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Top-Rated Face Painters
Face-FX Facepainting
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Member for 12 years
- Greater London
Face-FX Facepainting offers professional children's face painting, glitter tattoos, and special effects makeup.
Boudicca Blue Bodyart Ltd
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Member for 12 years
- Surrey
Discover the artistry of Boudicca Blue Bodyart Ltd, where creativity meets professionalism in face and body painting.
Wow Factor Faces
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Member for 12 years
- Somerset
Experience amazing face painting with Wow Factor Faces! Perfect for all types of parties and events.
Making Faces
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Member for 12 years
- Essex
Fully insured, professional face and body painting services with glitter tattoos available in Essex and parts of Suffolk.
Glitter Studio Sheffield
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Member for 1 year
- South Yorkshire
Glitter Studio offers professional luxury glitter and face paint artistry in South Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
Nyglorious Face Arts
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Member for 1 year
- Greater London
We deliver stunning face painting, glitter tattoos, airbrush art, braids, and gems to elevate any event.
Magical Moments
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Member for 4 years
- Hampshire
At Magical Moments, we provide princesses, superheroes, mascots, and your favourite characters for parties, special occasions, and events.
Mrs Miles Magic
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Member for 4 years
- Hampshire
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.
Glitter Bar Belfast
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Member for 2 years
- Down
Add a Glitter Bar to your special day. Entertain guests and have them shining throughout the celebrations. Whether it’s glittery fairy hair, blinged-up beards, or face glitter to fascinate, we’ve got you covered!
Painter Inkheart Facepainting
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Member for 2 years
- Hampshire
Transform your child's party with professional face painting, from pretty princesses to swashbuckling pirates.
Adventureland Entertainment
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Member for 1 year
- Greater Manchester
At Adventureland Entertainment, we bring beloved characters to life with high-quality, interactive performances that captivate children and delight families.
Chase the Stars
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Member for 10 years
- West Glamorgan
Hi, I'm Amanda from Chase the Stars. I offer face painting, UV parties, glitter tattoos, airbrush tattoos, metallic tattoos, music, and balloon twisting. Based in Swansea, I cover South Wales.
Aurora Face and Body Art
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Member for 10 years
- Essex
Professional face painter available for all types of events, based in Romford and covering all surrounding areas.
Face Painting People
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Member for 8 years
- Hertfordshire
Face Painting People provides top-quality professional face painting for any occasion, from birthday parties to corporate events, ensuring your guests are entertained.
Manchester Face Painting Ltd
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Member for 4 years
- Greater Manchester
Fully insured and DBS checked, Manchester Face Painting Ltd has been delighting children and adults across the North West since 2012.
Jeanette Finazzi Face and Body Art
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Member for 2 years
- Staffordshire
Professional face and body painting, along with glitter tattoos and festival glitter for your next event.
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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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