The Reid Rooms – Wedding Hair and Makeup

February 4, 2013

Here are some lovely photos of Claire who married very recently at the Reid Rooms.  Congratulations Claire and Nick.  It rained all day but not once did that bother Claire.  It was a very early start, 6am, to carry out hair for Claire and her 3 bridesmaids and makeup for Claire.  We had a lovely morning together and had such fun.  Claire was such a lovely bride and a joy to work with.

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Gosfield Hall – Wedding Hair and Makeup

January 30, 2013

Photos of the beautiful Faye on her wedding day on January 25th, photos taken by Neil Bailey Photography, www.nsbailey.com.

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Gosfield Hall & Leez Priory

January 25, 2013

Up bright and early today!  5am as I had to be with my lovely bride by approx 6am at her home.  I did all the bridal parties hair and then popped the mother of the bride into my car, along with the brides wedding dress and headed on an hours journey to the stunning Gosfield Hall where I completed the hairstyles and carried out makeup for all.  Photos below.  First photo is Faye, very relaxed without any sign of stress!  This was taken approx one hour before her wedding.

Off to Lovely Leez tomorrow to meet a Anita who is getting married tomorrow afternoon.  Anita did not have a trial so we are both meeting for the first time on her wedding day.

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Leez Priory Weddings and Trials.

January 15, 2013

Here are a few photos of a recent bride that married at Leez Priory.  Also I met with I lovely bride yesterday, Chloe, who is also getting married at Leez Priory in July.  Chloe has very straight blonde hair and she opted for loose soft curls, very simple and romantic.  Here are photos of Marie at Leez recently and also of Chloe yesterday at her hair and makeup trial.

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Afro Caribbean Hair / European Hair / Indian Hair

January 15, 2013

Today I met with a lovely bride to be, Sam.  Sam is half Jamaican and has afro type hair and she advised me that she did not warn me in advance of her hair type incase I turned her away.  This most surprised me as I find all hair a joy to work with and anything different to the normal is always an enjoyable challenge for me.  Sam felt that many like herself, are often turned away or met with hesitation due to her hair type and sometimes salon prices are more expensive as they have to have a senior member of staff work with their hair.  This explains why I hardly have any customers with this type of hair visit me.  I welcome everyone with every kind of hair and I wish more ladies like Sam would come to me so I can prove that they can have wonderful bridal hairstyles with their beautiful hair.  Sam is getting married in July, here are a few photos of her trial.  The first is Sam, after straightening her hair before the trial.

 

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Fennes and Leez Priory and The Reid Rooms at Christmas

December 19, 2012

I have been busy with weddings at The Fennes and Leez Priory.  Rebecca Skipton married at the Fennes and is currently honeymooning in Lapland!!  I’m very jealous.   Also Tina Toogood married at Leez Priory this week after being with her partner for 20 years.  I have had a trial today for a lovely bride who is getting married at Leez Priory between Christmas and New Year, Maria lives in Singapore and has come back home to get married amongst her friends and family.  I have a busy week of weddings this week with Nicole getting married on Friday and Clare getting married at The Reid Rooms on Saturday.  What a wonderful time of year to be getting married.  Here are a few photos of recent weddings and trials, including some of the Christmas Trees at Leez Priory….

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The Fennes, Wedding Hair and Makeup

December 5, 2012

Wow, what a surprise this unexpected snow!  Thank goodness it didn’t arrive before I completed a weekend of brides and brides to be, engagement parties etc.  A wonderful bride, Amy Farmer, married at The Fennes on Friday, and Lexi  had her engagement party on Saturday and Joanna also had a celebration Saturday night, so I have been busy.  This week I have met with brides getting married at The Fennes and The Reid Rooms.  I’m looking forward to working with a beautiful bride to be and her sister, bright and early Saturday morning, at The Fennes.  Will try and update some photos here soon but do check out my facebook page Gail Gardner Professional Hair and makeup, where I try and put all my professional photos of my recent brides.  See you soon.  Gail x

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Pontlands Park – Gail Gardner Wedding Hair and Makeup

November 21, 2012

 

I recently worked with a beautiful bride, Hannah, from Roxwell in Essex.  Hannah was recently married at the beautiful venue of Pontlands Park.  Here are some lovely photos of her, taken by the talented photographer, Gavin Woollard in Essex.  Tomorrow I have a trial with a bride who is getting married at Gosfield Hall and I am at Down Hall Country Hotel on Friday with a lovely bride, Holly Beal and her bridal party.

