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My maid of honour and I got our makeup done here for my wedding. I am so so happy with the service and professionalism from the therapist and staff. Both our make ups looked stunning! Thank you for making me look a million dollars for my big day.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS REVIEW PERTAINS TO REVOLVE STUDIOS IN CHELTENHAM AND NOT IN CARDIFF! Unfortunately the site didn't offer a way for me to review the Cheltenham branch. I purchased a Groupon voucher for family shoot plus makeover for one. I went with my husband and 2.5 year old daughter. I had the makeover. My hair didn't look too bad, but my make-up was very unprofessionally done (I could've done a better job myself) and this just put a damper on things from the word go! The photographer had no idea how to interact with children, which left my husband and I concentrating more on getting our daughter to enjoy herself than smiling at the camera - very disappointing! The photographer could also not guide us properly with regards to suggestions for poses. It ended up being a more stressful, than enjoyable, session. We were told that we'll receive our images on disk. They fail to tell you that they are thumbnail images that you're actually not really able to view properly or even make out what's in the photograph! They also told me that it'll be two weeks before I could collect the photographs, which was acceptable. After the two weeks came to an end, I phoned a number of times to find out when the photographs will be ready for collection - on the times that I got an answering machine service, they didn't even bother to return my call! After five weeks, I phoned again and they told me that the photographs were now ready for collection or £6.00 postal fee to have them sent to me. Having viewed their website prior to the appointment, I must say that I was excited to attend the session as I expected a professional service, but was on the contrary utterly disappointed!
Booked a fab deal for me and my friends to have hair, make up and a spray tan. We all had a great time and the staff are lovely, the interior of this salon is so gorgeous and we love the atmosphere. Will be going back for all my nights out! Thanks girls Louise xxx
I rarely write reviews, but i'm actually appalled.
Man at reception was very rude and seemed very uninterested in me being there (i think he's called miguel?) no one offered me any drinks (as was part of the deal!) no one even offered to take my coat/bag. makeup artist and hair stylist were ok, but very rushed. I've had free makeovers where they've spent longer on me and done a better job
At the end of appointment i asked for my deposit back (as was promised to me), this miguel guy refused to give me it, saying i'd have it refunded to my bank account. 2 weeks later, i check my bank- not there. I ring burlington's they say they'll sort it out. 2 months later i decided to check again. STILL not there. As to this moment I still have not been refunded.
I ADVISE YOU DONT GO HERE. spend a bit extra and go to hersheson's (also in westfield) and get your makeup done free from mac/benefit!
“I think the concept is absolutely brilliant, so I could not have been more dissapointed when the service I received was not what I had been sold. I had ordered a makeover as a surprise for my partner and when I placed the order I was told adding a photo-shoot would cost no more money. I then went to pay over the phone and was told they required a deposit upfront, so I was quite confused when they then proceeded to take the full payment upfront on top of the deposit. I debated it but the guy on the phone couldn't really explain it and you could tell he was scripted. I was short for time so I just went along with it. Then on the day I met my partner at the studio's at the end of her session. I was then met by a guy at the studio called Marcel. I wanted to collect the photos and go but he told me that I was late and we needed to go through the photo's. I was confused as I was 15 minutes before the end time, I also didn't see why I couldn't just tell them what photos I wanted and go. However, Marcel said we would have to come back in 45 minutes and go through the photo's with a consultant. When I questioned this Marcel then started getting funny with me and pointed out that he had never had this issue with anybody else. I told him I wasn't happy with the way he was speaking to me and he said that if I continued to question this he would refuse me the pictures full stop. When we were seen, a lady went through a whole load of photo's (generally they were very good). We selected the ones we liked and then at the end it was revealed that when I was told it wouldn't cost any more to add the photo-shoot, what they really meant was they wouldn't charge to take the photo's and they would give one free photo but any other photo's selected would cost £50 EACH !! I bought a few but raised a formal complaint. When the photo's arrived they were on very low grade photo paper and sent in a flimsy folder. As such the photo's were creased and buckled. I called to complain about that and ask for them to be re-sent and I was assured somebody would call me back about my complaint but nobody did. I called twice and both times nobody bothered. When I eventually received a call I was promised a refund and the photo’s received along with a soft copy on disk. None of this materialised so I escalated to a lady called Saika, who I was told was the head of customer relations and requested compensation in the form of the full photo file on disk or by email. But she said they had already re-sent the prints and a disk with the four photo’s on and had refunded me. None of this materialised and when I mentioned that, she just ignored me. They just don’t care. I really recommend avoiding these guys as do many people if you search the web. As well as the 80 comments on The Daily Mirror’s website: http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/investigations/2011/06/maddened-by-new-id-studios-mak.html
Three years receiving the same complaint and doing nothing?? They are openly conning people, it shouldn’t be allowed.”
I chose the Icon makeover with New ID. At first it seemed really expensive at two hundred and fifty pounds but when you think about it, with the Icon you get five free 5 x 7 branded prints that would normally cost fifty pound each so you are already ahead of the game and then you also get a hair cut and a hair colour. I have wanted to go platinum blonde for ages and this for me was a very economical way of doing it. So five prints and a hair colour and a hair cut that I pay seventy pounds for normally, and the makeup and the photo session, when you look at it that way you start to see that it is not expensive at all, in fact it is a complete bargain! I loved the hair colour they did for me, it was fantastic, in fact the whole thing was brilliant. The standard of hair dressing is way beyond what I expected. I was totally happy with the makeup despite the fact that they do put quite a lot on so it is not bleached out by the lighting in the photo studio. I loved the atmosphere and of course the free drinks. I was at the salon for six hours which is quite a long time, I was expecting four hours,, and they don’t serve food so take some snacks with you, especially if you are having a hair colour as well as a cut, you might get a bit peckish and if you are like me the Bucks Fizz will go to your head!
All in all I would say the Icon package is excellent value for money and you wont overspend because the prints are included.
I totally loved New ID it was such a great time I had there when I had my makeover, I just wish so much that the pictures were more affordable because I really wanted to buy more than I did but at fifty pounds for the smallest one and five times more than that for the big one you would need a mortgage to get all of the ones that you wanted. You have to see though that even though that is a gripe it does tell you how good the pictures are because if they were not good then I would not be bothered about the fact that I could not buy every last single one of them, I am going to save up so hard for the next year or so, I want to go back and do it all again and then walk out with handfuls of amazing pictures. I hand on heart have never ever looked anywhere near as good on a picture before and it was quite a jaw dropping moment when I saw how amazing I looked, I had no idea that the pictures were going to be that great and I could not stop staring at them. The boost to my confidence has been incredible and I know I will be going back to New ID time and time again.
Totally big thumbs up to New ID from me. I had a wonderful makeover with them and loved every last second of it and every last bit of it too, ok well the bit where I maxed out my credit card on the totally amazing photos might not have been the best decision I ever made in my life but despite my resolve to only buy one and get the free one I now have nine coming and one big bill to pay off but I had no idea how totally awesome the pictures were going to be and I just had to have more than two I am afraid. I am going to go back to New ID to get a makeup lesson, I was that impressed with how they did the makeup and while I was there, another lady was having a makeup lesson and she said it was fantastic and she learnt a lot from it. I am getting married later on in the year so I am going to take my brides maids along and then who knows, maybe we can do our own makeup for the wedding and not have to pay somebody else to do it for us, or if we still can’t do it then it is going to be New ID 100% who do it for us. If you are, like I was, a bit scared of makeover because of the photo shoot then don’t be, you are going to love it, they make it really easy for you and you really do not need any kind of modeling experience to look every bit as good as a professional model, I can vouch for that. New ID is totally brilliant and I cant wait to pay off my credit card so I can go back and do it all over again.
I have just discovered New ID makeovers, I have to be honest, this is nothing that I even really knew about or had considered before, the only reason that I found myself in the capable hands of the New ID team was because my sister got a voucher for a leaving present from work but didn’t want to go so she gave it to me. At the beginning I thought it was a bit of a cheek and some kind of hint because I am not the kind of woman that spends a lot of time doing my makeup, in fact unless it is a very special occasion I never even bother and I have had the same hair style, or rather lack of hair style for years so I was a bit taken aback, but when she told me how she got the voucher I just thought, oh why not and went along to see what it was all about anyway. I loved being at New ID and for somebody that has little or no interest in fashion, that is quite the achievement. I had no idea what sort of clothes to take, my wardrobe is about as up to date as my makeup and my hair cut, so I took along all sorts of stuff that the consultant helped me choose from. I was slightly concerned that they would be peed off that I took along so much stuff but they were very nice about it and tremendously helpful. I felt very comfortable with the whole team. That day I was totally transformed from a dowdy middle aged woman that had no interest in my looks to a good looking woman that was polished from head to foot, I could not believe it. This experience has totally changed the way I look and in turn how I feel about myself. If you are the kind of woman that doesn’t think that fashion and makeup is for her the do what I did and let New ID prove you wrong. I cannot wait to get my photos that should be here in few weeks time!
I think the rest of these reviews were made up..
Worst experience of my life.
Con from the moment you walk in the door.. they try to sell you make-up, false eyelashes.....
If you are there for the photoshoot be prepared to walk out the door without your desposit, they use every trick in the book to extract it from you.
Should have been an enjoyable day, turned into a 'timeshare' session that you just cannot get out of, no amount of bucks fizz helps with this experience!
My only recommendation - Stay Away..
My friends and I booked in before going away on our hen doo on Saturday. We all chose one of the various packages that were on offer and I have to say we were really pleased with what we received. The hair ups and styling were fantastic, as were the make up and spray tans ( MAC and Australian Gold). My firend also got her hair cut, and gorgoeus nail art which she loved also. All in, we were very happy girls, thanks to the girls there for working wonders! We wil let you all know how we got on when we come back!! xxxx
Believe me if you are in two minds about getting a photo shoot and makeover session with New ID all you have to do is take a look at their website and have a little click on the before and after photos and if that does not convince you then take mine and very other person that has had such a good time they have come on here and other sites to vouch for what a great experience this is. I loved being at New ID and I have every intention of going back for more of the same. New ID are proving a great way to make you look and feel totally amazing and I want more of it. I think it is one of those things that you could get totally addicted to and I can’t wait to go back for round two.
I have never really had much of a clue about what to do with my hair. I am one of those people that finds photos in a magazine of my hair in a way that would be impossible for even the most talented hairdresser to achieve. At New ID it is totally different. They sit down with you and look at your hair and the shape of your face and suggest styles to you that are achievable and more importantly that you will be able to manage on your own. There is nothing worse than walking out of a salon with amazing hair that you can no nothing what so ever with the next day. Here you will walk away with a style that suits you, is manageable and a few weeks later you will be the proud owner of some fantastic pictures that are a constant reminder of how incredible you can look. Its great.
My friend and I had the most amazing time at New ID having a makeover. We both came into a bit of money and spent a week working out how to treat ourselves. Then a friend suggested this idea and we both immediately thought it was the best idea ever. We spent the weekend before we went on a shopping spree to get some new outfits for the occasion. We had such a great time and then poured over the before and after photos, over a bottle of wine, dreaming about our new looks. The big day arrived and we got to the salon at around ten am to a wonderfully warm welcome from the staff. We had a sit down over a glass of Bucks Fizz and showed the lady our outfits and got our heads together to plan what we wanted to look like. To be honest we wanted a pretty casual look, we are both pretty casual girls and wanted some nice fresh pictures of ourselves for our respective houses.
We both got a great hair cut, nothing too dramatic but the standard of the cut for both of us was exceptional. We then had our makeup done and they did pretty much what we asked for, just fresh and natural using earthy tones, we were both really happy with what they did for us. We had a few more glasses of plonk before we stepped out in front of the camera where we had so much fun, it was so easy, we thought that with our total lack of experience in front of a professional photographer it would be really hard but he made it like a walk in the park for us.
We thought it would be a total nightmare to choose the pictures but it was fine, we had such a lot of fun and loved every aspect of our day at New ID.
i cant belive i didnt do some reserch before going here, http://www.facebook.com/groups/331055580256897
on facebook search ' NEW ID Burlingtons newcastle '
NEW ID FORMALY KNOWN AS MAKEOVER 2000
THIS COMPANY AS WENT DOWN THE PAN.
THEY FORCED WORKER TO RESIGN THERE CONTRACTS, TELLING THEM THERE JOB WOULD BE SAFE BUT THE NEXT DAY HAD TOLD EVERYONE TO GO HOME AS THE COMPANY AS WENT BUST!
THEY SHORT WAGED ALOT OF PEOPLE, AND STILL OWE ONE EX MEMBER 1000s OF POUND !
THE COMPANY IS STILL RUNNING AND RIPPING CUSTOMERS OFF, BUT IMO STAY WELL CLEAR OF IT AS YOU COULD BUY THE EXACT FRAME AND PICTURE FROM WILKINSONS AND JESSOPS.
I ALSO KNOW THERE HAS BEEN AND STILL IS SO CALLED SENIOR STYLISTS CUTTING CUSTOMERS HAIR WHO IS ACUALLY NOT EVEN SENIOR STYLISTS!
THEY ALSO DO NOT HAVE ANY CERTIFICATE TO BE ABLE TO CUT HAIR ON THE SHOP FLOOR.
AWAITING STORY TO BE PRINTED IN YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER :D
fell free to join group and invite friends and family not to get riped of with wilkonsons photo frames and jacops photos !
I was really impressed with the New ID crew when I went for a makeover and photo shoot with them last month. My friend put me on to the idea of going, I have just split up with my long term boyfriend and she thinks that it is time for me to get back onto the dating scene and thought I could A. do with a bit of a lift before I embark on something that I find to be pretty intimidating, and also she thought that it would be a good idea to get some professional photos to use on dating online sites, I was never going to do that but I could not see any harm in going along and getting a bit fat boost to my ego. I was a little shocked to see how affordable this was to do, I had it in my mind, for no real reason, that it would be really expensive but it was so affordable I could hardly believe it would be for real. My ex is a lawyer so I am very good at going through the fine print of anything and I had a very good look at all of the information on the website before I made up my mind to go but having gone through it with a fine tooth comb I have to say that there was nothing off putting at all and it really is what it says it is.
I arrived at the salon to a very warm welcome and really enjoyed having my hair and makeup done by the very friendly team of professionals that I met at the salon. The salon was very busy but it was great fun. I was there for about five hours and met lots of interesting people and discovered that I am not the camera shy person that I thought I was!
I got a lot out of New ID and hope that anybody that is unsure if they want to go or not will read this, go along and have as much fun as I did.
I have done a few spa treatments, weekends, retreats and a few other experiences I have found on voucher sites but none were are good as the New ID Makeover and Photoshoot that made me look so amazing and feel so amazing it has given me a whole new lease of life. As much as I have enjoyed the other things that I have done, none of them have given me the same kind of boost or kept me feeling and wanting to look good for so long. I loved the whole atmosphere at New ID. The studio had a real buzz about it that I felt as soon as I got through the door, it is a sort of excitement that I have never felt before, and I could tell by the look on the other peoples faces that were there already having a makeover that it was going to be a memorable experience because they were having such a good time too and without exception they looked totally amazing. When you first get in they give you a reassuring consultation where you establish what your new look is going to be. I went for a fairly radical change of hair style, something I have been meaning to do for years but never really plucked up the courage to go for it. I loved the makeup just as much, although that clearly can be taken off, when your new hair cut cannot but I did feel that I got a lot out of having a one on one with a professional makeup artist who was more than happy to share a few tricks of the trade with me and a few techniques that I know I am going to get a lot of benefit from. I would highly recommend New ID, not just for great pictures but for a huge moral boost that at one time or another I think we could all use.
I love the review from "Happyme" even a blind person can see that Splash Studios wrote it, my experiance is the same as "leeem " & "angrymum", I never seen sales people like it apart from double glazing.
Pitures were great but please do your home work as you are ment to ENJOY the experiance from start to finish.
My treatment started 40 minutes later than planned (therapist was late...) I was explained every step of the procedure and the aftercare, my questions has been answered, which is fine. I draw the shape of my eyebrows for her so she sees exactly what my desired shape was. It really wasn't nothing unusual and I exactly knew what I wanted, which in normal circumstances should help the therapist. Unfortunately it took a while before she managed to draw something barely similar...In fact at the end I was amending the shape with her equipment!!! Final drawing was different to initially marked required shape. I just had an impression that therapist had her own idea...Anyway, brows are thinner than i wanted, but at the moment i won't raise the issue because i second treatment is required anyway (SURPRISE!!)... which btw appears to be more expensive than the voucher itself (voucher 89 and second visit 120) I hope I can amend my shape when repeating the procedure. Hope so....My brows are fuller and naturally nicely shaped - purpose of the visit was to enhance them. At the moment results are 5 out of 10....Thanks Penny!
For the money this was great value. Rooms clean. facilities great. Food excellent. Will definitely be going again.
Just got back from a makeover day and photo shoot at Id studios Manchester, I went with my daughter after purchasing a deluxe makeover package for two.
I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of all the staff, from the moment we entered right through to leaving. The hair stylists, makeover artist and the photographer made you feel extremely welcome, and soon put you at ease.
The photographs were stunning and the only difficult part of the day was deciding which of the photos to buy, if money was no object we would have bought them all!.
The photos are expensive and we had to shortlist our favourites, we just thought it would be better to offer a package with all the photos on a disc rather than actual printed ones. (they do offer single photos on a disc, but to get them all on one would be better, and cheaper!)
Would I go again, .... no, would I recommend to a friend,.....Yes, (bank balance says no)
We have to wait four weeks for the piccies and again if they put them on a disc you could take them home with you, which would be better.
Hopefully the picture quality is as good as the day has been and we can cherish them for years to come.
Give this company a try, but do go midweek if you can because it is quieter and they can spend even more time pampering you and making you feel like a star.
I went for a photo shoot session with my friend this month after buying a voucher from groupon which paid for the makeover but not for the photos. The experience was nice and over all me and my friends enjoyed it. The staff that did the makeover were really friendly and nice. I was really pleased with my makeup but not so pleased with the haircut. I enjoyed the friendly and easy going atmosphere, also the studio is quite nice.
There are some things I didn't like. First of all the photographer guides you on the poses, which is good but at the end you end up looking a bit uncomfortable and unnatural in some of the photos. I would have expected to have a bit of guiding but also be allowed to express myself in front of the camera and show a bit of my personality. But this can not be done because they can't take 100 photos of you as it will be hard to decide at the end which ones you like. Over she took 25 photos of me and 25 of my friends. Half of them where not very good.
Also during the same time of our session there were other 6 ppl having their photos taken on the same day. This wouldn't have been a problem if we were given more attention and more time to take good photos which I didn't feel we had. We had to rush with the photo shoot and didn't have time to fully relax in front of the camera.
The big surprise came at the end when we were shown the prices for the photos. It did feel like a rip off. There is a reason why they don't show prices on their website for the full package or for the actual photos which other companies do.
Overall the experience was nice and enjoyable but if you decide to go to this studio for a photo shoot make sure you call them before and negotiate a good price for the photos and don't agree with the exorbitant prices they will ask for.
Just terrible. Did the 'glitz and glam' make up course.
Products were cheap and poor quality
We did a glitter eye and there were only 2 really unwearable colours and she told us she'd run out of the rest. Order more if you have a course coming up.
Therapist took phone calls whilst we were meant to be taught.
Therapist took a private treatment during our make up course and applied weekend lashes and waxed her brows ON OUR TIME. Everyone looked really fed up.
No lunch and it wasn't made clear that we had to bring our own lunch. 10-3 is a long time to go without food.
Make up looks we were taught were pretty shoddy. Didn't tailor class to our needs.One poor woman wanted more confidence as she was getting older, so she got one leopard print eye and one like a peacock feather.
If some one didn't like their look it was just passed off as "well it's different, you're not used to it".
Please do not waste your money on this course. Needs more professionalism, better products, better organisation!
THis was a present for my daughter and her freind for her 19th birthday -we were stopped in the street and offered buy one get one free so thought ideal for a birthday gift ! paid for the photo and makeover -then had to pay £50 booking fee which I was told I would get back ermmmm still waiting !
then came the really hilarious piece of misell I've ever come across
Rang to confirm as per insructions then the hard sell begins if I paid £60 pounds there and then I would get an extra photo each for the same deal so paid the £60 so in total I paid £60 which they doubled to £120 plus £50 plus £25 = £195 then day before shoot call from ID - do you want to double up and pay more money for more photos ...... so I asked how much would it be for a ! cd with all the photos on the guy sadi £100 -so I said well I'll have that rather then the photos - then came day of the shoot - daughter wouldn't let the stylist cut her hair as didn't look old enough to be qualifeid photographer moody and shouted at them - then next day went back to 'view' and were sat in a room and made to complete credit froms to pay for 2CD's at a cost of over £200 plus what I ahd already paid ! my daughter rang me in tears I had to get me husband to come out of work to sort it out - short version it's a scam and no where near as profeesional as ventura photos at least there you know what you are paying for ! really really reallly disapointed
I just loved my makeover with New ID it was one of the best things I have done in terms of health and beauty and that might sound kinda crazy but looking and feeling good is as good for your health as it is for your looks. I think beauty comes from within, and when you feel happy on the inside you look great on the outside and when you go and spend a bit of time with the amazing New ID makeover team you are going to look even more amazing on the outside.
I loved every second of my visit to the salon that is clean, fun nicely decorated and a great place to watch your transformation. I had the best hair cut that I have had in years and I found the makeover section of the deal fascinating. I was quite surprised to find no hard sell on the pictures. the cost of the makeover deals can in no way pay for everything you get so they must have to rely on picture sales. With this in mind I was ready for it after I had the photo shoot and in the viewing room I had a pre planned speech to battle off any hard sell coming my way but I am pleased to report there was no hard sell and all of the staff were professional and courteous at all times. I can do nothing but praise and recommend New ID.
I purchased a voucher for a makeover day as I felt I needed to treat myself after all my long hours at work. Spoke to a very lovely lady named Red Rose who arranged the session for me and my friend! You know when they say "first impression lasts".. this is truly correct!!!! Everything went perfectly! From my makeup... it was exceptional, they did not spend too much time doing my hair as I have already long straight black hair ;). My photographer, she was gentle, and almost felt like I was a real model that day! Although, the photos were a little bit pricy but they were amazing and tempting, all worth it! I coudn't help myself so I bought a few more and bragged them to my cousins when I got home.
It was indeed a wonderful day! Memorable one! And I'm definitely going to give myself same treat very soon! =) =) =)
My makeover was pretty perfect really. I went on a Saturday and they told me that there might be quite a long delay between each section of the makeover because they get rammed at the weekend but I found that it was fine and the longest I had to wait for anything was half an hour to view the pictures but to be honest there was so much going on in the salon that it was great to just sit back and people watch. I was not bored at all and you get free bucks fizz the whole time you are there any way so I was not going to moan about sitting in a great salon with heaps going on with a glass of bubbles in my hand!
The makeover was fantastic and pretty much how the rest of the contributors on here have said, it’s a case of book in, sit with the consultant, fill in a few forms, go over what kind of look you want then off to the hair section, get a wash and a cut and a blow dry and style and then off to makeup where you get your makeup done and lots of brilliant advice on how to make the best of yourself and take care of your skin, the it is a touch up on the old hair and then you are whisked off to the photo studio where you jump around having a ball and having your pictures taken, then you wait for the viewing, go wild because you want to buy all of the pictures. figure which you can afford, choose you free one, pay the postage and off you go, a few weeks later they turn up and you hang them with pride on your wall.
It was all pretty faultless really and I would find it very hard to figure out how they could improve this experience.
I have nothing but respect for New ID and their makeover service. I loved having the two makeover s I have had with them and will certainly be looking forward to having another one some time soon as well. I was very surprised at how affordable the makeover package are, I would have thought it would cost a lot more than that when you are not under any obligation to buy the pictures. Then I thought that as the actual deal was cheap you would be put under a lot of pressure to buy the pictures so was slightly apprehensive about that the first time I went but it was fine, there was no pressure at all and as some other people have mentioned the pictures really don’t need a lot of hard sell, they are great and really sell themselves. I loved the makeup they did for me on the day and I was very happy to find that the makeup lady was almost giving me a makeup lesson, I took a lot away from that experience and I am a lot more confident with makeup now and happy too experiment a bit more as well. I brought quite a few of the makeup products, I would like to have brought more but I wanted to spend the majority of my money on the picture that I am so very proud of. I think New ID are great and if you go you will love it. The staff are all very friendly and helpful and I think if you check out the deals on the website you will be amazed , as I was, at how affordable this is.
visible changes one of the best known beauty and skin clinic known in cardiff it has everything you need in the salon from make up to facials and so on laser to treatments to make your self look stunning everyday and make your self look fabulous
they are an amazing eyebrows shaper and the best eyebrows shaper are in here!!
please visit visible changesss you will never be disappoineted you will always leave with a smile on your face
Fabulous and Flawless H/M, I absolutly loved her and received so many compliments and my pictures came out great.
Her prices are competitive.
Andrea was excellent and the airbrush make up lasted all day. She was on time and did such a wonderful job. My hair and makeup held up beautifully all day.
I got so many compliments on my hair and makeup, I would highly recommend Andrea for any bride.
The reason we were at Twilight was for a photoshoot in their studio. We went as a family of 4 (myself, husband and two teenage sons). To be quite honest, we were a bit apprehensive about it all, having never done this sort of thing before. However, we need not have worried, as the experience was very good and we have happy memories of the pre-Christmas event (it had been given to us as a Christmas gift from my brother). The staff were very friendly and helpful and the after-service care was efficient and we are thankful to Paul Chandler for his professionalism in completing our order for the event. We had so much fun that day and would highly recommend it to anyone planning on indulging themselves with make-up, hair styling and a family photoshoot. We have some wonderful professional photographs which we have shared with family members, who have been thrilled with them. Many thanks again Twilight.
New ID are really fantastic and their makeovers are well worth the price, however take my advice and keep an eye on their website they do some amazing deals. I have been three times, the first time I didn’t even really bother to look for a good deal because the price of the makeover seemed to me to be so reasonable to start off with but the next time I found their last minute deal and got a makeover at half the price, I really just wanted a hair cut and my makeup done for a night out and was not going to bother buying the pictures but they were so awesome I ended up getting three. The next time I paid the full price for the makeover but I got a role over deal on the pictures so the company put down as much money as I did as long as I paid before I went so that effectively halved the cost of the pictures it was great, I now have a house full of pictures of me looking fantastic and I tell you what it does make you want to make more of an effort with yourself when you can see all the time how good you can look, I don’t know about other girls out there but I tend to be really lazy when it comes to getting ready to go out, I tend to just throw on what ever I can find and not worry but when you come face to face with yourself looking incredible every day you tend to go back to the bathroom and put a bit of slap on. New ID are great, just keep an eye out for good deals so you have more to spend on the pictures!
I got a voucher for New ID as a Gift from my sister for my partner and I for a Deluxe Makeover and Photoshoot for two including hairstyle, make-up, nails and drinks. I phoned up and booked it for a Sunday at 8am. I had to pay a depisit of 50pounds which could be used toward images or payed back to me after we attended the day. We were offered drinks, chatted to, asked what look we were going for, even my partner enjoyed it (he didnt want makeup but they managed to convince him to have foundation because otherwise the photo's will whitewash him). The hair was brilliant (I even bought some conditioning treatment because they made my hair so soft), Makeup also brilliant and gave me some tips on doing it myself.
Photographer was brilliant, talked us through, helped us pose in different clothes and backgrounds. Told to wait 1 hour before photo viewing and suggested we pop into town for food and a little shop, which we did.
Went back to have a look at the pictures. the room we viewed them in was small but it was fairly pleasant. We were overwhelmed by the quality of the pictures and had one heck of a job to work out which ones to get. None of them really needed touching up and there was plenty to choose from so it is easy to avoid that extra cost if you want to.
We both really had a good time and I am sure we will be going again at some point in the future.
My opinion of New ID
Website – superb, this is a great site with lots of information, nice video, before and after shots and great deals.
Booking – very easy, buy a voucher online, get the pack that contains all the info, phone up and book.
Customer service department – very good and helpful people, efficient, honest and polite.
Salon – busy but good fun, nice atmosphere, great decoration, clean, oragnised and nice buzz
Staff – all great, really friendly people, happy, chatty and show an genuine interest in what they are doing.
Makeup – application – fantastic, loved what they did for me. Products – superb, I brought loads of their own brand cosmetics that are way better than a more expensive brand that I was using before.
Hair – great cut, one of the best I have ever had, love Burlingtons, will us them again for sure
Photo studio – fantastic, great backgrounds and props. Great fun, lots of interesting lighting.
Photographer – great guy, really knows his stuff, very chatty and friendly and very good at getting you to relax
Photos – awesome, great composition and really nicely done
Viewing session – awesome, very relaxed and no hard sales, the guy was very friendly and not at all pushy.
Overall service – superb, I would use this company again without a shadow of a doubt and would be more than happy to recommend them to anybody.
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON MAKE UP LESSONS HERE!
I came here for a 3 hour make up lesson.
The staff, I think she was called Miguela ( as she didn't even bother introducing herself at the beginning) was clueless.
She went through a flip chart which was already been written out before hand. We then had a volunteer who she did some make up on, but she stood in front of our view the whole time. Anything we asked her, she wasn't sure about, I left half way through, I thought it was better wasting the money than my time there.
I have complaint to the company about their bad teachings and they didn't even bother replying to me at all.
We had a lovely day at the Breadsall Priory.
We chose the back massage which was very relaxing then we went for a swim and sauna afterwards we had lunch there which finished the morning perfectly a great day out
When my dear hairdresser of many years moved away, I was devastated. I tried a salon he'd recommended, but I wasn't impressed. The place was small, crazy like a zoo, and my haircut was not the quality I was used to, this was the first mistake he had ever made. I mentioned it to a friend of mine, and she recommended Burlingtons and New ID studio. I was a little confused about the studio so I went online and saw this place wasn’t just a salon but dealt in what they called makeover photoshoots. This sounded like it could be well worth it and fun to get some nice photographs. I figured it was worth a try, since my friend had sported some great looks, including a stunning style and then she showed me her photos that she had done and I was sold. When I got to Burlingtons and New ID it was like night and day from the salon I'd just tried. It was busy, but a happy, humming, organized kind of busy. Everyone was friendly and helpful. There are lots of stylists and staff for the many customers that were there which is a great sign of a great salon. The salon is clean and open, with a great sense of space, so it never feels crowded even when every seat is filled. Great for people watching! And if there's drama in this salon, I don't see it. This place is professional to the hilt without being sterile or cold. The people who work here are always smiling. I also wanted to mention that the staff here at Burlingtons and New ID studio do not push you to buy the products they sell.
