insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 43

Helen Shearcroft: Wedding Hair & Makeup in Kent Having originally trained at Brushstrokes School, Shepperton Film Studios, beauty professional Helen Shearcroft gained great experience before making her successful debut in wedding and commercial hair and makeup. For the past seven years she has worked on a variety of exciting projects, with one aptly being her triumphant stint in weddings and namely, bridal beauty. Well aware weddings can be only too stressful, Helen goes above and beyond to ensure that your hair and makeup is the last thing you need to worry about. All of her brides are encouraged to book a trial one month prior to their wedding, so that themes and styles can be adhered to and perfected. Helen also offers 1920s, 1930s and 1940s period hair and makeup styles – perfect if you’re looking for something a little bit different. In a bid to ensure her brides look their best all day, Helen also offers a hair and makeup refreshment come the evening of your wedding day. Although based in Kent, Helen also covers the surrounding counties including London, Surrey, East Sussex and South Essex. www.helenshearcroft.co.uk Get ahead with 2014's Bridal accessory trends When it comes to beautiful wedding hair accessories, Kent-based Chez Bec is certainly at the top of its game. Regarded as the UK's leading designer of pearl wedding jewellery, this multi award-winning business pays homage to eras gone by with their collection of vintage-inspired headpieces. From classic tiaras to timeless bows and divine appliqués, all of Chez Bec's exquisite bridal accessories are made to order and handmade in their in-house studios. Vintage Sarah Flower Wedding Headband, £152 Cecily Pearl and Crystal Wedding Headband, £142 Red Velvet Rose Wedding Hair Flower Clip, £28 Abigail Pearl and Crystal Hair Pin, £38 Sophia Hair Comb £78 Rose Cluster Wedding Flower Clip, £30 Flora Pearl and Crystal Hair Vine, £88 Daisy II Vintage Bridal Hair Comb, £118 For more fabulous designs, visit www.chezbec.com 43