The Best of Bridal Hair and Makeup in Kent: A Guide for Brides

If you're planning a wedding in Kent, you're in a very lucky position when it comes to bridal beauty. From luxury wedding venues in the Kent countryside to elegant celebrations in Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and beyond, there are some incredibly talented bridal hair and makeup artists working across the county.

Your wedding hair and makeup is such an important part of your wedding morning. It's not just about looking beautiful in your photographs, it's about feeling like the very best version of yourself, while still feeling completely ‘you’.

As a bridal hair and makeup artist who has worked with brides across Kent for almost a decade, I've had the pleasure of working alongside some wonderful wedding suppliers and seeing first-hand what makes a wedding morning run smoothly.

So, I've put together my guide to help make your decision a little easier when it comes to picking your dream hair and makeup artist, and advice for preparing for your wedding morning.

Finding the right bridal hair and makeup artist in Kent

There are so many talented artists available that choosing your bridal hair and makeup artist can initially feel a little overwhelming.

My biggest piece of advice is to look beyond simply finding someone whose Instagram feed you like.

Of course, you want to love their work, but you also want to find an artist whose style suits you, and it’s so important to find the artist who makes you feel comfortable and who you can communicate easily with.

Look at their real brides

When searching for a bridal makeup artist in Kent or a bridal hair stylist in Kent, look through plenty of real wedding galleries.

Instagram can be beautifully curated, but a full wedding gallery will give you a much better idea of how an artist works across different skin tones, hair types, lighting conditions and wedding settings.

Pay attention to how the makeup photographs as well as how it looks in close-up photographs. Bridal makeup needs to look beautiful both in person and on camera.

Every artist has a slightly different approach.

Some specialise in very natural bridal makeup, while others create a more defined, glamorous look. Some hair stylists love intricate updos, while others specialise in relaxed waves and modern, effortless styles. Neither is better, it's about finding someone whose aesthetic matches your own.

My own style is soft, sophisticated bridal glam. I love skin that looks fresh and polished, beautifully defined eyes and makeup that enhances rather than disguises the bride. For hair, I love styles that feel elegant and timeless, whether that's soft Hollywood-inspired waves, a relaxed updo or a romantic half-up style.

Check out some of my real brides and clients in the gallery’s on this page, just a few of my favourites :-)

Lauren Garfitt Bridal Hair & Makeup

Based in Tunbridge Wells, I specialise in luxury bridal hair and makeup with a focus on sophisticated, polished glamour.

My approach is all about creating a look that feels elevated but still feels like you. I want my brides to look back at their wedding photographs in years to come and still love their makeup and hair. I work with brides across Kent and beyond, travelling to wedding venues and bridal preparations, as well as offering professional studio trials.

Over the 10 years I have worked as a hair and makeup artist in many different environments so I’ve learned how to be flexible and calm in many situations. I have experience in bridal, events, corporate, fashion and editorial. I cover Kent, and London and love helping brides look and feel amazing on the most exciting and special day of their lives! If you’re getting married and looking for a hair and makeup artist who specialises in soft glam I’d love to hear from you. You can head straight to the ‘contact me’ page or click the button below to see more of my work, plus get your personalised bridal hair and makeup quote.