I for a full pamper & photography bourdoir shoot, and myself and my friend were quite nervous before turning up, but I can simply say this was one of the BEST Salon/Studio experiences I have ever had!!Although running a little late, we were well looked after,& offered a glass of bubbly for start the day. From the make up, nails, hair styling, photo session, to the end result, we were not rushed along & felt time was taken over each part of the day. Was very happy with the make up & hair and friendly banter along the way, and then it just got better & better! Taz who took our photos made us both feel very at ease despite being in our underwear in front of a total stranger!!He knows his stuff & showed upmost professionalism as well as having a great sense of humour, which really helped make our session as enjoyable as it was.There was an abundance of backdrops for the pictures, which really impressed me after having been to other venues which were in comparison, quite shocking! We were guided through everything step by step to achieve the best results. We then had a short break before expecting a hard sell session looking through the pictures, but Sam was a friendly, helpful, professional but very lovely guy who we warmed to, and who gave his honest advice, and helped us choose the final pics for us to take home that day. Myself and my friend both left feeling elated and saying what a wonderful day we had just had. I would recommend this Salon & Studio to anyone, and made a perfect day for us, and taking away some pictures we were both really proud of. Thank you to all the staff at Pynk for a truly brilliant day! :)
New ID studio is the place to go if you are looking to capture a time in your life with a complete makeover and a real professional photoshoot resulting in fantastic photographs. This is not your ordinary photo studio as they have all the equipment to give you such a great makeover first to get the best of you with a great consultation about what you want and are more likely to get. All the staff that I had were truly artists. I have long, straight hair and tend to not expect too much, as most places just trim it and blow dry it. My hair hangs very flat, therefore I went in expecting to get a nice cut, and hopefully an enjoyable experience. Instead, I walked out excited that my hair actually has style. They had cut my hair into layers that gave me shape (while keeping the length). The hardest part of the entire time I spent there was umming and arring about what pictures I wanted and how many and I had to forcibly stop myself from spending a fortune on one of the loveliest picture frames I have ever seen. I will have one but not just yet. When i received my complete set of photos and i loved every one of them. There was no gimmick when I went to Burlingtons and New ID studio and met with the staff. They were very straightforward, easy to talk to and very passionate about their work. So great to find a business like this.
Im not one for bigging up any old business but the way I was treated at this beautiful trendy young feeling salon that had just been suggested to me by my secretary, I felt I had to. She had heard from her friend and this for me is always a great sign and the best advertising ever is by word of mouth. I looked them up online and the website was ok enough for information but I would update the webpage if I was them (that’s my business I will be leaving them a card). I booked in for the icon makeover and photoshoot which got me a new colour cut and style plus a photo session. This was looking like a bargain I was still waiting for the full whack and onslaught from a hard hitting sales pitch for whatever they happened to have on promotion this week. Well I can honestly say I was shocked at the way I was treated by the entire staff and management at Burlingtons and New ID studio and salon. They were one hundred percent faultless. My hair which is the bane of my existence was treated to such a glorious cut and style I was speechless.(which is very rare). The make up girl was so lovely and charming setting me up for the great time I had in the studio for my pictures. The photographer was good not too personal but also not too aloof. And by the time it had ended we did manage to get some stunning pictures of ME. The best find of 2011. Thanks Burlingtons and New ID.
I completely agree with all of the compliments that New ID get on this and on other review sites, I loved my makeover with New ID and have made a decision to go ever year even if it is just to get one or two pictures. I got such a good feeling from having a my makeover it really made me shine and has changed my look forever and I can’t think of anything better than every year going and having another revamp and seeing how many different looks I can come up with, I had no idea that reinventing myself was going to have such a profound effect on not only how I look but how I feel as well it really was the making of me and I have found depths to myself that I did not know that I had before. In terms of the cosmetic they are great too and they are so affordable, I am really loving New ID makeup and it is certainly getting me noticed. I learnt quite a lot from having my makeup done and have referred to the little chart they gave me so many times to make sure that I am getting my makeup right.
I had loads of Bucks Fizz, that was great, I felt almost famous, I have never felt like that before. The staff were all really cool and did a great job of keeping everybody happy even if it was very busy on the day that I went and there was a bit of waiting around but they kept us all really occupied and happy at all times and I did not hear one complaint all day so this experience gets one massive big huge thumbs up from me, well done everybody at New ID
I have been to Splash at least 10 times with my children aged 10 and 6 the pictures are amazing the price is to be expected and noone bullies you or makes you feel unwelcome. If you want cheap go to snappy snaps
My fiancé and I just had a makeover and photoshoot session with Burlingtons and New ID studio and we had an absolute brilliant time. We were both really up for the day and had lots of our own ideas for the shoot. We talked previously about what would look the best. And the friendly staff and Burlingtons and New ID took our opinions and told us what they thought and between us we came up with what is best. That was the tone for the session- lots of energy, laid back but professional. My fiance and I were really open to whatever happened because we knew our photographer has a great eye. He gave us a lot of direction, we weren’t just standing there hoping we looked ok. We really appreciated that. We didn't linger, hoping we got something good- once he captured what he wanted it was like, 'excellent, those were great, let's try something else!" All of our photographs were sooo beautiful this was all down to the skills that they all possess at Burlingtons and New ID. Both of us had our hair done before the photoshoot Dave my fiancé had his beautiful long hair cut a lot shorter than he wanted but I demanded it. (your too old for a ponytail Dave). My hair was spectacular much better than my usual salon so I think I may be changing salons from this day forward. What a salon everything just screamed class from the first second until we walked out the door. Thanks Burlingtons and New ID and I will see you very soon
I love Burlingtons and New ID. They are the only place I can find in London that does really great high and lowlights can give you a modern and trendy hair cut give you some professional model quality photographs and doesn't charge a fortune. They are worth every penny. You can probably get cheaper priced colour or cuts (at your grans beautician maybe) and a cheaper photography session but I doubt it will be anywhere as professional as you get from this lot here. I guarantee you won't find a better job for the price. I went to Burlingtons and New ID because all of reviews on line and elsewhere are raving ones, and I like you will not be disappointed. They photographed me spectacularly. The photos are magnificent. They done very few posed portrait shots, so if that's what you're looking for, they are probably not the best fit (although I am sure they are more than capable of doing those beautifully, too). They excel at is beautiful candid photos. My photographer really captured the essence of me in my prime. I recommend that you check out their website to get a better idea of what they do.
After seeing some of the photos they shot, several of my friends have contacted Burlingtons and New ID to book their own makeover photoshoots. I highly recommend them, the best hair and makeup but first and foremost for the fantastic pictures I had taken. I definitely will be returning to Burlingtons and New ID studio
I thoroughly loved my first and definitely not my last visit to Burlingtons and New ID studio. I have been to copious amounts of salons before, but this one is simply the best. I had been colouring my hair at home with dark brown box set for about a year and wanted something lighter and just generally better. So I called Burlingtons and New ID after reading their reviews and knowing that the nearest location was near to my home. I was booked for the next day for a Icon makeover and photoshoot. I would get my hair coloured by a pro and have time in a photographic studio!!! Wow I couldn’t wait. When I walked in for my appointment I was greeted by the friendly front desk staff, who gave me a quick tour and asked if I wanted anything to drink and I could not refuse a bucks fizz. What a perfect drink for getting your hair done. Everyone was so nice and helpful! I only waited 5 minutes for my colourist and stylist, to greet me. We chatted about what I wanted. I wanted my hair quite a bit lighter, but I did not want my hair blonde. Then she cut my hair better than I have had it in years. In the end my hair turned out so beautiful. I enjoyed my photoshoot but the best result for me was my hair. I got my complementary photograph in the end. From start to finish I had a spectacular experience. There were no pushy tactics to get me to buy their products. I cannot wait until my next appointment! They really listen and care for their customers. Thanks again.
I've have lived in the same area of London my whole life and had the same hair stylist from my very first haircut at age 3 up until I was 14 years old, my mum. I decided to look for a new stylist when my former one wasn't able to really produce the look I wanted (thanks for trying mummy) and for a few of years I had a great stylist but that relationship didn’t last and I found a lot of trouble finding a place that I really liked. By the time I was twenty one I found my perfect salon with great staff and great stylists. Burlingtons and New ID are the perfect combination, a talented salon and you can get some fantastic photographs taken. When I first came here I was blown away by the whole scene they have manufactured, everything just shone with classiness. My hair has always come out looking beautifully and I have had all my friends compliment me after every time I have visited. What I think is the best part of the Burlington and New ID experience is the photoshoot they always take informal, natural-looking photographs of me. I'm not a fan of formal photos, you think it's easy to stand there and pose for a photographer and try and look natural. Well it is not. Yet the photographers at New ID capture your beauty, and emotions. The photographs that I bought were just the best pictures of me ever and every time I return I always have the choice of buying the latest shots. Burlingtons and New ID has been my regular salon for over a year now and I highly recommend you pay a visit here as soon as possible.
I have to say that New ID really are a million and one times better than the two other so called make over companies that I have used and I mean a whole heap better, not just a bit better for a start the products are well better, one company I used, well their makeup was like rubbing olive oil all over your face, I had spots for weeks afterwards , on top of that they are a lot more organized ad have way better, more professional and friendlier staff, much nicer boutiques, and a lot more free booze as well! The other places I used were like a cattle market in comparison and the waiting around in between having things done was so irritating. You don't get that with New ID, it all ran like clockwork and the team really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and involved with what you are having done rather than the 'this is the way we are doing your hair and makeup weather you like it or not' attitude of the others.
Because the other two times I had a makeover I had such a completely rubbish time I was pretty tempted to never go again but I got this voucher as a gift as part of a group of us and felt that I had to go and I was really amazing, I could not believe that companies offing the same things could offers such different levels of service.
My advice is that if you are going to have a makeover and want my advice don't use anybody other than New ID, the photographs are of a far higher quality as well.
When we selected Burlingtons and New ID studio for a makeover and photoshoot my fiancé and I wanted somewhere the staff were talented, artistic, easy to get along with, and somewhere they had an eye for detail. We have found all of these qualities at Burlingtons and New ID. My fiancé and I really are not big picture people. We are not that couple that has a billion photos of ourselves in our home, we are both pretty bored with facebook and don’t post pictures there anymore. But we did want to capture the memories of our love for each other on film. In a nice professional way, not just get your mam or dad to take some shots. We were not familiar with Burlington and New ID. But after looking at their website and the deals were great but the pictures even better. SO we booked or I booked. After the hair which was a snazzy new cut for me and the same short back and sides for him it was then time for our shoot, we were both a little nervous. A refreshing glass of bucks fizz before helped resolve that. We were made to feel at ease, as if we were not taking photos, but just natural in some and posing for others. My favourite was the one when I was being held and I was looking straight into my darlings eyes as he looked so hunky and handsome. They captured us through photos, they captured our personalities, who we are as a couple and how much we are in love. That is not something just anyone can do. I am forever thankful for these memories that I will have for a lifetime. Burlingtons and New ID studio XOXOXO
I have always wanted a makeover ever since seeing them on the television and when I say makeover I mean for me, a personal makeover, not a car or a room or a whole house and lifestyle just a hair style change some new make up and some new clothes all put together and the final piece of the puzzle a professional photoshoot with all the bells and whistles that come with it. I had seen Burlingtons and New ID in passing and it must have stuck because when I was looking on the internet for somewhere to finalise my makeover plan I came across it and instinctively knew this was the place for me. When I looked at its address I worked it out that I have passed this salon and studio on numerous occasions while shopping and it had just passed me by. I must say that I had such an awesome experience with all the staff they were professional, punctual, and prepared. My hair stylist was chatty and full of gusto and managed my unmanageable hair greatly. I ended up with my favourite cut in ages. Before I was finished in the chair I had my first of several bucks fizzes which helped me out a lot when it came to my picture session. Working with the photographer was fun and laid back. We went over what to wear and I chose a cute black tank top from my sack of clothes that I brought with me, that made me feel comfortable. He was really good at making me feel at ease in front of the camera. My final pictures came out so much better than I was thinking they would and I was happy to pay the extra money for some extra prints.
I am not a real girly girl. I don’t know where all the best salons are at and I have never had a professional photoshoot. But after my first visit here to Burlingtons and New ID studio I am now obsessed with the place. I had an AMAZING time working with all the fresh faced lovely and genuine people at the salon and studio. My consultation and then cut and style with my stylist was fun, professional, creative, and my hair turned out better than I could have ever expected. In between me getting my hair cut and styled and a great lesson in hiding blemished areas and general make up, I was left to sit down and have a free drink of practically any kind from tea all the way to bucks fizz. Oh yes I love this place. When it was my time I was shown the way to the studio and my time in front of the lens was to begin. I was introduced to my photographer who was a younger man than I had imagined, but he loved his work and took his time to explain how everything would work and be pulled together for the final photograph to look fantastic. The shoot was relaxed, laid-back, and he went over photos throughout the shoot so we could get the best shot possible. The studio space is perfect and has great looking equipment, and his results speak for themselves. I could not recommend Burlingtons and New ID studio more, and will be sending my friends this way!
I am what I describe as a professional day outer. There is nothing i have not or will not try. There are hardly any salons, spas, massages, saunas or makeover places that I haven't hit since I moved here one year ago. As I have been down my list I have found some great places and some right old dives. This time i was going to Burlingtons and New ID. For a more than reasonable price I was getting more than i was even offered in most other salons. First check off was the welcome 10/10. Polite and many choices of beverage. I then had a very concise consultation 10/10. Then off to my chair and the stylist was great again polite and chatty not too much so 10/10. The final style and make up was also heavenly 10/10. I was offered a bucks fizz 10/10 while I waited for my studio to be readied. My photographer was the pick of the bunch 10.5/10 He made me laugh and pose like I was born to do this. I did have several changes of clothes and this didn't upset him in the slightest. When my time was up I jumped into the viewing room and I fell in love with myself. I managed to stay in control and not spend too much money. There was no hard sell they didn’t need to I would have happily bought them all. This is now my number one spot and i will passing through here quite regularly. What a find This place called Burlingtons and New ID 11/10
As soon as you step inside the door you know you have entered a special place. I had come from a stressful week of work and I am transformed into a beautiful new me after the sessions you receive from the staff at Burlingtons and New ID. The prices that they charge in no way brake the bank but if your ego is at stake- its well worth spending a little bit more. Burlingtons gave me the BEST haircut of my LIFE!!!!! I'm not kidding. i had this ugly half and half cut, and she turned it into a short little masterpiece. I live in West London and have been desperately looking for someone with their talents. I mean, they have worked with celebrities, so my friend had told me, and i swear to god you end up looking like one afterward. It is worth it, you don’t even have to save up for this cut, the prices are most reasonable. The environment is very friendly - everyone who works there is really nice and you can read your paper in silence or gossip about whatever you want to - they're up for anything. It is very fascinating for me to have a chance of being a model for a short time. The photographer I saw was able to create vibrant, exciting and meaningful images out of me. He had a real understanding of space, light and my energy...His outstanding images of me were fantastic and I couldn’t have imagined that I could look like that in a photograph. I cant fault my short time spent at Burlingtons and New ID.
I went to Burlingtons and New ID for the first time and I will be coming back the salon and staff were that good looking and I hoped that a bit would rub off on to me. I could not have been happier with my experience here! After I walked in the door, a young lady who turned out to be my hair stylist gave me a welcoming smile and introduced herself. Then I was directed to my chair, and what a comfortable chair it was. I do like a good one to relax in while getting styled. It was at this point I was reminded about the complimentary drinks and so I sat like a queen on her throne with my tall glass of fizzy wine. It was a little piece of heaven. My hair stylist was fabulous! She transformed my horribly neglected locks in to a gorgeous movie star 'do. In fact, I was so impressed that I already have scheduled an appointment with her next month to work get some colouring done. I was ready for my professional shoot and I must say I was a little bit nervous because I am quite self-conscious about being in front of the camera. She was fantastic about listening to what I wanted the result to look like and looking at the magazine I had brought in to show her. She guided me through the process of directing me what to do to get the result of how I wanted to look in the frame and helping my thought process to keep me on track. This pure professionalism shone through in my pictures. Thanks Burlingtons and New ID and see you in a few weeks
Our experience having a makeover and photoshoon session at New ID was absolutely wonderful. It was a few months ago and I still smile when I think of how wonderful we were treated. The girl that helped us was so sweet and I feel so sorry I can't remember her name, but she helped us choose how we wanted to look and gave us a hand with co-ordinating our outfits so we would look good together and gave us heaps of other great fashion and makeup advice that we both use and has made us both look really super.
I certainly don't agree with a couple of negative reviews which I came across during a Google search. There are not many but the ones that are there I find hard to believe if my experience is anything to go by, I don’t think some of them can even be true.
This was one of the most wonderful experiences my family has ever had. We all felt pampered.. All the staff made us feel like we were at a spa and our finished photographs had a touch of something magical.. I don't know how they do it but we all felt like a celebrity during the entire process and photo session.
Our family has had photo sessions done many times at other studios and most were just adequate. If there is one negative point, it would be a wish that this studio existed when our children were young. I just know our photo-takes would have gone a lot smoother. It makes me sad we can't turn back time and do this all over again.
If you are going to New ID I advise you to just relax and let them pamper you. It felt like a very special and once in a life time experience. I hope you will feel the same magic.
The Pinup Studio experience was nothing if not unique. Arriving at what looked like (and, as it turned out, was) a bohemian fantasy household in deepest Lambeth, I was surprised to be greeted by a young and cheerful blonde lady, Jessy, who was to be my photographer for the session. Jessy and her makeup / hair artist, Charlotte, made sure my boyfriend and I were settled with a cup of tea before we began the mammoth makeup application and hair coiffing that is the essential part of any pinup photoshoot.
I was put totally at ease by both women, and we chatted over tea and makeup brushes while Charlotte painstakingly applied individual lashes to my eyes and piled on the necessary foundation and powder combination needed to make skin look flawless under harsh light.
The venue for the shoot was quirky and interesting, although a little spartan; a couple more comfy chairs would have not gone amiss. However, the room served perfectly well for a small individual shoot and I was quickly put at ease by Jessy's encouragement and professionalism behind the lens.
We started with a few fully-clothed shots in a pencil skirt and feather boa combination, which worked well as an introduction to boost my confidence and start getting a bit more of my kit off, as is the time-honoured pinup style. Naturally, this started off awkwardly, with me getting used to moving my body into more suggestive contortions than I am generally used to...
In my second 'scene', dressed somewhat skimpily in a red bra and knickers and with a parasol as a prop, I began to warm up under the lights and started to really enjoy myself. Jessy's continual encouragement and gentle instruction really helped me get the most out of the experience. I found that bringing your own outfits helped make the photos more individual, but if I had wanted more there was a selection of clothing and underwear at hand.
We shot several different outfits and before I knew it, we had finished. What can I say, all that laughter and cheesecake posing made the time go by pretty quickly.
When I received my photos printed and on disc, I was very happy with the results, particularly with two of the images Jessy had digitally retouched. What a much-needed confidence boost!
I would be happy to recommend the experience to anyone who's sick of seeing those naff modern studio photos from places that rip you off and stick on the soft focus, and fancies doing something a bit different. You will not be disappointed!
If you are looking for a down to earth salon and an amazing cut and style look no further. I decided to try Burlingtons and New ID based on a number of different factors, which included proximity to my house, pricing, and the reviews that I read on the interweb. When I called for my appointment, it was about 10:00 AM on a Monday morning, and I was welcomed in with a smile and a lovely hot cup of tea. The first woman I spoke with - whose name I didn't catch, unfortunately - was extremely nice and helpful, and was able to tell me what I could expect from the day ahead. My stylist had a great personality and tons of experience. She gave me an excellent consultation for my hair cut, and she went above and beyond what I expected. While I was there, I felt as though I was in a really positive work environment, and that often reflects in a stylists work. All of the employees were smiling and making friendly jokes with one another at times. Whether you want to close your eyes and relax or chat throughout your appointment, the atmosphere seemed to be inviting towards either type. The photographer’s patience and attention to my sensitivities made for a fun, easygoing shoot that I will never forget. For a couple hours, I was a star, hamming it up for the camera. I think i just forgot about the camera and thought instead about how the final pictures would come out and then I can show them to the world. Thank you to all the top class people that I met at Burlingtons and New ID studio and salon.
Going into the Pin up studio I had no idea what I was in for. Once I was near the studio Jessy came out and found me to bring me upstairs and I loved the studios! Very trendy and cool and I felt super relaxed. They were all ready for me to get my hair and make-up done and offered me some sparkling wine which always helps to ease the nerves! The girl doing my make-up was fantastic, professional and made sure I was happy with the styling.
Jessy is a fantastic photographer and her pin up style is spot on. I felt instantly at ease with her and trusted her immediately. We had so much fun and I am unbelievably happy with the results! They are much more than I was expecting and was so happy that I had to come back and order a few more photos. Jessy picked out my best photos to send me and she has an excellent eye and were definitely the best of a very large bunch of shots. Her retouching work was great and gave me that perfect, smooth, pin up style.
I use my photos from the Pin Up Studio as my main photos when promoting myself as a professional burlesque performer and Pin up model and I get rave reviews from every professional who has seen them.
I recommend the Pin Up studio to all my friends in burlesque and will definitely come back for more with more costumes!
For non-professionals just looking for some really stunning photos and a fun, relaxed shoot, Jessy is great at directing and helping you hit those classic Pin Up poses and they are great gifts!
I cannot recommend the Pin Up Studio enough.
Today I write this review because I want to tell everyone what a wonderful time I had while having a makeover photoshoot at Burlingtons and New ID studio. I have had two professional photoshoots before. The first one I had was a wedding present in New York and was over eight years ago. That one was a great day but it cost a tremendous amount of money. My second one was 4 years ago in London that was a great day but not a patch on NYC. It is great to look at the difference in the photographs. So when for my birthday this year I received an Icon makeover photoshoot with the Burlingtons and New ID team. I was sure that my day wouldn’t come close to my NYC day firstly because the price was less than a third of what was paid, but the proof is in the pudding because the day I spent in New ID blew the spots off all the other makeovers I had done before. The staff were so friendly and helpful and not once did I feel like they were just going through the motions. My hair stylist listened and had skills with her scissors unlike anyone who had touched my head before. I didn’t take her suggestions lightly and the final style was better than I could ever have imagined. The photographer was a true professional and had so many ideas and everything about my session was better than I had seen before. When it came to viewing my photos I was knocked over by them. My new hair colour and cut looked amazing in my photos and I had to buy the beautiful photo album to put them in. You can trust me when I say Burlingtons and New ID are the best at what they do from New York City to London town. Simply the best.
. I would like to shout from the rooftops about my superb first time spent at Burlingtons and New ID studio. I went for a platinum photoshoot and makeover. The price was 150 pounds which is a little bit more than I usually pay for hair cut but not that much more and with the added bonus of time spent with a pro photographer. As I sat looking at myself in the mirror after my wonderful wash cut and blow dry, all I could think about was what a great place to find and I hope to become a regular client. I was waiting to get my make up done for my photos to be taken. I sipped on my free bucks fizz and thought I could do this once a week. That would be a little bit overkill, but the way I was made to feel, relaxed and tranquil I wanted more of this place. The photo session was great and again the words relaxed and tranquility come to mind. The compliments on my hair were non-stop for a week after I had left, and let's just say it was a self image boost I was in desperate need of. It's so strange how a good haircut can improve your confidence. I haven't felt this good about myself in a long time.
Now I think at Burlingtons and New ID you can come here if you are after some smashing shots of yourself with the fun of having a complete makeover, but I would recommend one and all to try a makeover but also I will be coming back here regularly for my haircuts and you can do that too because the prices are so reasonable.
This place is great, I would go so far as to say that it would be fairly impossible not to have a great time, I loved it, I went during the week, this was for two reasons really, one was because a friend of mine had been during the weekend when the salon was really busy and ended up being there a couple of hours longer than she had anticipated and said that there was a lot of waiting time, she really enjoyed the experience but that bit took the edge of it, the other reason was that when I phoned up to make the appointment they actually told me that it would be better to go during the week for the same reason, I was actually pretty impressed that they told me this and were up front about it and it gave me a lot of confidence in the them as a company. Even if I had not had that confidence I would still have been as impressed as I was, the studio was really well organized even though it was still pretty busy being a week day. I was really taken care of by the staff who did the most wonderful makeover for me and made me look brilliant. The only part of the day that I had reservations about before I went was me loosing the nerve during the photo session but it was great fun and the photographer did a really great job of making me feel relaxed and confident, so it was, for me, pretty much the perfect day. The pictures came out really well and I loved how I looked in them, professional pictures are so much better than amateur ones and I am so proud of mine that took just over four weeks to arrive.
The reception , decor and facilities looked good, although the treatment room that I got was very small and seemed make do.
My main treatment was the facial and it was one of the worst facials I have ever had. The girl was a new recruit. I have had facials at many places across london and going by her hand movements alone , I could tell she was inexperienced.while trying to remove blackheads she literally squeezed my skin so badly that it was very painful and left red marks all over my face. Will never go back again.
The manicure was okay and pedicure was hurried up- all done by the same therapist.
Like most people I've had some hit or miss hair cuts in many different salons. Then I found Burlingtons and New ID studio. Upon entrance you are welcomed by the most warmest personalities. Sweet and attentive, they offer to take your coat, and prepare a glass of ice cold lemon water, tea, coffee or even bucks fizz. I had been dying to get a new haircut for a while, but I didn't have a hair stylist that I could trust to try a new hairstyle. I wanted to maybe colour my hair and get a great cut to give my hair some shape during the transition of it growing out. I have shoulder length hair and it is really thin and without any product after a wash it really frizzes out. After my wash cut and style here at Burlingtons my hair was softer and shinier than it had been since I was a teenager. I was in love with this place already. That was before I had been to have my pictures taken. Now they have many different prices of packages and I paid less than my usual cut and blowdry for this cut and with the photography session with it as well. I have always been a bigger woman who has had the unfortunate pleasure of people offering up their opinions of my physique, but with this photographer I was made to feel extra special. Every shot that was taken I felt would be the ‘one’. And when I went to view them at the end of my session, I found out I was right. All the pictures were exquisite. I want everyone to see my photos. Burlingtons and New ID studio are my new best friends.
I had such an awesome time at New ID in Glasgow, it was way better than I expected it to be. A pal of mine had been and had a makeover before and even though the pictures came out really good she said the service was really bad, I have to add at this point that it was not the same company, but another company that offers the same thing, this is the reason that I went with a different company because her experience was one of hard sell and getting asked to recommend others to the experience and stuff like that, that would have been fair enough if she had not been paying for the deal, but when you have paid for something who wants to be put up to all of that sort of sales pressure, certainly not me. When I booked I let them know that I was going to be sticking to a budget for the picture and did not want to be pushed to buy more, they were very reassuring on the phone and said that is not the kind of thing that happens at their salon and I had no hassle with them what so ever. What I got was a great makeover that made me feel great, the pictures were really amazing quality and I loved how they used the background and the lighting and I really wished that I could have brought more of the pictures but I really only had a limited amount to spend. I was over the moon with the hair cut and style they did for me and the makeup was amazing. The staff at New ID are really lovely and really listen to what it is that you want and they don’t just take over and do what they want, you get to have a lot of input and that really impressed me!
My friend told me about Burlingtons and New ID studio. I wanted to have a makeover done but I have had several bad experiences at several high-end salons, so I was skeptical. Scheduling was quick and easy, and the front-desk staff was cordial and efficient (showing me around, introducing me to most of the staff, offering me my choice of beverages while I waited, I went for the bucks fizz). And my stylist was superb. She took the time to ask about my lifestyle and styling skills, really listened to what I wanted, and did a great job of sorting out my horrible haircut. I have tight curly hair which was set upon by the last stylist I saw. So I needed to get a good job done, and that was precisely what I got from Burlingtons. If you want great pictures to be able to look back at when you are older and grayer well at New ID studio you can. Having my pictures taken there was an experience I'll never forget. The enviroment was fun and i had a good time at my session. And the great part is, is that you can see it in the pictures. My pictures turned out better than what I expected and I'm so happy with them. Everyone working there was so friendly and warming. They are very professional but know how to have fun and make you have fun also. I wouldn't have wanted to get my pictures done anywhere else but New ID. So if you want an outstanding makeover and photoshoot go to Burlingtons and New ID studio . You won't regret it.
I really enjoy my makeup class! you can see that she is a makeup artist and a very good one! Provides good advise and personalised touch (the 3 hours workshop just flys-by) I will stronly recomend to anyone looking for tips and a good fun (you get to practice using really good makeup!!)
