I'm Alex (@makeupbyalexandra.x) a qualified premium Make-up Artist on a self employed basis. Therefore I'm able to travel on mobile or if you prefer to visit me at Beauty Matters (Mickleover, 177 Ladybank Road, Derby DE3 0QF) then your appointment can be held there.
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44 customer reviews
Patrina Hughes
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Lesley Alexander
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Fiona Tisdell
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Nina Wiggins
Its a very nice relaxing place, the staff are lovely and there all brilliant at there job. I would highly recommend
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Joan Griffin
Very friendly staff.
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Kath Nightingale
Absolutely wonderful gem of a place. Highly recommended and very reasonably priced for the baths. Sadly we were too late to book for any treatments but will definitely return.
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Lorna Hodgetts
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Jane Cassidy
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Roshan Ara
Worst ever salon I have been 🙁
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Susan Hind
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Zoe Tisdell
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Stephen Girling
Brilliant fixed my hip friendly staff
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Adele Hague
Friendly staff.Done a amazing job with my eyebrows. Will definitely return again.Very happy customer.
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Donna
Wedding Makeup
Fantastic! Felt very comfortable telling her what look I was after. Constantly checked to make sure I was happy.
Delivering Demand
Great salon and the staff are warm and friendly. Highly recommended.
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Pumblechook XYZ
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Tracy Howie
Layla works wonders ????
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Karen
A lovely salon with a relaxed atmosphere and really friendly therapists. I love having treatments here and I am so happy with the uplift treatment on my eyelashes, I feel holiday ready !!!!
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Liz
Wedding Makeup
Had a bridal make up trial and Alex did a fabulous job on my 2 bridesmaids. I will be using her for my wedding in November.
Carly
Wedding Makeup
Awsome response and very friendly and proffesional and helpful can't wait for my big day now x
Katie Durie
Avoid the laser treatment here! They shave your face (area I had mine on) with a plastic BIC razor to ‘smooth the area’ before the ineffective laser treatment! Spent literally thousands on electrolysis over the last few years to get me back to square one. Avoid avoid avoid! More...
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Sylvia Patterson
Excellent. Professional and friendly treatment. Would highly recommend. Thank you Natalie.
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Katie Durie
Avoid the laser treatment here! They shave your face (area I had mine on) with a plastic BIC razor to ‘smooth the area’ before the ineffective laser treatment! Spent literally thousands on electrolysis over the last few years to get me back to square one. Avoid avoid avoid! More...
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Sylvia Patterson
Excellent. Professional and friendly treatment. Would highly recommend. Thank you Natalie.
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Laura Turner
I love coming to beauty matters, everyone is so lovely, wonderful pedicure today using a gift voucher
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Laura Turner
I love coming to beauty matters, everyone is so lovely, wonderful pedicure today using a gift voucher
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Nicola Jane Rippon
As ever a fab experience. Have to say this was THE best Shellac mani and removal I have ever had. Thsnks to Layla and Kelcey.
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Angela Green
Lovely french manicure by Sharon ????
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Nicola Jane Rippon
As ever a fab experience. Have to say this was THE best Shellac mani and removal I have ever had. Thsnks to Layla and Kelcey.
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Angela Green
Lovely french manicure by Sharon ?
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Frank wilson
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Lynne Kirkland
Lovely relaxed atmosphere, the Girls are all brillant. Thank you Beauty Matters loved my "me time".
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Lynne Kirkland
Lovely relaxed atmosphere, the Girls are all brillant. Thank you Beauty Matters loved my "me time".
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Rachael Mcnicol
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Melanie Clarke
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kelly young
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Donna J
Small salon but is still a great place to unwind. Very professional and just bliss
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Dean Brown
A place where beauty really does matter hahahaha
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Helen Blurton
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Lissa Jerram
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Dean Brown
A place where beauty really does matter hahahaha
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Donna J
Small salon but is still a great place to unwind. Very professional and just bliss
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Beverley Robertson
Friendly and very professional, very relaxing treatments.
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Beverley Robertson
Friendly and very professional, very relaxing treatments.
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What do you love most about your job?
I love how my passion for makeup and travel becomes one. I also enjoy showing my creative side and skills through my work. However the main reason is to be able to put a smile on my clients faces on their special day. Ive also learnt a lot from others in the industry so my skills are a mixture of tips and tricks Ive learnt on my journey to get to where i am now.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My Parents started their own beauty Salon and i just grew up around seeing them enjoy running a business and making their dreams a reality. Ive been to Masterclasses and the biggest achievement for me so far was going to one in New York where it was with Mario Dedivanovic and he's the person that really got me wanting to get into this career and inspired me. My goal is to be working for television and film. i wanted to become freelance so i can scheduled my work life around other commitments and be able to be more flexible and able to help my clients arrange to book me for their big day.
Why should our clients choose you?
I would say I'm a very up to date Make-up Artist therefore i know the trends and what's popular now a days. However with my qualification I've also learnt era makeup and so i fit a variety of different clients. I like to make my clients feel relaxed and comfortable with my services. I also like to stress the importance of a trial as i want them to know what they exactly want for their wedding day and any ideas they wish to share. Id rather someone have too many trials then not enough. Also if anything wanted changing from the trials for the actually day then im very much happy to give you another one if not then shout up on the first one and I'll easily sort it to how you'd like it.
Wedding Make-up
Wanting your Make-up done by a professional for your big day? No problem just get in touch with me.
Prom Make-up
I offer prom Make-up which can be styled to fit your needs.
Era Make-up/ themed Make-up
I can fit my skills and creativeness to adapt your make-up for any occasion.
Festival Make-up
Are you wanting to get glam and creative for your festival? if so I'm able to do it for you. However travel fees may be included if its out my area.
Mini Masterclasses
Wanting to learn how to do your make-up like a Make-up Artist? Well it doesn't matter if you have skills already or none at all I'm happy to teach everything makeup related. If you only wanted to know more about a certain technique or area then I'm happy to teach you whatever you'd want to know as i can adapt it to fit you. I can do Masterclasses 1 to 1 or in groups. Also able to travel to locations aswell as having a studio in Beauty Matters.