I'm Laura and I am the owner of GLOW Makeup and Nail Bar!
I'm a fully qualified professional makeup artist living and working in the Scottish Borders. In June 2016, I completed 2 years training at West College Scotland, qualifying with a HND in Makeup Artistry. I specialise in bridal and special occasion makeup - proms, graduations, balls and lets not forget nights out! I also have experience working on editorial photo shoots, theatre makeup, fashion shows and special effects makeup for TV and film.
I use a variety of high quality makeup brands, my faves include - Anastasia Beverly Hills, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury and NARS. In September 2018, and then again in September 2019 I won the Borders Business Retail Award for "Best Makeup Artist" which I was over the moon to receive two years in a row.
Since completing a number of private nail education courses in 2018 I have worked hard to build my skills as a nail technician. I use The Gel Bottle products which I absolutely love (they're vegan too!). I offer extensions, overlays and gel manicures, all of which I use the The Gel Bottle's "Builder in a Bottle"(BIAB) as a base. BIAB has been an absolute game changer and has very quickly become one of the most popular products available to nail professionals. I truly feel it is like magic in a bottle and is perfect for growing your nails and keeping them strong and in great condition.
In December 2019 I hoped my own little makeup and nail salon - "GLOW", which is where I am now based full time. You can find GLOW at 14 Bank Street, Galashiels.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information or if you would like to enquire about a booking!