EXPERTISE 

I love so many styles and creating all bridal looks but if I had to choose my favourite I would say I love doing natural glam makeup and loose curly up dos for bridal hair. I think braids are a very pretty addition to any style and love adding accessories such as flowers or a slide to compliment a look. 

LET’S GET PERSONAL 

My hobbies are spending time with my family and doing fun things. I love the outdoors, going on adventures, bike rides, walks along the coast and in the country side. I love holidays in the sun and am a big fan of Disney. When I am home I love to get creative with my children and enjoy painting, whether that be our faces, hands or pictures, and using our imaginations to make things or get messy! I also enjoy being creative in the kitchen, baking pretty cakes or preparing healthy meals and styling my plate with plenty of colour and making it look interesting. I also love a bit of photography, especially when it tells a story and I love to capture my families expressions when they least expect it.

Claire Gandey

Hi! I’m Claire, the proud owner of Powder and Pin and a professional hair and make up artist and qualified beautician based in Peacehaven, East Sussex.

EXPERIENCE

I became a professional make up artist and beautician sixteen years ago and have been styling bridal hair for six years since training at Brighton Make up School. My experience with make up ranges from bridal and special occasion all the way through to avant-garde, fashion and photographic make up. During my career as a hair and make up artist I have experienced work on photoshoots, at hen parties, festivals and corporate events all over the country and now enjoy focusing on weddings and bridal hair and make up.

PASSION

I love seeing a bride transform from start to finish. When everything comes together with the hair, make-up, accessories and dress, the bride looks absolutely stunning and she is glowing from within! I love to watch a brides reaction when she sees her reflection in the mirror and it gives me great satisfaction when I can see the smile and knows she feels beautiful, confident and happy for her special day. I love being surrounded by all the finer details on a wedding morning such as the flowers, decorations and especially with all the happy emotions that the bride and bridal party are feeling, it's so beautiful to see and be a part of.