Colette Casher Make-Up Artistry – offering a professional makeup service in wedding and special occasion make-up, make-up lessons, bridal tutorials, photo shoots and film, in Edinburgh and across the UK

Testimonials

I am delighted to be able to share with you lovely feedback on my services from clients that I have worked with.

Testimonials are listed into the following groups:

- Weddings & Special Occasion Makeup
- Makeup Lessons (Virtual & Face-to-Face)
- Bridal Tutorials & Masterclasses
- Film & Photo Shoot / Editorial

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Thanks a million again to everyone who has taken the time to totally make my day with some very kind words, it means so much 💖

Weddings & Special Occasion Makeup:

'I cannot recommend Colette highly enough. She did my bridal makeup, makeup for my mum - Mother of the bride - and my 2 bridesmaids.

Colette is exceptionally talented and versatile. She immediately put us all at ease, particularly as we hadn’t all had makeup done professionally before. She has such a warm, friendly disposition, which she combines seamlessly with skill and professionalism. She is also extremely organised. Her knowledge and expertise is evident, and she combined this with our own requests and preferences to create individualised looks for us all.

Colette skilfully used the trials to perfect the looks and make some small but crucial tweaks to the makeup to ensure it was perfect on the day, which it was.

As soon as I met Colette and we did the trial I had total confidence and faith in Colette that the wedding makeup would be perfect. We were all absolutely delighted with the final results - our makeup lasted the whole day, and amazingly still looked completely flawless after many hours, including eating, drinking and dancing!

She gave us some really fantastic personalised tips and tricks for during the day itself, but also for makeup in general.

Colette’s very warm, kind, and down-to-earth nature meant that she very quickly felt like she was part of our gang - it felt like we had known her for years! - and I will always have such fond memories of her involvement in our special morning as we got ready for the big day.

My Mum and I are already so looking forward to returning to do a makeup lesson with Colette. I cannot thank her enough for the huge role she played in our special day, and will always be grateful to her. Colette is truly one in a million!' Emily Frier

'I first met Colette when she applied my bridesmaids make up for my cousins wedding. When my wedding day came around, there was no question who I wanted to do my bridal parties make up. Put simply, Colette is so lovely, knowledgeable and great at what she does.

We had trials prior to my wedding day which were great, Colette was eager to know how we all found our make up and any tweaks we wanted on the day were no trouble at all.

Some of my bridal party do not wear much make up on a day to day basis and were a little apprehensive about getting their make up applied but were over the moon with how natural yet glamorous Colette made them look/feel.

Other members of my bridal party have sensitive skin and were also apprehensive about getting their make up applied but Colette invested a lot of time going back and forth figuring out what would work best for her and making sure that she was happy with her make up. Colette also gave us lots of useful advice for our skin types and routines.

On my big day, Colette made us all look/feel amazing and it was lovely having her with us on the morning of my wedding.

I cannot recommend Colette enough and already looking forward to the next occasion I can get her to apply my make up again. Thank you again Colette!' Megan Purves

'Colette is just simply amazing! After a horrendous trial with a different MUA, I was very worried about my make up for our big day, but from the moment I met Colette at a wedding fayre my mind was put at ease and I knew she was the perfect choice for myself and bridal party!

From start to finish she was a top class professional going over all choices and listening to our ideas and bringing them to life! All of our make up turned out beautifully and lasted all day long with no budging!

I couldn't recommend her more for all brides to be looking for the perfect make up, you will not be disappointed! Thanks again Colette!' Danielle Milligan

‘Colette was recommended to me by Mette Baillie, of Bridal by Freja. I’d been to a couple of wedding shows and was disappointed to see no black brides in the MUAs' portfolios. I knew I wanted my make up done professionally on my wedding day. Putting on make up isn’t something I’ve ever been confident doing myself and have always worn minimal make up because of this.

My fiancé, Angie doesn’t wear make up and was so sure she didn’t want her make up done on our wedding day until she came home the day of my make up trial and saw Colette’s work, Angie was thrilled.
Angie and I are in a same sex relationship and when I researched for a MUA, I wanted to work with someone who was able to show diversity in the range of clients they had.

Angie and my Best Woman, Rachel, were extremely nervous about wearing make up for the wedding, but in all our cases Colette dealt with any of our concerns, completely put us at ease and filling us with confidence. Colette kept in touch with Angie and I leading up to the big day, making sure we were ok and confirming the plans for the day well in advance, so we had nothing to worry about.

On the day, Colette was relaxed and professional throughout. Although the morning of your wedding can be a little nerve racking to say the least, Colette was amazing, in great humour and even helping me get into my wedding dress….now that’s service for you!

On the day, I felt a million dollars and am so glad I was able to have Colette as our MUA, she made a very special occasion stress free for us all.

For Christmas I got a make up lesson with Colette from Angie, this is fab, as it will definitely build my confidence in applying my own make up.’ Fran Previdi

'AMAZING!!

I have had the best experience using Colette, she made me feel so comfortable from the minute we walked into the room - I was super nervous about getting my make up done due to being allergic to most things - Colette reassured me from the beginning, and done exactly what I asked on the big day - it made being a bridesmaid much more relaxing knowing I was in safe hands. My makeup lasted all day …. Even through the emotional tears!!

Literally have no other words than FANTASTIC, and I would 110% recommend Colette to anyone looking for a make up artist.

Thank you Colette - I hope to see you again' Claire Lockhart

Colette is a true professional. She has a wealth of experience – both as a make-up artist and in the cosmetics industry – and it shines through. She has a comprehensive knowledge of the latest and most effective products and was able to mix and match for different skin-types. I got married in Scotland but live in London, and Colette was brilliant at keeping in touch as our plans progressed.

She was extremely flexible and conducted two separate trials for myself, my mum and my bridesmaids, taking notes and photographs to ensure she was able to replicate even the tiniest detail on the big day.

Thanks to Colette’s expert application, I didn’t need to touch-up my make-up once! Most importantly, Colette is fun, flexible and was a joy to be with on the morning of the wedding. She was extremely calm, despite facing a full house of four bridesmaids, and a nervous mother-of-the-bride and bride!

I can’t thank her enough for helping us all look so beautiful.' Jo Webster

Hi Colette,

This is a very belated thank you for all the work you put in beautifying all of us for Joanna's wedding last month. You were a delight to have around and we all had a lot of fun. Everyone looked great. I am not sure if you took ten years off my age but I can certainly say I 'felt' a lot younger. We would have no hesitation in recommending you to others.

Thanks again for your contribution to 'our special day'.' Joyce Webster (Mother-of-the-bride)

Thank you so much for being part of the most amazing day of our lives.

You were so lovely to work with and made us feel very relaxed.

We were delighted with our natural looks and we are so pleased with our professional photographs.

Thank you for all your time and attention to all the finer details, everything was perfect.

Thank you!' Caroline Begg

'As a black woman living in the Lothians, I had the most difficult time looking for a makeup artist who could do makeup properly on my skin tone. I'd tried a couple before I luckily came across Colette's website on Google. Colette had photos and reviews of black clients so I already felt some hope that she might be the one. Then we had our first trial where I was really pleased with the results and booked her for my wedding.

I chose the all day service because I get shiny-faced easily, and I also wanted a change of makeup in the evening from when I changed from my white dress to my Nigerian traditional wear. Colette did really well to accommodate my wishes and provided a great service throughout. I'm not sure I would have looked as great in my photos if it wasn't for her. Thanks Colette! 👍' Toks Adebanjo

'I had only had my make-up done professionally on one occasion before and it turned out a disaster, so choosing a make-up artist to do my make-up on our wedding day was a really big decision for me. I am so pleased I came across Colette's make-up artist services at a wedding fayre. The other companies I had looked at only seemed to do one 'style' of make-up which was far too over the top for me. After looking at Colette's portfolio it was really clear that she tailored the looks to what her brides/clients wanted.

After emailing Colette back and forward with various questions (which she answered in a timely and friendly manner), I booked us in to get our make-up done on the wedding day and also for the pre-wedding make-up trial. She had a lot on her hands with me, two bridesmaids, my mum and future mother-in-law, but we were all delighted with the looks achieved at the trial. Colette is a true professional at what she does and is so friendly. She even gave us hints and tips during our trial and also advised us what products we might want to purchase for use on the big day. We felt Colette really understood the natural look we wanted on the wedding day, and took the time to find out about our skin types, usual make-up looks and likes/dislikes.

On the wedding day Colette arrived in plenty of time and got set up in the corner of the room. We were all made-up perfectly, incorporating the couple of tweaks we wanted to make after the trial, and had a quick check-over/touch-up before we headed downstairs for the ceremony. We looked amazing (even if i do say so myself!).

My skin can be quite oily and I tend to find make-up slides off my face with the tiniest bit of sweat. Thankfully the make-up Colette uses is fantastic - it doesn't feel cakey or heavy but lasted all day and all night (even in the summer heat after a lot of dancing!). None of us had any make-up runs or smudges - everything lasted perfectly, as if we'd just had it done. One of my bridesmaids didn't take her make-up off before bed and woke up the next day with her face still looking perfect!

