Thank you for looking at my website. I am TaraLee Johnston, although most people call me Tara. I am an experienced, award winning hairdresser, qualifying over 20 years ago. I have specialised in bridal hair for the last 15 years. Based in Essex, I have helped hundreds of brides over the years to create their perfect wedding hair.
I travel far and wide so please do enquire if you are outside the Essex area. I have trained on numerous hair courses to keep up to date with the latest trends. I am absolutely thrilled and extremely proud to have won a Highly Commended Award for the East of England in The Wedding Industry Awards for 2020 (which I have my 2019 brides to thank for because part of the award is based on their votes).
I travel far and wide so please do enquire if you are outside the Essex area. I have trained on numerous hair courses to keep up to date with the latest trends. I am absolutely thrilled and extremely proud to have won a Highly Commended Award for the East of England in The Wedding Industry Awards for 2020 (which I have my 2019 brides to thank for because part of the award is based on their votes).
Services
Included in this is a consultation in which we will talk through a number of different styles and then try out a few favourites to find which one best suits. This can take between 2-3 hours in the comfort of your own home. Detailed notes are taken as well as photo's so I can replicate the same style.
A non-refundable deposit of 40 is required to secure your wedding date but this comes off your trial amount. Your wedding day deposit of 50% of the total cost of the booking is then due at the trial or within the week to further secure your wedding day. I am happy to travel to you, or you are welcome to travel to me at my home in Leigh on Sea.
Reviews (8)
Lauren Webster
Aug 21, 2020
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Nicky Hayles
Oct 05, 2019
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Amazing hairdresser, myself and my four bridesmaids loved our hairstyles Tara created. Extremely reasonably priced and from the first email that I sent, she made the whole process so easy. The hair trial was great and Tara is so easy to get along with and understood exactly what I wanted on the day. This made the whole wedding day morning run so smoothly and meant that there were no stressful situations! I can’t thank Tara enough for everything she did as it was all just perfect.
Vicky Manning
Aug 19, 2019
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I am addicted to having my hair up for any weddings we attend now as Tara is so amazing at every style I choose. She makes me feel pampered and relaxed and I always get beautiful compliments about my hair. I love her style and ability to recreate any ideas that I may have. An absolute delight and I would highly recommend her to any bride or wedding guest. I love her work.
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Emily Masters
Jul 27, 2019
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Tara did mine, 2 bridesmaid and mother of the groom hair for our wedding. She has been absolutely fantastic from the initial trial right through to the wedding day. Tara is a perfectionist and doesn’t accept anything less than perfect and stayed with me right up until we left to make sure everything stayed in place. The hair lasted all day/night and looked great. She was a lovely person to have around on our wedding morning, kept me calm and is so friendly. I would not hesitate to recommend Tara to others. Thank you Tara for everything x
Carly Holding
Jul 19, 2019
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I was so pleased with my hair for my wedding. Tara was so professional and relaxed on the day. Put everyone at ease. Although I slightly changed it in between the trial and the day, she was very helpful finding the style that suited me. She also did my bridesmaid and Mum, and our hair stayed in all day and evening until after midnight.
Lauren Baker
Jul 16, 2019
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I couldn’t recommend Tara more to any bride! I’d come across Tara after a bad hair trial with another stylist for my wedding. I was already feeling stressed and worried about what style to have and Tara restored my confidence and I happily booked her for mine and my bridesmaids hair for the day. Through the entire process, Tara was available and accessible for any bridal meltdown I was having! She understood exactly what I wanted for myself and for my bridesmaids. On the day itself Tara was fantastic and went above and beyond to help me to get going on time! From making my stunning hairstyle
Kim Cordell
Jun 06, 2019
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I could not have asked for a better hair stylist for my wedding day and would recommend Tara to everyone deciding on a stylist for their big day. When I met Tara for my trial, hair was the one thing I wasn’t fully decided on, and I hadn’t considered accessories either but she put me straight to ease. We tried out a few options, and she brought a load of her accessories round, from which I ended up buying my hair piece. The wedding morning was perfect too; Tara was the perfect calming influence and made the bridesmaids hair and my own look stunning and they all lasted all day. Would definitely
Sasha Bowerbank
Jun 27, 2018
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Tara was amazing. She did a beautiful up do for my maid of honour and a stunning half up half down boho hairdo with soft curls for me (the bride). She was kind and patient during my trial and kept me calm on the day when all the girls were getting ready. Great experience was had by all and I highly recommend her. Her prices are really competitive too from the copious amounts of research I did. Good luck Tara and thank you for your great work x
