Makeup Locker is offering our readers a discount

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Makeup Locker in Caerphilly is run by make-up artist Emma Locke, who has more than 20 years of experience. Emma offers a range of services, including semi-permanent make-up, general make-up, private lessons, gel nails, hair styling, and wedding make-up for the bride and bridal party.

Emma tells us: “I love to make a bride, her mum and her bridesmaids feel a million dollars on their special day. I trained straight after A-Levels to be a theatrical and media make-up artist, with the course also covering wig making, hairdressing and beauty qualifications. I have used these skills for theatrical shows, face painting, hair and wedding make-up, alongside a full-time job as a chartered accountant. I like to build relationships and educate my brides on skincare techniques, which will help them feel more confident in themselves and glow as they walk down the aisle.”

Exclusively for Your South Wales Wedding, Emma is offering our readers a 10 per cent discount when you book a 2024 Wedding Day Package before 31st December 2023. To claim this fabulous discount, visit the website www.makeuplocker.com/contact and use the code ‘Your South Wales Wedding’.

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