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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: July 2024

Lauren is 100% cruelty-free and fabulous, offering makeup, hair, and beauty services for weddings and special events with over 20 years of experience.

"I have been working in the makeup industry for over 20 years and have been so lucky to work in many amazing roles throughout my career, but my passion has always been how my work makes people feel.

It is always an honour to be chosen to be part of someone’s event, no matter what the occasion, but there is something extra special about your wedding day. Whilst every wedding is always magical, boho, beach, and woodland weddings are my speciality. Whether that’s because you’re looking for a more relaxed or natural vibe with your hair and makeup or you’re after something a bit different to classic bridal glam.

Your wedding should be the time you look and feel the most confident, beautiful version of yourself, and I thoroughly believe that you should be just as comfortable with your artist as a person as you are confident in their styling skills, so please drop me a message if you’d like to chat more about your special occasion!"

Based in Bitterne, Hampshire, and covering Hampshire and the New Forest, Dorset, Wiltshire and West Sussex

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Hairdressing
Makeup
Aesthetic - manicure, pedicure, waxing etc...
Beauty treatments

What is included in the wedding package?

Packages are tailored to suit each individual including trials for makeup and hair, and options to coincide with your engagement shoot or hen party

How far in advance should I contact you?

Remaining 2024 availability: October-December only 2025 booking being taken now

Do you work at homes?

Yes

What is the charge for travelling?

Travel within a 20 mile radius is included in your booking, 45p per mile after that

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?

Up to 8 services for a single artist, subject to any time restrictions at your venue. Second artists and assistants are available for larger groups

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

Yes

What are the forms of payment?

Initial booking fees and final payment via bank transfer only Deposits can be paid in cash at trial

Served in

Dorset and Hampshire

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Do you have any questions?

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Reviews for Lauren O Makeup Beauty Hair

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62 reviews
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Sophie P. Sent on 30/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just out of this world

I cannot thank Lauren enough. So talented and professional would highly recommend. I had been let down by 2 artist and Lauren went above and beyond for me and my team. I did have a challenging bride tribe but Lauren smashed it, she was so responsive, reasonably priced, helpful and accommodating. Lauren did our hair and makeup. Our professional ones aren’t back yet but when they are will be sharing these with Lauren Thankyou Lauren
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Laura B. Sent on 23/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!

If you are looking for someone calm, reliable, professional with great communication and helpful advice, as well as being skilled in both bridal hair AND makeup, Lauren is the lady for you!
I'm not really a make-up person, but wanted to feel elegant yet natural and comfortable on my wedding day - I had an initial phone call with Lauren who completely reassured me with her understanding of this (and that getting my hair and make up done professionally was in fact a first for me, and out of my comfort zone!) and clear experience and skill. The fact that Lauren is skilled in both hair and make up was a big draw for me, as I desired a relaxed wedding morning with minimal fuss/people around. In fact, because we had a trial session and were in touch regularly in the run up to the wedding, it was lovely that by the time of the wedding day, Lauren was a friendly, familiar face and I felt I was in safe and trusted hands!
The communication was excellent through the entire process, Lauren was very responsive but also proactive in contacting me with advice, timeline etc which again made me feel like she was totally "on it". She was flexible with some last minute adjustments to the schedule/services, and I felt she was excellent value for money. I truly felt beautiful on my wedding day - and there were even tears from the groom! - thanks in no small part to Lauren, and both my mum and mother-in-law looked lovely too and felt pampered. She was also such a calming influence on the morning, was punctual and had background music ready to go - I had a minor moment of stress (flowers a little late in being delivered!) and her soothing words and squeeze on the shoulder were much appreciated.
One final thing to say thank you to Lauren for - as my Dad saw me for the first time, she played a particular song that has a lot of meaning to us - she couldn't have known this, but it was such a unexpected but lovely moment and is actually one of my core memories of the day :) it meant a lot!
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 02/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for more!

From start to finish Lauren was fantastic! She was so patient with us and listened and understood everything that we wanted. I was a very nervous and self conscious bride which Lauren really respected but by the time she was finished with me on my wedding morning I couldn’t wait to walk down the aisle! I wish I could do it all over again just to have the laughs and chats with Lauren! I can’t thank her enough!!
Emma
Emma M. Sent on 18/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Amazing and Friendly

Lauren is incredibly skilled in what she does. For someone who doesn't wear make up everyday, it felt so light and comfortable on my skin and lasted all the way through to the evening!
My hair was also wonderful as well with a hair vine and veil which we hadn't tried at the previous trial.
I got so many compliments about my hair and make up at my wedding and it was all thanks to Lauren.
The morning of, she was so chatty and friendly and put us all in a happy, and at ease mood.
100% would recommend 🤍
Daniella
Daniella S. Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

I honestly couldn’t recommend Lauren enough!