I am so pleased I came across Colette at the wedding fayre. She is a true artist and professional and knows what she's doing. She was personable and friendly and put us at ease, even bringing along snacks and helping calm my nerves on the wedding morning. My bridesmaids and I actually feel quite sad that we won't be seeing Colette again soon, although we've all got her details to hand for the next special occasion!

Colette - thank you so much for beautifying us on my wedding day, it was a pleasure having you there on the wedding morning, and I will definitely be in touch in future if I need my make-up done for a special occasion.' Amanda Purdie

'Colette was amazing.
So thorough, so professional, warm and friendly. A real delight to have around and the finished look was a really natural, understated but glowing face for my wedding. I loved it!
I can’t recommend her enough!' Antonia Ward

I had had a bad experience with a makeup trial so close to my wedding I was very apprehensive. It was such a relief to find Colette. She has such an extensive knowledge of her craft, she made me feel at ease immediately. I do not normally wear false eyelashes, eyeshadow and lipstick. But Colette reassured me that they would look good, and they looked great!

As a black woman, I thought it would be difficult to get my makeup right, but Colette was spot on. Thank you!' Emma Henderson

'Colette is superb at what she does, as well as making you feel comfortable. She did my wedding makeup as well as that of my bridesmaids and mum. We all got lots of compliments!

Colette is full of information and helpful tips, and the way I'll do my makeup since meeting her is all the better for it. She's incredibly patient and friendly - nothing seemed like a hassle. Even my MOH's baby fussing didn't faze her in the slightest.

Between the lot of us there was a range of skin tones and types and Colette made a stellar job with us all. Thank you so much!' Nicole Brannigan

'Colette came highly recommended to me for my wedding makeup and she did not disappoint! From my first trial, I felt like I had known her for years and she fit in so well on the day with the family. She listened to what I was hoping for and even squeezed me in for a second trial to make sure I was happy.

Her attention to detail is amazing and really knew what she was doing. Even for myself and a few others in my bridal party who aren’t big makeup wearers, she made us feel gorgeous and comfortable!

I can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend her. She can also get you money off the makeup you wear on the day – bonus!' Ashley Richardson

'Hello, Colette,
Thank you so much for absolutely everything. Was delighted with everything you did and how you accomplished it all in such a calm professional manner. I felt transformed and managed to keep lenses in all day (in spite of having put lenses in AFTER your makeup transformation.) I particularly liked how you were happy to modify slightly my makeup after the trial. I see now why wedding trials are so essential. Was SO impressed with how smoothly everything ran time wise as well.
You were an absolute joy to work with and Emily and I are looking forward to our makeup lesson.
Till we meet again,
Isobel' Isobel Frier (Mother-of-the-bride)

On my wedding day Colette was amazing!

Doing the makeup for myself, 3 bridesmaids, 2 mums and a guest! She kept me calm at my must stressed moments and we all looked amazing with our makeup lasting even in the heat/sun!

Thanks again Colette!' Pamela Hughes

'Fantastic! There were 6 of us, the bride, 4 bridesmaids and myself. We had make-up trials which meant that on the day of the wedding Colette knew exactly what we were looking for. I was first to have my make-up done at 07.15 – a very early start but absolutely necessary to ensure there was time for hair appointments etc.

My make-up was still very much in place the following morning at 03.00!

Colette is a lovely girl and very easy to have in your house on what is a special day for everyone – she fitted right in! I would highly recommend her.' Cheryl Murrie (Mother-of-the-bride)

'Colette is amazing! She did the makeup for my wedding and I looked the best I have ever!

She is so chilled and a genuine lovely person! Her skin care advice is awesome and she did everything she possibly could for my wedding day.

Top notch service all round!' Emilia Tankard

'I booked Colette after meeting her at Edinburgh Corn Exchange Wedding Fair back in November 2015. I had been following her on Facebook for a few months and was really impressed with other brides and bridal party pictures. Straight away she made me feel relaxed.

Colette is warm and welcoming and certainly knows her stuff when it comes to makeup. We had our trials in September, 3 months before the wedding were Colette really took time to get to know us & find out what we liked/didn't like. The girls all came away delighted and loving their makeup.

On the actual wedding day, Colette arrived promptly and got started straight away. She worked efficiently and the atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. Words can not sum up just how lovely we all looked. I know I felt like a princess and Richard was delighted with my makeup (which is a first as he usually doesn't pass comment).

I can't thank you enough for everything you did and I would highly recommend you!' Emma Ayre

‘Colette is absolutely lovely and is also an amazing make-up artist.

I had a pre wedding trial make-up session with Colette and as Mother of the bride, I wanted a natural look which Colette perfected. Such an informative session before the wedding and I learned so much! Loved the results and Colette replicated the same look on the morning of the wedding. She kept me calm and I felt a million dollars on the day!

I cannot recommend Colette highly enough - such a lovely, warm person and so professional in her approach to her job which she loves and is so very talented at. Thank you so much for making me feel so fab on such an important day in my life Colette!’ Laura John (Mother-of-the-bride)

I booked Colette to do my bridal make up, as well as the make up for my three bridesmaids, my Mum and our flower girl for our big day, and she was absolutely brilliant from start to finish!!

Not only did all of our make up look fantastic and last superbly all day, we had such a good laugh along the way. She really helped ease my pre-wedding nerves too, both on the day and in the run up to my wedding, responding quickly, patiently and very kindly to our groups complex make up requirements and my daft questions.

I felt amazing on the day, and couldn’t have been happier with my make up. Colette was fantastic throughout, and I really couldn’t recommend her highly enough.

Thank you so much Colette!!' Louise Todd

'Colette did my makeup for my wedding day. Not only did she do a great job but was a great support and friend through the whole experience!

My makeup and bridesmaids makeup were all beautiful and lasted all day.

Would definitely recommend Colette, she is an absolute star!!' Claire Leadbetter

'A huge thank you to Colette who came to my aid after being let down by a local beauticians just a week before my wedding.

Colette did the make up for my two bridesmaids and my mum, and they all looked simply stunning and flawless all day!

I cant find enough words to express how amazing this lady is, my sincerest thank you's for making my wedding morning go so smoothly, and making my bridesmaids feel so special :) xx' Heather Waddle

'I recently got married and chose Colette to do my make up for our Big Day.
I could not recommend Colette enough.

I was a little nervous as I had a few trials prior to being recommended Colette that I really didn’t like. However, Colette was amazing, from the moment she came through the door she made me feel so confident that she was going to do a great job. She listened to exactly what I was looking for and spent so much of her time making sure everything was perfect.

Colette is a true professional at her job and very friendly lady, I felt very as ease with her. I loved my wedding make up and it lasted well into the evening, all I needed to do was top up lippy late evening, and Colette had advised which one to get.

Thank you so much Colette you are amazing! X' Toni Coleman

'Hi Colette,

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing such a brilliant job of mine and my bridesmaids' make up at our wedding!

We all felt amazing and were so happy with our looks!

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to friends & family.

Many thanks,

Jen Watt x' Jennifer Watt

'Colette did make up for my Mum, one bridesmaid and myself for my wedding in June. Not only did she make sure we were all looking our best – we had a great morning chatting and laughing with her.

I also really appreciated the tips she gave me for when applying my own make up. We had a very lively ceilidh (and some happy tears throughout the day) yet our make up didn’t move at all!

Would highly recommend Colette to any bride!' Rosie Hutchinson

'I was a bridesmaid for an Edinburgh wedding. We were very late in booking a make-up artist and did not give ourselves time to all have trials, especially as one bridesmaid lived in Oxford! Colette worked around all of this so generously. She started very early and actually picked us up to drive us to the location.

Colette designed a look that really complimented our outfits and that we could all share, despite our different colourings. It was really relaxing and fun having our make up done and it felt like it was all finished in no time, despite us taking all morning to get ready! She was very patient as we each ran off to change or get our hair done.

We all loved our look, and it lasted well all day and really made the photographs. Colette was skilled, considerate and generous with her time. I would very much recommend Colette for your wedding day.' Sarah Laing

'Colette was great, super organised, professional and friendly!

I had a trial which was really good so I knew what to expect on the day (never had my make up done before!). Colette did a great job, I was really pleased with the make up how it looked at both the start and the end of the day! My mum and bridesmaid both had their make up done as well.

We were all really pleased with the excellent job Colette did and the make up still looked great even after all the dancing! Thanks Colette!' Jo Eldridge

‘Thanks a million, Colette, for making my big day so memorable! I usually hate make-up and photos. On my wedding day, you managed a real miracle. After a really great make-up session, that was full of great tips and also very relaxing (despite my stress), I looked and felt amazing, but above all very natural! I did not want to look over made up (because I do not normally wear make-up at all) and I did not!

I felt very confident then for my photos, which is usually never the case! You succeeded a real miracle and was worth every penny! I received so many lovely compliments about my make-up from my guests and my husband. Thank you so much for your kindness and your artistry.' Caroline Goge

'Colette is wonderful!

I was very worried about my wedding make-up as, 1) I don't wear much make-up normally and 2) I get very oily skin! I needn't have worried though, as Colette listened to what I wanted and carried that out perfectly.