 

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The Fennes – Wedding Hair and Makeup

November 9, 2012

Today I met a lovely bride to be, Amy, who had her trial for her hair and makeup.  The bride is a hairdresser so its important that her hair has the wow factor.  We spent the morning creating her perfect hairstyle and perfect makeup.   I now have a very hectic week ahead working with the Les Mis Hair and Makeup Team, for the show appearing at The Civic Centre, Chelmsford all next week.

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Braxted Park, Essex – Gail Gardner Wedding Hair and Makeup

October 28, 2012

On Saturday I spent the day with Lauren Zimber and her bridal party at the stunning Braxted Park.   Lauren had hardly slept at all the night before her wedding but with all the adrenalin of the wedding morning, Lauren did not feel tired at all.   Lauren had the most amazing longest thickest hair you could imagine and as her wedding was not until 3pm I had ample of time to create her perfect hairstyle.  I carried out the hairstyles for the bride and the bridal party.  They all looked wonderful.  Photos to follow soon.   Next wedding this week is at the beautiful Leez Priory. Gail x

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Prested Hall, Feering – Bridal Hair and Makeup

October 28, 2012

On Friday I spent the day with Emma Stephens at Prested Hall helping to get the bride and the bridal party ready for the wedding.  I carried out all the hairstyles for the party and makeup too.  Hope to have some photos to show off soon.  Gail x

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Leez Priory

October 21, 2012

Today I worked with a lovely bride called Clare who married at Leez Priory.  What a beautiful and perfect autumnal day.  Clare was fabulous all morning but just an hour before her wedding ceremony the nerves set in.  That last hour is a tricky one!  Butterflies are everywhere!!  Clare’s mother was equally as nervous but they both looked so beautiful.  I carried out their hair and makeup and gave the bridesmaids a hair and makeup lesson at the same time!!!  It was great fun.  Congratulations Clare and I cannot wait to share the photos with everyone.    Gail xx

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Mulberry House – Wedding Hair

October 15, 2012

I worked with a beautiful bride on Saturday at Mulberry House.  Sarah had extensions placed in her hair for length and beautifully curled.   I also carried out the hair for her bridal party.

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Patrick Cameron – Salon International

October 15, 2012

 

I spent the most amazing day at Salon International watching all the new crazy hairstyles and also was glued to Patrick Camerons show stage.  He carried out approx 6 hairstyles all in the space of one hour!  He is amazing and I left the show completely inspired.  I cannot wait until Salon Intl 2013!

 

 

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About Me

Welcome to my Blog. I'm a multi award winning Professional Hair and Makeup Artist working with Brides all over Essex and London. I have been working in the wedding industry for 20 years.  I have also recently won Wedding Hairstylist of the Year for the third time and the most recent Award I received was for Bridal Hairstylist of the Year.

With my husband and daughter on the night of the awards.
With my husband and daughter on the night of the awards.

Wedding Hair

I trained at Wella Hair Studios in London, alongside the world acclaimed Patrick Cameron.  He gave me the confidence to explore and experiment with hair and that is exactly what I like to do, ensuring you have the perfect hairstyle for your wedding day.   I love working with hair and creating the impossible.

Trained in Hairstyling at Wella Hair Studios in London, alongside the world acclaimed Patrick Cameron.
Trained at Wella Hair Studios in London.

Bridal Makeup

I trained as a Makeup Artist in London alongside some of the industries most famous makeup artists. You will often find me at Masterclasses, keeping up to date with the latest trends.  My aim is for my brides to looked absolutely stunning on their wedding day and that they enjoy receiving endless compliments about their hair and makeup all day long.

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