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Hire Face Painters in the UK
Face-FX Facepainting
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Member for 12 years
- Liability Insurance
- CRB Checked
- Equity
Face-FX Facepainting offers professional children's face painting, glitter tattoos, and special effects makeup.
Making Faces
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Member for 12 years
- Liability Insurance
Fully insured, professional face and body painting services with glitter tattoos available in Essex and parts of Suffolk.
Pixie Dust, Party, Hampers & Gifts
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Member for 11 years
- Liability Insurance
- CRB Checked
Pixie Dust offers enchanting face painting and glitter tattooing, perfect for princess, hero, theme, and pamper parties.
Crafty Faces
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Member for 11 years
- FACE Member
Hello, I'm Carolyn, a FACE member and experienced face painter since 2005, based in Banstead, Surrey. I travel up to 25 miles for events.
Let Me Paint Your Face
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Member for 11 years
- Liability Insurance
- CRB Checked
Professional face painter, balloon modeller, body artist, and makeup artist offering services in Manchester and the North West.
Tash Face Painting
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Member for 10 years
- Liability Insurance
- CRB Checked
- DBS Checked
Welcome to Tash Face and Body Painting! A London-based, unique, and tailor-made service for every occasion.
Clare Jane - Makeup & Body Art
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Member for 10 years
- CRB Checked
- FACE Member
Michelle's Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
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Member for 8 years
- Instant Pricing
North London-based, fully insured face painter and glitter tattooist offering festival-style glitter!
Rainbow Face Creations
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Member for 7 years
- Liability Insurance
- CRB Checked
Rainbow Face Creations brings vibrant face painting to your child's special day with unique designs and a splash of colour.
Emma's Fanciful Faces
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Member for 7 years
I am a face painter and balloon artist providing face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon modelling, and sculptures for your event. I also create 'belly buddy' balloon party bags and giant number balloons.
Arty Sparkles Helen Face & Body Painting
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Member for 6 years
- Liability Insurance
- FACE Member
- DBS Checked
With over three years of experience, I specialise in face and body painting, as well as festival glitter for a variety of events. Book me for a memorable experience!
Maria Paints & Sparkle
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Member for 6 years
- Liability Insurance
- DBS Checked
I am a professional Face Painter and Glitter Artist offering face painting, festival glitter, and glitter tattoos for events like birthday parties, weddings, christenings, and more.
Merry Balloons
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Member for 5 years
- Liability Insurance
I specialise in creating unique balloon models and face painting, offering much more than just the classic balloon dog.
Bumble Rhi Body Art
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Member for 3 years
- Liability Insurance
- DBS Checked
Add a splash of colour and sparkle to your event with Bumble Rhi Body Art's face painting and glitter tattoos.
Enchanted Faces UK
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Member for 2 years
- Liability Insurance
- DBS Checked
Professional face painter based in Worcester, offering bespoke services for private, corporate, and public events to meet all your party needs.
Nyglorious Face Arts
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Member for 1 year
- Liability Insurance
- FACE Member
- BAPIA
- DBS Checked
We deliver stunning face painting, glitter tattoos, airbrush art, braids, and gems to elevate any event.
Mrs Miles Magic
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Member for 4 years
- Liability Insurance
- DBS Checked
Professional, reliable, and creative face painter and glitter artist serving the Hampshire area. Fully insured and DBS checked, with a passion for making your special day magical.
Painter Inkheart Facepainting
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Member for 2 years
- DBS Checked
Transform your child's party with professional face painting, from pretty princesses to swashbuckling pirates.
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Answers to your questions about Hiring a face painter.
When booking a face painter, make sure to check their experience, qualifications, reviews, and availability. You may also want to ask about their hygiene and safety procedures, insurance, and where they are DBS registered.
- Check the portfolio of their previous work to show you. They should be able to answer any questions you have.
- Face painting involves using makeup and other materials that come in direct contact with the skin, so it's important to make sure that the artist practices good hygiene and follows appropriate safety procedures. They should use clean brushes and sponges, and should avoid using products that may cause allergic reactions or skin irritation.
- Check reviews and references from previous clients to see if they were satisfied with their work.
- Some face painters may have insurance and contracts in place to protect themselves and their clients. You may want to ask if they have liability insurance and if they provide a contract outlining their services and expectations.
The cost of a face painter can vary depending on several factors, such as the event type, location, experience, and the complexity of the designs they offer. On average, a face painter may charge anywhere from £40 to £100 per hour in the UK.
Some face painters may also charge a flat rate for a certain number of hours or number of faces painted.
It can be tempting to save money and do the face painting yourself or ask a friend to do it. However, we strongly advise that you use a professional face painter that has the appropriate training and experience in creating high-quality, intricate designs that are both creative and safe.
Professional face painters follow strict hygiene and safety guidelines, using clean brushes, sponges, and water for each person to prevent the spread of infections. They also use high-quality, non-toxic and hypoallergenic face paints and avoid using paints too close to the eyes or mouth to minimise the risk of irritation or allergic reactions.
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