My make-up was natural yet stunning and my skin stayed oil and shine free all day!

I highly recommend Colette.' Jill Leckie

'Colette was amazing at helping keep everything calm on my Sister's wedding day.

The pre-wedding trial ironed out all the kinks and helped us make up our indecisive minds. She was at the end of the phone for any queries in between the trial and the wedding.

The make-up looked amazing and everyone commented on how gorgeous we all looked. She keeps the right balance of chat, professionalism and calmness.

Thank you so much.' Angela McLean

Colette did my makeup for my sister's wedding. She was amazing!

I was 'sprung' on her at short notice (the morning of my sister's wedding) and it didn't phase her.

She was very knowledgeable, confident working with black skin and gave me lots of tips. I had lots of compliments on my makeup and it lasted all day and night.

Thanks Colette!' Natasha Henley

It was very important for me to find a Make Up Artist who I would feel at ease with and who was confident with working with black skin.

During my make up trial, Colette's knowledge and expertise were clear, Colette listened to my concerns, and basically did an amazing job. I can't wait until the actual day.

I'd definitely recommend Colette!' Fran Previdi

'Dear Colette,

Thank you so much for the amazing job you did for our make-up and for your fabulous company on the wedding morning.

I really appreciate your support up-to and on the day.

Best wishes, Sonia 😊' Sonia Brim

‘My mum and I recently had our make up trials with Colette ahead of my wedding in October. Colette did an amazing job – we both loved the looks that she created for us. I would highly recommend Colette to anyone looking for a make up artist – she is not only an amazing make up artist, she is friendly, down to earth and listens to what you want. She also gives lots of tips and advice for applying your own make up which I have found really helpful!’ Lucy Clapson

'There can be no better person to put you at your ease when having your first makeup experience, having successfully avoided makeup for 40+ years...

I was very apprehensive about the whole prospect and within 5 mins I was at ease in Colette's company and v soon enjoying the process as I felt I was in v safe hands - wanting to know what I wanted rather than telling me what I needed.

Great knowledge of skin, products and colour with a fantastic customer centric approach - what's not to recommend? A consummate professional. Thanks Colette.' Rachel MacKenzie

'Even though I don't wear much makeup, I felt a million dollars once Colette had worked her magic. I can't wait for my wedding day' Angie Carter

'I was bridesmaid to my beautiful sister in law and Colette did such an amazing job. She listened to what we usually wore and checked with us all the way through that we liked how she was doing our makeup.

I was ready for the day feeling confident with my lovely makeup and hair. The makeup also stayed put for the whole day even after an evening on the dance floor.

A big thank you to Colette for her expertise and kindness on Jen’s special day!

Wish there was another Colette in Norfolk!! ' Amy Fiske

'I had my make up done by Colette for my wedding and I loved the whole experience. She took time on the trial to try different things to see what I would like best. On my wedding day, my make up was perfect and it lasted all day. Everyone was complimenting it. I would very highly recommend Colette for that special day.' Hannah Scott

'Thanks again to Colette for helping us out on our wedding day.

We had such a good time getting ready on the morning and Colette's professionalism ensured a timely schedule for the morning allowing all four of us, bridesmaids included, to be fully prepped in time yet without too much stress.

I'd happily recommend her to others.' Charlotte Park

'Colette did make up for myself the bride, my three bridesmaid and my Mum for my wedding in July. She is a very knowledgable make up artist who listened to what I was looking for. She made me feel at ease during my trial and on the day of the wedding. She travelled to my venue, Carlowrie Castle, which made the process so much easier. My make up with stood the warm weather and ceilidh dancing. I would highly recommend Colette to any Bride.

Thanks for all your help and support.' Louise Napier

'Colette did my make up for my sister’s wedding and the bridal party’s. She made me feel relaxed and after seeing the trial my sister had i was more than confident on the day even without having a trial myself.

I had compliments all day about how perfect the make up was and the clear attention to detail and i am still receiving them by people looking at the photos.

Colette will 100% be the go to recommendation for anyone who asks myself! Thanks again' Rachel Napier

'Colette did my makeup beautifully for my friend's hen do! ❤ She got the colouring perfect. She took her time to get it just right.

A very kind, talented lady, and I'll definitely be re booking as soon as I have my next special occasion event in the diary!

Highly recommend Colette 💕' Lolita Walker

'As a complete novice to the world of makeup and feeling very nervous I wasn’t sure what to expect when I arrived at Colette’s studio (for special occasion makeup).

However Colette had me relaxed and totally at ease in minutes with her chat, warm personality and understanding of exactly what I needed for my nephews wedding.

The way she made me look was absolutely perfect and lasted through a hot day and lots of dancing till the wee small hours 😊

I can’t recommend Colette enough and will be returning very soon for a makeup lesson.

Many thanks Colette xx' Sharon Street

'I arranged to have my make up done with for a friend's wedding.

Colette was very flexible when making my appointment, the service was very professional and Colette made me feel at ease immediately.

The products were explained as we went through and, as someone who has always struggled with make up application and keeping it it place, the outcome was amazing!

Ten hours later, other than a lipstick touch up, my make up was all still in place and looked as fresh as ever. It helped me feel lovely on what was a fabulous day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Colette and will no doubt be back when my next special occasion comes up.' Jennifer Lees

'Colette has been fantastic to work with. I found her very approachable, friendly, professional and fabulously skilful. When I looked at the result in the mirror I thought I could easily go to hang out with other celebrities on the red carpet.

If you're looking for a make-up artist for your big day or any other special occasion, look no further! Thank you, Colette!' Veronika Divincova

'Colette did my make up & my mum's for my wedding. I was at first not that fussed about having my makeup done but thought I would meet with Colette and see how it went.

She is a great, friendly girl that clearly knows about makeup. She was a real pleasure to have around on the morning of my wedding. She wanted everything to be perfect & having seen some photos I think it was.

Thank you so so much Colette!!' Susan Thornton (Dunnet)

'Just wanted to thank you, Colette, for using your magic on my two daughters and I for our family wedding. We had a great day and you made us feel and look amazing. I was smiling all day at the lovely comments I kept getting from my in-laws. You put us all at ease and gave us some really good tips for when we do our own make up. Thank you once again for all the effort you put in.' Liz McNeill

'Colette came to my hotel on the 17 October to do myself and my sister in laws wedding makeup for my son’s wedding. Straight away she put me at ease and was really friendly and easy to talk to. I explained to her that I wanted to look natural as I don't wear any makeup usually.

She made a brilliant job on both of us and I had many compliments on how young I looked (which was down to the makeup).

I would definitely recommend Colette and wouldn't hesitate to contact her again if the occasion occurred. ' Becky Malcolm (Mother-of-the-groom)

'Thank you for your patience on Louise's wedding day . My make up applied first on the day was still amazing as the day came to a close . Could not have asked for a friendlier professional service.' Vivian Napier (Mother-of-the-bride)

'I am a complete make up amateur, have very sensitive skin and my past experiences of make overs have not always been positive. But recently I've had the absolute pleasure of Colette doing my make up for a friend's wedding. I now know why Colette's business is called make up artistry. She really is a true artist, a magician even! She puts you instantly at ease, is a great laugh and just works effortlessly. She very carefully listened to my ideas and wishes, checked my outfit to make sure the make up compliments it, and in a very short time absolutely transformed my tired 7-months pregnant skin into a glowing and younger looking version of myself. I didn't think anyone can do that!

I felt fabulous and was amazed by the transformation! The whole experience was like having tea and cake with your best friend. The products she uses are top quality, have caused my sensitive skin absolutely no problems and actually made my skin look great even the second day, and lasted the entire night without needing to be touched up. It was so lovely to receive genuine compliments from other wedding guests, which made the evening even more special.

This was the third time Colette has done my make up and every time was completely professional and just made me feel amazing. I can only wish Colette would do my make up every day! I can highly recommend Colette and already have to all my friends. She is a true make up artist. Thank you so much for the fun session and making me feel so amazing.

Wishing you all the best, Colette' Anezka Beamish

'Colette did my make up for a family wedding. We used the trial to work out what colours would suit me better and that would also compliment my outfit. She certainly knew her stuff and had me in colours that I would never have tried alone. Even on the wedding day itself ( and with a complete change of outfit for me ) she knew exactly what would suit me best. I wanted to look natural and fresh faced and she certainly gave me that! The make up lasted all day and night, I only had to touch up my lipstick. Colette is a lovely, friendly lady that I would highly recommend. Her prices are very reasonable too ❤' Michelle Graham

'I had my makeup done by Colette for an all-day wedding, and was delighted with the very professional and friendly service I received. Colette took the time to find out exactly what my preferences were regarding colours and what I would be wearing for the wedding, previous to me arriving for my appointment. My makeup stayed on perfectly for the whole day, and I would have no hesitation in recommending Colette.' Elaine Campbell

'Thank you so much for the make-up you did for my sister's wedding, Colette.

