a massive help on the day with advice when I was having a meltdown and calmed me right down. My make up was natural and just perfect and I got so many compliments for my hair. Can't wait for an event where I can ask her to do my hair and make up again
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Jo Learmonth Sent on 21/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Make Laura your go-to MUA

I booked Laura for mum-of-groom and sister-of-groom makeup - two faces 30 years apart. Laura did a fabulous job and brought out the best in both of us. She arrived at the venue on time (to the second, let alone the minute!) and made us both feel equally at ease. We had a tight deadline from being made up at our hotel to getting to the venue and she had completed both faces within our timeframe without making either of us feel rushed or stressed.

Make-up usually slides off my face within a couple of hours, but mine stayed put for over 12 and still looked fresh at the end of the day.

Make Laura your go-to MUA, she's fantastic!
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Ellie Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bridesmaid make up and hair - Ellie Johnson

Amazing experience with Laura! Hair wizardry to make my up do look so intricate! She also listened to how I like my make up and made me look like me still but a better version! Couldn’t recommend enough!
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Samantha Sent on 08/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best hair and make-up artist I could have hoped for!

Laura made me feel sooooo me and so beautiful on my wedding day! She listened to all the little things I said I liked and didn’t like! She brought the energy and made us all feel like we’d known her for years. I felt soooo good all day and I’ve never known make-up to look that good over 12 hours later! I feel so lucky that I had Laura as my hair and make up artist!
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Olivia Sent on 04/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service from Laura!

I loved getting to know Laura in the run up to my wedding day! She was so relaxed and we had a right giggle, all whilst she created my dream look for the day. We did two trials and Laura kindly travelled to me which was such a luxury. My hair is incredibly thick and Laura never made it feel like an issue; instead she gave me lots of options and I ended up with something I absolutely loved. I really wanted to feel like me on the day, and Laura completely got that and ensured my makeup was just the right amount of soft glam whilst highlighting my best features. I felt beautiful and Laura was such a calming presence on the day- adding to the fun of the whole experience! She is brilliant at what she does- I am so pleased I chose Laura for my day!
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Andrea Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely and professional

Laura was amazing to have with me the morning of my wedding. She had put together a great time schedule for me and my bridesmaids, making sure everyone felt there was enough time for them, and without rushing us out the door. She is incredibly pleasant and helped me get the right look, taking my feedback into account and made quick changes. I felt heard and we quickly found the best look for me. I never had any issues waiting for replies from her. She only uses products that are vegan and cruelty free, which meant a lot to me. I would 100% recommend Laura to anyone who wants a professional, skilled, and lovely hair and makeup stylist with them on their wedding day.
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Jess Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience from start to finish

I booked Laura off her reviews, I loved her style and the fact she used Cruelty Free products.
The booking process was easy and quick and she was super communicative which is crucial. She explained how we would work together to create my dream look.
When the day if the trial arrived I was so excited and Laura greeted me with a warm smile and a fab cup of coffee.
We discussed my likes, dislikes. I bought along my inspo picture, we discussed which bits would work and which bits to avoid because if my age with the fine lines and wrinkles. She worked with my tones and eye colour. The process was thorough and I was able to see each step of the way and say yay or nay. Her kits was clean and tidy and her brushes were spotless
After the trial I was asked to give feed back on how the makeup held, this is a great idea as she doesn't know how my skin behaves etc, she's not a witch! She said there is always a plan b, I just needed to let her know.