I happened upon Burlingtons and New ID one day as I was shopping. So I thought I would pop in to see what they had to offer, and what they did have to offer was great value for money I thought. So I spoke to the very polite young lady at the desk and she explained to me what they had to offer me. I didn’t want to spend too much money so I went for the beauty on the go makeover, as it was only 25pounds. I thought that looked like a great deal seeing as I was offered free drinks throughout. I was a good girl I had a cup of tea to start off as I was sat down for my consultation. They told me that they had time to start straight away if I wanted. So I thought lets go for it and I paid my money and got ready for my time in this beautiful looking salon. The total time I was in from when I walked in the door and was sat in the makeup and stylist chair was great. I was then offered a bucks fizz which I would never say no to. I didn’t feel rushed but it felt like I was dealing with real professionals. They cleaned my face to make a clean page and set about me. The make up girl and the stylist were obviously friends and enjoyed their work because it showed they worked in perfect harmony and they really had fun with me which made my time even more enjoyable spent in New ID. When they were finished with me there wasn’t a larger smile in the place than mine. I looked stunning, different, but stunning. The darker shade and my new styled hair went together so well and I would have never have thought of it myself. Thanks to the girls at New ID and I am coming back for a makeover and photoshoot for sure
I am really critical and cynical about hair salons or maybe I just don't remember the last time I went to a salon to get my hair professionally cut and came out feeling happy with my finished hair style and after so many bad experiences in the past, I avoided it as much as possible until now and i found New ID. I saw so many good reviews about New ID, I went with them. From the start, they knew exactly what I wanted and what I didn't want. They really listened to me so they could achieve the results i wanted. Their skills are superb, not to mention the stylist has an awesome personality. She's easy to talk with and definitely made this a great experience. She also gave me helpful tips on how to style my hair once I had left. When the hair and makeup session were over I looked great and was really excited about having my photos taken. I was shown into the photographer’s studio. Before I sat for my first shot I asked for a quick drink and quickly quaffed my bucks fizz. I was now relaxed and ready for my photo session to begin. I was made to feel so comfortable and relaxed that the time spent there just flew by. When my days experience was over I sat down to view the pictures that had been taken and choose which ones I wanted to have if any. The pictures really told the story of my time spent there and captured that moment in time. Thanks New ID. So what are you waiting for? Book your appointment today.
New ID studio was shown to me by my boyfriends sister, Nancy, who is a regular there. I needed a haircut and my regular salon in these hard times has sadly had to close. So I let her take me down the path to New ID. Before we went she showed me the pictures that she had done when she was last there and my god she looked fabulous in them. She explained to me it was a great salon for your hair but as an added bonus you got the photoshoot to boot. You get one free print at the end with the choice of buying many more and if you want to go completely crazy you can spend thousands of pounds. Well that really wasnt for me. We went on their website and checked out what deals and packages they had and what a smart move that was because they had the deal of the century buy one makeover photoshoot get one free. We both looked at each other and grinned. So we phoned and booked the deluxe package which at fifty pounds was very cheap, even cheaper as it was two for one. When we arrived at the salon I let Nancy take control but it seemed to me if I had turned up on my own the day would have run as seamlessly as it did anyway. All the staff at New ID went out of their way to make our visit there a pleasant one. The initial consultation was great and as we were sitting sipping our free bucks fizz as we chatted it was a great start to our day. The day just got better and better. The hair stylist was great and produced a great style for me and Nancys was lovely also. We sat down for our make up session and that was fun fun fun. I learnt a few new tricks which I was sworn to secrecy not to tell, if you want to know you'll have to book and go. But I must add that my favourite part of the day was the photoshoot. Oh what fun it was. Nancy and I took turns but they let us pose together as well, and my favourite picture was of us two girls together looking fab and it was great finish to a great day. When we left I was now a follower of the New ID idea and when my hair needs a lift next month at least I will be rushing back there and this time I will take some more money to spend because I have my eye on that sweet looking album which has a place waiting on my table at home. Thanks Nancy for showing me the way and thanks to all at New ID
I had a really bad cut and blowdry at a salon and after the snobbish staff didn’t back down and apologise to me I stormed out with my hair a right mess, luckily for me I passed Burlingtons and New ID Salon and decided to go in and see if I could get a consultation there. I explained my situation and they immediately sat me down and explained what they could do for me. I looked at my surroundings and booked an appointment for as soon as possible and that luckily enough for me was the following day. When I arrived I was offered a drink so of course I said yes, I love bucks fizz, the hair stylist was super friendly and we never ran out of things to talk about while I was sitting in her chair. I also appreciate that she wasn't pushy about products or services. She did however, give wonderful advice regarding styling my hair myself which, I am the first to admit, is not my forte. If you're looking for a stylist who has the experience, personality and skill to make you look great, Burlingtons and New ID is the place to go. The thing that made my day special was the make up session and then the photoshoot. My first and not my last. What a blast I had. Standing, sitting posing and pouting I was made to feel and look special. The final photos were stunning I only kept the one free photo I was given but I am going back to get some more shots and I will be buying more prints and maybe even an album they looked so great. One salons loss is Burlingtons and New id studio’s gain. I will plug this place everywhere I go to everyone I meet. Thanks New ID for fixing my bad hair and showing me a new way for me to enjoy myself.
A few months ago, my morning routine was simple - get up, shower, shampoo and air dry, go to work. Not any more. Since I had my makeover at the New ID studio and salon where they worked there magic on me, now I have to get up, do my hair the way I was showed how to by the staff at New ID. Because I have gotten so many compliments on my hair. I now have to live up to the standard. I have even started using product, which I never did before. Inside New ID is an awesome photography studio. When i took my pictures there my photographer had all these ideas and worked around with my ideas. All the pictures came out great, It was hard to choose my favorites! They're all so incredibly nice and make you feel right at home when you go there! So if you haven’t had a makeover before this is the place to go. They make you feel comfortable and the environment is awesome!!!! For sure if you want good creative pictures go see them at New ID. All my pictures turned out great there wasnt one picture that I hated. i love them and me and my boyfriend are soon going for a deluxe makeover photoshoot for two. And when I do iam going to get the extra prints and even one of the photo albums which were lovely but I wasn’t going to buy it myself when I can make my future husband buy them for me. Thank you New ID I appreciate what you did for me so so much.
I went to the salon this week to get a Crystal facial and an eyelash perm.
The staff were really friendly and lovely. The salon is quiet small, but very clean and pleasant.
The treatments were lovely although a little pricey, yet worth it.
The New ID studio has by far the best stylist I have ever met, the cut I had was superb. I was extremely lucky that I found this warm, inviting space. The place is cute, attitude-free and there's a nice vibe about the entire shop. They did an amazing job preparing my hair, washing it, and they used some products which I had not used before on my hair to give it more life. It worked like a charm! I’ve never had such great results before. My hair is straight, but with body, and I can still style it, too! Great job! After the cut, they styled my hair for me too. Overall, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. When I entered the photography studio I was guided to the back dressing room to change. I am very happy with the end product. I loved the opportunity to choose what photos i wanted. I am recommending New ID for doing an exceptional photography shoot and they were very professional and were in high spirits which helped me enjoy the session even more. Most photography places are high pressure sales retail establishments, but when I visited New ID Studio I felt immediately at home in a family atmosphere that was all about people and making them smile. They are just plain great at creating unique pictures with natural smiles that sell themselves. At no time did I feel pressured and left there feeling as if I had gone to visit friends. The entire staff seemed to pitch in so that our pictures were perfect. I left looking forward to my next visit. Two thumbs up and five stars for New ID
Mixed feelings!!!
I wish I didn't feel this way as the staff were really nice and friendly, including the owner, Fernando but I also feel as if he manipulated the situation so that I was out of pocket.
I bought the £30 deal which entitled me to £100 worth of treatments. Had a semi-permanent color for £43 and a mini-facial for £30, which meant I had £27 left to spend on another treatment.
I specifically asked not to have a blow-dry after my hair treatment and was reassured by the colorist that I wasn't being charged only to find that I had!!! Left the salon feeling conned which was NOT a nice experience.
Sorry that I feel this way Fernando, esp as you so kindly gave me some echinacea as I was feeling unwell but it's the truth I'm afraid.
My son went to New ID to have a much needed makeover, his girlfriend got the gift for him and I was really amazed that he went because he had never done anything like that before and I was very sure that it was not the sort of thing that he would enjoy on any level but madly enough he had a great time and came round to tell me all about it and honestly I have never seen him so enthused, they had certainly done a great job of his hair and he looked better than I had seen him look in years. So it was with great joy that on my birthday a voucher turned up for me to go and have one, he had paid for me to go and enjoy, I was a bit worried about it as I was going alone and felt a bit self conscious, I had no idea what to take clothes wise, they said that I could take up to four outfits but I got into such a two and eight about it I took about six tops and five skirts, a dress and a jump suite, I expected them to be really cross but the girls were great and thought it was quite funny, we had such a lovely time at the consultation working out which of the clothes I was going to wear, I don’t know why but I was really surprised how friendly they all were. They talked me into going in for a very different hair style than anything I had had before and I was a bit worried about that but it turned out great and really suited my face, I still love the style and I know I will keep up with it, I could hardly keep a straight face for the pictures I think it was nerves but they came out great and I brought five of them and I only really wanted two. I am very happy with the picture and we always have a laugh about how my son got me to do something that I thought he would never do in a million years!
I booked a treatment for permanent make up as my natural eyebrow grows just a little, every 3 to 5 years I am refreshing old tattoos instead. The salon is very easy to find. After feeling some forms, the therapist step by step explained to me the procedure and applied some anaesthetic cream. I was really pleased how Penny found exact colour mixture and patiently pencil in different shapes until our full satisfaction. The result was just perfect. I would highly recommend her as a professional permanent make – up therapist as she definitely knows what she is doing and I enjoying my new eyebrows and receiving compliments about them.
What a lovely salon. The staff here are absolutely fantastic. Really friendly, no false trendyness. I had a facial (which I couldnt select on the list), and a haircut. The haircut was the best that I have had in a long time. My hair looks great. The stylist really seemed to take time out to make sure he was doing the best job possible. I enjoyed the facial too. If I was to have one criticism it would be that it is too noisy in the treatment room, you can hear people in the salon talking all the way through the treatment. It doesnt matter too much for a facial, but wouldnt be ideal for a massage. Great place though, Ill be back.
I booked a Deluxe Makeover for two for my daughter and I, she is one of those kids that just does not care about her appearance which is completely opposite to me and for years I have been trying to get her to do more with herself and the more I try the worse she gets. She is off to University next year so I felt I was running out of time to make a change for her and then I found New iD on line when I was looking for an eyeliner of all things and thought it would be a fun thing for us to do and also a last ditch attempt to get her to do something with herself.
The voucher I got for her was received with mixed feelings really I think, part of her thought it would be fun but I could see that part of her was thinking it was just me trying to get her to do things that she didn’t really want to do again! Anyway she agreed to come along and we both got a warm welcome, she had a Bucks Fizz that seemed to go down pretty well, it was a bit too early in the day for me so I stuck to coffee. We had our hair done first, I had not long had mine done so just got a trim but Jane has a super cut put into her very long hair and some layers that gave it a lot more body and even she said that she was happy with it. We then went for the makeup and the difference in Jane was astounding, I always have makeup on so mine, although good was not so pronounced, Jane could not stop looking at herself.
We then went into have the pictures done, Jane had taken the usual jeans and a top but I had taken her a dress along which to my surprise she was happy to put on for some of the pictures and she looked stunning. I could tell in the viewing session she was very happy with the way she looked and I am pleased to report she has been making lot more effort with herself so mums out there if you daughter looks a mess get her to New ID
After I had been pestered by my sister to go for a photoshoot for some time, something that I personally did not think it was my thing but i decided to take the leap and let someone at the New ID cut and style my hair. And then go and have the photoshoot like I had been told about. After reading reviews here from other customers, i was inspired to visit the salon. The salon staff were friendly and professional. There are no pretentious attitudes and the atmosphere is very welcoming. After my first free drink which was a lovely glass of fizzy wine ( I wouldn’t call it champagne). I had a small consultation about what I thought and what they thought. Then I was sat down with by far the best most detailed talented stylist i have come across in an absolute age, not to mention how personable and down to earth she was. My haircut just just falls into place. The layers are perfectly done and it makes it so easy to style. They also gave me tips on how to style my hair that no other stylist offered! The photo session that I was forced into by my big bully of a sister (joking Suzy) was really really fun. They were professional, and captured some great moments. I can say as a makeover virgin I don't remember too much that was going on. I was unorganized and they set me on the right track and I let them have their way with me. Their pictures were real and beautiful. Best Photographers ever, even though they were my first. They captured everything that was good about me. They worked with me and gave me the perfect memories I could have asked for. I would recommend then to anybody and everybody. You couldn't ask for better. P.S. Affordable without being cheap.
Been looking for a place for years to have semi permanent make up on my eyebrows, so glad i chose Ladybird very happy with the results will be returning to have retouch.
I was lucky enough to be bought a Pamper Day as a present for my birthday. Having never been to anything like it before I was very unsure on what to expect. Wow what can I say, it was a truly amazing and uplifting day. It's hard to pick my favorite treatment. What I can say is I left the beautiful surrounds of the Lonan Cottage spa feeling invigorated and truly pampered. I recommend this day to all the ladies out there.
The experience was so so but be aware they keep your bank details on there system to buy more photograph at a later time . i'm still waiting for my refund that could take 1 month before i get back my money........
. I just got my photo frame from my makeover at New ID and I am happier with it than I could ever have dreamed it is excellent. After a wonderful makeover I thought it would be really nice to really splash out, the pictures were so much better than I could ever have anticipated to after much deliberation I chose to purchase the Premier B frame, it looks fantastic, there is a large central photo and then 12 around the edge, it was a bit of an investment but I got a good payment deal and for me it is worth every penny. What I really love about it is the central panel is an LCD screen so you can have a rolling picture that changes or you can keep one and then change it as you feel like it. Its great and everybody has commented on it, it has made me feel really good about myself as even though I have to say it myself I look really fabulous in all of the pictures. The actual makeover was great, the studio was really busy and I am not really a very big fan of being around a lot of people in a small space but it was really good fun and all of the other people that were there that day seemed to be having as much fun as I was and we got along really well together, in fact two of the ladies, Jade and Amy have kept in touch with me and they are coming over next week to see my frame, I bet they end up wishing that they had taken that offer as well! All of the staff at New ID made me feel very welcome and they made sure that I got the look that I wanted, I was happy with that because I was a bit afraid that I would not have much of a say in the matter but they were great and checked all along that I was happy with everything. It will be a few years before I go again but I have every intention of doing so, it did wonders for my self esteem!
Thanks New ID.
I had a great session at the New ID salon. I just happened to be passing and went for a quick look inside. I ended up staying inside for a few hours and had a smashing time. The cost was tiny compared to what I have paid before just for a simple cut. This included style with some time with a photographer. It was a great looking salon from the outside and inside was just as delicious. The sense of teamwork was incredible at the New ID studio. It seemed to me that they believe in 100% customer satisfaction. They made sure I was taken care of all the while I was there. I am very pleased with the way my hair came out. The young woman hair stylist was friendly, personable and experienced, And I really like the way she does it. Thank you for a job well done
They obviously make effort to stay knowledgeable about the different hair products which you can buy while you are there. and keep on doing what you're doing! My husband loved my hairstyle and my children were shocked and could not stop smiling. My family said I looked totally different in a very good way. Thank you New ID Studio for all you have done on such short notice it was greatly appreciated. From the scalp massage to the bucks fizz and refreshments, it was the best experience I've had in a long time. I will definitely return for future services
went with family for makeover and pics, embarrassing pressure selling left us feeling mugged by end of process. Outrageous immoral pressure when they know parents want the pictures end up paying £ 200 for 3 extra prints on CD and they try to kid you your getting a good deal!! Once I've calmed down would like to know where in Dept of fair trade I report such selling? Let's see if this gets printed?
I had a really super time at the New ID studio where I had a makeover last week. Having never had a makeover before I didn’t really know what to expect but even so it was still a lot better than I expected. First of all I got a very genuinely nice welcome from a young but very professional girl on the reception who handled my booking in a very professional manner indeed. She showed me to a seat where I was asked to fill in a couple of forms before I was offered a drink of Bucks fizz and taken down to have my hair washed cut and blow dried. Before they started a very nice lady came over and asked me a few questions about how I wanted to look and we worked out the best plan of action that would work with the three outfits that I had taken along for the ride. They did a superb job of my hair and I was very pleased with the cut and the style and they way they set it. After that was done I had another drink while having a chat with the very pleasant makeup artist who made sure we were both on the same page before going ahead and doing my glamorous look that we had decided on and that went just as well as the hair it was all very impressive. The photo studio was already in use so I had about a ten minute wait for that and then it was ready for action time, I had fully expected to feel very self conscious during the photo shoot but in fact I was a lot of fun and all very relaxing. I was shown the photos afterwards by a very sweet young guy who had a very nice way with him and he helped me to choose the best pictures. I did not feel pressurized to buy more than I wanted which was nice because it would have ruined it. I was very impressed all round with New ID and would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody, it was all round a very good service.
WOW WOW WOW! I have to say this because I have just received my Album and it is an amazing thing to behold. The day I spent at the New ID studio and salon will never be forgotten. They understood and listened to my wants and needs, while at the same time they were able to offer suggestions on what will look good....and it always does! Whether it's cut or color, they are extremely talented and I have never found another stylist who can come anywhere close! I assure you that if you come to New ID once you will come again. The Salon is also very cute. I came to the salon for a big makeover. When I was done I was in awe how everyone remembered what I looked like before, noticed the finish result and commented on my new beautiful look. The attention to detail and to each individual client really impressed me! Thanks for the experience!!!If you want the best hair do and photoshoot in London Town, make an appointment at the New ID salon. The stylists and photographers are both superb. I tried to find a decent hairdresser for ages. I have tried over a dozen hairstylists, including two previous managers of Vidal Sassoon. Neither of them could cut my hair and both of them had prima donna attitudes. This was all without the photo session at the end which really made the whole day so special. So I repeat myself with WOW WOW WOW. Go book an appointment today.
I went to get my hair done and believe me...it really looked bad and I was almost embarrassed to go and let someone do it!! It was such a mess I really wanted to give myself esteem a boost. I didn’t get any help from anyone so wanted professional help. I found the New ID site and saw that several people had used them with great results. I have severe cowlicks and very few people can cut my hair without it standing up all over my head. I had an amazing stylist who managed to control my hair and he seemed to understand and listened to my wants and needs, while at the same time is able to offer suggestions on what will look good as the style would grow out. New ID run a great business, and are a fantastic bunch to work with. I didn’t know what was coming before I walked into the studio. The photos turned out beautifully, and although the cost was higher than I expected, it was worth every penny in the end. If you are looking for a true makeover in the London area, I highly recommend their service! Almost any photography studio can have you walking out with a picture that is frame worthy, but how many can have you walking out feeling like you had great time and leave you with a beautiful new hair-do and amazing pictures? New ID Salon and studio is full of great energy and fantastic talent. Highly recommended.
I went to the Wahanda evening with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it. Upon arriving we were greeted warmly and directed to an area with free drinks and food. Once seated a lady came over to ask us if we would like a mini treatment and my friend and I both opted for facials.
The facial was lovely and my therapist was brilliant, advising me on areas of my skin that were dry and reccomending products to use.
Afterwards I had my makeup done and that was great too. The makeup artist was lovely and very friendly.
All in all it was a great evening with lots of freebies and treatments.
Thank-you Wahanda for a lovely evening.
Wow! What a great place! Myself & 3 friends went & had an amazing time. The decor, the smells, the food, the atmosphere were all fantastic but what stood out most of all was the wonderful friendly, caring & helpful staff. Hope to see more Wahanda deals for the Owl House as we definitely want to return. What an amazing place! The only thing missing was a pool but I was told plans are in place .
I personally think that what makes a salon a great experience is the attitude of the Staff - from the cleaning staff - right up to the Stylists and Owners. The sense of Teamwork at The New ID Studio and Salon was terrific. The young lady at the front desk checked me in quickly and efficiently. My stylist looked at the shape of my face and gave me suggestions as to what she thought would look best on me. She gave me a caramel base with lighter highlights and left the long length that I had but added lots of textured layers. I have never received so many compliments on my hair and I love it!! Watching the young new stylists, observe the Master Stylists with respect and enthusiasm - soaking up every bit of knowledge they could - was amazing.
Then it was off for my pictures to be taken and again I saw nothing but professionalism and integrity. Everyone seemed to loved what they were doing which made for an exciting atmosphere. The energy in the New ID salon was electric - the helpful attitude and attention to the client are first rate. The photographer conducted himself in a considerable manner by going above and beyond. Not only is he a professional in photography, but his gift is unique and original. Everything that was pledged to me from this lovely place called New ID for the day I had was not only met but it exceeded my expectations. I cannot wait to receive my album. Thanks New ID for an incredible day.
When I moved down to London, things were incredibly hectic and not what I expected, my health took a real turn for the worse and because of my illness my personal care went down the drain .After I came through my illness I decided to visit the New ID studios for a photoshoot and makeover. I needed to have a boost to my ego. It sounded and looked like it would be fun. I visited the New ID Studio just round the corner from Oxford Circus and was very, very impressed--it's definitely one of my best finds in London. I was really pleased with the consultation and proceeding hair wash cut and gotta give top marks for the head and hand massage I was given. The girls that treated me were amazingly knowledgeable and very attentive, and really made sure to tailor the new style to my preferences and skin type. They also really focused on making the entire experience enjoyable, The hair stylist was a wealth of knowledge and didn’t mind me picking her brain, which is a great for an annoyingly curious client like me. Then I was out of the chair and off to change then into the photo studio. I don't think I could have made a better decision. Not only was the entire New ID team professional and warm and wonderful, but the photos are too. Even now when I look at them, I can't help but be impressed by how great they are and how great I look in them. All in all, highly recommended and a great find!
Came in and expected the royal treatment, but shocked at the low value of the experience. Kerrie, the supervisor, made inappropriate comments and hurried me along.
The photoshoot, which I had had done previously a couple of years ago, was shockingly poor. The young man (fresh out of uni?) was dark haired and polite, but with a sleazy tone. Kept going on about his "other work".
Overall the makeover was gaudy and the afternoon alternately rushed and boring. The management should be ashamed of themselves for letting these people into a respectable salon.
I had never been to New ID Studio before, and they are fantastic! After going to several of the bigger name salons and not being happy with my cut. I found New ID on the internet. I gave them a try and now i wouldn't go anywhere else. I read the reviews and decided. This is the place I will entrust with my hair and the photoshoot.
It is a beautiful trendy salon, and it is a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. I used to dread going to the salon, this place me me look forward to the occasion.
I have strawberry blonde hair that has started to go gray, and I wanted some photos before I lost all of my natural colour. I had a fantastic hair cut. What a wonderful experience all the staff were very attentive. I was very impressed that the stylist came over to take a look, offered her advice on what I needed to do in the future, I loved that, and how to maintain my hair after I had left and then she wanted to see the end result. The wonderful feeling that i had on the day was brought back to the fore the moment my pictures arrived home. The New ID photographer tailored his service beautifully to suit my individual needs and was so unobtrusive on the day. We received our pictures an all-in all hassle free experience and excellent value for money
Just really impressed with the business pride at this studio. Even the cashier was extremely polite and offered her advise. Check out New ID, you won't be sorry!!! and the prices are reasonable.
I didn’t really have a huge budget for New ID and I have read in a few places that they can be pretty big on the old hard sell, so I went in there ready for it and told them from the off what I had to spend and they were totally fine about it, I thought that I may have been treated a little worse than people that had a lot of money to spend but not at all, I could see the way the others were being treated and I was treated just the same, so that made me really happy that I had chosen them as they are obviously a really good and really professional outfit and they don’t do things like that.
What I liked best was the way that they actually talk to you to find out what look you want and more importantly what look you don’t want, they make very helpful suggestions if you are like me and go in there with no idea what you are after really, I mean I had taken the outfits I wanted to have my shots taken in but they did a great job of suggesting the sort of hair style that would match them and of course the makeup, I had mainly taken evening wear so we went for a sort of sultry look that I really liked and makeup wise I hope that I will be able to achieve again with a bit of practice. I have since brought a few of the products that they used off their website, they are really quite affordable and they are really nice to use.
I was feeling very relaxed and confident when it came to going in front of the camera and they made it a lot of fun and it all felt very laid back.
As promised I got on drama in the viewing session, spent my budget and now all I have to do is wait for the pictures to turn up, I cant wait.
I'm 31 and although I adore colour I've always been cautious about wearing it on my face. This is mostly down to a lack of confidence and knowledge about how to apply makeup. I did the one day course at Rouge which was an amazing introduction, well actually more than an intro, an amazing in-depth lesson on makeup from base to finish. I went on my own so was a little bit nervous but the other girls attending were lovely and i felt very comfortable and included. The class was small enough that the make-up artist Astra was able to give individual attention to all of us which made a huge difference. She really knew her stuff but was completely down to earth and didn't make any of us feel silly no matter how basic our questions were. She was also so encouraging when we made the most hilarious gaffs with bronzer or eyeliner, showing us how to fix them and persuading us just to keep going! We covered bases (all different types), blush and contouring, eye liner (all types) and my arch nemesis (!) eye shadow! Eye shadow is something I've wanted to know how to wear forever but have always been pretty awful at putting it on. But we covered a day look, how to convert that into a night eye when you left the office and then a smoky eye from scratch. It was so much fun and incredible to see how much we could pick up in a short time! I was pretty hooked after that and as I was going on holidays to the US the following week Astra helped me write a list of good products to buy. It was a mashup between a dozen different brands which was good as you didn't feel she was pushing one brand on you. None were crazy expensive and most things I'd already tried in the class, so it really was the perfect way to go shopping. Then when I came back I booked in for a 1:1 lesson with Astra as I wanted to learn more and we used all of my own products and my new brushes (which she kindly reminded me again which was which...). That was a seriously fun session. In general the group and 1:1 session's were some of the best purchases I've ever made. I learned how to apply makeup the way I want it, and I built up a makeup kit that takes me from day to night, but I use ALL of it, rather than buying something that doesn't suit me or that I don't know how to use. More than anything, having fun with the girls I met at the class (I'm still in touch with them) and getting 1:1 time with a trainer like Astra did wonders for my self confidence. Great fun, lots to learn and really recommend!
I was considering having a hairstyle and some photos taken. I've grown accustomed to cutting my hair myself due to the fact that every time i go to a hair salon and try and get my hair cut i am usually EXTREMELY unhappy with the outcome. I always try to bring a photo of what i like and am as descriptive as possible, and for some reason my hair just doesn't come out how i want or expected. Maybe I’m just a difficult customer. So anyway, I wanted to cut my hair very short, and i wasn’t sure i could cut it myself this time. I went on to google and typed in for some local spots and after reading some reviews decided to head over to New Id studios. Their web site was easily accessible, and it gave me all the information I needed I went there feeling uneasy, but left feeling so happy. She was sure to give me exactly what i wanted, even referencing the photo more than once to be sure i got what i asked for. She was very friendly and upbeat, which added to the experience by making me comfortable. Next up was the photoshoot and I recommend this photographer without hesitation. I was so pleased with the work we did. It is hard to find a photographer who is trustworthy and has so much dedication to his work that he won't stop shooting until he feels satisfied. The New ID staff were so professional, but at the same time so laid-back you can't help but feel comfortable when working with them. Thanks for the day I cannot wait to get the framed pictures back and on my wall.
I was bought a lovely present for my 32nd birthday. It was a day out at the New ID studios and a rightly called Deluxe photo package with a haircut and style too. Along with the pampering a professional photoshoot was to come at the end. I was so looking forward to my day there. I have some pictures of myself that do not do me justice. I am so grateful to have been given this present.
I had a really bad hair job from another place so my hair was a wreck when I walked in the New ID salon I had at least 6 different colors on my head. I then sat down and I had a cut and blow and it is fabulous! I have been going to another top salon for a long time and I have been slowly getting more upset with the styles that I was coming out with. I used to always be looking forward to get my hair done. And now I may have found the salon which could be my new place of choice
The patience that they had at the photo session was amazing. When i saw my photos i was speechless. I can’t thank New ID enough. They have given me the memory that will last a life time. a small price to pay for a gift i will always cherish. They are a wonderful team who care about their clients and go above and beyond a business relationship. Anyone that has a negative comment is a disgrace. They are worth every penny and a job well done. I am so happy i chose them to do my makeover and never will i go anywhere else. Thank you for the memories of me in these photographs.
New ID Studio…All I can say is WOW!!!!!
I had some pictures taken at another makeover company and was sorely disappointed. So I was very skeptical about finding another photo studio. Based on the reviews that I read I chose New ID and I am very happy I did, everything came out like I was being published in a magazine. Someone wrote that New ID was un-professional and a pressure selling company, I have no idea what happened with that shoot but from what I saw they were professional, artistic, innovative and they acted like perfectionists. I would highly recommend New ID
At first, I was a little worried that they really did listen to me and left my hair a bit long (no one ever listens so I stress the length) while taking off just enough and that they wasn't so creative. I was worried that the cut I asked for lacked cutting edge style. But they took control and made sure my new look was modern and up to date.
I was a little bothered that they took awhile to get my photo album back but all that vanished when I saw this book. My sister told me she got her book back in 6 weeks after her makeover and photoshoot and I was pushing the New ID staff to get mine back just as fast. Well they explained that they custom design everything In-house and they did not like to use templates to create albums. They also stated everyone was unique to them. Well I must say I have not seen anything like this photo album before. Thanks New ID for something that made me happy immediately and something that will keep me happy for years to come with my album.
I was told about New ID and shown the finished photographs by my very bestest friend. She would be the first to say she don’t take a good picture, and I would have to agree. But the finished pictures that she finally got sent through from NewID made her look like a superstar. I did not know how they had did it and she was booking a second appointment to go and I just had to go with because I like her am very unphotogenic. I thought the day would drag because I was told to be there for at least 6 hours but to my surprise and pleasure the day sped past. The consultant girl was lovely and told me a few things that I had never heard before. Then I had a haircut and wash and the girl who did the cutting was a little cutie and was unresponsive to my pathetic advances, but she took it in the right way and soon I went in for the photos to be taken. The studio looked great and there were loads of different styles to have as my ‘backdrop’ I wanted a red backdrop because as my friend s witty remark was it matched my eyes. When the final pictures were taken I sat down to look at the end results and I don’t know what they did but the pictures were the best I have ever seen of my ugly mug. I will treasure these photos till the end of time. P.S im going back because the haircut was great.
Quite quiet, but well received by the hairdresser/make up artist. She was very friendly and pleasant and styled my hair and make up really beautifully. However it is unlikely that I would pay what would amount to double if I hadn't had the Wahanda offer - as it was there was not enough time to do either the mini facial or brow treatment which were supposed to have been included.