Very professional, Colette definitely knew what she was doing. Colette did not try to talk me into anything I didn't want. She gave me great tips on what shades I should be using, and talked me through everything she was doing to my face, so I didn't get any surprises! The makeup lasted the full day and evening at the wedding, which was just what I wanted. Thanks very much, Colette, you're a star!' Gemma Macpherson

'I was looking for someone to do my makeup for a wedding and a friend had recommended Colette, who had given her a makeover. My friend gave Colette such a glowing report that I looked no further. I was not disappointed, as Colette was excellent. She was both friendly & professional and put me at ease from the start.

We chatted and discussed colours and how I liked to wear my make-up. The result was exactly what I was looking for. My makeup was not overdone, which is often a problem, but because of Colette's professionalism she was aware of the overall look I wanted her to create, matching it perfectly to pick up the colours in my outfit.

My makeup was much admired on the day of the wedding, and I was more than happy to tell them that it was done by Colette Casher, as I would like my friends to share the same lovely experience that I had.

I would highly recommend Colette, and in the future if I have any occasion I want that "special look" for, I will certainly be giving Colette a call.’ Edna Eddie

'I cannot recommend highly enough Colette Casher as a make-up artist.

Myself and my sister-in-law recently had our wedding make-up done by Colette, and the end result was amazing. Colette was very professional and knowledgeable, turning up with a staggering amount of make-up, she asked questions throughout ensuring that the result achieved was the result I was looking for, taking her time throughout.

Colette was very friendly, warm and a pleasure to work with. The make-up lasted all day and looked incredible, thanks very much Colette.' Laura Moir

‘My daughter and I loved getting our make-up done by Colette.

Holly, my daughter, spends hours online watching make up application tutorials so what a fabulous, girly treat to get her make up done by a real make-up artist! Being younger, Colette kept Holly's make up very minimal, fresh and suitable for a girl of her age. Holly learned some great tips, on application and colours, for a young lady just venturing into wearing make-up.

Having enjoyed our summer sun, my skin tone had a variety of shades but Colette's amazing patience, expertise and attention to detail ensured I looked my best. Colette listened to my make-up issues and suggested new shades and techniques for me to use. It's amazing what you can learn after years of wearing make-up and how Colette's vision can bring out the best in you.

You'll never meet a more friendly, talented and professional make-up artist as Colette. She has the wonderful ability to listen to her clients' wishes and translate them into a work of art. I have already recommended Colette Casher Make Up Artistry to friends, and will continue to do so.’ Susan Woodman

'I booked Colette to do makeup on myself, my sister, my sister in law and my Mum before a lunchtime wedding on Saturday after finding her website on Google.

Her portfolio of natural and glam looks meant I was sure she would be accommodate all of us, especially as my Mum doesn't usually wear makeup and is a little nervous at the prospect!

Colette wasn't phased by the early start and set up shop in our hotel room, with everything you could possibly need to create the perfect wedding guest look.

Colette is absolutely lovely, put all of us at ease straight away and had a great laugh getting us all ready for the day, she made the whole day even more special and best of all, left us all with loads of tips for applying our makeup ourselves.

One of the most important things was for us all to feel comfortable, despite all wanting different looks and being comfortable with different amounts of make-up and Colette achieved just that!

Thanks again Colette, can't recommend enough!' Laura Rooney

'This is the second time I have had special occasion make up by Colette and the third one is in the diary already!

Colette is very professional while making you feel completely at ease. Colette’s planning stage before the appointment is very helpful, considering your outfit, colours and the look you are hoping for.

You will attend your special occasion feeling fabulous and your look remains perfect all day! ‘ Jennifer Lees

'Colette did my make up for a black-tie event. Her attention to detail and professionalism were outstanding, and is also very approachable and friendly.

Colette is very thorough, clearly understanding what you are trying to achieve but also gently offering advice with tones and colours - who knew I'd suit red lipstick!

I'd highly recommend Colette for any special event, whether it be a wedding, professional event, evening occasion or day out.' Patricia Murray

'Colette did my makeup as a wedding guest. The result was great, very flattering and long lasting. I liked her knowledge of products and she gave me useful tips during the procedure.
Everyone commented on how lovely my makeup was.

I would definitely recommend Colette to anyone' Lia Baillie

'Being someone who doesn't wear a lot of make up, used to doing it my own way, and having had professional make up done in the past, I was quite wary of how heavy the make up might feel.

Colette really listened to what I liked and didn't like and made really constructive suggestions along the way. Her passion, knowledge and experience really shows and she knows what works. This put me at ease from the start and I totally trusted her to do her thing and confident that she was going to produce great results.

She uses lovely high quality make up, Bobby Brown, Mac and Illamasqua, which you can really feel the difference, I was blown away with the results; light, fresh and natural!

Colette is a perfectionist and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and can't wait to book her in for lessons for fancy dress make up - another string to her bow!' Louise Arnold

'I asked Colette to do my daughter's prom makeup for her 6th Form Ball at the end of last month and she did a beautiful job, my daughter was delighted.

She rarely wears makeup, so was looking for a very natural but still a 'special' look - not a tall order then! Colette didn't disappoint and was, as ever, so patient and kind.

Thank you, you certainly did make my daughter feel very special indeed.' Fiona McPherson

'I booked in for a special occasion makeup with Colette (for my graduation) and it was a brilliant experience. I don't usually wear makeup and was nervous about going to a professional artist as I wanted something quite natural but Colette listened to me so carefully and made me feel extremely comfortable.

As a queer woman, I've always had a strange relationship with makeup due to unhelpful stereotypes and other people's expectations/desire to categorise me in one way or another (I'm also a twin, so that doesn't help!). Colette immediately made me feel at ease and like I could just be myself.

I felt so confident and comfortable in my own skin the whole way through my graduation and wanted to take pictures with everyone (I normally hate having my picture taken with a passion!). I highly recommend Colette - she is a brilliant, queer-friendly artist and I can't thank her enough!' Georgie Marsh

'Colette did my make-up for a very trendy 20's themed wedding I attended in May 2014 and (without sounding big headed) I think it looked amazing.

Normally I struggle to keep make-up in place for a couple of hours, but Colette worked her magic and my look lasted until 3am!

Colette also gave me some great ideas and advised me before hand what colour of lippy to get for touch-ups.

Wish I could get a Colette Casher make over everyday.' Aimee Smith

'Colette looked after many of my Bride's makeup arrangements and we just clicked from the start and so do the Brides, she's just so lovely to work with - you get more than just the service, you also get a little ray of sunshine on the morning of your wedding from Colette!⁠' Oskar Gilchrist-Grodnicki, Wedding Expert, The Wedding Guru

Makeup Lessons (Face-to-Face & Virtual), Bridal Makeup Tutorials & Makeup Masterclasses:

'I booked a mother/daughter group makeup lesson for myself and my 12 year old daughter as a birthday present.

Colette is very professional and instantly puts you at ease. She provided good information about skincare in addition to makeup products and best application. It was really good having tips and skills tailored to our individual needs.

I highly recommend Colette, we both really enjoyed the experience and will go back for addition lessons in future.' Rachel Boyle

'I had a fantastic and really enjoyable session with Colette (for the Makeup Lesson & Makeup Brush lesson).

I had been using the same makeup for years and came away with lots of ideas and learned so much too.

Colette manages to be so professional and yet so relaxed, chatty and friendly and her attention to detail is amazing both during the session and in the feedback report afterwards. Would highly recommend!' Jen Hegarty

'Colette was lovely!

She put me immediately at ease for my make up lesson.

She was very knowledgeable and thorough. She was patient and was able to guide me further when needed, e g. angle of brush. She was able to recommend products, colours, etc, that would suit my skin type.

I really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend a makeup lesson with Colette.' Joanne Watson

‘My daughter and I went along for a joint group make-up lesson. It was really excellent.

Colette listened carefully to what we wanted and tailored her lessons to our desired looks and level of knowledge. She didn't push us to make any purchases at all and mostly worked with our own make-up, though we had access to her full professional kit. She was totally age appropriate with my daughter (aged 12) and never pushed any beauty standards, instead framing putting on make-up as something fun and technically skilful.

We both learnt a huge amount which is totally practical and applicable, about both make-up and skincare.

A fun morning out, and a valuable learning opportunity. Highly recommended!’ Sue Fletcher-Watson

'Colette took me through not only my face shape, my colours but also explained to me what my own brushes where and how to use them (Day to Evening Makeup Lesson).

Colette, showed me that I didn’t have to use heavy coverage to create the clear skin of years gone by, updated what I did with my eyes to the extent I now get great compliments.

We all re-evaluate our skin care, but rarely do we update how we use make up and tend to stick to what worked when younger.

I highly recommend Colette to do this, at least once and not just for that special occasion.

Thanks Colette for giving me that sparkle back.' Lisa Kelly

'I was gifted a voucher for a Makeup Lesson & Brush Set lesson with Colette.

I am 17 and have next to no experience with makeup so I was a little nervous going into this, however all my fears were instantly put to rest upon meeting Colette. She was absolutely lovely and so patient whilst taking me step by step through how to apply makeup. I showed her some inspiration pictures and she helped my bring it to life.

She went through each step at a wonderful pace and showed me exactly how to apply the makeup for the best result. I have hooded eyes and so I though that it would be impossible to apply eyeshadow but I was completely surprised when I was able to have amazing looking eyeshadow in almost no time at all.

