Business Details
25 Years
experience
Professional Makeup Services in Reading, Berkshire
With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Joyce Connor Makeup specialises in professional makeup artistry and education. Founded in 2001, our services span corporate branding, fashion photography, bridal makeup, and one-to-one lessons tailored to individual needs. We prioritise enhancing natural beauty through expert techniques and high-quality products, supported by a commitment to continuous learning and client satisfaction. Our inclusive approach caters to diverse events and personal preferences, ensuring every client feels confident and radiant.Based in Reading, Berkshire, we serve clients across London and the South East, combining creativity with professionalism in every project. Our founders passion for travel, education, and charity work further enriches our service ethos, fostering trust and reliability. Regular media contributions and radio appearances underscore our industry authority, while flexible, personalised consultations ensure a seamless experience for all clients.
Services
Corporate & Branding
Fashion Makeup
Weddings
Makeup Lessons
Skincare Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in professional makeup artistry.
- Our services include inclusive bridal makeup for all wedding couples.
- We offer one-to-one lessons tailored to individual skincare and makeup needs.
- Our team provides expert branding support for lifestyle and commercial photography.
- We combine creativity with professionalism, evidenced by media and radio features.
What people say
Award-winning
Creative
Professional
Highly recommend
Client-focused
Services
Corporate & Branding
Professional makeup and hairstyling services designed to elevate corporate and lifestyle photography. Ideal for businesses seeking a polished, cohesive brand image through editorial-quality visuals. Our team ensures your branding sessions reflect your company's identity with precision and creativity.
Fashion Makeup
Custom makeup artistry tailored to fashion photography and designer collections. We create magazine-worthy styles that align with brand aesthetics, from avant-garde editorial looks to timeless runway elegance. Perfect for designers and models requiring high-impact visual storytelling.
Weddings
Inclusive bridal makeup services enhancing natural beauty for all wedding couples. Our airbrush and long-lasting techniques ensure flawless, camera-ready results. Includes trials and consultations to match your vision, venue, and attire for a stress-free celebration.
Makeup Lessons
One-to-one makeup tuition covering application techniques, product selection, and skincare routines. Designed for individuals seeking confidence in daily or special-occasion makeup. Sessions are tailored to skin types, preferences, and lifestyle needs.
Skincare Workshops
Interactive workshops focusing on skincare fundamentals and makeup application. Ideal for groups or individuals aiming to refine routines, understand product benefits, and achieve radiant, healthy skin through expert-guided practice.
People
Joyce Connor
Founder & Lead Makeup Artist
Award-winning makeup artist with 25+ years of experience, specialising in corporate, fashion, and bridal makeup. Regular media contributor and BBC Radio Berkshire guest, known for client-focused artistry and inclusive services.
Questions
What services does Joyce Connor Makeup offer?
We provide corporate branding, fashion makeup, bridal services, one-to-one lessons, and skincare workshops across Reading, Berkshire, and London.
How experienced is Joyce Connor?
Joyce has over 25 years of industry experience, with a portfolio spanning fashion, editorial work, and bridal makeup since 2001.
Do you cater to all wedding couples?
Yes, our inclusive bridal services welcome all couples, ensuring makeup and hairstyling tailored to individual styles and preferences.
Can I learn makeup application techniques?
Yes, we offer personalised one-to-one lessons covering product use, skincare, and makeup application for daily or special occasions.
Are services available outside Reading?
We serve London and the South East, with flexible bookings for events and photoshoots in various locations.
Reviews (6)
Grainne Reihill
Dec 26, 2021
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Joyce did make up for myself and two friends in August for a wedding and it was perfect. Our make up looked natural and the eye make up was sophisticated without being too heavy. Hayley did our hair and the curls and up do was still in place at 3am. The whole experience was relaxed and we were at ease and had a great morning before heading to the wedding. Thanks so much, would definitely recommend and use again.
Camille Dell
Nov 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
What a fab afternoon with Joyce and my friends. She taught us all the secrets of good make-up, how to apply and best before dates! Would definitely recommend!
Service:Make-up services
What a fab afternoon with Joyce and my friends. She taught us all the secrets of good make-up, how to apply and best before dates! Would definitely recommend!
Service:Make-up services
Zafia Khan
Oct 19, 2021
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I had the fortune of meeting Joyce and engaging her services for her to do my make up for a friend's wedding in 2018. She is professional, and her make up skills are second to none. So when I got engaged, one of the first things that came to my mind was Joyce to do my make up. She recommended Hayley to my hair and my god, what an incredible team they are! Joyce goes above and beyond and is also one of the nicest and wonderful person as well. I cannot recommend her and Hayley enough! They arrived early and were just amazing and my hair and make up just looked incredible the whole day! Thank you
Sonja Field
Sep 27, 2021
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I feel so incredibly lucky I found Joyce. She REALLY knows what she's doing. She made me look -- and more importantly -- FEEL absolutely gorgeous and flawless on my wedding day. Gave me glowing skin, eyes that popped, perfectly thoughtfully considered colors! She also did my bridesmaids and my mom, and tailored all of their looks to their specific preferences and what they were wearing. Even beyond that -- she is so much fun!! She was a total pro - I can't say enough good things about our experience with Joyce. Love, love, love!!
Louise Robertson
Aug 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Joyce and Hayley, performed miracles, transforming my thin hair into a smooth sleek style. My make up was elegant and made the most of my features. I have never felt so beautiful. You made us all look our best I highly recommend these two. Thank you
Services:Make-up services,Hairstyling
Joyce and Hayley, performed miracles, transforming my thin hair into a smooth sleek style. My make up was elegant and made the most of my features. I have never felt so beautiful. You made us all look our best I highly recommend these two. Thank you
Services:Make-up services,Hairstyling
Clara Blackings-Pollard
Aug 30, 2021
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I hired Joyce to do my make up for my wedding which took place in July 2021. From the moment we met Joyce we knew she would be the perfect make-up artist. Joyce is calm, knowledgeable and completely understands the needs of her clients. Straight away Joyce was able to recommend the best make-up and most importantly skin care regime to make sure that I was looking my best for the big day. Joyce's skills are excellent, taking the time in consultations previously to really get to know exactly what I wanted and what would work best on the day. On the day of the wedding Joyce did a sensational job