I thought the New ID experience was fantastic and really amazing value for money. I thought the makeover was very comprehensive, the facial was superb, and I was impressed with the amount of tips and advice the professional makeup artist was willing to part with to make sure I continued to be able to look my best even after the makeover.’
The hair salon is amazing, the lady that washed my hair gave me a head massage at the same time, I really enjoyed that, it was superb. I had a nice cut and the lady that blew dry my hair did an excellent job on it, have never had a straightener put through my hair before, I quite like having a bit of a wave but the way they did it looked really classy and elegant and I am going to order one online and try to do it again myself, I was very impressed.
I liked having my pictures taken but not as much as I thought I would, some of the poses that the y tried to get me into for me seemed a bit childish, I think they were after fun shots and something quite modern and not too serious where I really wanted some sort of portrait shots but I got those too, I was happy with those but to me it seemed like a bit of a waste of time doing all the other ones as well as I told them that is not what I was after.
The follow up to see the pictures was great, I didn’t get the hard sell, they, of course are going to get you to try to buy as many of the shots as they can get you to buy but they did it in a very nice way so I would be very happy to recommend this makeover experience.
Scin is usually lovely, but Snapshot Glamour just rent some rooms and it showed. I didn't have a proper chair for the pedicure so had to rest my feet on the therapist's lap. The therapist didn't usually do pedicures - not surprised as she smudged three nails and had to re-do them! My make-upwas in a crapped room which I had to share with someone else without a mirror.
My hair was just blow dryed (no expalined this ahead of the appointment so it was dirty)
Not a great experience this is the first Wahanda i would not recommend.
I was lucky enough to have day at the New ID studio that was bought and paid for by my husband. And what a great day out I had. New ID absolutely exceeded my expectations and made my experience fun and exciting. I learned a lot and I really appreciated the time that I spent with the consultant and hair stylist. The photography session was the most fun I have had in a long while standing sitting and many other poses which I was put in to make the photos that I would later be allowed to choose from better than I have ever had done before. I did have to wait a while to receive the photo album which I or should I say my husband bought for me. The reaction when I showed my friends and family was pretty amazing. My younger sister was so jealous she booked a day out with New ID straight away but I said there was no way that I would let her have the same experience I had unless I went with her. So now I am looking forward to revisiting the studio again even though I have been before and now know what to expect I cannot wait to see how much fun my sister has and what her final pictures will come out looking like. It proved to me with just a small change in style of hair and colours and styles of make up and a few costume changes it can make you look and feel like a completely new woman.
I went to New ID to celebrate the fact that I have recently got rid of a very horrible man out of my life, dropped a stone and a half and had breast implants.
I was already feeling very good about myself and I thought that having a New ID makeover would make me feel even better and it would just as it says on their website, a chance to see how great I can look
The makeover that I had made me look and feel amazing, and I was very happy with the way that the makeover was carried out.
The New ID team do a wonderful job and even though there is a lot to the makeover the way they do it on the day is fantastic, one part of the makeover flows naturally into the other and it all works out very well.
I loved the makeup and the consideration the makeup artists put into what they are going to do before they do it, you are very involved in your makeover and you have plenty of input, this I found to he very good because I don’t like people just doing things to me without my input so I found this to be very agreeable.
I was over the moon with the entire experience and I enjoyed the photo session immensely.
In terms of quality the hair and makeup, and photo shoot and prints were all over and above what I had expected.
I came out of New ID walking on air and would recommend this company and this experience to anybody that would like to feel good about themselves for what ever reason.
To me this is something girls, and even guys for that matter should do every couple of years to give yourself a boost.
I don’t think a day has gone by since I visited New ID when I have had happy thoughts about what New ID did for me. After I had booked my days session and I had all the right stuff with me, several changes of clothes, my own cosmetics which I wanted to see what the professional thought of my own personal selection. A few snacks and even a bottle of water which I didn’t need. The New ID studio was a spotless joyful place to visit. Then add to that a completely professional staff also had a glass of bucks fizz for me to enjoy whenever I asked and that helped me enjoy the day even more. The clothes that I brought with me were in four different sets that I presumed went together this was soon I found out to be not so and with a slight change here and there I was amazed that just a few simple tips can make such a big difference, and speaking of tips the make up tips I was given were great I was told to change from my usual colours to ones I would have never thought of using and again this turned out to be great and I will use them for ever more. After this I headed for my hair wash cut and blow dry and also a average manicure but that was equaled out by the head massage that I got while having my hair washed .Lovely. Then I was shown to the photo studio where I put into action all that I had been taught this day. The photoshoot did drag on a bit but I have never liked being in front of the camera. The photographer was really nice and made me feel at ease. Then the final part of the day was looking at my pictures and I was so so pleased I spent far too much money than I wanted but again that was totally down to me and not the New ID staff who to my surprise suggested I think about it a bit more before spending so much at one shoot. I will be going back to New ID maybe not so much for the help and photos just the hair and make up alone was great and my two daughters will both be receiving New ID vouchers for their birthdays.
bought vouchers for new id in glasgow back in june for me,my sis and mum. Was worried and unsure about going after reading so many negative reviews but tried to go with an open mind-i can say it was a pleasant surprise! first had a cuppa whilst waiting for hairdresser who chatted to me about what i wanted done, then a guy washed my hair and used a treatment that he massaged into my hair and then i had my hair cut,dried and styled-i was really pleased with results, girl done a fab job.next up was my makeup, she made it look so easy and you could see i was wearing it though it wasnt overdone,again pleased with result. my mum and sis were also pleasantly surprised-phew! next was photos, included in deal was 1 free pic so thats all we were interested in but they still take a range of photo-obv in the hope you will melt and buy them lol but i was like no thanks and they never pushed or harrassed me to which was great as id been worried about this also as negative reviews regarding pix!overall a great experience which i do recommend and will go back for for a special ocassion or treat :-) well worth £30!
I completed a one day course at Rouge back in April, I was so impressed that I did the introductory make up course over 4 Saturdays. Astra Wren the owner of the school and tutor was fantastic, patient and very knowledgeable in her field.I would thoroughly recommend this school.
Not exactly a spa day. First of all you only have a limited amount of dates when they fit everyone in. I had a nice day but they kept me waiting for over an hour and the treatments were not that great.
I was not expecting miracles at all from New ID, far from it, I thought because it was so cheap to go and have a makeover there it was going to be one of these cut prince things that I was really going to regret going to and on top of that the pictures were going to be rubbish.
I got in and was immediately impressed by the salon and its staff who were friendly and courteous, my booking was handled professionally and I started to wonder why it was so cheap.
The next thing was a very informative consultation where it was established that I would go for an evening look with the sort of Smokey eye thing going on that I have never been able to achieve by myself.
The quality of the hair cut I thought was superb, I have had a good hairdresser for the last few years but she is off on maternity leave so I was wondering what I was going to do, but now I have a new one I a not even sure that I want to use my old faithful again, how bad is that.
I loved the makeup and I really liked the way they took time out to show me how they did it and I am pretty confident that I can get the same look again.
I was feeling very confident in the photo studio which was unexpected to say the least but that just goes to show how good the makeover are and really do what they say they are going to do on the website.
I really enjoyed the photo shoot and by the looks of the pictures during the viewing session they are as good as I could have ever expected. I have not had delivery of them yet and can hardly wait for them to come so I can get on here again and tell you all about them.
My husband and I had a couples makeover at this branch.
The voucher that I got directly of the New ID website was forty pounds and included hair, makeup and a photo shoot with complimentary drinks and one free 12 x 8 print.
I was a bit surprised that you had to take along your own clothes as I thought that as part of a makeover they would put you in some new outfits that you would not have thought to try before but in fact you take your own garb along with you, you can take up to four outfits but we were happy to just have two, we took along some smart casual clothes and then we did a night shot with me in a silk nightdress and Pat in his PJ bottoms, it was a bit of fun but we also wanted something ever so slightly more intimate without going down to our underwear, the staff were really sweet and we felt very comfortable having our pictures taken with the very nice photographer that went out of his way to make us feel very comfortable.
Both Pat and I had our hair cut, Pat didn’t want any makeup but in the end he let them put a little on just to even out his complexion.
We both felt great while we were there, New ID make a bit effort to make sure you are happy at all times and I had a lot of respect for their level of customer service, we were both very impressed with the hair stylists as well.
We did our best to make a big dent in their supply of Bucks Fizz but they didn’t seem to mind that at all, it would have been nice if they had put a few snacks on though because it certainly all went to my head! Perhaps that is why I felt so relaxed having my pictures done!
I highly recommend New ID and think the makeovers and the pictures represent great value for money!
I came here for a body massage on a voucher that I had and it was Fantastic! Absolutely the best massage I have ever had - so much so that I gave the girl a tip (which i usually dont!)
The therapy rooms (or room?) is at the back of the salon, so quite hidden from the entrace of the salon. The room itself is tiny (just enough for a single bed and therapist to walk around), so if you are after a posh or luxurious location then this probably isnt for you.
It was a whole body massage for 1 hr, and the whole experience was so relaxing taht I cannot wait to return. However I have recently got an email that their therapist has changed... so whether the new one is as good will have to see!
really great place! Professional, friendly staff, not pushy and really listened to what I wanted. Really pleased with the experience, left feeling very pampered. Expensive normally, but great value on offer.
I recently went to stay with one of my best friends from school that I had not seen in almost twenty years. We found each other again on Facebook and had been planning to do something special from the day we decided to meet up, we had no idea what but through chatting we figured out that we have both wanted a makeover for ages so we figured that would be a great thing to do and would tick one of our ‘must do before we die’ list.
There were a couple of reasons that we chose New ID we both really liked the website, there are some really cool video clips on there that really get you in the mood for having a makeover, they have a branch that is only twenty minutes away from us and we also found a deal on the website where you can double the money you have to spend on pictures by making the deposit before you go. Neither one of us have a huge amount of money as we both have large families but this deal meant that we could purchase enough pictures to make it worth while.
We arranged a shopping trip the day before so that we would both have new clothes to have our pictures taken in and for fun we got a school uniform for one of the sets as well.
We had a really nice lady do our makeup, she used quite natural tones on both of us but gave us both the smoky eyes that we wanted. The hairdressers are great and we both went for long wavy hair as we both have pretty straight hair naturally and both really love a few curls and waves.
We both got very excited about having the pictures taken and elected to have some done individually and some done together and the ones we had taken togther were a lot of fun and it felt like we were back at school again. The ones we had in our school uniforms were hilarious and we got them to make it look like the pictures you used to have taken at school.
We really enjoyed our time at New ID we both brought some really nice shots and both thought how amazing it would have been to have a few more but we will cherish the ones we have and the time we had together having so much fun
I went to the Bristol branch of New ID, it is in the city centre in Debenhams. I pondered over all of the makeovers on the website and then in the end I chose the fashion makeover because it was only twenty five pounds and even though it had only a dry hair styling option that was fine by me because I had not long had my hair cut anyway so having it styled was fine. The makeover also included a welcome consultation which was good because it gave me a chance to ask questions and sort of tell them the yes and no’s on what I did and did not want done to myself on the day. The makeover included hair, as well as makeup, I liked the makeup a lot, I have never really worn that much makeup so it was great for me to get some hints and stuff on how to apply it, I asked them to do an evening look because that was really the thing I wanted the most advice on, I am fine on the day time stuff. The clothes I took along for the shoot were all evening dresses, I have a good tan still from my holiday so I wanted to show that off and a bit of weight loss I have worked hard to achieve recently. The photoshoot was part of the deal as well, that was good fun but I was a bit nervous at the beginning but soon got over that thanks to a friendly photographer. I got a free 5 x 7 print in with the deal and then chose some other prints that I really liked. I got a 12 x 16 that was ninety nine pounds and then three 6 x 8’s at sixty pounds and I was very happy with them.
I loved the free drinks aspect, I am a bit of a Bucks Fizz fan, it was not the best I have ever tasted but it added something quite special to the day.
The pictures have not turned up yet, I went two weeks ago but I cant wait until they do, I really enjoyed my New ID experience and I am sure they will be great.
New ID get no complaints from me what so ever.
This is the second time I have bene for a makeover and the first time was not with New ID and it was rubbish - hard, sell from start to finish, makeup artists and hair dressers that have only been out of college for five minutes and that is if they had ever been in the first place that I doubt
New ID were great, all of the staff were nothing other than totally professional and did everything in a way that was streamlined and designed to get the very best out of you and the very best out of the pictures.
The studio was lovely, very tall ceilings and very airy and the atmosphere was electric and great fun, it really all of the hairs standing up, it was just such an exciting place and such an exciting experience.
I have never had my pictures taken in a studio before and for this reason was pretty nervous about the whole thing but the guy that did the pictures made me feel really at home and it was so easy to do and so easy to get into the swing of.
I loved every part about New ID makeover and photoshoot apart from the bit where I realized it was all over and it was time to go home. I might not buy as many pictures next time as I got ten this time but I would love to go and do it all over again and perhaps nest time take a friend as well.
Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience with the OTC. To start off with, I had a great conversation in March/April over the telephone with Natalie, the owner, about what I needed/wanted etc for my make up and hair for my wedding day. She told me her prices and we discussed having a therapist coming out to Cheltenham. I would need to pay for a trial session, then to have my make up and hair done in the morning of the wedding (more if I wanted her to stay all day) but also to pay for a B&B and travel expenses. All seemed very reasonable. I booked my consultation with Deryn for sometime in April I think. I had a concern almost straight away because I had not received any email or text to confirm or reconfirm and even on the day I was not sure it was going ahead until an hour beforehand when I got a text from a number I didn't know saying it was Deryn. The consultation was great, Deryn is a lovely therapist, she listened as I told her what sort of make up I like and how not to even bother trying to curl my hair or put too many products in etc. I already had photos of what I wanted my hair to be like and we downloaded them onto her laptop. She even gave me some advice about a skin condition that I thought was rosacia (but now I understand it is not this) and suggested I indulge in a facial for the condition. We agreed that I would do the trial (£120) on the day of my hen do, so that I could get the full benefit of my having my hair and make up done. This happened in August. Again, I was not sure it was going ahead as I had no communication from OTC at all, even after I sent emails and texts. Sadly, the trial was not good. The make up gave little coverage, I said I didn't like to look caked on but my spots were not covered at all neither was my skin condition. She used powder eye liner which dripped all over my face, and this was not corrected so I ended up looking like I had dark under-eyes, and she just couldn't get the line right. The only positive thing I can say about the make up is that I discovered a different colour blush that looks better on me than what I used previously. When it came to the hair, she insisted her ceramic heated curlers would do the trick, I said nope, it won't work, but like most hairdressers she did it anyway. 3 hours sitting there with curlers in, hair spray, mousse, backcombing - the works, and I ended up with a bouffant on top of my head. Precisely what I said I DIDN'T want. I looked at the photo I had given her and wondered how on earth she thought it looked the same. She completely failed to get the hair correct, even after trying to correct it. All in all, it was an uncomfortable 3 hours for me, one which I had to pay £120 for the priviledge of having to later redo my own hair and makeup in a rush for my hen do. Sadly I didn't have time for a shower to get all the products out of my hair, and as a result my hair was dull and lank and dark brown, as I told her it would go if too many products are used. In addition, I had become a little annoyed at the charge for travel expenses. Natalie insisted that I pay for Deryn to come from Portsmouth to Cheltenham (OTC are a London based company, why should I pay for someone to come from their home which is farther away?) but then back again as well, even though Deryn would be bringing her partner and going to see friends for the weekend. I felt the charge of £60 was a bit excessive when the most it should take is half a tank of petrol from London. I made the decision to not continue with the main day as I felt I simply could not risk sitting there for 3 hours on my wedding day freaking out about the poor workmanship. I emailed Natalie and Deryn saying I could not afford it, but I have yet to have any kind of acknowledgment email.
Nice salon with friendly staff.From a big selection of the treatements to choose from,I went for neck rejuvenation.My terapist realy nice and explained me the whole process on my consultation.Very quick and painles treatement,but not very impressive results.
I really loved the experience,it was so relaxing and therapist was gentle.
I will definatly be returning to have more treatment.thank you!
Girls girls girls go and have a makeover with New ID if you want to give your spirits a lift it is brilliant, it changes your life, it changes how you look, it changes how you feel, and it makes you want to look good all of the time and not just on special occasions.
After several failed relationships I found I had lost interest in men and how I look and piled on a few pounds then one day I was out having lunch in a department store and on the way out saw a dress that I wanted to buy, it must have been 18 months since I brought myself anything new to wear and when I got undressed in the changing room I was shocked at the rather pudgy dowdy looking woman staring back at me, my mouse brown lank hair in no sort of style, my dowdy drab clothes, no wonder I didn’t get a second look. I hit a crash diet, went running again and lost 7 pounds in less than a month, I got on the sun beds and then I got the make over and what a make over it was, a total and utter transformation took place and I felt and looked like a million dollars.
I started to feel so much better about myself but once I had a new hair cut and some really class makeup as well that is when I really felt like a new woman.
By the time I got in front of the New ID camera I was brimming with confidence and felt like a totally different person and the photos just go to show how different you can look and feel if you put your mind to it.
I hope my story will inspire you to go and have fun at New ID too
I had to go and have a makeover after I had the most disastrous hair cut you can ever imagine at a new hairdressers in my village.
I thought about going back and asking them to fix it but what was left of my hair was not that much so I figured it was time to go and see the experts and while I was there I may as well get a whole new look while I was at it so off I went to new id.
I had not been before but my sister had and so had her friend so I had it on pretty good authority that I was going to be in safe hands and I was
The day went really well, I had a super time and everybody was very friendly.
They did a great rescue job on my hair that is now very short, a lot shorter than I would ever have wanted to have it but now I have got used to it I really love it.
I was impressed with the makeup, now that I have a lot less hair and what I do have is really sculptured you can see my face a lot more so it is important that I get the makeup right and it is worth wearing it a bit more now as I can see so much more of my face.
It was kinda strange looking so different but I loved being in the photo room it was almost like being somebody else and really liberating
The pictures were mind blowing I had seen new id pictures before from sally and my sister so I knew they would be good but it is a bit different when it is you that is looking so good.
I had a really awesome time and would recommend New ID to anybody
I am the last of three members of my family that have now had a great time with New ID, the only things I think could be improved on is the waiting time in between the segments of the makeover, I cant abide hanging around although the other people in the salon didn’t seem to mind, and the time it takes for the pictures to arrive, it can be up to two months which to me seems rather long but other than that it was all very good and very satisfactory.
I was impressed with the free flow wine and bucks fizz, although it was not the best sparkling I have ever had it did the trick on the day, the photo session was really excellent fun and we got some terrific pictures from it, I was very impressed with the attitude of the photographer who made it a lot of fun and took some beautifully composed pictures in excellent lighting.
The studio was easy to find thanks to the directions on the website, we have all used a different salon and all been equally impressed so that goes to show that they is some kind of continuity between different areas.
Next month we all hope to get together and have a joint session so we can have pictures of us all together even though we are scattered from one end of the country to the other.
I recommend New ID and am looking forward to round two!
I was really shocked to find out the price of the CD images at New ID. I had a look the day before I went on the website, I am not entirely sure why I didn’t bother to look before but the prices are thus
Section CD (1)
£ 100 Section CD (5) £ 450 Section CD (10) £ 800 Section CD (20) £ 1400
To me I thought that was a crazy amount of money and I was very glad that the deal I had chosen included a free image.
Deluxe makeover and photoshoot
• Voucher comes with Shimmer Gift Box
• Welcome & Consultation
• Professional Make-up Application
• Professional Haircut
• Blow-dry and Finish
• Professional Photoshoot
• Private Viewing Session
• Complimentary 12x8 Branded Print
• Complimentary Drinks Available Throughout
I have to say at the time I walked into the door I had no intention of coming away with anything but the free one that I was going to get as part of the package, but as the makeover went on I was thinking wow, I look so incredible it is going to be hard not to want a few of these pictures if they come out looking anything like I am seeing in the mirror, I know that sounds like I am a really pretentious person but it is not about how great I think I look, because normally I look rubbish but these people make you look totally amazing.
I thought the photo shoot was amazing and when I saw the pictures I was totally amazed and much to my husbands disgust 800quid is now missing of my credit card but boy will he be happy when he sees the pics!
Fifteen things I like about New ID a studio that does you a makeover and a photos shoot and then you can buy the pictures.
1. the staff are so much fun, I got on really well with all of them but normally there is always one person in a group that you do not gel with but at New ID I liked all of them and they were all really nice to me, I liked them a lot.
2. The free booze, I thought when it said free drinks the whole time I would get one or two but here you can have as much as you like, that could be a bad think if you are driving.
3. I really loved the way they did my hair, I did not get a lot cut off instead they put it in a really nice French plat and it looked really good
4. I really like the way they did my makeup it was very different than the way that I have put my makeup on before it seemed like quite a lot but it looked really good in the pictures.
5. I loved the way that before we even started they gave me lots of time to tell them what I did and did not like and we chose the look I went for together.
6. the photo session was great fun
7. the photographer was really cool and took some really awesome pictures of me and I felt and looked really good it was amazing
8. I loved the viewing session, it was amazing to see the pictures
9. I loved the roll over deal because they put as much as I did towards the pictures
10. the booking is easy
11. the website is really good
12. there is a great choice of size of pictures, frames and photo albums
13. I felt really happy and comfortable the whole time
14. the vouchers are really cheap
15. you feel like a movie star or a model when you are there
My daughter sprung this experience on me when I went to visit her on the weekend, it was lovely but I do wish she would have told me because I went to see her on the pretence of helping her do the decorating so you can imagine what sort out outfits I had taken up with me and I was not going to drive the two hundred miles home to go and get something more suitable and I was not going to have time to go clothes shopping, so it was a choice of borrowing some clothes from her or doing something a bit more quirky, we decided it would be fun to go and have our pictures taken in our painting clothes. I had taken up some dungarees that already had some paint on from the last time I did the decorating but we thought it would be a lot of fun to go one step further so we got some old paint pots out of the shed and threw paint all over each others outfits.
The next day we turned up to New ID with paint pots and all and was half expecting them to turn us away but they thought it was a great idea so we decided to go for a complete contrast and go for a really highly glamorous look on our hair and on our makeup and then wear these scruffy old clothes.
The guy that did my hair even managed to go and find an old step ladder for us to pos on it was fantastic, we had such a great time, after I had some glamorous ones done I put a sort of 50’s 60’s style scarf in my hair as well and we asked for them to be done in black and white, they were excellent pictures and looked like the old adverts during the war!
We ended up spending a fortune on the pictures but it was so worth it, I think New ID would be fun no matter which way you did it but this way it was just super fun.
I was very pleasantly surprised at how good the New ID makeover was. I was told by a few people that these kinds of experience things are a rip off and basically designed with getting you to part with your money in mind. I was really looking forward to having some professional pictures taken but I have to admit that people telling me how awful it was going to be all the time did sort of take the edge of it a bit.
I had a very good look over the website and familiarized myself with the terms and conditions and made sure I was under no obligation to spend money that I didn’t want to spend and I felt pretty confident, but I had also got myself ready to face any hard sales they might sling at me and was ready to put up a fight, so when I got in there and found the delightful receptionist friendly and helpful I was a bit shocked. I had a really nice consultation with another lovely lady who explained that I didn’t have to buy any pictures, I would be given a complimentary shot and there would be a private viewing session at the end of the makeover where I could choose to buy pictures if I wanted to, it all seemed so friendly and relaxed I started to feel a bit stupid for getting myself in a state about it in the first place but kept my guard up a bit.
I had my hair done, that all went really well, I got a great cut that I was happy with and it was done in a friendly and professional manner, then it was the same story with makeup for sure she told me the products were for sale but in nothing other than a giving over some information kind of way, the shoot went great, I really loved it, I had to wait around a bit to see the pictures, they were jaw dropping, I wanted all off them, I brought eight of them an nobody gave me any hassle or sales pitch at all.
I am so glad that negative comments did not put me off having a really good makeover with New ID
Visited this salon for a makeover and photoshoot, had an amazing time
with my friends. We just received our air brushed photos and photobook today!! All our make up and hair looked amazing,we had so many pictures taken it was really hard to pick!! They have put our pics up
on their facebook page aswel !! Great day! Great atmosphere !
I am not entirely sure that I really believed New ID’s claims about how much having a makeover can do for your self esteem and how it can work miracles, but just in case it was true there was no way I was going to pass up the opportunity of feeling like a new woman.
Having recently come out of a very long relationship and not exactly unscathed and recently having moved back to the UK and feeling a little low without my sun tan I thought a miracle would be just what I needed to feel good about myself and my life again so New ID jumped off the screen and said come and have a go of this. I am really glad I did because they are entirely correct, it really does make you feel like a million dollars, it does do wonders for your self esteem but you know what, even if it did neither it would still be worth going because it is a really great experience and there are some really nice and friendly staff who pamper you to bits and make you look and feel nice!
I have to say that I was more than a bit impressed with my new look, I loved both the hair and makeup and was fair blown away by the pictures that made me look like I have always wanted to look but never got round to it.
A word of caution, have a look a the picture prices on the net before you go so you know what you are in for because this is not a cheap pep me up! But it is worth it because now every time I see myself in the picture it reminds me what I am worth and it stops me from ever allowing myself to be treated badly again.
I think this is a must do for any woman who is feeling a bit trodden on!
I agree with the last post, I had a really great Makeover experience with New ID in Birmingham and find it impossible to believe, unless they have changed their entire staff, that people who were so professional and polite with me could be so off hand and rude to other people, but then perhaps people treat you as well as you treat them? when I was there there was one lady who was so demanding and rude I would have found it impossible to keep my cool with her, she was demanding a makeover that was never going to work, she could not have looked like the images she took along to show the staff how she wanted to look in a million and one years. If that had been me I would have had to throw her out before it got to the point where I simply hit her.
I think a lot of people who claim to have had bad experiences probably went a long with unrealistic expectations in the first place, coupled with a bad attitude, not having done any research or bothering to find out what costs what.
If people are too stupid to realize that they are never going to look like a super model when they are about five stones overweight then more fool them and if they can not be bothered do use the click of a mouse a few times and find out what things cost then when they get a shock at the price who is to blame?
I had a wonderful time, I got a great makeover, I felt great, I looked great and I was treated with respect by all of the staff who did each individual bit of my transformation. I was not shocked at the prices because I bothered to find out what they were before I went and at no time was I pushed into buying anything, wanted or otherwise.
Sorry but I had a great time hear and don’t like to see the place run down.
What a load of rubbish, I have been here twice, my daughter has been once, my niece has been three times, and two of the girls I work with have been one with her husband on a couples photoshoot and the other on a mum to be thing where you have photos of you taken with a bump and we all agree that this branch is run by some of the most polite people we have ever come across.
Yes the pictures cost a fairly significant amount of money but do you actually know the price of hiring a personal photographer? And to say that the pictures are just the same as ones that you can do yourself is just silly, anybody that is reading this and goes onto the New ID website can see the before and after pictures and anybody with half a brain will know that having your pictures taken in a professional studio with a professional camera that is being operated by a professional photographer is going to result in far better pictures than anybody could ever hope to take by themselves.
I think that the pictures, whether you have them on CD or you have them as prints with or without frame represent excellent value for money at New ID and there is no way that anybody should read the review below and take any notice of it. The New ID website has details of all of the costs of both the makeovers, and they are incredibly good value, and the cost of the pictures so there is no reason you should not know in advance how much they cost and if you think that is too much it does rather make me wonder why you went in the first place? It is not as if you only find out the prices once you get there, they are all clear to see on the website.
I will continue to recommend New ID and should I fancy another make over I would not consider getting one anywhere else.
I was presented with a gift voucher for a deluxe makeover with New ID by the people that I work with and I thought to myself hey up this is a bit odd, what are they trying to say here, but after I had a look online I thought to myself, well actually this is looking like it could be a lot of fun so no matter what the motivation was for them to send me on such an experience I was determined that I was going to enjoy it and enjoy it I did.
I arrived at the studio at 9am sharp and was shown to a seat, given a drink, I had coffee as it was far too early in the day for me to start hitting the Bucks Fizz, although it was still nice to be offered, and after about five minute of filing in forms I had a chat with a sunny girl who went over what was going to go on and I was then shown down to the hairdressing part of the salon.
I had my hair done and then took a seat again for only a few minutes before it was time to go over and have my makeup applied, that took around twenty minutes during which time I basically interrogated the young girl into giving me more information and advice than I think she has even given in such as short space of time but she was really lovely and answered all of my questions so that was great, I felt like I had won a bit of a bonus prize there.
I then went back over to the hair section and got the finishing touches put to my hair, a bit of a spray and just like that it was over and into the photographic studio that was fun and cool and interesting and not at all the intimidating experience that I thought it might be and I felt very relaxed and in the pictures I looked very relaxed.
It was about half an hour before I was called in to see the pictures and then had a very difficult choice as I was so impressed with all of the pictures. I think New ID do a great job and I would recommend them to anybody
There is nothing not to like about this amazing experience that I had while I was up visiting a friend in Glasgow, it was nothing that I had ever thought about doing before so I was pretty surprised when on the Friday night I was told to have a good look through my outfits for the weekend because we were off to have our photos taken and I was even more surprised when I got to the salon to find it was a hustle and bustle of women having their hair and makeup done to the point where they looked like models and it was going to be our turn next as soon as we had filled in some forms, had a bit of a chat with the consultant and had a hearty glass of Bucks Fizz, and boy I am telling you I was ready to go, after looking around at all the picture on the wall of people of al shapes and sizes looking their best and looking glamorous it was such an exciting atmosphere in the salon and I felt great before they had even started.
I had a great hair cut from a young girl who was very enthusiastic and also very professional, she also did a very great job on my hair that has probably been crying out for a hair cut for some time as all I ever do with it is shove it into a pony tail and o my best to forget all about it, but it had a nice break when they cut a really nice style into it that fell really nicely around my face and made me look really pretty even if I do say so myself.