And to top it all off I was provided with a wonderfully detailed list of products used, application technique, skin care tips and other useful additional information. I cannot express how much I recommend Colette for anyone looking to learn how to do makeup. Thank you so much Colette!' Esme Grant

'I booked a wedding make-up tutorial with Colette so that I could do my make-up myself for my micro-wedding in a remote place.

I've never been confident with make-up, and Colette's tutorial was absolutely brilliant. She's obviously an incredibly skilled and knowledgeable artist, and she is also a talented teacher – very patient, and quick to understand what information gaps her student needs filled.

She was so helpful in crafting a look that fits with my tastes and works with my outfit.

And the write-up she sent to help me practise and recreate the look was amazingly detailed and useful.

I'd 100% recommend Colette's tutorials to anyone looking to learn more about makeup, for any reason.' Cathleen O'Grady

‘I went to see Colette for a special occasion makeup back in November for my graduation and loved the look so much I recently returned (as a birthday present) for a daytime makeup lesson to learn how to recreate it!

Not only did I learn a lot but I thoroughly enjoyed the session and left feeling so happy and confident with my makeup, as well as ready to start practicing myself.

As a complete beginner I was quite nervous, but Colette made me feel really at ease and guided me really patiently in a way which really boosted my confidence in myself and my ability to do makeup. She listened to all my concerns and understood I was on a tight budget as a student and helped me come up with affordable cruelty free/vegan makeup alternatives which would work for me.

The information provided in the report she sent me afterwards was fab and so useful.

I’ve been buzzing since the session! Thank you again, Colette xx' Georgie Marsh

I attended the group makeup lesson, which was a birthday present with a friend.

Colette is so friendly that I felt comfortable within minutes.

The class itself is excellent much more than just useful. The class was personalised on me, Colette gave tips that I very much needed which I am going to adopt from now on.

Definitely recommended it!' Elif Gialouts

‘I am 76 years old and hadn't used make up for about 30 years, so I approached my gift Mature Skin makeup lesson with some trepidation. I needn't have been concerned: Colette was reassuring and calm, taking time to take me through the various steps, advising on colours and products and making me feel good!’ Jenny Clark

'I went to Colette this week for a Day to Evening make up lesson.

As a beginner and someone who is very basic when it comes to make up, Colette made me feel at ease. She taught me so so much, things I had no idea about especially regarding skin care and eye make up!

I absolutely loved my make up at the end of our lesson and will forever remember the techniques she passed on.

Would highly recommend and definitely will be back in the future! Thank you again Colette :) x ' Kathryn McGuire

'Hi Colette. Thanks very much for today’s (Easy Evening Makeup) lesson. It was a long time coming but worth the wait! I learned loads and feel more confident using the techniques you showed me.

Good to know I have been on the right lines all along but now I’ll certainly be introducing more pinks and golds.

I really enjoyed the session so thanks again!' Karen Allan

'I had a fantastic and really enjoyable session with Colette this week (Makeup Lesson & Brush Set lesson).

I had been using the same makeup for years and came away with lots of ideas and learned so much too.

Colette manages to be so professional and yet so relaxed, chatty and friendly and her attention to detail is amazing both during the session and in the feedback report afterwards.

Would highly recommend!' Jen Hegarty

'I booked a Mature Skin Make Up Lesson with Colette. She was absolutely lovely and put me at ease straight away.
She guided me through the lesson giving me lots of tips on my skincare regime and showed me how to apply my makeup to suit my skin tone, face shape and did not overcomplicate it.
I have recommended her to all of my friends and will definitely be back for another lesson soon. Thank you Colette.' Jacqui Booth

'At my Day to Evening makeup lesson, Colette was great at walking me through how to make up my eyes using colours that suit, and how to apply each layer of make up then blend for the best look.

Really enjoyed the morning and came away with a full report on the techniques and shades used.

Absolutely recommend.' Gail Mullard

‘Just to say thank you again for the (Easy Evening) makeup lesson - am going out tonight, so have had a try! Need to sharpen my eyeliner pencil, but I never could have managed this look before yesterday 😄

Thank you for being very patient and putting me at ease. The lesson was really well focused on what I wanted to learn most, and would 100% recommend 👌

Thanks again!’ Laura Diffey-Higgens

‘I had been wanting to update my makeup look and techniques for a while. And a wedding invitation was the nudge I needed to book a daytime makeup lesson with Colette.

She's got a lovely warm personality and really knows her stuff. We mainly used the makeup I already have and she was very helpful with a suggestions of what else I could buy - mainly a few more eye make up brushes!

I feel a lot more confident now with my makeup. My lesson was definitely money very well spent and I highly recommend Colette.’ Catherine LePreux

‘Hands down one of the best 2.5hrs (Bridal Makeup Tutorial) I have had when it comes to all things makeup.

As someone who isn’t a big make up person, i have found myself facing the uphill challenge of doing my own bridal makeup.

Colette was so helpful, listened to my asks worked with what i had already only suggesting a few minimal tops ups to my make up bad and also adjusted throughout the session to what i was able to do more confidently. Despite being a bridal session I felt the techniques, tips and approaches she shared would be applicable for all things make up.

I would really recommend this for anyone that feels a little overwhelmed with how to get make up to work right for them….. Colette is really knowledgeable is able to translate that into day to day make up tips and tricks.’ Aileen Patterson

'I am 76 years old and hadn't used make up for about 30 years, so I approached my gift Mature Skin makeup lesson with some trepidation. I needn't have been concerned: Colette was reassuring and calm, taking time to take me through the various steps, advising on colours and products and making me feel good!' Jenny Clarke

‘If you need a makeup revamp look no further than Colette Casher! I've just had the best morning having a [Makeup Lesson & Brush Set] makeup lesson with her in her lovely studio.

She is so knowledgeable and extremely patient as she guides you through a full face makeover. I felt very pampered and also left with the skills and confidence to recreate the look she gave me (well, with a bit of practice)!

She also made me feel so much better about myself as she talked me through the techniques and best colours to enhance my features. Can't recommend her highly enough - don't wait for a special occasion to contact her - enjoy some self care now!’ Alison Scott

‘I booked a mature make up lesson with Colette in preparation for my son’s wedding in Australia.

Colette is very professional in her approach and takes time to explain the use of different products. She comes across as being very knowledgeable and passionate about make up.

I was very impressed by the comprehensive notes she gave after the session, which I can refer to in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Colette who is a very warm and caring person.

Highly recommended!' Sheila Cooper

‘I absolutely loved my Easy Evening make-up lesson.

I had very little knowledge of how to use make-up properly and often felt like no matter what I tried it looked like I didn’t have any makeup on at all.

Colette is super friendly and very patient, explaining and demonstrating throughout. I’ve picked up loads of tips and now I’m loving trying out new things, it’s given me such a confidence boost.

Can’t recommend Colette highly enough’ Rachel Mitchell

‘I highly recommend Colette, she's very lovely and knowledgeable.

I booked a Daytime make up lesson to upgrade my makeup routine ( which was quite basic to be fair) and it was a great decision. Colette is very patient and non judgemental; we went through my skin care routine and then my makeup products.

Please listen to her advice and don't buy anything before the lesson, it will save you money as Colette will recommend what you need and the prices are very affordable. If you want to save money on the long run just book a makeup lesson; you're going to avoid all the waste on products that don't work for you plus you'll learn a lot of new makeup techniques.

I highly recommend Colette and definitely returning for un upgrade 😊!' Ioana Nastase

‘I booked a daytime make-up lesson with Colette. It was all I had hoped for and more!

Colette took time to find out my current make up routine and what I was looking to get out of the lesson. She went through each step, constantly checking in with me. I was really pleased with the end result, and was delighted to receive a full report of the methods and products used.

She is very patient and totally works with you. I hope to return for an evening make-up lesson!’ Sasha Groves

‘I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Colette .

I booked a face to face tutorial and a refresher course online .

Colette is very professional and this combined with her lovely manner puts you at ease straight away .This is something I really valued as I am not confident about make up .

Colette also goes the extra mile . She researched a lipstick for me which was perfect for the wedding I was attending.’ Rona Ferguson

'Colette was amazing and provided really informative makeup lesson - including a discussion about my current skin care, what I want to achieve from the lesson and patiently showed the correct way of applying make-up. The 2 hours (and a bit) went by so fast with a relaxed setting.

Colette has a wealth of knowledge and is really skilled.' Rena Bee

'I would thoroughly recommend Colette for make up lessons. She is very professional and takes time to explain step by step, making sure to use the right products suitable for your skin and look. An amazingly fast 2.5 hours well spent!' Rachael Pocklington

'Hi Colette,
Thank you so much for the brilliant lesson and all the detail in this make up report, that's really useful!
I will definitely work on my skin care routine and try the foundation and let you know how I get on! I've already recommended you to a few friends too!
Thanks again.' Kirstin Brannan

'Thanks Colette for my Daytime makeup lesson, I learnt loads and was pleased to find something natural and something that I think I can pull off!! Thanks for your help.' Naomi Puri

'I had a fantastic (Makeup Lesson & Brush Set) lesson with Colette and am still using her make up tips!

