About the Artist

Caroline's make-up artistry career began at the tender age of 16 having always known that she wanted to be involved in the world of fashion and make-up. With a HND in Make-up Artistry Caroline then moved into television working on productions such as The Live Floor Show, Yo Diary, Caledonian Mcbraynes, and Offside for The Comedy Unit and Scottish BBC, while also starting her career within MAC Cosmetics, where she very soon realized her true vocation and niche.

Within the seven years at MAC, Caroline was involved vastly in the training and out-of-store events including store seminars, Edinburgh College of Art fashion shows, Edinburgh Fashion week, Scottish Fashion awards, Graduate Fashion Week London, and the London Bafta's, just to name a few, covering London, Paris, Edinburgh and Glasgow. During this time, Caroline focused a lot of her spare time freelancing having worked on countless magazine and editorial shoots for international clients which have graced the covers of glossy magazines.

Throughout the past 10 years, Caroline has amassed a loyal clientèle base through a lot of her bridal work. She believes in making her clients look and feel fabulous for that special day with her knowledge of the effects of lighting and photography in make-up. Firmly believing in continuous training and keeping up-to-date with techniques, product knowledge and refining skills has taken Caroline to train at Jemma Kidd Make-up School and Beauty Base London and at the Academy of Freelance Make Up.

2010/11 Update

Caroline’s client list has expanded continuing her freelance Bridal Work throughout the UK, and undertaking many Editorial/Commercial projects with the help of the amazing agency Colours.

Caroline also has recently attended LFW, Clothes Show Live, MOBO’s and many more, check out the portfolio pages to see updated images as well as behind the scenes.

Caroline has a fantastic team behind her proving to have a high quality of skill in make up artistry with constant updating in techniques, products and trends.

Bridal Portfolio

Editorial/Commercial Portfolio

Rates

BRIDAL MAKE-UP

Trial £40 (essential for bride)

Bride, Bridesmaid, Mother of Bride/Groom

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life so taking that extra care that you look fantastic will pay off! Trial should be arranged prior to wedding day, whether you want a very light natural look or glamorous smokey eye Caroline will take you through the style that you are after making you look fabulous for your wedding day.

Wedding Day

Bride £80

Bridesmaid £60

Mother of Bride/Groom £60

Evening/Event Make-up

Whether you are attending a big event where you want to impress or just fancy treating yourself. £50

Editorial/Commercial

Please contact me for rates.

Airbrush Make-up

Coming soon please contact for inquiries.

Studio

Studio will be up and running in 2011, available for wedding trials, evening make ups and lessons. Please contact for inquiries.

All make-up, individual lash application included in price (strip lashes extra costs). Travel expenses may apply to locations outside Glasgow. Please do not hesitate to email Caroline at info@carolinegrehan.com or call 07930158373 if you have any questions.

Testimonials

“I cannot thank you enough for making my bridesmaids and I look so amazing on my wedding day. I can’t really put in to words how fantastic you are at your job. You knew exactly the look we were going for and nothing was a hassle for you. We received so many compliments on the day and your professional attitude and laid back manner put us all at ease before we left for the church. The kit you have is just phenomenal and our make-up lasted into the wee small hours - just wish I could have you on hand every day! Thanks again, Caroline, and I will not hesitate to recommend you, and indeed book you again, in the future!” – Cheryl

“As a bride to be, I awoke at 6am, nervous, excited and pretty much wired. Caroline however, arrived calm and collected and managed to scrape me off the ceiling long enough to make me (and my bridesmaids) feel and look like a princess. My make-up was natural yet glam and didn’t smudge, smear or fade all day....Caroline provided a quirky and cool experience for a very special day indeed.” - Helenor Fisher (30 years and a bit)

“Caroline was recommended to me by a colleague and I'm so glad because she was fantastic. My bridesmaids and I were delighted with our make-up, we wanted something quite girly but subtle, Caroline managed to incorporate this with the looks she created.” - Nicola

“Caroline was fantastic. She listened to what I wanted and then made it even better. It was such a relief not having to worry about my make-up on the day and it was still looking great when I went to bed at 0300! I felt like a celebrity on my wedding day. The professional make-up was done so well. Caroline made all the difference and I was really pleased with the result on the day and looking at my wedding photos now after the wedding. Thank you.” - Libby

Testimonial link

Behind the Scenes

Links

Model Mayhem

Colours Agency

Sara Lindsay Makeup Artistry

Ian Arthur Photography

John Archibald Photography

John Carroll Photography

John Hendry Photography

Julie Lamont Photography

Morven Kerr Fashion Stylist

Piero Landi Photography and Illustration

Stephen Rasmussen Fashion & Advertising Photographer

Simon Hudspeth Photography

Holly Clarke Design

Frequently Asked Questions

What brands do you use in your kit?

I stock MAC cosmetics, Nars, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Airbase and Illamasque. I only stock brands that I know are of high quality and give amazing results for your photographic images.

Will the make-up last all day?

The big question, this depends on the clients’ skin type. During your trial, I will have the opportunity to find out what products would be best for you. I stock water-resistant products. I can almost guarantee that your eyeshadow will not move on the day and all you will need to top up with will be a blot paper/sheer powder and lips.

When should I book my trial?

I would recommend your trial to be 2-3 months before the actual wedding day, as I am constantly updating my kit with new products as companies improve their product line thus giving you the the highest quality of products available at the time. However, it is entirely up to you when you really want to go ahead.

How many bookings do you have in a day?

I only take one wedding booking per day and keep this date available exclusively for your after trial confirmation. I may take an evening booking but will only do so after checking with the original booking of the bride.

If you have any other queries please do not hesitate to contact me for further details.