testimonials

Over our years in the hair & makeup industry it has been our absolute honour to work with clients on days that are so special & important to them, we take great pride in making sure our part of their big day is seamless & memorable. Here's what some of our latest clients have to say...

 

Hi Amanda, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for last Monday with Emma’s wedding. Your calm and professional manner diffused a very tense situation! You understood instantly the look Emma wanted, and were able to create a beautiful finish on all of us. I was so impressed later in the evening by how well my make-up had stayed on, and it still looked fabulous.

I very much appreciated you dropping everything on the day to help create a magical day for Emma, many thanks Barbara (Mother of the bride)


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Hi Amanda, thank you for doing my hair and make-up for my wedding! You really worked with my ideas and really did a wonderful job of making me look a slightly more polished version of myself on the day. You were a joy to chat to and helped me calm whilst all of the preparations were happening on-site and put up with about 100 people coming in and out of the room whilst you worked. Everyone commented on how good my hair looked and it stayed put all day, even with a helicopter headset and a lot of enthusiastic dancing later in the evening.

So a huge thank you to you again for such a special day. Kind regards Alicia (& John)


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I have always been somewhat hesitant when having other people do my hair and make-up. Particularly when it comes to makeup. There is always that risk of it not looking quite the way I want, whether they use too little, or worse too much. So, you can only imagine my dilemma in choosing a make-up artist and hair stylist for my wedding. I was married in January 2018 and Amanda did my hair and make-up. I would never have experienced anxiety about choosing a make-up artist/hair stylist had I known what I would be getting with Amanda.

When it comes to the basics of professionalism like arriving on time, sticking to the time schedule etc. (the things you would expect of any professional) Amanda hit all the marks; but, Amanda is not just any professional. Amanda has a presence about her that immediately puts you at ease, and let me tell you on the morning of your wedding that quality is worth its weight in gold. When it came to my mane of hair Amanda didn’t just hear what I wanted, she understood and found a way to execute it. To say the end result looked better than I ever imagined, would be a tremendous understatement.

The comments I received on my hair alone would be enough for me to recommend Amanda; and yet my praise for her work doesn’t end there. As I mentioned, having my make-up done was what I was most nervous about. To me, make up should never be perfect or flawless to the point where it changes what I actually look like. I wanted a natural, romantic and glamorous feel, whilst still looking like myself. Based on my previous experiences this is not so easy to actually get, unless you are Amanda apparently. What she achieved with my bridal makeup was nothing short of beauty, pure and simple.

On our wedding day we the temperature reached a blistering high of thirty-one degrees, and while my smile may have faltered here and there under the heat, my makeup did not. It remained just as it had been applied; from 2.00pm walking down the aisle, until the moment I took it off in the hotel at 1:00am. I am generally a self-conscious woman, often second guessing my appearance. On my wedding day Amanda gave me the greatest gift any bride could ever hope to have, unwavering confidence.

Brogan Amanda Bingham-Stevens

New Zealand

 

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Dear Amanda,

A very big THANK YOU for making me the most beautiful I have ever felt in my life (on my wedding day). I feel so very honoured to have had such a talented person be part of the day and thank you for all your calming and loving words and vibes. Thank you for going above and beyond in your work and for helping in anyway you could. Any bride who is lucky enough to experience you is truely blessed. With love and thanks,

Emily - Mr + Mrs Jones

Australia


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Dear Amanda,

THANK YOU! I was really happy with how my hair looked and was impressed by the  time management with everything running on time. I had numerous compliments on how I looked on the day. THANK YOU for your creative contribution.

Jaynie

New Zealand


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Amanda,

Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know it was a highly emotional all day and Amanda was awesome in doing touch ups that were required due to so many happy tears. THANK YOU so much Amanda for all you did to make Shellies day run so smooth and fitting in with us crazy people.

Best wishes Sal

Australia


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Hi Amanda,

THANK YOU for the excellant work you did and for all your creative help. You made my wedding day so special.

Rebecca

USA


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Hi Amanda

THANK YOU for doing make up and hair for us on our big day. You have done a great job

Peggy

Australia


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Amanda,

Just wanted to say THANK YOU for a great job of my hair make up for my wedding day

Hollie

England


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Hi Amanda,

I  just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU for a fantastic job you did styling my hair for my wedding at Stoneridge. It looked amazing and i really loved it THANKS again.

Ayesha

USA


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Dear Amanda

THANK YOU for making me look beautiful on my wedding day. My hair was perfect and exactly as i imagined it to be. You are a true professional

Lauren

England


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Dear Amanda,

My hair and make up was just what i wanted THANKS

Sue

New zealand


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Hi Amanda,

Everyone one said I was beautiful so I believe I was! The wedding was perfect.

Thank you for making me feel beautiful and special.

From Bride, Jamilly

Brazil