The lead up to the day was fab, she sent me a text the night before and on the day Laura was a bundle of energy to get us all up and ready. When the time came, Laura knew I was nervous and she did an excellent job of keeping me calm. My makeup was stunning, the best I've felt, ever. It lasted so well, in fact I slept in it and wore it for breakfast!! I was touched by her gift to, which is a lovely and I use it most days!
I would whole heartily recommend Laura, she amazing at what she does.
Thank you!!
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Jennifer Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend 100%

Laura is absolutely fantastic. I initially contacted her through Hitched as I was looking for someone who could do my hair and makeup for two days - wedding ceremony and then the party the next day. I also chose her as she specialises in Vegan and cruelty-free makeup, which is super important to me.
From the first moment of contact I knew I’d made the right decision. Laura booked me in for the Friday (ceremony) then worked out that she could come straight from another wedding on the Saturday (party) to do my evening hair and makeup. She arranged another fab colleague, Gemma, to do my bridal party hair and makeup.
The bridal trial was SO fun, we immediately chatted like old friends and she gave me exactly what I had pictured. She also gave me great skincare tips which I became obsessed with for the next few months before the wedding :-)
On the ceremony day itself she arrived to my suite, a ball of happy energy. She chatted all the way through to me and my bridal party, and was nothing but lovely, kind and professional.
For our reunion on the party day, this time at my house, it was even better - as we’d not planned this “look” she went with my ideas, even incorporating my makeup after I did a quick dash up to my bedroom. She fussed my cat, and we continued our chats again!
I cannot recommend Laura highly enough. As someone who's worked with a fair few hair and makeup professionals, she's been my favourite and I'm already planning my next event so I can hire her again.
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Brittany Sent on 17/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent doesn’t cut it!

Laura was amazing from the start!

Very responsive and professional. She makes you feel at ease and time just flys by with her and gave tips to help me with my skin and hair care routines.

All her products are all lush and you can feel the difference with the quality after!

Her skills are all you want for your big day I felt absolutely beautiful and had compliments from everyone for my makeup and hair! it lasted the whole day without a budge.

I would use over and over again!
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Heather Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, friendly and professional service

Laura was absolutely outstanding. I'm not a big makeup wearer and had never had someone do my makeup before and she totally put me at ease during the trial and made the morning of the wedding an absolute delight. So much so that I was a bit bummed when we realised it was time for me to leave!

She was super professional but also incredibly easy to get along with and very funny, helping keep me sane on a bit of a nervous morning!

My makeup was perfect throughout the day, and lasted so well into the evening and beyond. Hair updo was super secure, with tousled curls staying in place.

I'd had a look at her previous work before booking and I have to say whilst I thought her work looked great, she actually far exceeded my expectations - I've never looked so good! Couldn't recommend more.

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Luxuriousbluecars61875 Sent on 15/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Laura was amazing

I have enjoyed everything about engaging with Laura. She is friendly, helpful and great at what she does. Right from the first time we met she put me at ease and I never had any doubt that she would do an amazing job. I loved the end result and would highly recommend Laura! Thank you!
Katie
Katie Sent on 24/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

From the first time I met Laura at my trial, I knew she would make me look and feel like an actual princess on my wedding day! She filled me with complete confidence. I have very dry skin and psoriasis and Laura was able to recommend a skincare regime that literally transformed the skin on my face. In my whole adult life, I have honestly never had such soft skin.
On the wedding day, Laura was such a lovely and fun presence. She did hair for my bridesmaids and they all looked amazing! I couldn’t have been happier with the way I looked. My hair was better than I had imagined and my makeup was beautiful and yet I didn’t feel caked in make up. I would thoroughly recommend Laura to anyone, she is amazing!
Photographer: Paul Streeter-Staniford @paulssphotgraphy
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Tracy Sent on 24/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Laura is AMAZING at what she does

I booked Laura for my wedding morning for hair and make up for myself and bridal party and she was an absolute star. I’m an older bride who felt incredibly self conscious about myself in general and didn’t really think anybody would be able to make me look good, but Laura managed to turn me into an actual real life princess!
She made me feel beautiful and polished and did both my hair and make up fantastically.
From the moment I met her at my trial she put me completely at ease and took time to curate a look that worked for me and made me look good!
On the day itself, she was a calming and reassuring presence and felt like a long time friend.
I thoroughly recommend Laura and if I ever am in need of occasion hair and make up again, Laura will be my go to stylist.
Thanks Laura, for being an incredible person to work with and an absolute angel on my wedding day!!
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