The next thing they did was put me in some really nice makeup and as a person that is not used to wearing a lot of makeup I have to say that they did just as good a job on it as they did on my hair and it made me look like nothing I have every looked before, I could hardly take my eyes off myself in the mirror and I could not take my eyes of the pictures they showed me after the photo session either, they were completely amazing and I spent a fortune on them but I really do think they are worth it, looking gorgeous is priceless
If you can drag your man or persuade him to come and have a makeover then do because it is great fun and also very romantic.
My neighbor, who I get along really well with took her husband to get a makeover with her, I think she had about as much trouble getting him to go as I had getting mine to go but we got there eventually. Once you get them through the door they are more than happy to stay because the staff at New ID are really great with guys, they are great with women too, but typically we actually look forward to this sort of thing anyway, the staff made us both feel really comfortable and the glass of Champagne Bucks Fizz as soon as we got through to door helped quite a lot too.
We both had superb hair cuts, I have used Burlington’s before for my hair but Tony had not, but even he had to admit it was one of the best cuts he has had.
Tony was not remotely interested in wearing any make up but in the end he did let them go with a little bit of powder, just to even out his skin tone, he did make me promise never to tell anybody but then he wont know that I have done this review.
He read the paper while I had my makeup done but I did catch him glancing over from time to time and I could tell by the look in his eyes that he loved my look as much as I did.
We went into get our picture done, the first one or too we felt a bit strange but we soon got into it thanks to the really cool photographer that made us feel really comfortable.
We had a really hard time picking out the pictures as were all so good and we did actually spend a bit/quite a lot more than we intended, it was really worth the money though and we both loved the experience
I would love to have four makeovers, I have only had one but I cant wait to go back and get another one, this is such an amazingly unique experience and it does really put the smile back on your face.
I had put on heaps of weigh after quitting smoking by basically binge drinking and eating like a horse and I am sure all the benefits of quitting were wiped out by that but eventually I started to get back on track and when I felt almost back to normal I thought it would be a nice way to celebrate my journey.
I had a look online, I was going to go for the fashion makeover but I though to hell with it and figured I would treat myself to a deluxe makeover, it was not that much more expensive.
I was a little shocked at the price of the pictures, when I had a look on the website and phoned them up to find out how many of them I was obliged to buy and was amazed to find that you don’t have to buy any of them and you get a free one, so really it could cost you virtually nothing, there is a postage charge on the free one but it is only a few pounds so I felt really good about the whole thing and walked in to New ID feeling very relaxed and quite excited.
I had a consultation first and then a hair cut, both the lady that did the consult and the stylist were very friendly and I got along with them very well. The make up lady was ultra friendly and showed me how to make my eyes look a lot bigger it was pretty miraculous really.
I stepped into the photography studio feeling very confident indeed and had an excellent photo shoot.
The pictures came out really well and you could tell how relaxed I felt by looking at them. I loved the whole experience and cant wait to go again.
I booked in for a blowdry, half hour makeover and a file and paint (hands). I was really looking forward to my visit (had read good things online). However I was left quite disappointed.
The good things were the shop on the ground floor, lots of lovely products are for sale and its great for a browse, I would definitely pop in if I was passing in the future. The file and paint was very good also, the lady was quick and very neat - I was really happy with the results.
The not so good things were that the downstairs area (where the treatments happen) was really busy, I felt too many people were booked in at once. My wash and blowdry was ok but nothing special and nothing that I couldn't achieve at home. Before the makeover the therapist asked how I'd like my make up and I told her I wanted a 50s look with a flick with the eyeliner! She told me I'd look good with a smoky eye and talked me into it, I should have stuck to my guns and insisted on what I actually wanted but I suppose I thought she is a professional so maybe can create an amazing look for me. She didn't! She put a thick layer of foundation and way too much concealer on me (I have good skin and just need my rosy red cheeks covered up a bit!) meaning my skin felt sticky for the rest of the day (ewww!) The eye make up wasn't great and wasn't flattering at all - also as the day went on the shadow seemed to all end up falling onto my cheeks. It was a let down and I feel I can do my own make up much better than this lady.
I'm not sure if I got a junior member of staff but I just felt very let down by the hair and especially the make up. It wasn't cheap to come here so that added to my disappointment.
I had purchesed the '2 hour Beauty Cocktail Package inc. 6 treatments & bubbly' from Wahanda and overall it was good. When I came on the day the staff seemed very polite, although they kept calling me Christina when my name is Christa. The hand and food file/polish was ok - when my nails had been filed they were not cleaned and therefore left the nail polish look clumpy and unprofessional. The facial and neck/shoulder massage was really nice and relaxing, and then it was time for the hair and make-up, which unfortunately seemed very rushed. I opted for a photoshoot, even though I only just heard about it on the day and hadn't brought any other outfits with me. I was told that a photoshoot with 1 picture was £15, the package with 7 (+ the 1 picture for £15) pictures cost £69.99 or something like that and the package I opted for with 20 pictures airbrushed and a cd with all the pictures taken un-airbrushed was £99.99. I was told that the £15 was taken off the package price and I therefore paid 74.99 with my debit card on the day. Unfortunately, today when I received the CD, it was not the package I had chosen.
While it was a good price for the two hours, I would not have paid full price for the package.
I had no idea how much my makeover was going to make me feel like a new woman or how long it was going to last and in fact it has really made a huge change in my life. I am one of those very typical women who have got married, raised a family, forgotten all about myself, just got used to working, mumming, wifeing and generally just let go of the most important thing and that is taking care of myself and re filling my cup so I have more to give back to my family.
I am ashamed to say that over the last few years especially I have really let myself go, put on weight, not really cared too much about my appearance and I had not even really noticed because it was a gradual thing, and then my partner and I went to a party and there were some pictures posted the next day on facebook and I was so ashamed about how I looked, it was a real wakeup call.
I told my friend about how I had felt and she suggested that I went and had a makeover, she suggested New ID because she had used them in the past so I got on line, got voucher, made an appointment, put down a deposit, paid a bit up front for some pictures and went along.
I got the impression from the very friendly staff that my story was pretty typical, they were all very nice and very supportive and set about getting me back on the road to looking great again, is was a great time for me, my eldest has just left home and my youngest is at university so it was me time. I got a great new and far more up to date hair style, we gave my make up a serious upgrade and I had some amazing pictures taken that I was certainly not ashamed to look at, even with the extra weight I looked great, I am now in the gym three times a week, I have a whole range of New ID cosmetics I am slowly building up a new wardrobe and I am looking and feeling fantastic and it has done wonders for my marriage. Ladies if you are like me get yourself to New ID
The worse ever experience!!!!
I went for the hair cut, make-up and photo shot in London West End New ID studio. The staff there very rude, the service you get in the studio is different level to what they sale on the ad. Make-up was terriable, actually make you look 100 times worse!!!!
Photograher not profession enough, therefore, photo is similar to what you can do for yourself, or even better!
All they try to do is to ask you to buy photo, and it’s unbelievable expensive! 100 pound for 1 photo on CD. well, if you don’t buy any, they will reduce the price for you. but still, NOT WORTH FOR IT!!!!!!
THE WORSE EVER YOU CAN GET!!! Don’t go!!!!
I agree, I looked so good after I had a makeover with new id. I do always take pride in the way I look but no amount of getting ready for a big night out has ever got me in shape quite as much as these guys did.
There is nothing like getting a professional session, it is completely different than anything else.
I think a lot of people just think it is going to be like going to the hairdressers but with makeup and then you get your picture taken.
What is really hard to get across on a review is the atmosphere in the studio, I think the combination of the smell of cosmetics and hair products, the sounds, the music, the champagne and Bucks Fizz, the staff creating beautiful faces, the excitement of the whole thing is just really overwhelming, it is just how you imagine it would be back stage at a professional cat walk show its amazing.
I think for those of us who are never going to be models there is nothing wrong what so ever with wanting to feel like one even if it is for one day or a few hours, we all need to feel good about ourselves and looking your very best is a great way of seeing that it is not just top models that can look great.
I think the reason we love celebs is that we all crave glamour, the reason we love seeing those shots of them looking terrible is that we all want to know what underneath the glamour they are human and that means that we stand as good a chance as they do at looking amazing and that is what makes the New ID experience so good, we might not want to be them, but to have what they have, to look the way they look just now and again cant be a bad thing for anybody.
I had a great time and my moment of feeling like one of the stars and everytime I want to feel that way again, well I just look at the pictures!
I had a totally marvelous time with my sister having a makeover and photographic afternoon at New ID, it was a right laugh, I think for a start we were by far the oldest people there, we are both in our late forties, but we didn’t care, we are the kinda chicks that don’t let our age get in the way of anything, never have and I don’t suppose we ever will!
We had no real reason for going to have a makeover its not like we gained or lost weight or fell out of some relationship or even had low self esteem issues, we just like doing things once in a while that are good fun and a little beyond the ordinary and this seemed like a really great thing to do, on top of that we managed to arrange the appointment so that it came on the same day as wedding party so we knew that as long as it worked out the way we had planned it we would make a grand entrance looking stunning and that is exactly the way that it turned out, one think I know for sure is that I look a million times better in professionally applied makeup than anything that I can do myself so in future when I am going out for a special occasion I am going to use the services of New ID just to get my makeup done.
As well as that I am going to continue to build up my collection of New ID cosmetics which are great and better than a very well known more expensive brand that I using, I would have brought the full collection there and then but I chose to spend every last penny on the totally gorgeous and amazing pictures.
I have never had such a crack as I had with my friend having our pictures taken, I don’t know how the photographer did not want to tell us to leave to be honest we are a bit loud at the best of times but you know what he really held it together for us and gave us some totally awesome shots.
We love New ID
Its started out as a treat for my mum for Mothers Day, and we ended out paying a little bit extra so I could be included as well. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant.
The facial and massage were very relaxing with a nice touch of hand and toes-nails being painted whilst we relaxed.
The photo session was the very best part of the day - the photographer was very professional and had a fantastic eye. We've been on these days before and when selecting the photos have had to have them edited and deleted loads from our final list - this time, we wanted every one of them and there was no need for editing!
Highly recommended - will definitely visit again.
Overall fantastic experience and felt pampered and looked great at the end of the session. Great value for money and in 2 hours you feel like you have had a complete makeover and felt like a new person. Would definitely recommend and go again. Therapist and salon were all great.
I had got into a rut with my make up and had never experienced a make up lesson before and so decided to have a sesson to update my look. The shop was lovely and felt really comfortable. The therapist was friendly and welcoming and was really interested in my views on how I wanted to look. I was delighted with the finished look and had some compliments later in the evening. I also lbought some new cosmetics at the weekend to try out different looks in future. The only slight flaw was that they rang me later in the evening over a confusion with the Wahanda voucher and I was asked to pay towards the treatment. They later rang to say it was a mistake and when I checked, the wording on the voucher was a bit misleading. I would definitely consider another visit if I had an occasion coming up.
wents to clarins in house of fraser as my partner had treated me for valentines. to be honest i was ver pleased with his choice. the woman who done my make up treatment was lovely. I enjoyed having some pamper time and would definately go again! i even purchased 4 products from the clarins range and would definately recommend.
If you want to look your best then you need to go to New ID, that is what I did and I have never looked back
Going to New ID gives you a real boost, it said that on their website or words to that effect but I didn’t have the first idea how much that was going to turn out to be true.
I went for a makeover for the obvious reason that I just wanted a change and a new look.
A girl down my road had been and had one and there was a marked difference in how she looked after, she started to spend a lot more time on her appearance and did her makeup differently and just seemed to me to be like a fresh new woman and that is exactly what I was after, after a relationship break up.
So, I got online and decided that I would get a deluxe makeover package and amazingly there was one on the last minute offers bit that was only two days away, so it was all done really fast.
I had hardly anytime to prepare hunted out a few outfits from my own wardrobe and went out to buy another one so in the end I had three outfits to have my pictures taken in.
I got there and sat with a girl who wanted to know all how I wanted to look and why I felt I needed a makeover and what I wanted to get out of it, it was almost like a bit of pre makeover therapy!
Next thing we got right into it, it was all hair washing, cutting, styling, makeup, dress changes, camera, action, it was a bit of a whirlwind when you look back at it but boy it gave me the lift that I needed, there is nothing better in my book than looking at yourself in the mirror and feeling really proud and there is nothing better than seeing yourself in a picture and thinking wow, that is me and I look amazing.
Overall an ok couple of hours. The pamper day experience was a bit rushed due to being understaffed on the day. Eyebrow shape involved pulling out a couple of stray hairs! Took part in a photo shoot but didn't have enough time to select image.
I had a beauty package including manicure, pedicure, hairdo, facial and make-up.
The venue was easy to find, nice and pleasant and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. The girl doing my make-up and hairdo was really nice and she knew what she was doing. It looked great after she was done and she gave me some useful tips on how to do my make-up. I was not happy with my manicure and pedicure though – I do it better myself! The overall experience was good and matched the price.
I have to hand it to the New ID crew they sure know how to give a cracking makeover I have been there twice now and both times it has been a complete riot, I love the place, and I really love having a makeover. I was really surprised the first time at just what kind of an ego trip you can go on, I mean who does not like looking at themselves in picture that have been caught just at the right angle and make you look totally gorgeous, we all do and there is no better feeling, well when you go to New ID you can have as many pictures as you like looking as good as you can look because they do a great makeover on you and they take fantastic professional pictures that you look your best in every one.
The great thing about New ID is they take the time to work out what is going to suit you before they do the makeover, I think what they call the ‘welcome consultation’ is fantastic because it is quite normal to feel a bit nervous when you first get in there, especially if you have not had a makeover before, you are bound to but what this part of the experience does is calm you down, get you to focus on what sort of look you want and why you want it, it is great to make a change to how you look and when you are doing that with professionals then you know you are going to get the right change that can only make a positive impact on your life.
New ID don’t just tell you what they are going to do, the find out about you, find out what you do where you go how you work etc so the hair for example is going to work for you all the time not just when you are out at night but when you are at work and things like that.
The quality of all of it is really good and you get a lot of team support as you make your transition as well. New ID can change your life girls so go get it!
Sorry I can not not mention that its waste not waist of money! I cant believe that it would take three hours to put on makeup, come on, you could have plastic surgery in that amount of time!
I am sorry that you had a bad time, I had the total opposite, I was late getting to my appointment and there was no drama with that what so ever, as planned I got the consultation on arrival, where the look that was going to be created was decided.
Then I was promptly taken over and introduced to my stylist who created a very nice hair style for me, it was not one that I have had before but suited me and I was very happy with it.
I was then given a short break to enjoy a glass of wine before being taken down to makeup where I had a very nice session with a young but enthusiastic makeup artist who did an excellent job of my makeup and made me look better than I felt I had looked in years, she chose some colours and techniques that I have never used and they really made a marked difference to my appearance, I was really very happy.
I had a short break before I went into the studio for the photographs, no more than ten minutes, a group of four had just come out and you could tell by the look on their faces how much fun it was, I immediately hit it off with the photographer who took some stunning pictures that I was really happy with and brought way more of than I ever had any intention of.
I think New ID are great and a makeover is a wonderful boost to your moral anybody that feels like they might need a bit of a lift would be well advised to try this experience, I certainly came away feeling very confident and also very happy that I had learned something about makeup that I could use in the future.
I highly recommend this experience.
I went to the London West End branch of New ID for my deluxe makeover and photoshoot. I went to give myself a bit of a boost after the breakdown of a long term relationship, it was on the suggestion of a friend that I decided to have a makeover! The salon is ver easy to find on John Princes Street which is just off Oxford Street not far from the Oxford Circus tube.
It was suggested to me on the phone when I booked that the salon would be less busy on a week day but due to work commitments I had to go during a weekend, the salon was pretty busy but it was still a very good experience.
The reason I chose New ID was on the recommendation of a friend.
Although I have used Burlingtons for years I had never had a makeover before, I was really looking forward to it and I knew if it was part of Burlingtons it would be good and it was.
I was very impressed with the cosmetic range that New ID have made, there are some great products and they are not expensive. I found they applied very well and I was really happy with the way they felt on my skin and my skin felt amazing even after I had removed the makeup that night.
I have spent a fortune on makeup over the years, as I am sure every woman has, so it was nice to find a really affordable range that you can even buy online. The quality is just as good as some of the far more expensive brands that I have used in the past and what I really like about the New ID range is that it is very long lasting but does not clog up your skin.
I cant fault either the hair or the makeup, the service was very good, the free bucks fizz was fine but its not exactly top of the range champagne but then I guess you would not be expecting that as a free flow option when you consider the cost of the package..
I was really happy with the pictures, the viewing session was very relaxed and despite a busy studio I was given plenty of time to choose.
I have never really understood why people want to go and have a makeover, but when after years of trying I reached my goal weight having shed over five and a half stone, my friend suggested that I treat myself to one and I thought well why not, it was as good a suggestion as any and I wanted to do something to congratulate myself on finally getting there.
I booked for the makeover and then we went shopping, size ten all round, I have never felt better, I got three new outfits for the shoot and a few days later we rocked up at the salon.
I was a bit nervous to start with but the welcome consult sorts that out, it was all very reassuring, as was the rather large glass of bucks fizz that was in my hands moments after I got there!
So we made a plan, the very long hair was going to be not quite so long and have some shape put into it and the bare face was going to be transformed into a glamorous evening look with lots of sparkle, a look that I have always wanted and tried to achieve and failed on more than one occasion.
The stylists was lovely and only cut off what she had to to get the style and no more, I cant abide scissor happy types! Hair looked fantastic I am really pleased with it and I can do so much more with it now.
Makeup, well boy was that an eye opener, literally, I got some really good advice on how to make it look really good and keep it looking really good all evening. Then it was PHOTO time, I thought I would be nervous but with my new hair, new makeup and new figure I was ready to rock and roll and boy did I love it.
The pictures were totally awesome, loved them all to bits but could only get four because they are pretty pricey
I had a great time and now totally understand why people have a makeover!
I am very happy to give New ID my personal recommendation. I have not used them for a full makeover experience, how ever I have used them for a ‘Beauty on the Go’ experience when I was going out for a very special date and I wanted to look my best.
The experience was very reasonably priced, thirty give pounds and this still included free drinks and you could have Bucks Fizz as well if you liked, I was quite surprised at that! The deal also includes the initial welcome and consultation where you basically fill in a few forms and tell them what you want them to do to you and what you do and do not want to look like! I actually didn’t care that much what I looked like as long as I looked stunning, what kind of stunning didn’t bother me!
I certainly got the wow factor at New ID, they made me look totally stunning
I got so many comments and so many offers I have now I decided to book in for a make up lesson so I can look and feel that good all the time, I have never been noticed even one tenth as much as I did that night, I am surprised my head managed to make it out of the door of my local where I went before I went out for a very special dinner with a very special person!
I think that looking your best is really important and once you know how to do your make up properly it doesn’t even take that long to do it, I got some great makeup from New ID and some great advice on making the best of my features and I am really looking forward to learning even more at my make up lesson next month!
I booked directly via their website but I think there are other place online were you can get vouchers and sometimes they are cheaper than going direct, having said that there is also a last minute section on the New iD website as well that has some really cut price deals!
I can definetly recommed the New ID makeover and photographs because I have had a really good makeover myself that I really enjoyed and would do again, my sister had had one and she had a great time as well and she has some really nice pictures that are fantastic, my aunt has had one as well, she got her pictures on a CD and they were totally fantastic, I don’t have the sort of money that you would need to buy all of the images on the CD but the ones I do have are great and I love the frames that I had my pictures put in as well, it was very hard to choose the picture and it was hard to choose the frames as well because they are all really nice and there are quite a few different styles to choose from but in the end I am sure I got the right ones because my pictures look totally amazing.
I have to be honest I had no idea that I could look that good in pictures, I have never really rated myself as a good looking sort but boy in those pictures you could be mistaken for thinking that I am a model and who knew that was going to happen. I think clever make up is just that it is really clever and even people who are not great to look at can be great to look at if they know how to put the makeup on the way that the professionals do it, it’s a wonderful talent to be able to do that and I think that since I have been to New ID I have been doing my makeup a lot better and more than that it has made a big difference to how I feel about myself in general so I am very happy that I went and even though I could not afford to buy all of the pictures that I would have liked to have had really I am very happy with the ones that I have got and I would be more than happy to use the New ID again.
Me and my girlfriends used professional hair and make up stylist before a night out. We all looked glamorous, really a great idea if you want to spice up your night out. Plus we recieved great tips for hair & make up, I can use everyday. // Teresa
I have some superb photographs from New ID from when I went there for my makeover photo shoot. I chose seven pictures that included portraits and some really creative shots that were achieved using the most innovative sets
On arrival at the studio I took part in a professional consultation before having my hair done where I got some wonderful tips and advice on how style and take care of my hair .
The hair dressing was follows by make up which again, like the hair, was really useful because the lady took the time to explain to me what she was doing.
After the make up session I had the finishing touches put to my hair before stepping out in front of the camera which was such a wonderful experience.
It was very hard to choose the ones that I wanted because all of the pictures were great and all had something unique about them, I would loved to have had all of them but being on a bit of a budget that was not going to be possible! I did however managed to buy four, I also got one free print that came with the package I had chosen.
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience with New ID and I am very proud of the pictures and how great they made me feel while I was having them taken. All of the staff were very courteous and made me feel very welcome.
I had been a little apprehensive about the actual shoot but I need not have been, the photographer and his assistants were very well versed in the more nervous client and made me feel immediately comfortable as they easily lead me through the different poses that by the end almost seemed to come naturally too me.
I am very glad that I decided to get a make over and I am very happy that I chose New ID
Double Take Studios should be renamed Double Rip Off. I was bought a Godess makover voucher as a present from a family member for a special birthday present. I wish I had read the reviews before I made my booking for this experience. I was bombarded with emails, texts, letters and phone calls pestering me to hand over money before I even went. When I still hadnt parted with any money a few days before my booking I received a text telling me that if I didnt attend for the makeover I would be charged a £125 cancellation fee. If I hadnt been bought the voucher as a present there was no way I would have turned up there. I wish I had followed my instinct and put the phone down when I first made my booking. I consider myself to be a fairly strong person and thought that when I did go I would be able to stand my ground as I knew I would be subjected to the hard sell. I turned up as requested and waited half an hour before someone came to say they were ready to do my make up. I tried to make conversation with the young girl doing my make up but it was evident I had to be in and out as soon as possible. I asked for a particular look, but to be honest she just applied layer after layer and I didnt end up with the soft smoky look that she was supposed to be creating. The same girl also did my hair-I had asked for a particular style but she asked me how I normally wore it and recreated the same look.She did tell me that most of the girls are freelance and just turn up as and when requested. I had thought that as this was a Godess makeover the stylist would show how to apply the make up, what products were best to use and how to create certain looks, but when I tried to look at what she was doing and how, she slapped two make up remover pads over my eyes. After the make up and hair was done I was taken back to the reception area which was chaotic as there were girls everywhere all waiting for their hair and make up to be done, or for their photographer.
I then sat and waited again for another 20 minutes before a photographer came to take me through to the "professional studios", which turned out to be various chairs, steps, and props, the majority of which are in a main corridor and thoroughfare. However, she was very friendly and certainly put me at ease and I have to say I did enjoy this part of the day. I had been asked to take five outfits but was informed they would only need to use two or three-I suspect this was because they were so busy.
After the photographs I was then taken back to reception to wait again before being taken upstairs to another waiting area (probably because the reception area was full by this time). Upstairs we were all handed forms to fill in giving the names and contact numbers of our friends who Double Take Studios could contact - I refused to do this but luckily they didnt persevere. After waiting another half an hour a young girl came out to say she was my Creative Director and could produce the photographs in a variety of ways - I told her not to worry about this as I had already completed a form to say I just wanted plain and simple pictures. I asked how long it would be before the pictures were ready and told it was going to be at least another hour. I said I would leave and come back an hour later but they were absolutely against this on the grounds of safety and in case of fire-I said I would sign out at reception and come back but they still said no. After about another half an hour my husband rang me from the street to see if I was ready to leave so I tried to pop down to him, only to find we were actually locked in the room! I did get out after asking the staff to let me through and returned about 10 minutes later.After yet another 20 minutes I was taken into the viewing room and hurriedly shown my pictures, of which about half were okay, and of these probably about half a dozen were pretty good. I nearly fell off my chair when they told me the prices;how on earth can anyone justify these extortionate prices.At this point I had totally had enough and said I would take my free picture which was included in my voucher.I was told that as I wasnt ordering any more prints I would have to pay a further £7 for postage as it came from London(I read the small print on their web site when I got home and it does actually say that P and P is extra)! I wait to see if my picture actually turns up.I certainly wouldnt recommend this company as all they seem to be interested in is getting as much money as possible for fairly average photographs.I had been there for over four hours, had hair and make up done which was nothing special and was now having to pay for my free picture. I have never been so glad in all my life to get home.
I also want to sing the praises of the New ID team who gave me and my daughter the makeover to end all makeovers but both of us felt that we were in really good hands and embraced both the experience and the new looks that we were given.
Although it was not part of our package we paid extra for a full head of highlights and we are both really happy with the results.
The Salon is a very cheerful place, there is lots going on and it’s a very exciting place to be, everybody that was there seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the experience as we were.
We loved having our hair and makeup done by the professionals it was a real treat and I would be amazed if anybody out there did not get as much out of it as we did, it was tremendous and we both looked like we would not look out of place on the front cover of a magazine afterwards, it really was that good, it may sound corny but the transformation was really quite unbelievable.
We both loved the sort of anticipation of going the whole hog and for us it paid off, I think part of the reason that the makeovers were so successful is that at the beginning of the makeover they give you time to tell them what you want, how you want to look, what sort of changes you want to make and also, pretty importantly the sort of change that you don’t want to see so they really know exactly how to make you look and feel the way that you want to look and feel.
Having the pictures done is really amazing, I felt great and I felt that the photographer made it very easy for me to get into the swing of things with his gentle nature and easy to follow instructions, I am sure he was 99% of the reason why the pictures turned out to be such a success, he made me feel so comfortable and you can clearly see that in the pictures.
The private viewing session was amazing and we have ordered ten shots that we just could not live without.
Excellent two hour session from head to toe and great value for money. Thoroughly recommend it and a great way to pamper. Will definitely go again.
Great salon and easy to find with good therapists and excellent service.
Oh no, oh no, oh no I thought when I looked in the mirror on the morning of my photoshoot with New ID, I could not believe it, did I have a spot, no I did not, it was worse than that, I had three spots, I have not had spots for years so why it had to happen on that day I have no idea, of course I had to try to get rid of them and predictably that only made things worse so I felt like a prize turnip walking in to New ID but nobody seemed to notice let alone care so I figured I would stay quiet until it was time to face the makeup lady!
I had a very nice girl welcome me to the salon she got me a drink right away and then left me to fill in some forms while she went off to see to another customer. I had to wiat for about ten minutes and then the hair dresser woman came over to me and asked me I if I had some ideas about how I wanted to have my hair done, well I didn’t really all I knew is that was sick of it being the way it was it goes half way down my back and then goes into a pony tail because I cant do much with it, so she told me to have a few long layers in it and because I have a bit of a natural wave that would give me a lot more workable style but one that was still long enough to put up I wanted to but when its down it would have a nice shape to it and that is exactly what she did, I ended up looking really glam and I love my new cut and true to her word I can put it up, I work in a kitchen so for my job it has to go up anyway. So that was that.
Then I had a seat again and after a while the makeup woman come over and she asked me my thoughts on that one but once again I was pretty cluelss on that I had not really done any homework and then it was time to tell her the only thing that I had to worry about was the big spots she just smiled and did a nice fresh look for me and I am not joking she covered those spots totally she even showed me how she did it but I cant do it, I have tired! LOL
Anyway off to the photo sesh directly after makeup and I loved it, it were really good fun and the camera chappy was a really nice man.
Everybody was nice the pics were great and the spots where nowhere to be seen! Result!
The entire booking process was great, Kerry was so helpful. The day started with a glass of champagne and an introduction to what was going to be done, also got a light lunch mid-session which was very nice. The treatments were fantastic, enjoyed the papering session which included a manicure, pedicure, hand treatment, facial, and more. I also got some eyelashes done, which I've become obsessed with, they look great.The make up session was great - enjoyed it so much that I forgot how quickly the time went. She did a great job and was nice to discuss the style and look properly with her. The photography session was so much fun, really enjoyed doing the poses and was laughing simply because I enjoyed it a lot. I felt so comfortable as all the staff were so friendly and made the experience wonderful. Honestly felt like a million dollars that day! Thank you for a great pampering session :D
I have had two experiences with New ID, for starters I got a Make-up lesson voucher of my Mum as a birthday present, I have always wanted to be a make- up artist, it is a dream I don’t think will ever get fulfilled but at least by having a lesson I knew that I would be able to make my make-up look professional even if I would not get to do it for somebody else. The make-lesson was only twenty two quid, I got it off the New ID website direct and it was very easy to get, then you just phone up and make the appointment. When you get to the studio you get a registration form to fill in and they give you a hot drink. Then you get presented with your free shimmer box that comes with the package and then you go off and have a lesson with the Professional make-up artist, mine was really nice, she was very friendly and did a very good job of explaining exactly what she was doing. She stated off telling me about removing the make-up and how to take care of your skin, we talked about working out what your skin type is and working out your skins needs. Then we talked about the difference in the look that you might want to achieve between something that would be suitable for the daytime an then onto full night glamour, it was really exciting and it was also very fascinating and there is so much more to it than meets the eye.
She created a really good look for me and I was very impressed with how it all came together, we then put it all down on a chart so I could refer to it when I was doing the make-up myself. You can ask as many questions as you like, there seemed to be no rush and I found my make-up professional to be very approachable.
So after that experience I had to have the full makeover, I really wanted some pictures of me looking that good so booked for a fashion photoshoot and I went back yesterday, I got my makeup done again it as not the same girl but it was every bit as good and on top of that I got my hair styled, photos, another box, free print and free drinks the whole time was there and the cost of that was only three quid more.
The pictures were amazing and I recommend both the makeover and the make-up lesson to anybody
I booked Luci foreman& team for my wedding!
I firstly went in the salon for my trail with my bridesmaides to get a second oppinion, luci ensured we had our own room which we could all sit together whilst i was having my trail! Nothing was too much bother!
