Hello and welcome to my site. I’m Kay, the face and talent behind Kay Louise Makeup. I fell into weddings by accident. Honestly, after college I saw myself working in theatre or in film designing gory SFX work or creating characters. Instead, I have found myself on the reverse side.
The beauty makeup industry is so rewarding. As a result, I get to help people look at feel fabulous on some of the most important days of their lives. What’s not to love about that.
As someone who has always been artistic, makeup artistry came naturally to me. Mum brought me my first lotions and potions when I was 7 or 8 years old and I remember being sat at my dressing table applying my first lip and cheek stain loving every minute of it.
Where it all began..
For over 5 years I worked in a well-known high street beauty retail store. It was whilst I was there that I realised again, just how much I love everything about beauty, skincare and makeup.
Being a creative person, I got into applying my own makeup early on and really enjoyed creating funky eye makeup looks on myself using the craziest colours possible (Barry M pigments were the bomb!). Friends would often ask me to do their makeup for nights out and enjoyed it so much. When the opportunity came up to I assist an international Make-Up artist at the NEC clothes show, I couldn’t turn down.
It was such a great experience and I absolutely loved the 4 days I spent painting faces at the show. This was the turning point in my career, and this is where Make-Up by Kay Louise was born.
Taking the Plunge.
In 2013, I was ready to make it official. Finally, I took the plunge, left my day jobs and started my own business and I have never looked back! Due to high demand, Bridal Makeup has become my focal point and I’ve had the absolute of honour of assisting hundreds of Brides and their Bridal parties over the last eight years.
I love everything there is about a wedding day and yours will be no different. So why not get in touch and together we will find you the perfect look for your wedding day. A look that will not only wow your guests but make you feel the best possible version of you, EVER!
START WITH THE BASICS
Skincare is essential. Products will only ever be added to my pro kit once I have trialed and testing them thoroughly on myself. As an independent consultant for Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic, I use their award-winning products to treat and prepare the skin. All are paraben free, organic and are suitable for use on all skin types. You can see more about there fabulous products HERE on my webshop