Planning a wedding is extremely stressful and then on the morning of the wedding is extremely nerve racking! HOWEVER! Lauren made my whole experience amazing and stress free!

My trial was linked in with my hen do which was so good and worked out very well (Lauren recommended we do something like this)Throughout my trial I had only a little idea to what I actually wanted, I had one picture for hair and then another for make up and just lots of thoughts in my head, Lauren managed to bring those thoughts to reality! And once we were happy she jazzed me up a bit so no one knew the real look! Not many people would do this and I was so grateful she did!!

On the morning of the wedding I was so nervous I couldn’t even remember how I wanted my hair and make up, of course Lauren knew and she took the stress away instantly, nothing was to big to ask for. And what started as a nervous morning was instantly turned into the perfect zen environment!

Thank you so much for making me look and feel like the most beautiful bride🤍
Jessica
Jessica L. Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Made my day so special

I am truly greatful to have had Lauren help make my day so special. I was so nervous, but she put my mind at ease. She was very flexible and understanding with schedules. I didn't think I could ever be a beautiful bride, but Lauren made it happen.
Izzy
Izzy C. Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant!

Lauren was not only skilful and talented but also fun and a joy to have around on the wedding morning, she made my girls the very best versions of themselves and we all felt fabulous!
Ashley
Ashley A. Sent on 08/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

wedding hair and make up

Lauren puts you at ease and does a fantastic job, my hair and makeup looked amazing and lasted well into the evening, even through the tears!
Charlie
Charlie Sent on 02/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing skills and so friendly.

Lauren and her team were nothing short of perfect! They felt like part of the bridal party by the end of the morning.

Their skills were second to none, and all of our hair and make up lasted the whole day.

One of my bridal party had autism and Lauren and the team handled this perfectly.

During the planning process Lauren was only a WhatsApp message away.

Jaz
Jaz H. Sent on 30/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing experience

I had the most amazing experience with Lauren, I would hands down recommend her. She made me feel so comfortable and calm from the trial right through til the morning of. Thank you so much for being part of one of the best days of my life x
Julie
Julie B. Sent on 16/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Hair and Makeup Artist

Lauren was friendly and helpful from the outset and her communication was excellent. On the big day she was an integral part of team bride along with myself, my best lady and our dresser from the bridal boutique. Both our hair and makeup were incredible and it was such a lovely atmosphere as we prepared for the ceremony. Lauren was very attentive to our individual requests and the results were outstanding. I totally recommend Lauren.
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Danielle W. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic MUA

Lauren is amazing. She has a beautiful studio for your trial. She will work with you to create your look.
On the day she is brilliant. She knows when to make a joke and when to help you with your jewellery!
Andrea
Andrea M. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect service

I booked Lauren for my recent wedding and also had a trial with her. From the very beginning she was fantastic, great communication and put my nerves at rest. She was on time on the day and listened to everything I wanted. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Dawn
Dawn C. Sent on 27/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, helped us all to relax and enjoy the start of my wedding day

Lauren was fab from start to finish, good advise before and made me, my bridesmaids and mum feel so relaxed on the day.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lauren
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Kayy C. Sent on 22/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Found my inner hottie

Lauren came to the rescue quite late in my wedding planning after a negative experience with another MUA. The whole way through the booking process Lauren was understanding, kind, informative and transparent. Her attention to detail even during the booking process was really reassuring. We had regular contact and she was very flexible with our trials. Everyone was very impressed with our trials and it even held up through a messy hen do 😂
The day of the wedding Lauren was prompt and upbeat, professional but chatty, kind and bubbly. Everyone commented on how lovely Lauren was.
Our make up was amazing, I didn't even know I could look that good 😂 and I was still hot when I woke up the next morning after not taking it off the night before 😂 if that's not a testament to its durability I don't know what is!

Anyway, would 100000% recommend Lauren and hope to use her services again in the future for other events :)

Thanks for everything 😘😘
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