Hair and make up by Lena
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Meet Lena, your Hackney-based hair & makeup artist with 14 years of experience. Specializing in bridal beauty, she embraces natural, sustainable practices.
Book now for a free consultation! Hi I’m Lena and I offer a wide variety of services as both a makeup artist & hairdresser in Hackney. Whether you are looking for a new hairstyle, hair cut or colour, or even a professional makeup artist for a makeover, I can assist you with your beauty needs. You can make an appointment to see me at a local Hackney hair salon or as a mobile hairdresser visiting yo
I always tell my brides to book their trials as this will give you an idea of how you will feel on your most special day 🤍
Trials allow us to make changes and suggestions so you feel like the best version of yourself.
Bridal trials are available for 2026 & 2027 in London and Destination, book through my bio ✨️
Unpopular opinion but... you don't necessarily need foundation on your wedding day. Let me explain …
If you are looking for a soft, natural or full glam look you dont need the same type of makeup products.
If you want a minimal, editorial, natural skin like makeup look, the most important is your skincare 🤍 I usually would recommend colour correcting and a concealer that has enough coverage to brighten some area and conceal anywhere needed. The most important though is having a great canvas to work with…
So you DO need a solid foundation but as in a SKINCARE PLAN. ;)
You need to prepare your skin at least 6 months prior and be consistent with it.
Daily:
Gentle exfoliation
Moisturiser
SPF
Face oil if dry skin
Double cleansing
2x week face mask
Monthly hydra facial / micro needling
No alcohol , lot of water
And you need to stick with it. That’s just surface level information. Once you understand what you need to do with YOUR skin type, everything start to change.
If you want to know all about my secrets to achieve glowy skin, comment SKINCARE and I will send you my full guide ⬇️
Bridal makeup look | how to prep bridal skin | bridal skincare
Natural bridal makeup | soft glam | old money bride
19/08/2026
Luxury bridal makeup isn't about the flawless base or the technique (though yes, I've trained for that). It's more about the bridal hair and makeup artist across from you who sees exactly where you need reassurance and where you need to feel completely yourself. ✨
You can find beautiful makeup anywhere. What you can't find everywhere, especially as a bride juggling a hundred decisions is someone who slows everything down.
Your wedding morning hair and makeup deserves more than technical skill. It deserves a calm, unhurried timeline, and the certainty that you're in the right hands.
So relax, that is my job ⭐
Save this as your reminder to book your bridal trial.
Book through the link in my bio or through my website hairandmakeupbylena.com
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My lovely client had thin hair and she wanted a wedding hair bun, here's how I made it happen 🤍
I normally work with special techniques to make the hair look fuller but in this occasion working with a special product made a huge difference and boosted my clients confidence.
I used L'Oreal magic retouch to cover spaces where thin hair is and give it a much fuller appearance.
I absolutely loved this hairstyle and my client loved the result ❤️
If you have thin hair and want to make it look fuller for your special occasion, save this and thank me later 📩
Bridal trials are booking soon so make sure to grab yours ✨️
Book through the link in my bio or through my website hairandmakeupbylena.com
Thin wedding hair | thin hair hairstyle inspo | thin hair bun
London hairstyle | london bridal hairstylist
18/08/2026
This one's for the half-up brides who want luxury waves with movement and editorial half-up styles 🌟
Both bridal hairstyles are very popular for brides in 2026 & 2027.
If you are a modern bride looking for a softer, cleaner and more expensive looking without having to try to hard, this is the perfect combination for you ✨️
I would highly recommend hair extensions for this type of bridal hairstyle if you want extra volume and longevity!
You want the curl to hold all day and night especially in very hot humid or windy environments
Bridal trials for 2026 & 2027 are booking fast, enquire now through the link in my bio or through my website hairandmakeupbylena.com
Save this for inspo 📩
Half-up bridal hairstyle | wedding hair london | bridal hair
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