Luci cut and coloured my hair a week previous to the wedding also.
On my big day she came to my venue to do my hair and make-up and the rest of my wedding party! Everyone was astonished at how amazing their hair and mak-up looked!
I had a perfect day and Luci and her team were a big part of the success thankyou ever so much, you most definatly have my reccomendation!!!! x
I bought this as a gift for my daughters aged 16 and 17. They really enjoyed having their hair and make up done and were made to feel special while they were there. I knew that the buying of the photos at the end would be difficult, not only because there would be lots of good photos but also because I knew the price for them would be high. However, I was prepared to pay for the photos as I wanted to have a few really good photos of my daughters together. It is not something you would have done every year, but as a one off special and although you can take photos yourself I feel you would never get the same effect.
went here with a friend for a girly day out to cheer ourselves up--was a good day and offer itself was good, but if you want to buy the prints its very expensive so not sure id go again. the haristyle was fab but the make up was a bit OTT!
Was a little disappointed after hearing so much about this venue make up was just okay. Overall felt a little let down
I went for make up session. Found it when I was conviently on the 25 bus route.
The store is situated Bank, amongst a few shops for people who want to get a treatment or something done after work before going etc.
The make up artist was very nice. I weren't too sure what I wanted and she recommended some colours for me, answering any questions I had so I could do it myself. Anything I didn't like about the way it looked was taken into consideration and changed and I left looking gorgeous for my dinner.
All in all, I was very pleased with the service!
I am really happy to be able to recommend Ariane's Make up Course. It was amazing, I learned a huge amount and feel so confident after having received Ariane's patient tuition, she really knows her stuff.
Everyone was friendly and kind, the course itself really surpassed my expectations. I plan on doing the fashion and photography course next. Can't wait....
If you feel like a new look or a bit of a change of image then try a makeover, I did and it loved it. I found the experience lifted my spirits and got me kick started back into making an effort to look good.
I got a voucher for New ID and went to their Oxford Circus Branch. I went in the week to avoid any weekend rush as I had read a few reviews that mentioned the place gets kinda busy. I arrived at 11-30 and found all of the staff to be really friendly and professional.
I was over the moon with my hair cut, I am a bit of hard one to please when it comes to my hair and I find it really hard to get it cut just the way I like it and for once I got exactly what I wanted I can definitely recommend the hair salon!.
Make up was excellent and the photo session was great fun, I am not exactly shy anyway but I do go a bit shy in front of a camera and I really am not very photogenic, well I thought I wasn’t but have to say I might have been proved wrong here! What great fun, the photographer really put me at ease and I loved every minute of it.
I chose to go for the CD option as photos can fade and if you have the CD you can print them off when you want them. I am happy to report that in my experience New ID is an excellent company and summary then I had an excellent experience. I highly recommend New ID. I can’t speak for their other branches but Oxford Circus certainly has its act together. It’s a nice studio; it’s clean and well looked after. The staff are all friendly and polite and definitely not pushy. The cosmetics are great the photo session is great fun, the photos are high quality and well worth the money. It is well documented that the photographs are expensive but like most things in life you get what you pay for, I was very impressed with both the quality and the content of the pictures and personally think they were worth the money.
what a horrible and rude receptionist! I would not return to this spa after the way I was treated and spoken to by their receptionist. I was talking to the therapist and the receptionist chipped in when it did not concern her and spoke to me in a derogatory way. She complained my voice was too loud, which i could not help. She then told me i had to wisper and held her hand to my face and looked the other way! I have never been treated or spoken to in such a rude manner before! It was very unnecessary and made the whole experience very bad. This was supposed to be a treat and I left feeling very upset and teary.
Ah I think New ID is the only place to have a makeover or a hair cut or a makeup lesson for that matter.
I found them a few years ago after my sister and her mate went there and had a makeover, she had such amazing pictures done, at the time I didn’t have the money to have a makeover, well I did but not enough to buy the pictures so I went there just to have a makeup lesson and it was really amazing, learnt so much that day and it has made a huge difference to how I feel about myself, when you know you look good its really hard not to feel good so I was really glad that I went. The other great thing is that gifting a makeup lesson is a really cool thing to do as well and if you go in a group it is even more fun, clearly you have to know the person quite well before you give that kind of gift, it could be taken the wrong way! LOL
Anyway while I was there I remember thinking what a great job they were doing on everybody’s hair so when I was next ready for a hair cut I thought that I would give them a go and again they did the most amazing job of my hair, I have not had my hair done anywhere else since then either.
I was so determined to have a makeover with New ID I got all of my friends and family to give me money for birthday and Christmas that I saved up in a special account just for that purpose and last month I finally got to have my makeover it was the most wonderful experience ever, I think it was made even more special by the fact that it took such a long time coming they say the best things are those that are worth waiting for and this was great. I felt like a beauty queen and the pictures came out amazing, the staff were really excited for me because they knew that I had waited ages for my big moment to arrive, it was great, we had a lot of fun and there was champagne and lights and cameras it for me it was a dream come true. If you can afford to have a makeover then believe me its worth every penny!
My friend and I did a makeover with New ID while we were on holiday in London for a month, we were travelling around Europe. Our friends had won a makeover in a competition and sent us some of the shots they had taken so really that is the only reason we went for it, we were like so determined to outdo them. we had no idea who was a good company to go and get a makeover with so we just trawled the net until we found one that we liked and New ID did it for us.
We had such a totally awesome time with New ID the staff in that place are so into what they do and they do a totally amazing job and they were really really friendly. We got lots of great advice about London and where to go shopping and where to party, the girls in there treated us like long lost friends it was so great and of course they did the most amazing job of our makevoers we just totally loved what they did. I got the most amazing hair cut from a totally cool gay guy that was just such great fun, he never stopped talking the whole time that he was cutting my hair I just loved him and his energy and his creativity was like so totally great, he gave my hair a super stylish sculptured cut that is totally the best hair style I have ever had, Bethany got her hair done in a much more girlie way and went for long waves, it was mega feminine and she looked well hot!
We both were totally psyched over our makeup, wow, they so know what they are doing in there, I have never looked so good and I can honesty say that it was super cool, Beth looked smoking and I couldn’t take my eyes off her, I have never heard of the New ID brand of cosmetics before but they are wild!
So we strutted our funky stuff in front of the camera and the photographer did his thing and before we knew it we were looking at some pictures of some seriously hot babes and as we totally could not carry around prints we brought the CD and blasted our chicks back home out of the competition! Go New ID they ROCK!
I brought myself a makeover treat with New ID Studios, I got the deluxe experience and I brought my friend a Mum to be voucher to celebrate her growing bump! We were both really looking forward to the day and finally it arrived.
When we arrived we given a warm welcome, we were told that drinks were free of charge throughout the day and then given a info card asking about style of make up, hair and photo styles you would like, we had chance to have a chat with one of the salon staff and make sure we were going to get the looks that we wanted.
We both stared off having our hair done, they did a great job on both of us, it had been years since I had a decent hair cut so I was particularly happy with my cut. Tara always has immaculate hair so the difference on her was not as marked but it still looked jolly nice.
Once our hair was washed and cut and dried and styled we went off to get our makeup done and that was fabulous too, Tara has had quite a ruddy face since she got pregnant and they did a great job of toning that down so she looked radiant rather than having a hot flush, we were both very impressed with our makeup and both felt very beautiful.
We had a really nice time having our photos done, I went first and then we had a couple of shots together and then Tara had hers done, we both felt really good in tht shoot, then it was just a case of waiting for the pictures to be developed and that took about half an hour which gave me time for a bucks fizz and Tara another cup of tea because she cant drink LOL
Once the pictures were ready we went into the viewing room and viewed each others images, the sales rep was extremely helpful once she showed us the pictures she came in with the contact sheets and we were given plenty of time to go through them and decide which ones that we wanted, it was all very unhurried and I didn’t find anything too much in the way of hard sales so it rounded off what was from start to finish a really great experience.
Really fun day, the staff ensured that we were well looked after and left feeling fully pampered, relaxed and ready to hit the town. The quality of the treatments was really high. I would definitely recommend the salon to friends and family. Great value for money. Thanks again for a great day!
Me and my one of my best friends went to the New ID studio in Manchester, we arrived early and they greeted us with a drink and a smile and then after they had shown us to a very comfortable seat in the very nice and trendy salon they politely asked to fill out a questionnaire incase we had changed our style ideas. The make up/hair stylist then went through what we had both had chosen and made sure it was okay at every opportunity she could.
We were both really happy with our choices but it was nice for us to have them keep making sure and gave us a lot of confidence in our decision to have a makeover and to have chosen New ID.
We both had our hair washed, it was lovely and included a head massage. We had our hair trimmed, well for me it was really just taking the dead end off, we had both elected to have our hair put up so we didn’t really want to get involved in a new style, they did a really nice job for both of us.
We had our makeup done after that, it was really good fun, we got on really well with the makeup ladies who were great and gave us tons of special tricks to use on our makeup, both looked fantastic and couldn’t stop staring at each other!
Then we took about 6 outfits each but only could have a maximum of 3, so we talked through the different sets with the photographer who was fantastic at giving us posing styles and when to smile or not for about an hour. Viewing the photos was really good because they leave you to view them in privacy. However the photo prices were ridiculous, we sort of knew that they were going to be expensive but we honestly thought that we could haggle them down, they were not going to let us, so we just brought what we could it was really hard to choose which ones but we got there in the end. When the pictures turned up they were so amazing we both agreed that actually it was well worth the cost and we would not change a thing!
I went and got a makeover after a I got a voucher for New ID off our mum she has been on at me for ages to get a nice picture of me taken, the rest of the family all have and I am the only one she don’t have a proper picture of on her wall!
I was a bit scared to go in when I got to New ID because I never done nothing like this before, its not me, but I went in anyway and they were dead nice and sat me down and gev me a drink and then started to ask us what I wanted to look like!
I had no idea what I wanted to look like, only thing I wanted was to keep Mum happy and look a bit better than I did when I went in so I left it up to them really. They did a good job.
the hair lady did a very nice job of my hair, she took it a lot shorter than I would have thought to have done but I liked it after. I was never going to mind anyway because it grows back. I had a bit of a wait for the makeup woman so I had another drink and had a look at the before and after books, they were really good and it got me quiet excited about having my makeup don.
Having the make up put on was wicked. I was really fascinated by it, never had it done professional before and I looked like something off a magazine, never felt so good looking before in my life. I dunno how they do it or how different make up can make such a difference but it does big time.
I got a bit jittery after the makeup because I knew that next up was going to be the photos, I think the girl could see that I was a bit shaky about it and she gave me another drink, I felt quite tipsy after it so then I didn’t have any nerves about it and once you re in there they make you feel like you are doing something normal like you would do everyday so you don’t feel a bit odd about it.
The prices are a bit shocking and you cant afford to buy very many of the pictures if you are a normal person on a normal wage but the ones I got were really nice and I was happy with what they charged for them really because they are well wroth it.
I would go again and think New ID are a very good company
Had a 'deal' to get hair, makeup, mini facial, mini manicure and professional photos taken. Arrived at the appointed time only to wait 1.5 hours to get the first 'treatment'. Of course I complained about the lack of service, lack of information and asked at least 4 times for my money back. The staff apologised, but had no suitable explanation. I offered to come back another day so that the people behind us in the ever increasing queue could jump ahead, we were assured it would all happen in 15 minutes.
The 'champaign' was pink and horrible. The music loud to the point of being unable to hear the stylist.
The nail treatment was poor with only a file and polish applied - no actual hand massage or tidying up of the cuticles (small things I know, but I had expected better). I removed it the next day as the finish was terrible.
Onto the hair and make up - this was a highlight and I was very pleased with the result. Another wait and then to the photos. These seemed OK and the photographer tried to get me to smile and get me to enjoy myself, but frankly I was annoyed beyond belief and not really liking the experience.
Another couple of small things: the music in the photo studio was loud and inappropriate - mainly the lyrics to some of the songs were unsuitable to children (yes there were 2 that I saw there). The toilets had no paper in them, the floors looked dirty and needed a good clean.
We were asked to wait another 45 mins to 1 hour for the photos to be ready, but by 5pm we had had enough and went home. I have yet to see myself and my friend in the photos but expect the 'sell' part of the process to be excruciating.
Tips for going for this experience:
1. phone before leaving home to see if they are running behind time
2. Take a book to read as it is a very long wait or take your own music
3. Take food as it will be a very long day.
4. Don't expect too much.
5. Have a tonne of patience - I don't, as my weekends are precious time off from work I hate wasting time when I could be doing something else.
Sure enough the brochure says it is going to be 4 - 6 hours, but with much better scheduling it could be done in 1 to 1.5 hours.
If anyone from PYNK is reading this here are some tips:
- DON'T schedule people all at the same time, allow 30 mins between groups of people, you can't possibly expect 4 people to go through at the same time.
- PHONE or text the customers to give them the choice of coming later, rather than making us wait for 1.5 hours (in fact some people on the waiting couches had been there 2 hours!), I know you have my number as it was on the booking in the computer.
- DO allow people to change their bookings so that they can come back when it is less busy and can get the whole service done in a suitable time frame.
- DO manage expectations, why not be honest and tell us when we get there that you are running horrbily behind.
Still feel angry about the whole thing, but I guess I will get over it.
CofLondon
I was so happy when i got my hair and make up done at lush with Grace.
i went because my g/f told me about her. so i wanted to use her for my brother wedding in jan 2011.
i have to say she is the only one who ever made me this happy. when i look back at my pictures im so happy she made me look ande feel like i was the most beautiful person walking down the street, and what made me even more proud is that my brother even notice how good i looked for his wedding and that to me is priceless
so when i saw this site i just had to let all the girls know. GO TO GRACE
Makeover with New ID? What can I say, just fantastic.
I went with my daughter, we were looking for something a bit different to do on a Saturday, we normally go shopping but as our birthdays are only one day apart and they happened to fall on the weekend we thought it would be a great idea to go and have a makeover.
We had a look at a few different companies that offered a similar kind of thing and we liked the look of New ID the best, even though the price and services seemed to be pretty similar and many of the different companies have branches in the same sort of areas there was something about New ID that did it for us so off we went.
We got in and told them that we were doing this as a joint birthday treat and the staff actually sang happy birthday to us! It was so sweet, I am really not sure how many glasses of cheers they hand out to people that are not having a birthday but they certainly seemed very happy to let us have as many as we wanted that day, so if you go and there is a restriction just tell them it is your birthday!
We both really enjoyed our makeover we both had a pretty clear idea of the kind of new look that we didn’t want but not so much of an idea about what we did want so we told them what not to do and left the rest up to them, that worked out perfectly for us because we both came out of hair and make up looking very beautiful to say the least!
Having our photos taken was excellent, we had such a good time we had great fun using the different props and different backgrounds to get some great pictures and we had also taken along a lot of different accessories as well to use so we would have a really wide variety of shots to choose from, actually in the end I think that worked a bit against us because the shots were all so different and so good it made it really ultra difficult to choose and being as we are we ended up spending a fortune but I think it was more than worth while.
We loved New and have nothing bad to say about the makeover, the staff or the experience
I was very surprised just how much you get for your money with a New ID makeover voucher. I hardly paid anything for the voucher and as I am a bit of a firm believer in you get what you pay for I really didn’t expect it to be very good at all and was looking out of the catch but for once in my life I didn’t find one and it really was just a really good deal.
I really thought that in terms of value for money the makeover photoshoot would turn out to be to a scam but it was not, and it included -
I got a consultation that was a lot more useful and in depth than I was expecting
I got my nails shaped and painted
I got a free goodie bag of make up samples
I got my hair washed, dried and styled
I got my make up done
Free drinks the whole time I was there, I could have got pretty drunk if I had accepted all the ones I was offered because it was Champagne or Bucks Fizz
I got a lesson in how to pose
I got a really long and really great photo session
I got a free print
And I got to choose the prints I wanted out of dozens of amazing photos.
I have to admit that the photos are not quite the same in terms of low cost as the makeover but they are however great quality as is the makeover.
There were great frames to choose from and photo album’s however I chose to just buy the prints as I already had spotted some frames in my local framers that would go really well in my flat.
I have always said that you get what you pay for but I can honestly say with New ID I got way more than I expected for what I paid and was really pleased with the whole deal.
I would be more than happy to recommend this experience to anybody that would like some professional pictures of themselves, either alone or with other members of their family. It’s a great boost to your ego when you see the prints and if you are anything like me you will come away with way more than you bargained for!
Yes makeovers are great aren’t they, I love them and wish I could afford one every week. I had mine last month and the pictures arrived today and they are even better than I remembered them to be.
I don’t know what it is about New ID but I walked out of there like my feet were not touching the ground.
I am trying to figure out what it is about this experience that just makes you feel so special. Is it being fussed over all day and being pampered? Is it the great atmosphere in the studio? Is it the amazing staff and how they make you feel so special every second that you are in there? Is it the amazing products they use on both your hair and your makeup? Is it the Bucks Fizz? Is it the photo session that makes you feel like you are a super model for a while? Or is it just the combination of all of it? I think it might be the amazing picture at the end, I mean who does not want to see themselves looking utterly fantastic in all of their best clothes?
I don’t think it matters what you look like, whether you are big or small you look amazing after New ID have worked their magic on you. I am considerably overweight but even I felt really sexy and I loved all of my pictures and it just goes to show for me that even bigger women can look glamorous and sexy and alive and stunning.
I am sick to death of the images we see in magazines and on TV of stick thin women that have no meat on their bones and then we are all expected to look like that. Even Catherine seems to be going for the anorexic look for her up and coming wedding, it is such a shame because you can be bigger and look and feel great about yourself, I know for a fact that not all men want women to be ironing board thin, you can have curves, big curves, curves are feminine and if there are bigger women out there struggling with their weight then believe me if you are not morbidly obese then stop trying to be not your natural weight and get yourself into New ID for a makeover because when you come out you will just feel happy being you and that is great.
Great place and a great offer! A little expensive normally but I've already been back and will continue to for special occasions. I particularly love the fact that they have an area you can use to get ready in before / after your treatments.
Had a fun relaxing day with a friend as surprise birthday treat from my husband. Friendly welcome. Not too impressed with waiting area downstairs. Maybe a vase of fresh flowers on coffee table would have looked welcoming. Not impressed with changing area. Although lockers were provided we had to rummage in our travel bags when changing for photo shoot. Very cramped space to change and present ourselves. Not comfortable and hot .Beautician and makeup artist were lovely. Superb facial and massage. Details sent to us gave the impression we would have a manicure and pedicure. Not just a file and paint. The bubbly was generously served and we did enjoy ourselves.I think the photographer could have been a bit more outgoing to help relax you but the bubbles helped of course. Looking forward to seeing the photos. Don't know how much day cost so cannot comment on value.
What a great day for me and my pregnant wife. There were some great pictures of us and our bump. We were over the moon with the final images and can't wait to come back when the bump is a baby and have our first "family" shoot! Thank you!
I agree, you cant beat a makeover for making you feel good.
I love having makeovers, my husband says that I am addicted to them, I only go every two years but I think it’s a nice treat and which woman does not enjoy some serious pampering when the mood takes her, I know I certainly do.
I always feel like a new woman once I have had a makeover and it gives me the incentive I need to keep making the best of myself.
Its easy to let yourself slide when you are busy with being a wife and a mother and working and sometimes I think its all you need to make a bit more effort.
I always use New ID, I found them online originally and loved the experience. I have recommended a lot of friends to New ID and not once have I had a bad report come back.
What I like about New ID is the friendliness of the staff and the way in which you don’t feel under a tremendous pressure to buy all of the pictures. The staff know me pretty well now and they also know that I only buy three or four pictures at a time and they have always treated me just as well as I have seen them treating people who are spending considerably more than I am. I think this is very important.
I have seen a few reviews that have made comments on how good the cosmetics are and I couldn’t agree more, I love New ID products, they last forever and you don’t even have to put that much on. I have never found a makeup range with more staying power so they work out to tremendously good value.
I have seen a few staff changes at New ID but a lot of the staff seem to have worked there for ever and that also gives me a lot of confidence because I like companies that treat their staff really well because happy staff make for happy customers.
I think us women need to have our egos boosted and as men these days seem to be so lax in doing that for us we need to take the bull by the horns and make sure that we are treating ourselves well and having a makeover is an excellent way of doing just that!
I highly recommend having a makeover and New ID studio.
I wish that I had discovered New ID a long time ago and certainly before my wedding where my hairdresser totally stuffed up my hair and the beads fell out half way through the ceremony, our makeup (me and the bridesmaids) might have looked fine on the pictures but looked rubbish in the flesh and the pictures were seriously overpriced and nowhere near as good as the ones New ID too. I had never had a professional photographer before so just went with a local guy, I really regret not shopping around now.
New ID do a fantastic job on makeup, I have never felt so beautiful and I know if I am ever going to need professional makeup again it is them I am going to be going to. I finished my makeover just after lunch and sent out all afternoon and in the evening and my makeup still looked great when I got home, it seemed such a shame to take it off, I was almost tempted not to to see if I could get away with making it last another day! LOL I think partly the durability was down to the expert application but also the products seem to last a really long time, I brought a mascara, lip gloss and blusher and all three last a lot longer than any other cosmetics that I have used in the past. They are really good value as well, I can see mine lasting a long time because in the case of the lip gloss and mascara once it is on you don’t have to keep re-applying it.
The photos session for me was the best part of the day, I loved all of it but the guy that took the pictures was really good fun and me made the photo shoot really good fun too. When you consider the guy takes pictures all day every day I think it was great how he made me feel unique and it was like I was the only person that had been in there that day and I know what was not true.
I didn’t meet anybody there on the day that I went that didn’t enjoy the experience just as much as I did. I had a wicked time and I cant wait to go back and do it again, all I have to do is save up to by some more of the awesome pictures
I agree with you the New ID site says that makeover can work miracles, well I would like to amend that to they DO work miracles, or at least they did for me.
I have never considered myself attractive and have had pretty low self esteem all my life, mainly due to being the ugly duckling in a family full of gorgeous people and over the years the postman being my dad joke really started to get me down.
I suffered from bad skin for a long time but last year I got a dermatologist that sorted that out for me so things have been looking up.
After going on holiday and coming back with a pretty good tan I bumped into a guy that I had not seen for a long time and he said how much better I looked than he remembered and I thought right, this is the time when I have to make the most of what I have got.
My friend suggested New ID and I booked online and went along to see them.
I had a great consultation for my new look and I decided to not only have my hair cut and styled but to have some lowlights and highlights put in and really go for it.
I had kept up my tan by using sun beds and was already feeling better about myself but the new hair cut and colour made so much difference it was like I was looking at somebody else in the mirror, it was more than a miracle I couldn’t believe it.
I then had my makeup done and was even more amazed than I was after the hair, my eyes looked huge, my skin looked radiant and I looked and felt really pretty.
Having spent a lifetime hiding from the camera and cringing every time I did see myself in a picture it was the most liberating experience of my life actually wanting to be in a photograph let along a lot of them under lights in front of a professional photographer.
I was dreading seeing the pictures because I felt so good having them done and didn’t want the bubble to burst by seeing that I didn’t look that good on film but I looked even more amazing and feel like I was give a massive sack of confidence rather than a makeover.
I have never looked back from going to New ID and it totally changed my life!
If you read what it says on here it says Makeovers can work miracles, well yes they can!
If you want to get rid of the middle age frumpy blues then do what I did and go and have a makeover with these people, they are fantastic, the people and the makeover that is.
I was fed up of feeling like a dinner lady and a Mum and a wife and wanted to give myself a treat for once and do something for me. I felt like I had been giving it all to my job and my kids and my husband and there was nothing special for me, only me making them feel special all of the time, which is rewarding in itself but just now and again I think every woman needs something that is just for her.
So off I went for my treat and I loved it.
I love my kids don’t get me wrong but it was really nice to take a few hours, about five, out of my life to just have some me time.
The staff in New ID are really lovely, they take care of everything you need and chat away to you as if you have known each other for years. New ID is one of the most friendly places that I have been to in a long time and I felt very comfortable in the surroundings.
The New ID makeover is a very well organized experience and one section naturally flows into another. Everybody that was there the day I was seemed to be having a really good time.
The studio has a really nice atmosphere, there is quite a lot going on, there is music and chatting, I was starting to wonder if I could get a job there it must be lovely to work in an atmosphere like that.
Anyway, my makeover make me look and feel like the new woman that I wanted to find. It was great, I felt so confident in front of the camera and I am not normally a very confident person but here I seemed to come into a different part of me it was lovely.
Unfortunately I couldn’t afford too many of the pictures so I only brought three but I did get a free one as well as part of the deal.
I felt like I had so much more to give to my husband and kids, and job, just by taking some time for me.
I think a makeover is something we should all do once and New ID is a great place to have one.
I can not afford a holiday this year but I still wanted to do something to get rid of the winter blues.
I have been feeling really low since all of that bad weather last year, I love to be in the sun and I think I get SAD when I don’t!
I booked myself a course of sun bed treatments and started to feel a bit better but I wanted something just a little bit more to treat myself and feel that something special had happened at least.
I decided on the recommendation of a friend to go and get a makeover session with New ID.
I was already sporting a pretty healthy looking tan from the solarium and didn’t really feel that I wanted a huge change of image but I did think that a few hours serious pampering followed by some pictures of me looking fabulous might be just what I needed to put the smile back on my face and as it looked like there was no way I was going to get any holiday snaps this year this would be a find substitute so off I went.
I was amazed how cheap the deal was that I got online and not only that but if you buy one deal you get another one free, I am yet to decide if I am going to use this for another session myself or use it as a gift for one of my friends or family.
Anyway, the salon is great, its really upbeat and friendly and the staff make you feel really welcome and really special.
You get a bit of an interview to start off with where you establish the reasons you want a makeover and you get chance to chat and tell them what sort of look you are after and what you like about yourself and don’t like and what you like and don’t like in your new look, its quite revealing actually and a very good eye opener.
Then off you go and have your hair washed, dried and styled and then you have your makeup done and before you know it you are off in front of the camera with a bag of your favorite clothes and its time to go!
I loved it, I am a bit of a extrovert at the best of times so this for me was right up my street, the sad part was that I was enjoying it so much it all went really quickly but oh it was just excellent fun.
Choosing the pictures is a nightmare and I did feel that had I not been pretty strong I could have been persuaded to buy a lot more than I did but I stuck to my budget and came away with some great choice that I cant wait to get delivered.
Its not a holiday but having a makeover is the ultimate self treat!
I got my Brows waxed at The Benefit brow bar. I love how she did my brows. She did not make them thin like the nail salons do. They were well priced and i tipped her it came out to $23.00 . GREAT VALUE FOR GREAT BROWS!!
Unless you have quite a lot of spare cash or a lot of space on your credit card do not go to New ID. You are going to want to buy every single one of the pictures believe me! I did and I ended up spending a fortune, I don’t regret it because the pictures are so good but you wont be able to resist and I really wish that I had more money to start off with because its going to take me forever to pay off my credit card bill but there is no way on earth I was going to leave without every one of those photographs, well OK every one of them is a slight exaggeration I did spend about 600 pounds more than I anticipated!
New ID is a great experience, having a make over really does give your ego a boost which is exactly what it says on the website, I didn’t think that it really would do much for my self esteem but it did wonders for it.
I am not sure what sort of camera they used but for some reason I looked about 15 pounds lighter on the pictures. I did try to make clever use of clothes that make me look slim but I looked way slimmer than I really am in the very beautiful photos!
I really enjoy being I the studio, there is a great and lively atmosphere, it was really good fun. I was lucky because most of the people there that day were about my age and all really chatty so it felt like being out with a bunch of best friends.
The staff were equally lovely and make me feel and look fantastic.
I had the best hair cut that I have had in years, the friendly girl did a really good job of it and the makeup was just as lovely.
The photo studio part was a lot smaller than I expected but the creative use of backgrounds was really ingenious and looked great on the pictures.
I went for the CD rather than prints and frames as my main motivation for going was to get some pictures for my online dating, so that worked out better for me, plus I can print them off and get them framed at a later date if I feel like filling my house full of pictures of me looking like a goddess!
I want to make this review more about the cosmetics that I brought from New ID when I went for my stunning transformation from a none cosmetics wearer to a cosmetics wearer. I think that the actual makeover itself is well documented but there is hardly anything written about the products and lets face it at the end of the day, other than the talent of the stylists and makeup artists it’s the cosmetics used that are going make the difference.
For a start then, twenty one pounds fifty got me the most amazing compact powder and bronzer that comes an nice sized pack with a mirror. The product gives you a real sun kissed look and who doesn’t need that after all of this really rubbish weather. If was taught and still find that this products works really well on the bridge of the nose, cheekbones and forehead and these days I don’t go out with out on and in my bag.
My next top tip is the eye smolder that is totally amazing and easy to use when you want that smoky eye look. It’s a pencil that has an angled twist up eyeliner and one end and the other end its got the matching cream eye shadow and sponge applicator, best eighteen pounds I have ever spent! Its just so easy to use. I went for charcoal and it is ultra effective.
Next up I plump! This is awesome and has some plumping thing going on here that gives you a serious pout! This handy little tool has built in lights and a mirror which is well handy when you cant get to a mirror in a nightclub because half a million girls beat you to it! Although the best time to put it on is at the start of applying your make up.
My last hint for the day is the I concealer it’s the only one I have ever found to work. Its dead easy to use and it covers up blemishes and black bags under the eyes a treat. Just shove a bit on and then pad it out with your finger, that way it really blends in. this is also a great investment at only eighteen pound fifty I have used it heaps and its not even started to run out.
So there you have it my New ID cosmetics run down.
The makeover was really great by the way, I just thought the products are also well worth a mention!
I had a great time at the Wahanda Clarins event! It was so much fun and we were treated to lip exfoliation treatments. Our lips looked great after! Everyone was very friendly and they even served cheese and wine. Overall, it was a fun experience and I hope Wahanda hosts more of these great events.