She made it all very relaxed and easy and followed up with lots of information over email so I wouldn't forget what I'd learned.

I'd definitely recommend.' Ailie Clarkson

'I can't recommend Colette highly enough. I had a private (Day to Evening) lesson with her and she was extremely professional and super knowledgeable. I have zero makeup skills and she was very patient with me. I now feel a lot more confident in trying things for myself. Thank you Colette!' Fiona McPherson

'I had a private Bridal Makeup Tutorial with Colette for my bridal make-up.

I have never worn make-up so this tutorial was very helpful.

Colette is a lovely person, very professional, patient and knowledgeable. She recommended best products for my skin tone.

After the tutorial, Colette wrote me a full report from my tutorial about what we discussed , used and all techniques, which is very good.

I highly recommend Colette' Ewelina Spilkowska

'I'm very much a beginner and have rarely worn makeup in the past because I've always struggled with it and never knew where to start in trying to teach myself. I decided to try one of Colette's Makeup Lessons - Easy Evening Makeup, and I'm so glad I did!

Colette was very friendly and patient throughout the lesson, offering me plenty of tips and advice best suited for my needs. Everything was completed step by step with Colette applying makeup to one side of my face, and then I would copy her technique on the other with her guidance which was a great way to learn. I had been a little worried that my side of the face would turn out looking very different to Colette's and a bit of a mess, but I was pleasantly surprised and really happy with the final result!

The post-lesson write up provided was also extremely helpful, detailing every product used, the techniques, and also offering some product recommendations relevant to what we discussed at the lesson. I now feel so much more confident and better equipped to work on my makeup and practice myself, so thank you so much!

I would definitely recommend Colette's Makeup Lessons, especially if like me you are just starting out and need a bit of guidance.' Rachel Fyall

'If you're like me who has watched makeup tutorial on Youtube a million times but can never get it right on your own face, this private Bridal Tutorial is for you!

I did a bridal makeup lesson with Colette recently, but I wish I have taken the class earlier before I bought a ton of products. Learning how to do your own makeup is a long-term investment, to me its definitely more valuable than having someone do the makeup for you. In Colette's lesson, you will learn the types of brushes you need and how to use them properly.

Colette makes you love your own features as opposed to chasing certain beauty standard - as an Eastern Asian, I wanted to avoid the kpop look and be more like myself.

2.5 hour lesson goes by fast, I would highly recommend you to prepare your questions ahead of time so you don't forget anything.' Sewei Kang

'My bridesmaids and I had a Group Bridal Makeup Tutorial with Colette to learn how to do our own looks for my wedding.

Colette was so professional, friendly and responsive throughout the planning and we really enjoyed the session!

Colette made us really comfortable and time absolutely flew by. We loved the end looks and we learnt so much during our time with her. We're really excited to recreate the looks on the wedding day! Colette's follow up advice is amazingly thorough and helpful too. Thank you!’ Julia McKenzie

'Colette is a magician - not only because she made 2.5 hours (Easy Evening Makeup Lesson) disappear in a flash, but also because she made me feel a million dollars!

Seriously, Colette is a real professional and a talented makeup artist. She pays attention to detail, really knows her products and makes you feel relaxed and natural. I also liked the way she tried to use as many of my brushes and products as possible.

The follow up detail is incredible and certainly more than I expected.

Thank you Colette for a wonderful morning and new skills that I will use for a long time to come.' Liz Martin

'I am a mature woman who needed help with makeup. I wanted to be smart and well turned out. I have watched many videos on Youtube about techniques, but I needed to find the right products and colours that would suit me. I searched the internet to find a makeup artist who would be able to give me lessons and advice.

I found Colette's website which gave a lot of information and offered one-to-one tuition. I was delighted to meet Colette in her home studio. She took great care with all Covid precautions and hygiene, and put me at my ease immediately.

I came away with lots of information which was followed up by a written summary of the lesson.

Colette made suggestions about which of my own makeup would be suitable and so I did not have to purchase a whole new kit. I have bought some new pieces and I am delighted that the colours are a perfect match for me.

This was a great experience and I am sure a lot of mature ladies would enjoy this immensely....in fact it would be a wonderful gift for Mother's Day or special birthdays.

Thank you Colette.' Carol Smith

Recently spent a wonderful morning with Colette doing her Day to Evening Makeup Lesson option.

As a complete beginner with only a very old mascara and eye liner in their make up bag, I was nervous and wondered whether it was the right thing to do but Colette immediately put me at ease.

She was incredibly patient in explaining about skin care and maintenance, brushes and technique.

Having kept my evening look on, I headed out in the evening and had some wonderful comments ‘me, just a bit more polished!’. Just what I was looking for. Thanks Colette x' Kate Strachan

'Booked in for a private make up lesson with Collette, I was nervous at first as I am an absolute novice when it comes to make up techniques (a never even worn eye shadow novice!) but I needn’t have been, Collette was lovely and put me right at ease.

It’s clear how much of an expert she is but explained everything in a way that was clear and easy to follow. By the time the few hours were over I felt confident and excited that I could go home armed with all this knowledge to help me recreate the day looks that I had learnt with Collette.

The detailed and personalised report you recieve afterwards is the perfect tool to help you practice with confidence at home, I would highly recommend Collette and I plan to book again for further lessons!' Cat Graham

Thank you for your recent email detailing all the products and applications we used last Thursday (at the Mature Skin makeup lesson). It certainly was most detailed and I am still taking in all the information. It was a pleasure to meet you also and I did appreciate your knowledge and patience with me.' Eileen Gillies

'I find the thought of make up daunting however Colette made it very accessible (with the Easy Evening Makeup Lesson). She was so encouraging and engaging. I learnt a lot and the full write up she made is great to consider!' Jane Walker

‘Colette recently provided a make up masterclass for my group of eight friends. As this was a large group, Colette took the time at the beginning to find out what each participant wanted to gain from the masterclass and the kind of look we would like to create on ourselves and this was really helpful.

Colette provided us with lots of useful theory regarding quality products to obtain and techniques to use and she encouraged us all to re-create the make up on ourselves. Colette was very patient with us, checking that we were all ready to move on to the next stage at each step. She was very supportive and encouraging and made us feel comfortable.

It was a really fun evening where we all learned lots of good make up methods. Colette answered all our of questions, of which there were lots(!) and provided many practical tips.

I would definitely recommend this if you are looking to organise a fun evening with your friends, which is a bit more special than a regular evening out, or if you feel you are stuck in a rut with your make up and would like to be more adventurous, or if you are thinking about booking a make up lesson but don’t want to have a one to one lesson.’ Hannah Carruthers

'Colette was lovely! She put me immediately at ease for my Day to Evening make up lesson.
She was very knowledgeable and thorough. She was patient and was able to guide me further when needed, e g. angle of brush.

She was able to recommend products, colours, etc, that would suit my skin type.

I really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend a makeup lesson with Colette.' Jo Watson

'I received two make up lesson vouchers for my Xmas last year. One with a well known city centre beauty salon and one with Colette. By far the best experience was with Colette. She is approachable, knowledgeable and highly professional. I learned a lot about how to apply make up properly for my face shape/skin tone. Would definitely recommend Colette!' Annalee Robertson

'I highly recommend a makeup lesson with Colette.

For years I have half heartedly applied makeup and bought so many products that didn't work for me. Now I know where I've been going wrong!

Colette provides an excellent service and her expert advice is second to none. I left the lesson finally feeling confident about makeup and knowing I have saved so much time and money in the long run.

Thank you Colette!' Emer O'Leary

'I got a Make-up lesson as a gift for my 30th and Colette was fabulous.

She guided me through my lesson with great knowledge on techniques, products and industry tips- I finally know where blusher is meant to go!!! She gave me sensible advice which I have already started to put into place rather then over complicating my lesson and didn't use a 100 products I would never buy.

Would definitely recommend her to any one needing a Make-up Artist and I myself will not hesitate to book her again, especially if I need an Artist for a special event.

A very positive experience for a non girly girl :)' Kayley Holdham

'Hi Colette,
First of all huge thanks for last week’s session (Mature Skin makeup lesson). Everyone LOVED the look, especially me!
I hope to see you again on a future trip to Scotland. I REALLY enjoyed the experience and will very much enjoy practising my new looks and experimenting with different ones!' Deb Den Herder

Colette created a fabulous group makeup lesson customised for our special “mother and daughter” day.

Colette’s warm personality made it such a fun and memorable day. Our make-up requests were very different as my daughter is a young teenager and I’ve been wearing the same makeup for years!

Colette was patient and listened to us, made fabulous suggestions, and using her expertise, took the time to get it just right. We felt and looked (thanks Colette) amazing!

We also both came away with some fantastic tips on makeup application techniques and colour choice. **Full marks**

I would recommend Colette to anyone and will definitely be using her vouchers for gifts!' Susan Woodman

'It took a bit of courage and some support from my husband to make an appointment for a make up tutorial with Colette but I am so glad I did.

