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Hi! I’m Shanni, a freelance makeup artist covering Kent (and some parts of Essex & East Sussex). I have 5 years of experience in the industry and would absolutely love to be part of your big day! I would say my speciality is ‘soft glam’, but I can cater to natural glam, soft glam, and full glam!
Please feel free to give me a message and we can have a chat about your makeup vision!
Shanni x

Makeup by Shanni is an Ashford, Kent-based wedding makeup artistry service.

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Claudia
Claudia S. Sent on 21/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Bridal Makeup making me feel like a princess

I was lucky to book in a bridal trial with Shanni last minute due to a bridal trial with another MUA which did not turn out to my liking. Shanni was professional all the way through from the trial and knowing directly which foundation would be best for me to the point that she is a perfect listener. It comes all down to paying attention what the bride expects from the MUA. The trial was a dream, but the wedding day makeup was just from another world. She even has managed to exceed my expectations from the trial and my wedding makeup was just more than perfect. I loved all the pink shades and she just nailed it. Everybody complimented me on my beautiful makeup making me feel like a princess. Best of it, it stayed on the whole day and night and I did not want to wash it off.
If you’re looking for a professional makeup artist, who’s listening to what you want and someone who uses just the best products and understands the brides needs, then look no further. I am still absolutely over the moon and would recommend Shanni to anybody. Absolutely 5 star worth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rebecca
Rebecca T. Sent on 08/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing, thank you so much!

Absolutely amazing from start to finish! I had a bridal trial with Shanni a few weeks before the wedding, and I left there feeling so happy! She was absolutely amazing on the day as well, mine and my bridesmaids make up was just perfect, I really couldn’t have asked for more! Shanni is SO lovely, easy to be around, had a laugh with us, it was like having an extra friend on the day ❤️ Will definitely be passing on her information to anyone after a MUA. Thank you so much for making us look so beautiful! It lasted the whole day and night too!
Ceris
Ceris H. Sent on 28/06/2024
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Wedding including bride and 4 bridesmaids and 2 flower girls.

Absolutely lovely lady Shanni is! Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did on my wedding day. Myself and my bridal party looked absolutely amazing 😍 and you made my little girl's day putting a little make up on her. thank you so much again you're so lovely and amazing at what you do. Would highly recommend Shanni for every event.
Millie
Millie C. Sent on 17/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best in the business

Girls when I say RUN do not walk to make your bridal booking with Shanni! From the first initial message, to the trial, to the actual day I felt at ease. Shanni listened to what I wanted and did it oh so beautifully! On the day she made me feel so calm (despite being soo nervous for my big day) we laughed we chatted it was just an amazing experience- I even asked her to tweak a couple of things on the day which she did happily with the biggest smile (slightly lighter brows and lighter lips)! The bridesmaids also loved their make up too. Over a year later I am still being told how amazing my make up & bridesmaids make up was (it lasted all day & night) many people have asked who did my make up and I have absolutely passed on the details!! Shanni you are so talented, you know what your doing and you are just an all round beautiful lovely girl… I also ALWAYS book my make up for any events with Shanni she honestly is the best in the business! Thank you soo much for making me feel so beautiful ❤️❤️
Lauren
Lauren C. Sent on 14/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

WOW! This lady is absolutely insane!

Wow, wow, wow.

My makeup artist cancelled the week before my wedding and shanni was my guardian angel. She swooped in and worked her magic for me, she absolutely smashed it (as she always does) I honestly don't even know why I looked elsewhere before hand, lesson learned. She is professional, polite, talented and an absolute all rounder in every aspect. She knew exactly how to execute what I wanted and did it with precision, without a single trial! All she had was a photo of what I wanted. Girls if your using a different make up artist for ANY occasion, then I'm sorry but your going to be disappointed.
Louise
Louise C. Sent on 13/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

I booked Shanni for my wedding in August 23 for myself and my bridal party. She knew exactly what we wanted and didn’t rush anything. She was so professional and nothing was too much trouble! Would 100% recommend Shanni to anyone for make up! I felt amazing on my big day! 🫶🏼
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Zoe D. Sent on 30/09/2024
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Wedding makeup

You made me feel really special and made my daughter and now mother in law feel at ease.
Highly recommend.
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Jodie G. Sent on 30/09/2024
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Wedding Makeup

Where do I start. I couldn’t recommend Shanni enough, from enquiry through to the day communication is brilliant. I booked her last minute and she went above and beyond to fit me in for a trial and even helped with recommendations for hair. She was at my venue setting up before I got there and nothing was too much trouble. So responsive to messages which really helps when you’re a stressed bride to be. She even captured a special moment between me and my mum and one of my bridesmaids which I am forever grateful for. All of our makeup lasted all day and all night and she did a great job doing different looks for all of us. Nothing was too much trouble and she’s so friendly too. If you need makeup definitely book Shanni you will not be disappointed. I wouldn’t use anyone else and will be going to her for all of my future events. Thankyou so much Shanni x
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Carol P. Sent on 19/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Make up with Shanni

Shanni did my make up for our wedding.
I had a trial which really helped with what I wanted for the actual day. She is lovely, easy to talk to and fabulous at what she does. I would definitely recommend her
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Lily H. Sent on 17/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding make up

Shanni was wonderful, really friendly and listened to what I wanted and my make up looked amazing the whole day. Really recommend!
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Donna M. Sent on 17/09/2024
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Amazing wedding make-up

This lady is an amazing makeup artist and I wouldn’t use anyone else!! She was on time, friendly, social and even helpful when I was mid panic attack on my wedding morning!! She was great with the photographer taking photos of her. And was very professional and my girls enjoyed chewing her ear off about her make up. Brilliant lady couldn’t recommend more!!!
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Myles C. Sent on 24/07/2024
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Amazing !!!

Have know Shanni for years from school so wanted to use her for our wedding , she out did her self such beautiful work on all our bridesmaids and best women would highly recommend her not just because I know her but because her works exceptional
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Stephanie K. Sent on 22/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing !!!!

I went to shanni after having a make up trial with someone else and wasn’t impressed and wow is all I can say !!!
You made me feel so comfortable and I felt amazing on my wedding day !
My make up lasted all day and everyone commented how lovely it was x

I can’t thank you enough shanni and I would 1000% recommend you to everyone !!!

Thank you so much xx
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Amy P. Sent on 21/06/2024
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Wedding Make up

Shanni did my makeup for my wedding recently and was absolutely fantastic! She was always very responsive to any messages. Following my initial trial, I changed my mind slightly about what I wanted on the day but this wasn’t a problem at all. My make up was amazing and lasted all day! I will definitely be recommending Shanni to any future brides 💗 she was so friendly and made us all feel at ease on the wedding morning. She even did a little touch of make up on my 5 year old daughter too and made her feel like a princess. Thank you again! 🥰
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Emily W. Sent on 21/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

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I booked Shanni for my wedding day in April and she is honestly the best! She is the loveliest lady and felt so comfortable and so easy to chat to. On the wedding day we switched it up slightly from my trial but Shanni was more than happy to do this and I felt the best I had ever felt!
My bridal party were also soooo happy with how they looked and they had all never had their makeup done properly before and Shanni just knew exactly what to do for them.
Thank you so so much again, cannot wait for an occasion so I can book again! 💖
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