I had a great time at this event. The staff was very friendly and made me feel relaxed and well taken care of. The gift bag at the end when I left was really nice too!
very fun event and happy they gave out goodie bags. I also liked that there was a winebar. This added a fun element to the event. I do think it could have web more organized though because when i entered no one greeted me or gave me ticket to redeem a goodie bag so when it was time to pick up goodie bag the staff made a fuss that I didn't have a ticket. Besides that it was a good event
The New ID makeover I had was lovely and very good value for money. The pictures on the other hand are really too expensive. I could only afford to buy two other than the one that I got free. I felt really upset about that because I would have loved to have more of them. I don’t know why I didn’t think to make more effort to look into the cost of the pictures before I went. I don’t think I had thought it through until the end of the deal, I was too busy looking forward to having the makeover itself which was in fact really wonderful.
When I got to New ID the receptionist set the scene for the whole time I was there. She greeted with me with a warm smile, and immediately asked me what I wanted to drink and showed me where to sit down and wait for the lady to come along and give me my welcome consultation.
The consultation lady was also very friendly and kind, she asked me what I liked and didn’t like and got me to fill in a fairly comprehensive form detailing what I wanted.
After that I went over to the bit where they do your hair and had my hair washed and conditioned and then cut into a very nice style that suited me a lot better than the style I went in with and some how they seemed to have cut out a fair bit of my grey hair so already I looked quite a lot younger. Once my hair had been dried and styled I went off to have my makeup done. The lady was really busy, I had to wait for about 15 minute for her to be ready for me. she was very friendly and pleasant and did a really lovely job of my makeup, explaining what she was doing as we went through.
I got a fit of nerves just before I had the photos taken, I don’t really know why because I did feel very pretty.
The photographer soon calmed me down and having the photos done was really good fun.
So the whole makeover part was lovely, I just got a bit upset at the prices of the pictures are the viewing session. Other than that it was a really good experience, the pictures that I did end up with are very lovely just wish I had more of them.
I am not going to beat around the bush here.
I went for a makeover because I am frankly ugly!
I have a big nose that is always red, I have red cheeks, goggly eyes, no chin or jaw line and after years of feeling like an ugly ducking thought it was about time that I tried, at least tried, to find a way to make something out of what I have got, which is not much!
I felt really self conscious going in to New ID. My appointment was at 11 and there were a few people in there already and they all looked gorgeous so that made me feel even worse.
However the staff made me feel really at home and the lady that gave me my consultation was very kind and very helpful and pointed out that I have great hair, nice cheekbones and without much effort she was sure I could feel a whole lot better about myself.
First off I had my hair done, there was not much to do as its pretty long and I had had it cut a few weeks before so they just put a few long layers in it and used a conditioner that made it really shine.
The makeup was a sensation. The lady showed me how to use shadows to make my jaw line appear stronger and I was amazed how much difference it made.
She also showed me how to tone down the redness in my skin and gave me some wonderful skin care advice to help me balance out my very combination skin.
She did the most amazing job on my eyes and picked out colours that really compliment my eye and skin colour.
I was totally amazed how different I looked when she had finished and was fascinated about the difference using the right makeup in the right places can totally change the shape of your face. I couldn’t stop looking at myself.
Feeling full of a new confidence I really loved having my photos taken which is a real first for me and I was just as amazed at how good I look in them.
I have a reasonable figure (God gave me something) and my sister had helped me pick out outfits to compliment that so in the end I really did look attractive.
Nobody who has seen the pictures can believe how great I look and since the makeover I have been using the techniques I learnt and feel a million times better about myself, only now I wont leave the house without makeup!
I have been reading the reviews of New ID for ages and saving up as hard as I can to go and be sure that when I did see the pictures that I heard so much about I would be in a position to buy as many of them as I wanted.
I scored a really good deal on a voucher online and had I not have read so much about New ID I know I would have just booked right away and ended up disappointed that I was not in a position to buy all of the pictures that I wanted.
I am so pleased that I did bother to look into it and read a review that told me that their prices were online so I knew what I was up for and made sure I saved up enough.
It was a really hard choice on the pictures even in my position so in the end I went for the CD of my pictures instead of buying prints and frames. I got one print free anyway so I have put that up in my lounge.
My makeover went pretty much how everybody else who has been on here had theirs. Warm welcome on arrival from a very pretty receptionist, then a sit down and chat with a consultant who helped me chose what sort of a look to go for. I went for an evening look because that is what I struggle the most with and wanted some help and advice on having a nice look for evenings and special occasions. The makeup lady made it really easy for me to understand what she was doing and I found the makeup chat that you get with the makeover that shows what has been used and what went where really easy to follow.
I am stepping out at night with a lot of confidence now and really enjoyed having my makeup done and am enjoying what I have learnt and with practice I am getting better and better at putting makeup on and judging how much to use.
I have brought quite a few of the New ID cosmetics because I find them really easy to use and they last a long time. even when I have been clubbing and really sweat my makeup has stayed put so I am very happy to recommend it as well as the makeover experience
Me and my sister have bought this whole package thing last year at the Vitality show offering us dicount on hair and photoshoot. Not my cup of tea but my stster loves this kind of things so just to keep her happy I agreed to it.
We first went ahead with booking th ephoto session. We rung the studio up and booked an appointment. We had to put down £100 refundable deposit but it has been clearly explained to us why we needed to do it and what were the conditions. We received confirmation email on the day off booking and and a phone call the day before reminding us about the session and what we needed to bring along.
We arrived to the studio an required 15 mins before the appointment. Studio looked really busy and we thought it would be like in other studios where there is lots of people booked in at the same time and everything is so rushed through but turns out it wasn't like this.
Host explained the whole day to us again, offered us drinks and afterwards we had brief consultation with hair&make up people. I wasn't sure what I wanted but the make up artist advised what would look nice and would match my outfits so I thought I may let her do it since she is was experienced with this kind of stuff.
I must say my hair and makeup was amazing. If I only could re-create make up like this at home :) My sister after her makeover looked totally different, like not my sister :)
The photoshoot itself was also very pleasant experience. Photographer was very friendly, the studio was private so there was no one else there looking at us so we could totally relax and enjoy ourselves.
Pictures came out absolutely amazing. We loved every single one and decided to buy all of them. They were quite pricey but totally worth every penny.
Few days ago I had my 1st cut at Pynk done by Sharon (if I remember right) and it was fantastic! I was really scared cause usually hairdressers cut too much of my hair but this girl did show me how much she wanted to take off and confirmed if it was ok with me. I absolutely love my new colour as well cause Sharon advised I should go little bit darker. Now everyone compliments me on my new look.
Definitely worth the money!!!!!
I found out all about New ID Studios from a colleague at work, who strutted into the office one day looking amazing and like a different woman. It took us ages to get it out of her where she had been and how she ended up looking so different but eventually she let us in to her secret and told us all about her day. Once the secret was out I decided to check out their website where I came across a load of great last minute offers if you're prepared to go without a great deal of notice.
My main motivation for making a change myself is that I was going to a friend's wedding, I am great going out in my scruffs, as I usually do but on occasions like this where it is really important to look your best I always get myself stressed out on and worried my hair's not going to go right or my make up will look rubbish.
So as it was half price I booked myself in for a fashion makeover on the morning of the wedding and thought I'd let someone else take the strain!
It was such a brilliant way to get me in the mood for the day ahead.
You're given complimentary drinks the whole time you're there; I opted for the Bucks Fizz but you can have soft drinks as well.
The look the stylists created for me was absolutely fabulous and I felt like a million dollars when I turned up at wedding.
This package didn't include any photos so I can't comment on this side of things but my experience of New ID was that of a very professional company who I would definitely use again.
This deal is just perfect for when you know you have to look amazing. Normally I would have had a really sleepless night and worried about how I was going to cope, but this way I knew I would be in the hands of the professionals and it took all of the stress and worry out of it and left me to just look forward to the makeover and the occasion.
I would love to go back and have makeover and photoshoot, if how great I looked in the wedding pictures was anything to go by then I am sure they will be well worth the time and the money!
Went here with a friend, the offer itself was goof value for money, but to buy any prints it's quite expensive although they were open to discounts here as well. General it was quite good, personally was more impressed with the hair than the make up, but for my friend it was the other way round-think it really depends on who you get.
I had the Bridal Viglioni's Sanctuary Spa Package done on my Wedding Day last year. It was an amazing experience and I totally recommend.
I also had my eyebrows redesigned by Renata and must say that I don't regret at all. She is very professional and always willing to help and explain the products and treatments.
Great facilities and service!
I'm so very happy with The Dolls House Hair Salon. I just got back from getting my hair cut from Cat, and not only does she have a great personality but her haircuts are fantastic! I've already made my next appointment for another haircut and colour. Everyone was wonderful in the salon! I was very comfortable there!
I went to skin oasis last November and now I am going every month to have my lashes and my make up done before i go out !!
The girls who are doing the treatments are amazing and they always manage to give me exactly the look that i desire for my lashes ... from me definetely 5 stars for Ink Aesthetics.
I really cant tell you how amazing it is to have a makeover. I am sure that its great no matter which company that you choose but I chose New ID studio, mainly because I found a really good deal on a voucher for them online and I read some really good reviews on them and as well as that a lady at my work had used them, which is sort of what gave me the inspiration to go and have a make over in the first place because once she had that done she always looked a million times better and seemed to be a changed woman.
I was so excited on the way to the salon and when I got in there I was even more excited because the atmosphere is electric, you just feel like you are a real model and its all going to happen for you.
First thing that happens is that you sit with a lady that tells you all about what is going to happen and then you decide what you want to look like, they are really good wit you and tell you what you can and can not look like, I am sure plenty of people go in there and want to look like something they can never look like!
I didn’t really have any set ideas on how I wanted to look so I just let them go for it.
They took quite a lot off my hair so I was a bit concerned but the new style suited me so much more than my old one I ended up wishing that I had had it done years ago.
Because my hair was shorter the makeup looked really amazing and they way they did it really changed the shape of my face.
I don’t mind telling you that I felt really beautiful for the first time in my life.
I was a bit nervous when it came time to step out in front of the camera but the bloke was really friendly and made me feel like it was the most normal thing in the world to be doing and I ended up really enjoying it and it all felt really natural.
I was so amazed at the pictures I had no idea they were going to come out that good. I would loved to have been able to afford to have more of them and if I go again I will make sure that I save up a bit more so I can buy more of them
I had an amazing time so if you are reading this and thinking of having a make over just go for it you wont regret it!
My next door neighbor had been to New ID and I was really impressed with her pictures. She went with her kids and I was going to do the same and then I decided, after the kids showed not interest what so ever that I would reserve the treat for myself.
I had a look online and found a really good deal on the New ID last minute offer page and booked myself up for my first ever make over.
I didn’t have much idea what to expect but the website gave me a better idea. I couldn’t get the videos on the site to work at my house but I did at work and I got really excited about it.
I arrived at 9am on the day and found the studio to already be lively and buzzing with activity, I felt another rush of excitement run through me and I could hardly wait to get started.
I had looked through a lot of magazines trying to work out what sort of look to go for but had really come up with nothing so I decided to leave it with New ID, after all they are the experts.
I had to put down a twenty five pounds deposit booking fee for the appointment but that was fine because once you turn up you can either spend it on goods/photographs or they will refund it to you, I had also put down an initial deposit of one hundred pounds which New ID then added one hundred pounds to so I was ready to go and ready to buy some pictures.
The makeover itself was a wonderful experience and the photoshoot was fantastic. The photographer was so talented, guided me through the shoot and made me look like dynamite in the pictures. The fashion and fun backgrounds were great and I had no idea the picture would all come out so different, it made choosing the ones I wanted really hard.
Looking back I wish I had put more money down to start off with so I could have afforded a few more of the pictures on the day, I have no idea where I would have put them but they were all so beautiful I honestly had a tear in my eye seeing them and having to leave a few that I really wanted there!
New ID makeover is a great experience, the only thing I would say is don’t go unless you can afford a lot of the pictures because believe me you are going to want all of them!
I love this spa! I wish I still lived in the area. This was my favorite spa in the lee county area. Iris and Darcey are amazing massage therapist.
I thought that I would feel like a total idiot having my pictures taken at New ID. I was not worried about any other part of the makeover but trying to pose like a model when I have never done anything close to modeling before in my life was a real worry to me.
I need not have worried, or ended up having too much to drink the night before because it worried me so much, the photo session at New ID is just wild.
You get in there and then they leave you in there so you can change into your first outfit, then you give them a yell, in they come, lights go on, music goes on and its time to rock and role.
The studio has loads of different things for you to have your picture taken with and there are lots of backdrops they stand you in front of. The photographer tells you exactly what to do and how to look at him and look away and smile a bit and put your chin up a bit or down a bit and when you still don’t get it he just comes over and shows you exactly how to pose best for the camera. I think I must have done his head in because I kept laughing but I think it was just because I was a bit nervous, if I did annoy him he never let on and was really good with me and make me feel really comfortable.
They basically take some pictures then you change into another outfit, they check your hair and your make up and then you go again. By the time I was having me in my forth outfit photographed I felt like I had been doing it for years and found it really easy to pose in the way the guy wanted me to and held it long enough for him to get some really good pictures.
When it came to the viewing I liked the last set of pictures the best because I could tell I felt so much more confident.
After my experience I feel really confident in front of any camera now, it really did a lot for me so a big thanks to New ID for really making me feel very welcome, taking care of me, making me look so amazing and for getting some really amazing pictures of me!
Had the lot done yesterday!!! Cut Colour, Make up, and photshoot! The pictures are amazing and the service was excellent! Lovely place to spend a day xx
In response to louisecl
I agree that the pictures from New ID are really amazing but I can’t agree with the rest of the review. You are certainly offered credit from New ID and they gave me the option of several different deals in order to allow me to buy more of the pictures than I could afford to pay cash for but I didn’t feel under any real pressure to take up any of their offers. I cant comment on the section here that talks about a change in credit terms but I do think that if you are going to buy anything at all on credit it is a very good idea to have a through look at all of the credit small print before you go into and sign anything. I think it is highly doubtful that New ID could simply change credit terms, I find it far more likely that the terms were not understood.
It think that any responsible person would be able to only put things on their credit card if they were in a position to pay it off afterwards and you can actually get very good terms on credit cards that would make putting goods in it a beneficial way of making a purchase.
I think the moral of this story is to know what you can afford to spend, make yourself aware of the cost of the goods before you have the experience and stick to your budget. If you are offered credit terms make sure that you understand them completely before you take them and again, stick to your budget.
I found the New ID staff to be helpful and kind and I did not get the impression that an one of them would be able to bully me into spending more than I had planned on and I very much doubt that they would be a very successful company if this is how they operate.
I don’t think New ID is a scam at all, I think perhaps that wanting more pictures than could be afforded was the case here and its then very unfair to come online and make derogatory comments about what I found to be a very reputable company
I very much enjoyed my experience, the quality of the treatments was very nice, the staff were all very friendly, the salon was clean and orderly and the picture were amazing.
I have been a client of Lamia and Lamia for 5 years. The staff is welcoming, warm and very knowledgeable. You feel like family there. Even if you come in comfortable clothes and no makeup you are treated as though you are a celebrity. Their prices are also very reasonable. I would never go anywhere else.
Have to disagree with the negative reviews written. The only part I agree on is the price - very expensive, however very nice photos. Shame i didnt have many thousands in my bank otherwise I wouldve got them all!
Personally, I thought they were very friendly, helpful staff. Good at their jobs, friendly and informative.
Went with my other half who also enjoyed it. Waiting around was boring but you have to wait around a bit so that they can upload your photos and do a bit of editing before you go into the viewing room.
Enjoyed the makeup/hair styling part - had a lovely stylist called Sandy. Did my makeup really nice (heavier than usual but done for the cameras) and also my hair. Hand massage was relaxing.
Men dont have to have anything done if they dont want to... my other half went in, didnt want anything done so she put some powder on his face (to show better on camera) but you couldnt notice the difference (so dont worry men).
Photoshoot good fun. However people doing their shoots at the same time as you. Lots of different sets, we liked them. Photographers on one set at a time with their clients. Photographer very friendly.
After photoshoot went up to the third floor and were offered a drink and able to help ourselves to snacks. Some waiting around but it was worth it to see our pictures as they looked great.
Viewing consultant also very friendly. I had already prepaid 100 (double money makes it 200) and 29 for a 12 x 8 print (special promotion after doing double money). Also paid an extra 10 pounds on the day as didnt want to waste any of my doublemoney voucher. So 139 got me 4 photos of our choice and they will be with us next month. Got glossy mini prints to take away with us which was nice to keep even though they are only small (could be used as a picture for your wallet/purse).
So overall the experience was great, it was a good day out. Lasted 4-5 hours. Only major problem is the money as not many people have thousands of pounds spare :-)
I recommended 80 friends and got a bottle of cava, a mini bottle of rosay cava, bits of make up and nail varnish - all nice stuff. (how many recommendations depends on what you get)
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I am not used to having my pictures taken, but the staff made me feel precious and beautiful. I spent a few hours there and I had my hair done and I sipped delighted my drinks (which were complementary).
At the time of the booking, I was already been offered to buy some pictures with a discount of 50% but I refused and when I was there and saw myself in the pictures, I had to buy one (I would have bought more actually, but they very quite expensive). Overall, I nice deal.
I visited Twilight Salons yesterday and had such a lovely experience. I had a cut colour and my make up done. The salon is beautiful and the staff are very friendly.
I took my partner Mandy for a Couples makeover and we had the most amazing time. My partner and I have never really had any pictures of us up in our flat as she still feels a little concerned about ‘being out of the closet’ but after this experience we now have a picture of us looking gorgeous together in every room in the house and that actually includes the bathroom, and am not kidding.
We really loved having our pictures taken and it was both fun and romantic. The photographer was absolutely wonderful with us and as Becky is very shy in front of the camera I had anticipated that this was the part of the day where she would completely freak out but it turned out to be the bit that she loved best! I think that the photographer really did make it so special for it, he was so easy going and so laid back and got some really fantastic shots of us.
We were both really happy with the hair and the make up and we both really got off on all of the pampering, we both work full time and part time online in the evenings so we never really get any time to ourselves as we are building up our online business. It was fantastic to take a day off and I am really glad that we chose New ID. It really is a great experience and we loved it so much we are going to go back again because we have just found out that they are now offering the deal at half price.
I don’t think that we will be buying so many of the pictures this time but we are going out on a shopping spree in London to get some much needed new outfits to have our pictures taken in.
If you need to put a bit of life back into your look and your relationship then we both really recommend a make over with New ID
I would also like to make a special mention to Wendy the receptionist that took such great care of us and was really helpful throughout the experience and even popped out to get some sandwiches for us when we got a bit puckish about three hours into the experience. It is worth taking something along to eat because as much as the drinks are freely available all day they don’t put any food on for you, that is about the only thing that was not perfect about the day.
Great hairdressers friend staff. Hit and miss with colour of highlights. Good cut and blow dry
I got a fantastic deal on a deluxe makeover and fashion shoot with New ID by using their last minute deal on their website, it worked out at half price and included a Shimmer Gift Box, consultation, make up, hair cut with blow dry and finish, professional photoshoot and viewing session, a complimentary 8 x 12 print and complimentary drinks all the time you are there.
Although I found the experience itself to be very cheap I cant say the same about the pictures. So you need to be prepared for how much they are. I am not saying they are not worth the money because they are really professionally done, as is the make over but I don’t think there is a lot of point in going if you cant afford to buy a lot of the pictures at the end of the day.
To give an idea the CD with one picture is one hundred pounds, with five pictures is four hundred and fifty, with ten pictures is eight hundred and with twenty pictures its fourteen hundred. If you go for prints, as I did a 5 x 7 is fifty pounds, 6 x 8 is sixty pounds, A4 is seventy pounds, 12 x 16 is ninety nine, 16 x 20 is one hundred and forty nine and 20 x 24 is two hundred and forty nine.
You can get this down considerably by paying before you go and then its half price, but even so it is very disappointing if you want more of the pictures than you can afford because they don’t keep them so it’s a bit now or never.
The makeover was brilliant and I could not imagine having a better time I was really impressed and I loved the shoot, there are loads of different backgrounds and things to pose with so you get a really good variety of pictures to choose from but its hard to weedle them down to just a few so if you take my advice go when you can afford to splash out because it is really hard to leave the ones you cant afford there and it makes it really impossible to choose when they are all so good.
The other thing that is worth a mention is that you get free drinks the whole time you are there but you don’t get food. I didn’t have much waiting around time but others did so its worth taking some snacks especially if you are going to pile into the free booze, make sure you eat first and while you are there because the champagne really went to my head!
Is it weird to start by saying I consider Yuki Sharoni Beauty & Lifestyle a home away from home? It's the truth. I walked in their doors three years ago (after many failed salon relationships) and I'll never stray! Starting with the energetic & charismatic staff to the top of the line treatments... the place offers beyond a full service experience. The facility is stylish, chic, clean, and constantly buzzing with high energy and a very hip but not overly ostentatious cliental. Need hair consulting, coloring, styling, a blow-out... or full service spa treatment from waxing, spray tanning, facials, mani-pedi, massage? Every exotic or standard body treatment under the sun, they've got it. Hungry? Thirsty? They'll order up whatever you might like from the awesome restaurant/diner across the street! Feel like wine and cheese? Make an appointment Thursday afternoon or evening for their (yes) "wine & cheese night" from 4-8pm, it's happy hour for you and your hair! Also, every time I have one of Ziva's facials I swear she knocks 5 years and hundreds of dollars (i could have spent) in fillers and botox off my face! Just trust me, and check Yuki out!
i was interested in getting the OPI gel manicure. One person who works there was nice, knowledgeable and a great manicurist. The staff was nice, but not necessarily knowledgeable about the deal or the services offered. Easy issues to fix.
i have been going to urban holistics for several years and its just gets better and better. New treatments are always being added, the therapists are always updating there knowledge and training, and the products used are second to none, so much so that i now have a fully stocked bathroom!! More importantly the atmosphere is always welcoming and the staff very professional.
I am so impressed with this wonderful salon that i even asked them to do my make up for the most special day a girl can have.......... yes, my wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The make up was perfect and such a lovely start to my day.
I would highly recommend this salon from the smallest of treatments to a full day of pampering.
I took my daughter and her friend for a makeover photoshoot last weekend for her 16th Birthday. On arrival the receptionist was very welcoming and could see how excited the girls were. They were taken straight through to the salon for a haircut and blowdry and waited about 5 mins. Immediately after this was finished they were taken through to the makeup salon for their makeover. The makeup artists were friendly and gave the girls tips on how to achieve the same effects when they got home. The girls waited no more than 15 minutes after their makeup session before being called through for their photo session where the photographer put them at ease and they really enjoyed the experience which took about an hour.
At the end of the day we waited another 15-20 mins (enough time for the girls to tell me what they had done in the photo session and to have a quick drink) and we were called through to view the photos. On entering the room the sales rep informed us of the various options and fees (CD, Various photo sizes and airbrushing). I confirmed that I had already purchased two 5x7s and they were entitled to 2 x A4 free as part of the package and that that would be all we were having and we were not pressured at all to purchase any more. The girls chose their photos which have arrived today 5 days later and are even better than we expected.
It was an amazing day for the girls (and I even enjoyed watching). All the staff were friendly, professional and obviously very experienced. Well done Birmingham I would recommend you to a friend.
I have chosen make up and manicure, and they were done at the same time. It was a great feeling, being pampered after the whole day at work, and just getting ready for the night, with this little break in the middle. I loved the colour of my nail polish, and I you can buy products you like on site.
For this special occasion, when you need to look good in no time - great place!
DoubleTake more like double p**s take!
Good Points
I only wish there were some!
Bad Points
I felt that I did not get what was offered and advertised
General Comments
Mid August I went for my makeover and photoshoot and I was absolutely DISGUSTED by the service.
To start with I arrived early and was left waiting for 50 minutes and I was barely acknowledged and was not offered so much as a drink.
The stylist cut my hair, if that is what you can call it, cut loads off one side of my hair and not of the other, I have no idea what that was all about so I was looking at myself in the mirror and completely uneven hair all over! There was no attempt made at any kind of explanation and the stylist didn’t even make any attempt to talk to me. My hair looked as if I had been dragged through a hedge backwards.
I was hoping to get a lot of help and advice with make up but none came, I had to choose everything myself and do all but apply it myself. I have never come across anybody quite this lackluster.
The manicure was not a manicure, no cutting or filing just one layer of paint and I didn’t really like any of the colours.
I got hard sales on all of the products and I was not really impressed with any of them and would have thought if they were any good they would be selling themselves! The make up woman said she has to sell them to get a bonus! WTF!
The photo session was rushed and I only got to wear two of the outfits so I was pretty upset about that as I had left the best until last and may as well not bothered taking it at all and I felt like I was pushed around the place like an item on a conveyer belt that kept breaking down!
I found the viewing session to be particularly unpleasant with more heavy sales pitches and I didn’t get the discount they promised me either.
By some miracle the pictures were actually very good but very overpriced. I felt very upset about the state of my hair and if I though I would get anywhere I would certainly ask them to pay for the proper hair cut I had to have on the way home to sort out the mess they had left of it!
I feel very unimpressed!
The decor is an absolute treat - think of a living, breathing Agent Provocateur window. Gorgeously groomed staff in seamed stockings and pink & black uniform preen and primp customers. However, my experience here was a bit hit and miss. I went on the afternoon of my 30th birthday, as I love retro and burlesque, and wanted a cool look to go with my wiggle dress for that evening. However, when i arrived, I was told a hen party was due, and despite arriving before the hens, I was kept waiting 30 minutes so that staff could meet and greet them and give them drinks etc. While having my hair and makeup done, my stylist kept leaving me to go and talk to the hens and seemed very rushed and distracted. As a result, my makeup was no better than I'd do at home - concealer wasn't even applied, and the limited colours meant I had a horrible browny red lipstick applied which wasn't my colour at all. My hair was a bit better but when my friend picked me up she burst out laughing! I think I looked old fashioned, rather than retro, and there is a difference. I went home and washed it all off. I wouldn't go again, sadly. A shame, as I thought I'd love the place.
Do not be fooled by New ID. They steal your booking fee even though you refuse to use it. This was given as a present and booked by someone else. The booking fee needed to be refunded as the person who paid was not even present. It didn't matter though, they still took the £50 from her bank account. Check your receipt before leaving as they took the refundable booking fee, (not paid by us and even though I vehemently refused to use it when asked) they went ahead and added it to the bill as if we had. But we weren't even given any extra pictures. They do not offer you your free print as stated in their advert, but fob you off with a disc and then they charge you £50 for the privelige. Their prices are ridiculous. The facial was a joke I still dont know whether I actually had one or not. If wiping your face with a cotton ball constitutes a relaxing facial then sorry, I missed it. A few swats with the make up brush later and I was told I was done. I had to ask why they hadn't touched my hair. The manicure means a slap of nail varnish and bingo! You're ready to get fleeced. Beware! New ID are con artists and they spoilt what should have been a wonderful present with their deceipt.
Absolutely DIABOLICAL PLACE AND THEY RIP YOU OFF BIG TIME! REFUSING TO REFUND FOR PICTURES THEY DIDN'T EVEN SEND US!
The haircuts could have been done by kindergarden kids they were so awful, I grew mine especially for weeks only to have it cropped to nothing and clumps taken out! My 3 friends were nearly in tears with their poor haircuts.
The makeup was caked on and then they tried to flog us £200 quids worth of cheap stuff you could buy for a £1!
The photoshoot was a nightmare we had a certain amount of time and that was it, we never got to wear all our outfits and she didn't ask any of us how we would want to pose. Pictures had heads cut off, long pics were done when only the tops were meant to be done so we had pictures done in jeans!
We were kept hanging around all told for 7 hours whilst they blasted music out and left us sat on uncomfortable benches. The noise was so bad we asked them to turn it down but they refused and said we could go and stand outside!!!
After around 6 hours we had to keep asking how much longer it would be and we were told it was our fault for having so many pictures taken!
She then got annoyed with us when trying to choose out of 100 pics and told us to hurry up as it was getting late and she wanted to go! She was totally rude when wanting us to spend £70 on EACH PIC!
We did buy some and then she got our order wrong and didn't send 2 of the pics my mate ordered and are refusing to refund us!
They didn't photoshop all the ones we asked for so we had to wait weeks for them to arrive only to find they hadn't done all the work and had only retouched one of the 5 pics we asked for so now we have to reorder again, so they say!
They were so quick to take our order and have not produced anything professional infact many of the pics have a background of wood chip wallpaper - how not professional.
TRADING STANDARDS HAVE BEEN INFORMED AND THEY HAVE UNTIL 11AM TOMORROW TO REFUND US OR WE WILL BE TAKING THEM TO COURT AND ASKING FOR COSTS AND COMPENSATION FOR REALLY AWFUL HAIRCUTS, THE PRICE WE PAID FOR THIS SO CALLED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, AND FOR PHOTO'S WE PAID FOR AND THEY NEVER EVEN SENT!
Kim is absolutely amazing! I had never had my make-up done before and was a little apprehensive about doing it. As soon as I met Kim she was so thoughtful and kind and explained to me what she was going to be doing. I had her do airbrush make-up on me and she simply did an outstanding job! I had my engagement photos taken that day and they turned out wonderful, due to the make-up photographing so well! She uses a high quality make-up that did not make me break out at all, which was one of my fears. Kim works with you to create the look and style of your make-up. I have now had two appointments with Kim and have scheduled two more. She is absolutely phenomenal and the best make-up artist in the Brazos Valley! I would highly recommend using Kim to anyone!!
-Ashley Szymanski Otto
The pedicure was fine but the venue it let it down. The treatment room is on the basement and it is tinny!!
The facilities aren't great either. I felt like I had a pedicure done at home rather than in a professional emviroment.
The offer for £2 pedicure is great so no complains about the value.
I would not recommend DoubleTake Studio to anybody not only are the pictures so expensive its stupid they try to get you to give them the phone number of 100 of your friends! Call my Billy No-mates of you like but I don’t have 100 friends and I certainly don’t have 100 friends that want to have a makeover or want to spend stupid amounts of money paying for the pictures you get at the end of it!