Colette has a warm, friendly personality and put me at ease straight away. She answered all my questions and taught me so much in the lesson. The next day she emailed me a full report of the lesson with all the products she and techniques she used. I found this so helpful.

If you are thinking of a tutorial or any other of her make up services then I would highly recommend her.' Dolores Rhind

'For my daughter's 16th birthday I booked a mother daughter make up lesson with Colette Casher. She is a brilliant make up artist. My daughter and I learned a lot.

It was a 3 hour lesson. On top of that she sends you after lesson info pack that covers everything done in your session. It was great to finally find the right colours and right products for our skin types. She taught my daughter how to cover her blemishes and still look natural. I can go on for ever.

She has a mini studio at her home but she also comes to your home. So I highly recommend Colette.' Asli Paterson

'Had a fantastic afternoon with Colette and learnt so much at my makeup lesson, especially how to use brushes properly!

My eczema has always made me a little nervous about make up but my skin felt so nice and natural. And no nasty redness or dryness the next day! Thank you!!' Joanna Krogh

'Hubby bought me a make up lesson for my Xmas. I got around to using it last week. Colette is so friendly and relaxes you. I was so nervous and was thinking what if I'm hopeless. She was great and went at my pace.

I now have colours that suit my skin and eyes and also realise how important brushes are. I very quickly received my lesson report. I would thoroughly recommend Colette.' Barbara Shearer

'Many thanks for the extremely detailed information and great daytime makeup lesson. I learnt so much and it was exactly what I was looking for. I have absolutely no excuse for poorly applied makeup now!' Anne Eynon

"Colette welcomed me into her home and made me feel at ease. The makeup lesson was entirely bespoke to my style and skin.

Being a forty something who has lost touch with the changing world of make up, I have come away more confident of how to use products that are right for me. I am now enjoying experimenting with new techniques and products.

Really interesting and inspiring, thank you." Maria Smith

'I had a blast with my makeup lesson.

Colette is friendly, helpful and such a pro. She gave lots of little tips and tricks and answered all my questions. And the makeup looked fab - I didn't want to wash my face! ;)

Highly recommended!' Shauna Reid

'I had a fabulous afternoon with Colette at my makeup lesson, trying out new colours and techniques for my day to day and evening make-up.

She is a lovely person, really knows her stuff and you can tell that she loves what she's doing! She was very patient, explained everything very well and tailored the make-up to my skin type and colour. Her tips and advice are worth every penny and I feel a lot more confident now when experimenting with my make-up.

I can only highly recommend her!' Denise Strohsahl

'Thank you so much Colette for doing my make up, showing me how to apply things properly and colour testing.

As age takes hold the professional touch was definitely required and I already feel more confident as to what I'm doing and will definitely take more time when applying my make up.

With such a vast knowledge of products and skin types I would highly recommend Colette. Not to mention the easy going nature & lovely Irish charm.' Caroline Elliot

'Colette thanks so much for my make up lesson. I cant wait to practice my winged liner. A true professional and wonderful at what you do xxx' Pamela Walker O'Donnell

'I was given a make up lesson with Colette as a birthday gift. As a busy new mum thinking getting ready to return to work, I haven't really had the chance to spend much time on myself or my face over the past few months. I felt stuck in a rut with my make up and found myself buying the same types of products all the time without really knowing how to use them or even if I needed to!

The lesson with Colette was great and really boosted my knowledge and confidence. We focused on what would work for me in my life and so spent the time working on a day look that could be glammed up if heading out straight after work. Colette used the half face method, showing me how to apply product on one half before coaching me on doing it myself on the other. This was really great as I walked away from the lesson believing that I could create the looks myself rather than just having a makeover.

I feel much more confident now in the colours and products to use for my skin type and complexion and for the first time in ages I'm excited about getting new make up and practicing my new looks! Thanks Colette!' Bea Young

'Colette made me feel at ease and encouraged me to try techniques which were out of my comfort zone! The result was fresh and very wearable and made me feel 10 years younger, so now I feel more 35 rather than 45.

Will be booking Colette again soon for a further tutorial!' Yvonne Somers

‘Hi Colette, just wanted to send you a wee message to say thanks so much for my 80s style make up lesson last night! I can't believe 2hrs flew in but I learnt so much! Obviously I knew a lot of it already ha ha!

I was also very impressed that you knew the 80s style so well from how the eyes should look to cheeks etc. You have given me the confidence to try different styles and looks - for the fancy dress anyway!

Well, off to Boots later, will make sure you get your commission! J

Thanks again for fab fun night xx' Louise Arnold

'Thank you so much for an amazing afternoon and all your make-up tips. It was so nice to have someone to show me how to use make up and still look natural. Colette, you are a star and I am so looking forward to my next session with you!' Katarina Morrison

'A belated thank you to Colette for my bridal make-up tutorial last week! Colette isn't available on my wedding date, but as a bride with slightly darker skin who doesn't use make-up much or know a lot about it, I was keen to have expert help in creating my look, so the tutorial seemed like a great option. And it was amazing!

As someone who doesn't use much make-up or know a lot about it, I have come away with so many great tips that I can use for any special occasion. Colette was so patient with me and let me take my time to make sure I had understood and taken notes for each step.

I was so happy with how my make-up looked I was sad to wash it all off to go to sleep that evening! Excited to get practising and just hope I can recreate it all on the day itself :) thanks again!' Towera Ridley

'Fantastic, informative and supportive bridal make-up tutorial. Colette helped me to achieve exactly what I wanted, a look that looks like me, but more polished! :-)

A lovely way to spend an afternoon.' Georgia Artus

'After having a great experience with Colette's bridal makeup I wanted to learn a bit of what she does and so I booked a make-up lesson with her.

It was packed with information, tips and tricks and she shared much more of the secrets than I expected. Colette gave clear instructions, put me to ease when I felt a little nervous and corrected me when needed to get the best effect. She had never-ending patience, wit and was simply a star.

I would highly recommend Colette as well as her outstanding work.' Veronika Divincova

‘I recently attended Colette's Christmas party look masterclass.

I usually only put on some foundation, mascara & blusher but the masterclass has really inspired me to do more (especially with my eyes!).

Colette took us through step by step what to do & made the whole morning very relaxed & fun.’ Julia Turner

‘Colette is very talented and knowledgeable. You can be sure to receive the most up to date and on trend advice. Her makeup skills and personality will leave you looking & feeling flawless and fabulous.

Highly recommend the makeup masterclass workshops, thank you Colette - I'll be looking out for the next one.’ Heather Thompson-Barker

'Such a fabulous day at the Christmas Party makeup masterclass - the time flew by!

Your skill is an art. Thanks for all the tips & tricks - have changed some habits for the better already!

Would recommend to everyone x' Susan Woodman

'Professional, individual advice for bridal make up (virtual bridal tutorial). Helpful recommendations that enable even those who are novices with makeup to make their special day perfect.' Maria Peer

'We booked a virtual group Tween/Teenage make up lesson with Colette for our daughter's 13th birthday.

Our new teenager & her younger sister loved the session with Colette. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, approachable and they were all chatting away like friends from the start. And considering it was all done virtually, Colette did an amazing job teaching the girls so much, and was able to explain products & techniques clearly and in a way they could relate to.

Colette also provided really helpful handouts before the lesson and a very comprehensive report afterwards that the girls found invaluable.

The girls learnt so much about how to apply their makeup, use their brushes and different techniques. As well as helpful info about their skincare routines and looking after their skin.

They are so confident now and are teaching us a few tips, including techniques!

Thank you so much Colette, I would highly recommend your Tween/Teenage makeup lesson to any young girl thinking about doing one - they won't regret it! ' Cat Crompton

'I recently booked Colette for a virtual group makeup lesson with me and my teenage daughter.

Neither of us wear makeup, or very little, and wanted to learn the basics.

Colette put us both completely at ease straight away with her lovely, warm personality, making the lesson very relaxed. She is such a great teacher with so much knowledge to share, is so thorough, and her enthusiasm is contagious! We learnt a lot and had so much fun!

She was very patient, taking us through the makeup application step by step, whilst teaching us about the different skincare and makeup products we should be using – totally customising it for both of our very different skin types and looks we wanted to achieve. She taught us so many makeup tips and techniques, and answered all of our questions, however silly they seemed. Nothing was ever too much trouble.

Having just found Colette on Google, I wasn't sure what to expect of the lesson, but was very pleasantly surprised, and so pleased that I booked her. Was money well spent and would highly recommend!

I would like to say a massive thank you, Colette, from us both. Looking forward to the next virtual lesson with you!' Jess & Victoria Moore

I had booked Colette to do my bridal makeup, but due to Covid, I was unable to have her there on my wedding day. So, instead Colette offered to do a virtual bridal makeup tutorial with me.

Initially, I was a little hesitant as I am not great at doing my makeup, but over Zoom, Colette very patiently took me through it all step by step. We talked through everything in preparation for the makeup look, including things like my dress, bridesmaids dresses, accessories, flowers, etc. And between us both (well mainly Colette!), we created the most perfect bridal look for me, and most importantly, one that I would be able to recreate myself!

Step by step, Colette did the makeup on herself and I then recreated it on me with Colette’s guidance.

