Frequently Asked
Questions
Yes. There are lots of different options here from lessons at home to group bookings at Blush + Blow. Just send the team an email and someone will be able to get you sorted out with a group booking or a one-to-one lesson.
We usually like to allow 60 minutes for the bride’s makeup, and 45 minutes for each bridesmaid. We like to allow up to an hour and a half for the bride’s hair and 35-45 minutes per bridesmaid. This is all dependant on specific requests as well as hair length so please specify these when enquiring for an exact quote.
Yes absolutely. We are often travelling around London and further afield (to Europe and beyond) for different makeup and hair jobs, especially to destination weddings.
We generally open earlier for hair, but if you urgently need beauty treatments done at the crack of dawn, we will always try to accommodate.
No, but we do offer a “Blush + Blow on the go service”. Please call up to find out more.
No
We cut but don’t colour hair at this point.
We recommend this treatment for frizzy or untameable hair. The whole process takes
between 2-3.5 hours depending on how long your hair is. You wont be able to wash your
hair for three days after we do your treatment and you will only be able to use sulphate free
shampoo and conditioner.
We use a mixture of Pureology and Maria Nilla.
Yes we do! Please call up to book yourself in for a free consultation.
Sure!
Olaplex is a treatment for your hair that helps to repair chemical damage. We recommend it
for highlighted or tinted hair that has been lightened.
Yes if you have a favourite stylist then you are able to book with them if they are available at the time you want.
The cost of a braid on its own after a blow dry is £10
It means that you can visit us as many times as you like for a one month period from the
date you purchase your blow package. It is limitless but limited to one person.
Depending on your hair length, between 30-50 minutes
Yes, unless you would prefer us not to
Yes, bring a picture along of your hairspo and we will help
If you book online then it is worth calling to check if you are together afterwards. If you book over the phone then we can make sure to do you at the same time as long as we have availability.
We do! ‘Blush + Blow on the go’ is available to all clients.
We offer a hand or feet shape and paint service for £10 which includes shaping the nails with a file and a paint with normal polish.
With a manicure we work on your cuticles and skin on your hands and lower arm
Our stations aren’t designed for this to be comfortable, but if you are in a rush we are always happy to try and accommodate your request.
With a luxury mani and pedi we use hand and foot mask, exfoliator, steaming towels and there is an extended massage.
No
No
CND Shellac and Gellish
Not if you are a repeat customer. We only charge for removal if you have had your gel nails done elsewhere.
Yes, you will need acetone to soak the gel off. We offer this service for free to all customers who regularly come in for gel manis.
We have disposable flip flops but not ones that you can walk home in
Both brands are cosmeceuticals but with the Environ we use a machine that allows us to
penetrate the very bottom layers of your skin. Murad facials give you great instant results
and Environ facials give you great results over time
Yes
If you are wearing Jane Iredale Mineral makeup, then straight away. We are happy to apply this for you too
Bridget’s has over ten years of experience doing makeup and spends an hour doing her
clients appointments, teaching you as she goes along. Normal makeup is done by one of our
resident makeup artists who are all fully qualified. These appointments take 30 minutes.
We mainly use Jane Iredale and Delilah but we also a mixture of whatever we love, from Bobbi Brown, to Chanel to Urban Decay.
Yes, we have cluster lashes that we can put on for you, or if you would prefer to provide lashes then we would be happy to put these on for you too.
A half body spray tan is either from the hips up or down!
We use Sienna-X. It is the best brand our there for a streak free, brown (rather than orange), natural glow. It comes in various depths of colour as well as an express version.
It takes between 2 and 8 hours to develop depending on which one you choose and will not
make you go orange
Once the spray tan has developed you can shower either straight afterwards or leave it on for some time. When the development time is finished, it cannot develop any further (unless you are using the express tan).
Exfoliate and moisturise about 4 hours before your appointment. Don’t use any deodorant
or perfume on the day.
LVL is a eyelash treatment that lengthen, lifts and volumises your lashes.
Wait 24 hours
No, but we will get you to sign a disclaimer
A patch test is done to make sure you are not allergic to any of the products we use during LVL, tinting, and lash extensions. We also require patch tests to be done ahead of all IPL appointments.
24 hours
Individual lashes are one lash extension per lash whereas Russian lashes are 4-6 lashes per
one lash which means that you achieve a fuller look
Depending on how well you look after them between 2 and 3 week for individuals and 4-6
for Russians before you need infills
We will give you a comb to brush through your lashes every morning. Don’t use any oil
based products on your eyes and make sure you sleep on your back so as not to squash your
lashes into the pillow
We use a mixture of hot and strip wax, depending on what area we are waxing
We offer the fifth treatment of any bulk booking of 5 of the same treatments for free. If you are booking in for a wedding, hen party or birthday we give you a complimentary glass of fizz!
We ask for at least 24 hours notice in order for us to fill your slot.
It is preferable that you do this on the phone but we are always trying to monitor emails,
however we can’t guarantee that we will get to your email within 24 hours.
Potentially, but give us a call and we will see if we can move some things around and
accommodate you
Often we do, especially for Saturday blow dries! Call up early so you aren’t disappointed.
No, you can do this with us directly by calling up or sending an email to info.
We always want to hear from keen young talent so send us your CV!
Depending on the time of the year, we will potentially be able to help you out!
We have a wonderful resident aesthetician who will be able to take care of all of your aesthetic needs. Please give us a call and we will arrange an appointment for you.
We LOVE dogs and Pickles our resident pup always loves making new friends.
There are toys in the Bambino area and we will always try to have a staff member available
to look after little ones but on busier days we cannot unfortunately guarantee this.
Yes
We are happy for you to BYOB but we do not have an alcohol licence
Yes. Please get in touch and we will be able to help you with organising your hen’s send off.
Prices for exclusive hire of the salon space start from £250 an hour. This increases depending on the day and time you want the space for so please call up to find out more. Please note that we charge an additional £50 an hour per nail or braid station if you want to add these to your event.
Yes.
We love hosting children’s parties. Please call up or email info to find out more.
Yes, we travel all over the world for our bridal parties so get in touch.
We charge per hour that your stylist is away from the salon and their rates vary depending on who it is and whether it is for hair or makeup. Please call up with your wedding requirements and we will be able to give you a quote.
Yes. We charge from the time that your stylist if out of the salon to the time that she leaves the wedding venue.
Yes. We charge for train, petrol or taxi cost to and from the venue.
Yes, we are always happy to send e-vouchers to you or your friends via email or we are also
happy to post them to you
No
We don’t recommend spray tans in the first trimester or any lash appointments for the entirety of your pregnancy. We don’t recommend Environ or Murad facials, but a Sond facial is fine.