The Make up Girl

☀️ SPF isn’t optional — it’s essential

Your daily reminder: sunscreen isn’t just for holidays… it’s your best anti-ageing + skin cancer defence.

📊 UK SPF Reality Check:
• 32% of Brits rarely or never use sunscreen 😳
• Only ~20% reapply SPF during peak sun hours ☀️
• 49% of people in the UK get sunburn at least once a year 🔥
• Over 16,000 melanoma cases are diagnosed yearly — with 86% preventable 🧴
• Skin cancer rates have increased by nearly ⅓ in the last decade 📈
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🧴 Why SPF matters

• Protects against premature ageing (fine lines, pigmentation)
• Reduces risk of skin cancer
• Shields from UVA + UVB damage (yes—even in the UK 🌥️)

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🔁 SPF rules you NEED to follow

✔️ SPF 30+ minimum
✔️ Reapply every 2 hours
✔️ Don’t forget neck, ears & hands
✔️ Wear it every day (yes—even when cloudy)

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✨ Your future skin is watching…
SPF today = glow tomorrow.

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Not all makeup has to be bold, heavy, or dramatic to make an impact. ✨

Sometimes the most beautiful look is the one that simply enhances what’s already there. Soft, glowing skin, a touch of warmth on the eyes, and fresh, radiant tones can bring out your natural beauty in the most effortless way.

Natural makeup doesn’t mean boring — it means luminous, fresh, and confidently you. 🌸

Perfect for everyday wear, special occasions, or whenever you want to feel polished without feeling overdone.

Fresh. Radiant. Timeless.

Have you booked your consultation yet? 💄

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Timeless beauty has no age limit ✨

Wedding makeup isn’t about hiding lines, changing features, or fitting into a trend. It’s about enhancing the face you’ve lived in, laughed in, and loved in. Every skin tone, every texture, every story deserves to feel radiant on a day that means everything.

Soft light on mature skin. Glow on deep skin. Freshness on youthful skin. Coverage where you want it. Sheer where you don’t. There is no “right” age, colour, or condition for bridal beauty — only what makes you feel confident, elegant, and completely yourself.

Because true bridal makeup isn’t about looking different.
It’s about looking timeless. 🤍

Timeless beauty has no age limit ✨

Wedding makeup isn’t about hiding lines, changing features, or fitting into a trend. It’s about enhancing the face you’ve lived in, laughed in, and loved in. Every skin tone, every texture, every story deserves to feel radiant on a day that means everything.

Soft light on mature skin. Glow on deep skin. Freshness on youthful skin. Coverage where you want it. Sheer where you don’t. There is no “right” age, colour, or condition for bridal beauty — only what makes you feel confident, elegant, and completely yourself.

Because true bridal makeup isn’t about looking different.
It’s about looking timeless. 🤍

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✨ Reintroducing Myself ✨

Hi everyone — for those who are new here, and for those who’ve been on this journey with me for years… hello again I’m Shahnaz and yes I’ve been quiet for a while and here’s why 🤍

I’ve been a professional makeup artist for over 18 years, and what a journey it’s been. From bridal mornings and special events to confidence-boosting glam sessions, enhancing natural beauty has always been my passion.

Over the last 5 years, I’ve expanded deeper into the world of wellbeing and skincare — because beautiful makeup starts with healthy, well-cared-for skin. I’ve worked for some amazing medical grade skincare and makeup brands. That experience has transformed the way I approach every face I work on.

Now, moving into 2026 and beyond, I’m bringing it all together.

My artistry is no longer just about makeup and hair — it’s about:
✨ Skin health
✨ Intentional beauty
✨ Well-being
✨ Confidence from the inside out

I truly believe beauty isn’t just what you see — it’s how you feel. My mission is to create experiences that combine skincare knowledge, mindful self-care, and elevated makeup and hair services so you leave not only looking radiant, but feeling aligned and empowered.

Whether you’ve been with me since day one or you’re just discovering my work — I’m so glad you’re here.

This is just the beginning of a new chapter 💫

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Warm Autumnal eyes for lovely Francesca today.

Busy morning prepping Katie and her bridesmaids in St Albans.