Colette also gave me lots of makeup tips and information both at the tutorial and afterwards in a fantastic report, which detailed exactly what products and brushes were used. I also got the recording of the tutorial to refer to, which was invaluable, and something you wouldn’t get at a face to face. Colette was also able to get me a discount on some of the products and the brush set that she used at the tutorial as well, which was very handy.

We had such a giggle and by the end of the tutorial, I felt comfortable enough to go away and practice my beautiful bridal look on myself.

I can’t thank Colette enough for helping me do something I thought I would never be able to do. She gave me the confidence and skills to do it. And skills I now have for life!

I would highly recommend any bride thinking about doing their own makeup to book Colette’s virtual bridal tutorial – they won’t regret it!

Thanks so much, Colette, again for everything, you’re amazing! Katrina Brown

‘I had a virtual make up lesson (for a simple day look) with Colette and it was great.

I had never really done make up and was a bit worried of it being virtual but it all went great.

Not only did Colette give me great directions whilst on the class, but i got a full report afterwards with all the techniques we had done, products used, and recommendations for doing it again on my own.

Although I still need some practice, I feel confident doing basic make up now and taking things from there.

I would definitely recommend and will probably get more lessons once I’ve mastered the current techniques 😁‘ Laury-Anne Boschman

'Thank you for the session (virtual Tween/Teenage makeup lesson - gift voucher) today, I’ve just had a message from my niece saying how lovely you are and how well it went x' Elspeth Christie

'Had a 45 minute Makeup Bag Revamp virtual lesson and it was brilliant.

Colette was lovely , we went through my professional makeup brush set and she discussed with me what each brush was and how to use it.

We then went through my makeup bag telling her what products I had and discussing what other products would be useful for me to get.

I found the virtual lesson to be very helpful especially if you are looking for information on how you could improve your makeup bag to get the best look when putting makeup on . I would definitely recommend this lesson it was great. Thank you Colette'  Lyndsay McNeish

My Eyes Only virtual session today was my second makeup lesson with Colette. This time via Zoom.

I was given a gift of full face to face make up lesson, which I had just before full lockdown in March last year. I was needing some guidance on how to create an ‘evening eye’, so jumped at the chance of Colette’s Eye Only session. I had been taught how to create an everyday look at my first lesson.

Colette talked through which colours are best used to bring out my eye colour and went through how to apply the eyeshadow to get the desired effect. We then moved on to eyeliner, mascara and brow application too. Colette would apply to her eyes and I copied with Colette correcting me if I went a bit off track.

I do feel better equipped now to put what I learnt today and at my first session into practice, especially now I have all the brushes (which I purchased prior to the lesson from Colette).

This session has given me the confidence to practice and master this skill. Given that we now need to wear face masks 😷 your eyes are the only part of your face that is visible. It was a brilliant session and would highly recommend Colette.

Many thanks again' Fiona Pearson

'Fantastic virtual (Tween/Teenage) makeup lesson for my 12 year old daughter in the basics of applying makeup. Colette was friendly and relaxed, getting across some great tips and pointers to someone who is just starting out.' Iain Christie

Film & Photo Shoot / Editorial:

'Her diligence to character and period is exceptional. Colette is an ally to any Director or 1st AD balancing gentle yet sharp wit on set with tremendous efficiency in her craft.

Colette showed a meticulous devotion to the script, and our numerous discussions were a joy for their depth, development, and ease of brainstorming.

Her breakdowns for each cast member were both comprehensive and meticulous akin to that a forensic detective. She furthered the authenticity of each character, providing succinct appropriate options, ALL of which made reference to specific aspects of plot - ultimately legitimising the world we were trying to create.

I would not hesitate to work with Colette again, she is an asset to any production.' Craig McKenna, Film Director

'Cheers Colette, It was a cracking shoot – tough work but great results. Thanks so much for all your hard work on it… you really made a big difference – the models look stunning. I’m sure we’ll be crossing paths again!' Dave King, Studio LR

‘Colette is a skilled makeup artist with a great eye for detail. She is very proactive, communicative, and a great positive energy to have on a film set!' Sam Van Zoest, Producer

'Colette was the make-up artist on the short film 'Simon’, which in part features in the thriller feature film ‘Dark Sense’.

Right from the first point of contact, Colette was fantastic. I was really impressed with her friendly but very professional manner throughout. Colette was able to put the actors and crew instantly at ease, being very approachable and easy to work with.

Colette was willing to get her head down and do what was required, working quickly with no compromise on quality. We were very happy with her work and results achieved for each character, where she followed the script with great attention to detail for both the makeup design and execution, and took onboard exactly what we were looking for. Colette is a true professional, and very skilled as a make-up artist.

Colette is also very reliable, proactive, communicative, and highly conscientious. She is totally dedicated to her role on a film set, and would be a valuable addition to your film crew.

Colette was an absolute delight to work with and is such a lovely, positive person to have around on set too - which is always a bonus.

I would highly recommend Colette for your production, and hope to work with her in the future.' Simone Bett

'Oh, I know it’s only enhancing beauty but OMG, Colette with her make up artistry skills made me pretty!

It was an occasion/photo shoot make up for my birthday and I am extremely happy with a service.

One thing is that Colette made me looking like a walking million dollar, another that she has taken care of all little details before the make up was done and on the actual day.
I have been given all possible guidelines on not only how to prep my skin few days before photos but also what products to use just before make up application to make it long lasting.

I have received emails with list of items I should bring with me on the day, in order to match the make up colour even better with my outfit and accessories.

Colette is an incredibly talented person, combining passion with professionalism.' Ola Damrat

'Colette had seamlessly organised a photo-shoot, where I for @frejaDesignerDressmaking was bringing dresses and accessories.
The day ran so smooth, all was taken care of. Colette's work as a make up artist was flawless. The make up was really beautiful and natural, and on trend, it stayed perfect even with the hot strong lamps the photographers had brought.
Soon after, I had the great fortune of being guest at a wedding where the whole bridal party had been made up by Colette, the make up was so lovely and individually suited to each person, and stayed on all night through tears of joy and much dancing.
Colette is a skilled make up artist and she would be a joy to have around on your big day.' Mette Solvtoft Baillie, Freja Designer Dressmaking

'Colette worked with me on a recent maternity shoot and I was really impressed with her professional and friendly approach. My client was delighted with the results and Colette was a real pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to working with Colette again in the near future.' Rachel Hein Photography

Colette is not only a makeup artist extraordinaire but also an oasis of calm during sometimes hectic stage of morning preparations.

I've seen her in action and I loved how she made our brides comfortable with their make up - Colette is my go to supplier for the brides who want to be the best version of themselves on their wedding day.

Well done Colette and see you soon! X' Sylwia from Crofts & Kowalczyk Photography

'I have had the pleasure of working with Colette on several styled maternity sessions and was very impressed with her friendly but professional manner throughout. My clients were delighted with their make-up and Colette was incredibly easy to work with, communicating clearly what was required time wise and translating my gibberish ramblings of what I had in mind into a beautiful end result.

I am delighted to be able to offer my clients such a wonderful service, so they can look and feel amazing when having their maternity and newborn photos taken.' Rachael Lynch, Beautiful Bairns

'I'm a student photographer and I needed a make-up artist for an important shoot. I got in touch with Colette and right from the very first point of contact she was fantastic. Colette kept me updated with certain ideas about my plan for make-up and she was brilliant at listening to and taking on board what I was looking for.

When I finally met Colette on the day of the shoot again she was brilliant, very pleasant and so happy to be involved with my project. When Colette met the model she instantly put her at ease and away she went on her journey of her application of her artistic talent. Colette was so focused and so attentive with the model. Colette also kept me in the loop by asking my thoughts on how the make-up was going. When the make-up was finished the final look of the model was stunning, and the make-up was amazing.

I cannot thank or recommend Colette enough for the help she gave me and also the artistic skills of a fine craftswoman. An absolute delight to work with and I can't wait for the next shoot.
Thanks Colette' Gav Young

‘Colette was the make-up artist on one of my recent photo shoots.

Having done a few shoots in the past, I found it really easy to get on with Colette from the start. She has a great ability to put you at ease and is both extremely professional but personable at the same time.

I also noticed that she was really flexible in working to the timings of the photographer, not easily flustered she slotted in required changes and alterations to my make up quickly whilst paying close attention to detail. She really knows her stuff when it comes to knowing what make up works well for the camera, and different types of environments (outdoor and indoor) and I guess this comes from her evident passion for all things make up! ‘ Marika Hipponen

'When I was approached to do a maternity shoot I was a bit wary about it because I had never done it before. However I'm so glad I did as I had such a great time with Colette Casher who did my makeup. She made me feel at ease, so relaxing and gave me flawless makeup for the shoot.

She took good care of me, always fixing and renewing my makeup during breaks. She has the ability to make it look so natural.. I had red lipstick and subtle false eyelashes which enhanced my look in a fresh and natural way which is very hard to achieve. I highly recommend Colette for all your makeup needs. Plus you get great banter from her, tips and advice.

Thank you, Colette, for a very special day.' Mariapia Coppola

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