My name is Joyce Connor and here's a bit more about me and my passion for wellness, beauty and skincare. I have been working in the beauty industry for 23 years. I was living in New York when I started out, and I would visit every single makeup counter I could find, to try out different looks, and to learn about the products.
When I was back in the UK, I knew that I was destined to help other women look and feel great, to feel beautiful within their skin. I signed up to do a course in beauty and makeup and I haven't stopped learning since! The core of my work has always been brides, but I also work regularly on photoshoots - fashion, commercial, corporate and bridal - and I offer lessons, workshops and one-to-one tutorials in makeup, skincare and beauty.
When I was back in the UK, I knew that I was destined to help other women look and feel great, to feel beautiful within their skin. I signed up to do a course in beauty and makeup and I haven't stopped learning since! The core of my work has always been brides, but I also work regularly on photoshoots - fashion, commercial, corporate and bridal - and I offer lessons, workshops and one-to-one tutorials in makeup, skincare and beauty.
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Your wedding day is a special event and you want to look and feel your best. I believe that bridal beauty should be natural and flawless and an enhanced version of yourself. My wedding couples are diverse and consist of couples of all ages, multicultural, same sex and international destination weddings.
I have a varied portfolio, and no two appointments are the same. The core of my work has always been brides, but I also work regularly on photoshoots - fashion, commercial, corporate and bridal - and I offer lessons, workshops and one-to-one tutorials in makeup, skincare and beauty. I write for various magazines and blogs, I am a regular guest on BBC Radio Berkshire.
One to one make up lessons are available for day make up, teen make up, makeovers, refresher courses, special occasion makes and one to one transgender make up sessions. During the session you will learn how to apply make up to the skin, eyes and lips. You will need to bring your own make up but extra make up will be available for you to use.
Joyce is available for a variety of hair and makeup services including fashion, commercial, corporate and branding. Have you got a new collection being launched and need a professional makeup artist for your launch? I will work with you and your collection to create the right look for your advertising campaign.
During summer months April to October there is a minimum booking fee of bride plus two (3 people) for weddings. This is for hair or make up or both hair and make up. Make up lessons are available to brides getting married abroad please get in touch for further information. We also travel to international destinations for wedding make up and bridal hairstyling.
Reviews (10)
Grainne Reihill
Dec 26, 2021
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Joyce did make up for myself and two friends in August for a wedding and it was perfect. Our make up looked natural and the eye make up was sophisticated without being too heavy. Hayley did our hair and the curls and up do was still in place at 3am. The whole experience was relaxed and we were at ease and had a great morning before heading to the wedding. Thanks so much, would definitely recommend and use again.
Camille Dell
Nov 17, 2021
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Zafia Khan
Oct 19, 2021
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I had the fortune of meeting Joyce and engaging her services for her to do my make up for a friend's wedding in 2018. She is professional, and her make up skills are second to none. So when I got engaged, one of the first things that came to my mind was Joyce to do my make up. She recommended Hayley to my hair and my god, what an incredible team they are! Joyce goes above and beyond and is also one of the nicest and wonderful person as well. I cannot recommend her and Hayley enough! They arrived early and were just amazing and my hair and make up just looked incredible the whole day! Thank you
Sonja Field
Sep 27, 2021
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I feel so incredibly lucky I found Joyce. She REALLY knows what she's doing. She made me look -- and more importantly -- FEEL absolutely gorgeous and flawless on my wedding day. Gave me glowing skin, eyes that popped, perfectly thoughtfully considered colors! She also did my bridesmaids and my mom, and tailored all of their looks to their specific preferences and what they were wearing. Even beyond that -- she is so much fun!! She was a total pro - I can't say enough good things about our experience with Joyce. Love, love, love!!
Louise Robertson
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Joyce and Hayley, performed miracles, transforming my thin hair into a smooth sleek style. My make up was elegant and made the most of my features. I have never felt so beautiful. You made us all look our best I highly recommend these two. Thank you
Services: Make-up services, Hairstyling
Joyce and Hayley, performed miracles, transforming my thin hair into a smooth sleek style. My make up was elegant and made the most of my features. I have never felt so beautiful. You made us all look our best I highly recommend these two. Thank you
Services: Make-up services, Hairstyling
Clara Blackings-Pollard
Aug 30, 2021
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I hired Joyce to do my make up for my wedding which took place in July 2021.
From the moment we met Joyce we knew she would be the perfect make-up artist. Joyce is calm, knowledgeable and completely understands the needs of her clients. Straight away Joyce was able to recommend the best make-up and most importantly skin care regime to make sure that I was looking my best for the big day. Joyce's skills are excellent, taking the time in consultations previously to really get to know exactly what I wanted and what would work best on the day.
On the day of the wedding Joyce did a sensational job
From the moment we met Joyce we knew she would be the perfect make-up artist. Joyce is calm, knowledgeable and completely understands the needs of her clients. Straight away Joyce was able to recommend the best make-up and most importantly skin care regime to make sure that I was looking my best for the big day. Joyce's skills are excellent, taking the time in consultations previously to really get to know exactly what I wanted and what would work best on the day.
On the day of the wedding Joyce did a sensational job
Jaimie Sarah
Aug 25, 2021
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Joyce is THE BOMB!!! I really can't recommend her highly enough for professional hair and make-up results. She helped me with a personal brand shoot and the results were flawless and the photos infinitely better because of her presence and gifts.
What I also love about her is that she is also fun to be around, (no diva vibes here!) very detail oriented and highly responsive to my input based on my personal preferences around the nuances in the look I wanted to achieve (and didn't want to achieve) without getting offended which is so important!
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What I also love about her is that she is also fun to be around, (no diva vibes here!) very detail oriented and highly responsive to my input based on my personal preferences around the nuances in the look I wanted to achieve (and didn't want to achieve) without getting offended which is so important!
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Lubna Hameed
May 11, 2021
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Joyce is amazing! I didn’t have a clue what I was doing with makeup, as a mum of three boys, I’m constantly running round after them, so a make up session with Joyce was a real treat for me! We didn’t cake it on, which I loved, the make up and tips were subtle but made a huge difference! Felt amazing, felt like a new me! Highly recommend Joyce!
Tom Mel
Jan 08, 2021
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Joyce was absolutely amazing! She did an awesome job at my make-up trial and wedding in October 2020 and completely understood my vision with having a natural look- she gave really great skincare tips too! Joyce was really flexible when we had to move our wedding date due to Covid-19. She arrived in good time, and created really fabulous looks for my bridesmaid and I for the wedding- would absolutely recommend for make-up for weddings and any special events! Thank you, Joyce!
S. H.
Nov 13, 2020
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Joyce did such an amazing job of my wedding make up. It stayed on all day and looked great in photos. Joyce really put me at ease on the day and calmed my nerves and my bridesmaids also loved her. Hayley did our hair and it looked great. They had 6 of us to do before the wedding at 12 and it didn't feel rushed at all, it was a lovely morning. What Joyce doesn't know about skincare isn't worth knowing, I always take her advice and have seen so many improvements in my skin as a result. She's amazing