The studio was nowhere near as upbeat as I had expected, I had a look at the website and got the impression it would be really great but it was sort of dull looking, there was music but it wasn’t very good and there loads of waiting time but when you got to the hair/make-up/photos it was really rushed. Also the staff were pretty unfriendly, I would even go so far as to say rude, I think DoubleTake need to do some customer service training if they want to stay in business, because people don’t like paying good money to be treated in an off hand way either!
Another thing I found really misleading is the way they tell you how much it costs for the pictures on the phone, it could have been me getting the wrong end of the stick but I was under the impression I could get a CD of pictures for around 50 pounds but in actual fact it was more like 4000 pounds, I have no idea who has that kind of money to spend on pictures but I certainly don’t! by the time you have taken a day off work and paid to get there the whole thing ends up being really unaffordable.
I think if this company got some staff that were friendly and enjoyed their job rather than making you feel like you are just in the way and taking up too much of their time and booked you in when they were not so busy so you didn’t have to wait so long between sections, gave you more time to get your pictures so you have more than 30 seconds for a costume change, spent a bit more time with you going through the pictures afterwards and quit the intimidating hard sell on the pictures and reduced the price to a sensible rate then it might end up being a far better experience rather than one you would rather forget or at least go away wishing it had been different. I had really looked forward to the day and as much as despite all this I did look good in the pictures I couldn’t really afford them anyway so the way I see it the whole thing was just a bit of a waste of time!
I have read quite A few reviews that state that being in the private viewing session after your make over experience with New ID is like being in an interrogation scene and they wont let you out until you have either remortgaged your house to pay for every photo they have taken of you or you have made some deal that involves selling our soul to the devil but in my experience its nothing like that.
Of course the guy that showed me the pictures was encouraging me to buy a lot of the pictures but lets face it, that is what he is getting paid to do! Having said that he was not at all pushy and we went through all of the pictures one by one and I chose as I went which ones I wanted and which ones I didn’t. We had a look at each picture and he offered me the option of having the shots touched up and went through the pro’s and the con’s of each one and I found it really easy to choose the ones that I wanted that fit in with my budget and at not time felt under any pressure to get the shots either touched up or buy them if I didn’t want to.
I was given credit options, I chose not to take them as I had already worked out who much I wanted to spend and was determined to stick to it and stick to it I did.
I am not the kind person that gets pushed into anything that I don’t want to do, but I honestly felt like this guy was simply doing his job and was not trying to back me into a corner or get me to spend against my will.
I enjoyed the whole makeover experience and loved the pictures, was happy with the ones I chose, the frames I chose and found the whole service to be spot on.
I would advise anybody that wants to go for a makeover to check out the prices before hand, that way you are not in for any nasty surprises when you see the cost of the prints, make a budget that you are comfortable and stick with it, keep a bit aside for touch ups because you are bound to fall in love with a picture that would benefit from a bit of photo trickery, and take along lots of accessories to play with as well as your favorite outfits.
It’s a great experience and New ID really make sure that you get the very best out of it.
I have always used Burlingtons to have my hair done in the past because they have always done such a great job of it and I have used three or four stylists and always been equally pleased with the result. I would say that is the main reason that I chose New ID over the other companies that offer a similar service. I cant imagine anybody teaming up with Burlingtons or Burlingtons teaming up with anybody less professional either so I felt pretty confident before I even got to the studio.
As soon as I walked in I knew I had made the right decision. New ID is well organsied and well run by confident and happy staff. The cosmetics are great, I have always used Clarin’s in the past but am now slowly but surely building up a New ID collection. The hair products are great, but then I already knew that before I went in.
I chose to deposit 250 pounds when I booked that was doubled on the day so I had a good amount to spend on the pictures, that were as high in quality as the salon products.
I know two girls that have both used other companies and the quality of the make up was nowhere near as good and they both said that it was put on with a pallet knife and even looked daft on the photos. The make up I had done was more dramatic than I would normally go for but it looked fantastic on the pictures and would have been fine for an evening out, it was a little on the overkill for daytime but I was very happy with it. I went for a smoldering smoky eye effect that came out really well on the pictures, I have never looked or felt so sultry and its given me a lot more confidence in using more make up than I was using pre New ID make over. I also found they have a cosmetics website that has some great easy to watch video so you can create different looks.
I was very happy with the shoot, the photographer was fun and friendly and got a nice amount of shots that gave me plenty to choose from, there were plenty of refreshments and the salon has a very nice ambiance so I would say its pretty damn good all round. Very satisfied
Great Staff, great hair stylists, the best of the best hair extensions and hair color services. Probably the top NYC hair salon!
I am so glad that I found Maui Mobile Spa for my daughters Maui wedding! They flawlessly took care of all the details, from the private beach wedding and catering, to my daughters hair and makeup design. And of course we all got massage and organic spa treatments! We especially loved the traditional wedding henna/mehndi! I was a bit skeptical at first, but my daughter was all for it. I was stunned to see how beautiful and feminine the mehndi art was. Mahalo Maui Mobile Spa for creating a stress free, memorable celebration for our whole family!
Sincerely,
Ana Whyte
Very friendly and professional but the treatment room was a bit small and cramped.
Went for a hot bikini wax. Therapist was really friendly. Think she hadn't done that many hot bikini waxes (think her experience was more strip waxing), but she was really good and the wax they used was much less painful than other hot waxes I've had in the past.
Very friendly therapist, lovely ambience in the salon, I had an eyebrow wax - even that was relaxing due to the nice atmosphere and music! Will definitely be going back, in fact, I've already made my next appointment.
Although i have purchased a bargain from Wahanda , when i called to book a treatment i have previously asked which treatment i could get for a £20 .Between manicure, threading and others , i have chosen to get a pedicure.I was quite pleased with the treatment although i felt that the therapist was rushing with my treatment and i was particularly pleased when i went to reception apresented the voucher and been told that the treatment cost was actually £25, which was not advised to me over the telephone when i booked.Overall it was an ok experience !
The therapist was lovely but the atmosphere wasn't very nice, treatment was in a dark basement room and wasn't a very relaxing experience. Great value with the deal but wouldn't pay to go back there, as there are lots of nicer places in London to go to for the same price.
I had a voucher for £20 worth of services from Compton Hair and Beauty so used it to get a City Manicure. The beautician was lovely, very friendly and quite honest about the colour to get. The only thing was that the salon is tiny and I had the manicure in her beauty room with my hands over the bed rather than on a table - a bit claustrophobic. The service however was excellent and 5 days later I still have gorgeous fingernails. I will go back as I really couldn't fault the service, just the ambiance wasn't brilliant.
This was great value for money as I paid only £2 for my treatment - although if I had to pay full price I'm not sure I would. All in all a good experience though.
I had a eyebrow shape (tweeze and wax) and tint. The total value of that was 2x £12= 24. I had a £2 voucher worth of £20. When I was leaving I've been ask to pay the difference. I was expecting to pay £4 as I checked the prices on their website. But the man in the reception said the total is £28 so I need to pay £8. When I said to him that there is a different price in the internet he started to check. After a while he ask the therapist if I had a brow or lash done. He said sorry it was a mistake because he thought it was a eye lash. Finally I paid only the £4 but I felt a little bit cheated. There is no 2 x £14 price for any eyelash treatment. Probably wouldn't go there again.
I had a pedicure at his location. I was taken downstairs to the basement where the sinks were for washing people's hair. I was placed at a chair at the side of a room. I could see staff walking in and out of the room in front of me, some even watching my experience. I wasn't talked through my experience at all. The nailpolish was put on well but I got the impression that the make-up therapist was just going through the steps as a token effort. The pedicure which I selected was worth £36 in total so I paid £16 on top of my £2 voucher. There was also no attention to detail in relation to the presentation of the venue - it didn't seem very professional to me. I find it very hard to believe that this was worth £36 in total. I wouldn't come here again. I think this venue should perhaps keep to being a hairdresser if that is what they are good at.
I bought a voucher for £2.00 which gve me £20.00 worth of treatments, excellent value for money, and enjoyable experience, although, it probably would not be my place of choice if paying full price.
Great funky salon in the heart of Covent Garden, great value, lovely manicurist (Dorothy) who did a great job of a french manicure. They also do a good customer loyalty scheme and offer you and a friend £10 off when you recommend them. Would definitely go back.
Really cool salon, friendly & talented staff.
Ambience/ facilities only got 4/5 as slightly untidy and I did have to wait a while despite turning up on time.
Would defo recomend and go again!
I really had no idea what to expect when I went to have a make over at New ID studios in Cardiff, I have never done anything like that before and only went in the first place because my daughter brought a voucher for me from some company she found online that do last minute deals. I have recently come out of a 30 year marriage and had been contemplating a change of image for quite some time.
I don’t know what I felt more on the morning of the make over, nervous or excited!
My daughter came along with me to give me a bit of much needed confidence and support but quite frankly the staff were all so friendly I would have been fine on my own.
As soon as I got in I was presented with a glass of bucks fizz, I am not one for a lot of drinking and even less so at 10am in the morning but as it was a very special occasion for me I decided to have one glass!
To start off with the lady took me through what was going to go on and she explained it really well to me, I then knew what to expect and all of my nerves went away.
I started off having some colour put on my nails and then had a very nice moisturizing treatment that made my skin feel really fresh and nourished.
Once that was completed I had a bit of wait for the hairdresser who gave me a trim, I had not long had my hair cut so was not looking for anything too dramatic, however I was very impressed with the cut and blow dry and would consider going back to have my hair done there again even if I never have another make over.
The make up session took quite a lot longer than I anticipated and the girl used a lot more make up than I would have ever considered using but I have to admit even if it looked a bit much in the mirror it looked great on the photographs.
I got a hit of nerves just before it was time to go into the room to have my photographs taken and the girl on reception clocked this right away and gave me another glass of bucks fizz to give me some dutch courage, its not something I would normally do but under the circumstances I thought why not!
Feeling slightly squiffy I went into the studio and the photographer was just great, I had a lot more fun than I thought I would and I think that has really come out in the pictures.
I was very happy with the experience and felt that New ID were very professional at all times. I think it’s a shame that the pictures are so expensive because I am sure this something that a lot more people would do if the cost of the photos was not prohibitively expensive, I came away with four pictures and a free one as well and only wished that I could have afforded some more of them.
Mrs Jones
I have never relaxed so quickly. The staff were really friendly and did not make me feel uncomfortable although I have never been before / are not a regular customer. I have had this happen at other places, so was a little warey! Thank you and I look forward to coming for other "treat" days.
Great haircut by Marco, who was very experienced and listened to what I wanted. Would highly receomend him. Good make up by stylist. Only criticisms concerned the place - bit tucked away in corner and had lots of people coming for photographs. Reception were not used to customers coming just for hair cut - a bit disconcerting.
I also found New ID Studios to be brilliant. I had a great day there and was very happy with the way the day was organized, the quality of the service and the end results. My experience went like this.
Arrive to be greeted by some very friendly reception staff and offered a drink immediately (always a bonus in my book)
Consultation, 20 minutes of going over the look that I want to achieve, anything I don’t want, what kind of hair cut I want, what kind of make up I like and an through explanation of what is going to happen and when, more refreshments.
Deep moisturizing treatment, very relaxing, very nice, very happy.
Hair cut and blow dry. Really friendly stylist, very nice cut, didn’t take too much off, very relieved about that for sure, very happy with the end result. Fabulous.
Make up, ultra friendly lady, explained everything as she went along, really happy with the sultry look that I requested, very nice products, no heavy sell tactics on the make up, having said that I did buy five products, goes to show how good they are, very impressed with the take home make up chart that illustrates the look and exactly how it was achieved.
Nails, quick polish, could have been better but did the job more refreshments.
Hair finishing, final touches before take off then nail biting wait for photoshoot.
Photoshoot, totally nervous until I got into the studio, great props, great fun, great photographer that really made me laugh and feel relaxed.
Shoot one, white t-shirt and jeans for the casual look, some really nice props, great music and lighting, creative poses, awesome.
Formal look, work suit, going to use the best picture on my CV, hard to keep a straight face, should have done formal first.
Evening gown, I felt so glamorous in the gown my parents had brought me for my birthday, the pictures of me in that dress were off the scale, could not be happier with the results and the make up looked fantastic.
Swimwear, my choice, wrong choice, felt totally self conscious but the pictures still turned out great.
More refreshments
Viewing of the shots, most of the shots were totally amazing, a few made me cringe, didn’t find the sales tactics at all off putting, elected for five shots, two with touch ups and very happy with my choice
4 weeks later shots arrive, everybody who has seen them is really impressed and now wants a make over themselves.
Highly recommend New ID Manchester
Great fun day out with a friend, though it does take up the whole day, think we were there for 6 hours! But the results were worth it, I loved my photos, though expensive were really good. Just wished I could have bought more of them! Would recommend this, as it's a great way to capture your youth :-)
Good fun going with a friend to get a makeover and photos. Very pleased with how my photos came out. Would definitely recommend doing this! The hair and make-up was also good.
The therapist was very friendly and helpful. I wasn't too impressed by the actual make-up lesson as it didn't teach me anything new and I felt that the purpose was just to try and sell me products.
I didn’t have a make over and photo shoot with New ID so I cant comment on the quality of the photographs but I did go for a lesson in putting on make up there and could not have been happier.
If you are anything like me and are a bit cack handed with your make up brush then this is definitely the solution for you. Before I went to New ID my make up consisted of a splattering of mascara under and over my eye lids and some hap hazard blusher strewn across my cheeks! Make up removal never even entered my head and looking after my skin was a case of throwing a bit of moisturizer in the general direction of my boat race and that was only when I remembered.
Thanks to New ID I have totally transformed my look and my beauty routine and have learnt how to create both day time and evening looks that really bring out the best in my features.
I did not previously understand the need to chose products that were suitable for your skin type or how much difference it can make to your skin to take really good care of it.
The lady that taught me was really considerate, I honestly expected her to be very condescending, I am not sure why I thought that would be the case as it was completely without basis. I was given the opportunity to ask as many questions as I liked about putting make up on and each was answered comprehensively and without making me feel like a total half wit.
We experimented with several different looks and even though the products were offered for purchase I didn’t feel under any pressure to buy them. I chose to buy the i-blush that has three colours that you can use for contouring and highlighting and the hand baked compact shimmer power that kind of bounces light off your skin and gives you a really fresh look, so I did spend just over 40 pounds but I actually think it was really worth it and the products are great quality.
For me I am going to build up my make up collection when I have money to spend and I am already reaping the benefits of knowing how to apply make up professionally and lots of people have commented on how different I look so to me it was a worth while experience
Me & my friend went to luci's for the first time the end of june. It was my brothers wedding so i booked for us to have our eyebrows waxed, nails done and hair and make-up!
The service was flawless! We where served hand and foot, drinks where offered, busicuits, i even had a cup cake! We had a lovely morning!
my theropist danielle was lovely she really made me feel relaxed whilst i was having my treatments.
We had Annastajia and dana to do our hair and make-up! It was beautiful we both felt amazing! And for such affordable prices too!! Cant fault it we will be returning and passing the good word on!! :) Thanks girls x x x x x
great value and great experience to go with a friend, have fun getting your photo taken. They came out really well, the sales guy wasn't pushy - which was a nice surprise. Would go again, just wish I could have bought all the photos! Highly recommended.
My appointment was booked for 5.15 but when I arrived they weren't sure I could be seen as they said I had been booked in for 5pm. Luckily, they agreed to let me keep the appointment however I had to wait over 20 mins to meet my hairdresser. I asked her opinion on what to do with my hair and she wasn't in the least bit interested and almost made me feel stupid for not going in with specific requirements. There was noise and hair everywhere on the floor. No-one was sweeping up and their solution for removing the hair was to use a hairdryer and blow it along the floor. The stylist banged my head with the hairdryer after the cut which took her about 15 mins. She said sorry but the whole process was so rush-rush and unpleasant. The stylist had been double or triple booked and the girl on the reception came to tell her this but not in a professional manner. She was suggesting it was the hairdressers fault and the manner between them was unpleasant and not at all friendly or calm. After experiencing nothing but waiting, chaos, moodiness and head banging I was reluctant to hang around for my make-over but then thought I'd stick it out just to see... The girl that did my make-up was very sweet, but her hands stunk of cigarettes and made me feel ill throughout the whole of the make-over. Despite me telling her I already owned some of the products she was using, she was still trying to sell me some. My make-up did look lovely but I had to wash it off as soon as I got home as all I could smell was cigarettes. I definately won't be returning and thank goodness I didn't pay full price for what I had hoped would be a relaxing Friday evening treat. Not.
Hi Merry
Thank you so much for putting this review Online. My Gran brought me an experience day at New ID and I did a bit of research online and saw some less than complimentary reviews about the company and had some serious reservations bout going. I was already a bit nervous as I am not really into having my picture taken but had decided to go so as not to upset my nan. After I had read some pretty scathing reviews I was literally loosing sleep over the whole ordeal. Anyway on the cusp of cancelling the night before I was due to go I read your review and it really inspired me to go for it and I am so glad I did. I agree with you totally, this company is great, I felt so welcome and so comfortable and better than that I felt great! I left my experience totally buzzing and had more of a good time than I could have ever imagined. I had no idea how much fun having a total re vamp could be and was smiling none stop throughout the whole experience. Like you I loved the initial consultation because it really gives you feeling of being in control of what is going to happen top you and that gives you a big confidence boost, especially when you are totally not used to having strangers give you a whole new look. I also loved the products and invested in quite a few of them! more than I had planned actually. I totally agree that the staff are totally of the none patronizing variety and that came as a great relief because nothing is more annoying than those drop dead good looking girlie girls making regular people feel bad about themselves and their look. I found the atmosphere to be fun, encouraging and friendly and was so happy that I went. The best part of my day was the make up, I have never had much of a clue about make up and the way the lady took me through it step by step was great, I have got so much more of an idea about how to apply make up now and after only one session/ lesion, I also found that the take it home with you instruction guide was really helpful and well worth while as it means you can get that look again when you are left to your own devices.
I don’t often feel that a service was so great I want to go online and shout about it but that review gave me so much confidence and I am so glad that I read it I wanted to not only confirm that New Id is as good as the review said but hopefully inspire some other women to go and enjoy this fantastic experience
I had been going to luci for years she is a fabulous hair dresser and lovely too! My wedding day, back in december last year was in The Ritz Hotel, New York, Central Park on the 27th. I really wanted her to do my wedding hair and make-up, so she kindly agreed! My day was beautiful and i felt amazing!!! Thankyou to Luci and her family for travelling out on the christmas period to do my wedding hair and make-up! I can't thank you enough my day was perfect! Lots of love to Luci and the team see you next week! x x x Carmen x x x
I would like to tell you about my New ID experience in Birmingham. For a not so large salon this place runs like clockwork. I have never come across such friendly staff in my life and other than the fact I thought the manicure was a bit of a joke I have really got not one bad work to say about this company, its products and its staff. Clean! This is always number one on my list and New ID get a gold star on this count. I cant abide having anything done in a grubby environment no matter what it is, and I always judge anywhere, be it a hairdressers, make over studio, hotel, bar etc by its toilets and I am happy to report the ones here are spotless.
Getting what you want! Gold star again here, the look that we created was the one that I was after and not one that I was either bullied into or some bog standard look that every customer that walks in the door gets. I had a lengthy consultation before the day began where all of my needs and requirements were taken into consideration.
Products! Yes very good, very nice make up products that went on well, were easy to use and designed for different skin types. Hair products were not screaming at me to buy them but none the less were well above average.
Friendly staff, I can not abide patronizing staff and New ID have a great team that are polite and friendly without being bolchy or in your face despite the very high level of training they have clearly all undertaken.
At ease factor! If there is one situation you can feel really daft in then its standing in front of a photographer that is a total stranger to you and as you are not a model you feel like a freak. The at ease factor here was brilliant, I felt happy and comfortable at all times and being of the rather better built varity of women its not often that I feel like a glamour queen but the team at New ID managed it with flying colours. It’s a great asset to have a team of people that can so well read the feelings of their customers and bring the very best out of them despite the fact they are feeling like a fish out of water.
End result. I was very happy with the shots, very happy with the price and very happy with the way the packages were presented and one thing that I find very important is that I did not feel under any pressure to over spend, which if you knew me you would know that that is a skill I am very very good at, much to the disgust of my long suffering husband.
I give this salon 9 out of 10 and that is a score that I very rarely give anything. I wont give top marks purely because the manicure was below average and I got a little tired of having bucks fizz thrown at me, but then I am sure that could be considered a great plus if you are a drinker, and I am not, but that really is the only criticism I can level at what otherwise was pretty much the prefect make over experience.
Myself, my 2 sisters and my mum went to New ID in Birmingham as a treat for my mums birthday. I must say the overall treatments ie hair and makeup etc were pretty good but once we were taken to a room to be shown the photos we felt under a lot of pressure and pretty rushed into making decisions.
The products we have received are also not professional at all. We paid a lot of money for the items we purchased, i called the customer services twice and also emailed them to complain but was told the block frames we ordered COULD not be changed dispite the awful cropping (a group photo actually had half of 2 people cut off) and bad editing. They offered to change their own mistakes of airbrushing on some photos, as they had airbrushed pictures we hadnt asked them to which made them look almost unreal.
They were not in the slightest bit helpful with regards to changing the products and i certainly wont be giong back or reccomending to any friends.
I thought it was good value for money. I paid £19 for a cut and finish....and they also offered make up application with the deal. The actual Salon was nice but what I thought strange was that they didnt have towels to dry the hair..instead they used big papertowels. The hairdresser was nice and did a quick and good job, minor critic about not paying attention about getting the cut hair all over my clothes as she didnt adjust the apron correctly.
I got this deal on a Wahanda and I really enjoyed my time here. The staff were friendly and really listened to what i wanted done. The make-up side was a little sales focussed but that was understandable and there wasn't any pressure. Would recommend!
Wow, what a great place to go. You enter feeling rather ordinary and exit 30 minutes later looking and feeling that you are on cloud 9. You know that you look good when you walk down the street and people take a second look and smile at you. Thank yoooooooooooooo Butterfly.
AND, not only is it a must for every woman, its fantastic value for money.
Well that is certainly not my experience of New ID, I had a stunning hair cut that I was really pleased with and it stayed in great shape for over three months, now to me that is the sign of a really good hair cut. The nail polish treatment was just that, as far as I am aware on my package it was just a nail polish and not a manicure so I was more than happy with the quality of that part of the service. The make up and cosmetics products that were used were of a very high quality and sadly quite a high price otherwise I would certainly have purchased more than just he foundation and the eye liner that I felt I could not live without after they did such a superb job of my make up. I found the photographs to be of a very high standard and the composition of the picture was creative and inspired and I was very pleased with them.
I found the salon to be clean and well organized as well as well run and my only complaint is that I couldn’t afford to buy more products and more photographs but that is certainly not a fault of New ID.
I would not hesitate in suggesting that anybody that is considering a make over to use New ID I think they represent excellent value for money and are a very well run business with very highly trained staff!
I love the concept of this little boutique tucked away amongst the hustle and bustle of bank. The makeup was expertly applied and lasted all evening and on into the night. My hair looked amazing. The stylist intricately put it up with such ease, it was commented on all evening which made me feel a million dollars. I will definitely be back!!
I went into the salon for highlights, cut and blowdry and my makeup for a freinds wedding. I looked and felt amazing when i left. My stylist was so paitent and payed attention to every aspect of my hair and makeup. I would highly reccomend Luci foremans as a salon.
I felt I had to get on line and tell the world, or at least everybody that reads this review, what a superb time my friend and I had at New Id make over studios. I had never had a make over before, so I had no idea what to expect, Shelly had so she gave me the run down on what to take, we took four outfits to be photographed in and had a bit of a practice run the night before with our cameras!
The day arrived and we were welcomed by some seriously friendly and enthusiastic receptionists who really got us in the mood for our experience and ran through the days schedule with us an what I particularly liked was the time they took to find out what kind of look we wanted to achieve rather than just doing their own thing, which was the bit that bothered me the most, I have always been camera shy and looking a way I was not used to was not going to get me to perform for the camera. So with this in mind I felt comfortable from the get go which was brilliant.
Once we had filled out all of the forms we got our hair done, I had only just had mine cut so took the opportunity to have it put up in a French pleat and it looked amazing. Shelly had a really nice cut and blow dry and we were both very impressed with the stylist who made us both feel a million dollars. Make up was great too, we both went for a more dramatic look than we normally do ourselves but it was great for the photographs.
I didn’t feel nervous at all going into the photo shoot but I think that had quite a lot to do with the free bucks fizz we took a little bit too much advantage of, but in all honestly it had a lot to do with the team of people that work there and make such a great atmosphere its hard to feel anything other than relaxed and confident and Shelly and I really got into the swing of things and the guy took some terrific shots of us, we both really wished we could have afforded more of the photos, but we didn’t realize quite how expensive they were. Having said that all of the shots were fabulous and really high quality and well worth the money.
We both had a wonderful time and will both be going again, this time armed with enough cash to buy all the pictures! I would like to thank all of the team at New ID for making a special day extra special.
As an owner of POSH THE SALON hair salon in Denver, I know amazing quality when I receive an exceptional service! Michael Moore is a makeup artist that is a rare find. His technique and application is superb! He is professional, educated and so pleasant to visit. He has met me at 6am at his studio for my makeup applications when I have had special events. Thank you Michael!
I really recomend this beautifull place in Bank.I went with my voucher and i had an amanzing make over, my hair was perfect exactly what i wanted and i asked for smoked eyes wich they did a brilliant job.i felt beautifull and satisfied with their services.Also the nails was really fast and well done.
They recomend me a cranberry oil for my cuticles wich i can use everyday and they are much better.
Lovely place, very realxing and fantastic when you want to feel gorgeous !!!!!!!!!
On may 10th i went for a makeover expeirience at new id studios in newcastle, when we arrived at the salon we were greeted by a lovely receptionst who made us feel very welcome. Me and my friend louise first had our haircuts the hairdressers did a great job as my friend lousie had a total hair change she got it all cut off and looked so much better with her new style, i was also very happy with my look.
We were then taken over to get our make up done which we loved every part of as the make up artists were very helpfull in advising me with the best colours and products that suite me me and my friend both loved the make up look and bought some of the make up. We then paid £5 to get our nails done we both had french polish. We were then ready to go through to photography which we were very excited about, our photos were done by a very polite woman, we had really good time feeling like models!!
I was really nervous about viewing the photos but they had come out really well. we looked fab, and got shown all the retouching that they do in magazines. we bought loads of photos to remember our day by. a great experience loved it all will be doing again soon.
I visited with 3 friends for my friend Kate's pre-wedding nail pamper. We had a fab time having our nails done and the champagne was an added enjoyment! We plan to return for another girlie visit!
I just found this Wahanda website and it looks like the perfect thing to find out about great places to have beauty services! So I just had to write about my favorite place--Atelier Aveda in Santana Row.
I have been a loyal client here for about 4 years now and have tried many of their stylists, they are all great. I like how they are totally cool if you need to come in and see another stylist, no one gets weird, they are all happy to see me. They have a lot of training and the girls at the desk are very friendly. I had my hair and makeup done for my wedding--Kim did my hair and Liz did my makeup and they were flawless and stayed fresh the whole night. I was so tired after the reception that I didn't bother to take out the hairstyle, and it still looked pretty good when I got up in the morning!
All in all, between the organic Aveda haircolor and the experienced stylists, I'm not going anywhere else.
What a lovely place. An oasis of calm and traquility in the centre of the city. Great as a walk in to get a fantastic up do for a client meeting - all in 15 minutes. Have also been when have booked and had super glam make up for an evening out with fantastic false eyelashes and curled hair. Also bought the amazing lip gloss that they used on me. Got changed at the venue in the very well thought out changing room and was off from there and ready to go. Love it!!
Just wanted to recommend New ID Studios as a great day out, particularly if you're looking for that little special something to do with one of your friends or family. I was really stuck for ideas this Mother's Day so decided to treat my Mum to a makeover and photoshoot and as I thought she'd be a bit reticent to go on her own I treated myself too! Neither of us had done anything like this before and didn't quite know what to expect but I have to say we were immediately put at ease by the friendly and helpful staff. We had our make up done first and whilst it was probably a bit more than either of us would have normally worn it seemed to work. Next up was our hair which both of us were really pleased with. There was then a bit of waiting around as the photo studio was occupied but we didn't mind too much as there were plenty of complimentary drinks on offer and we'd brought a packed lunch with us (the website does recommend you to bring food with you as you can be there for several hours). When we eventually got into the photo studio it was definitely worth the wait and the best bit of the day. We had such a good laugh with the photographer and I was really impressed with the imaginative shots he came up with. There was then some pressure put on us to buy lots of the photos and I can see how this may put some people off but we just kept telling the girl that we had a budget which we were sticking to and she seemed to accept this. All in all a fab day out which left both Mum and I feeling like a million dollars.
My best friend and I share the same birthday and this year instead of exchanging presents we decided to treat ourselves to a deluxe makeover photoshoot at New Id Studios and were so pleased we did. What a great day we had. We were treated so well by all the staff from the start to the finish and the results were amazing! I was particularly pleased with the haircut as I've had so many bad experiences in the past but the stylist really took the time to discuss my hair with me and come up with a new style that suits me so well. Neither my friend or I have ever had our make up done professionally so we have nothing to compare it to and as I don't wear much make up normally I was a bit worried that it would be over the top but the end result was very natural. I was also slightly nervous about having my photograph taken as I'm not the most photogenic person around but Gemma, our photographer made us feel really at ease and the final picture we chose is wonderful and a great lasting memory of a really fantastic day. Thank you to everyone at New Id for making our birthday so special and I would have no hesitation recommending you to all my family and friends.
I've been to New ID in Cardiff a few times now as I usually go when there is an offer and can get a haircut and photoshoot for £10. The salon is ok but not salubrious and although the haircut is reasonable, the manicure and makeup is never great. The manicure in particular should just be advertised as having your nails painted (a bit messily). The reason I only give this venue 2 out of 5 is because when you book you have to give a £25/person deposit. It took months to get the deposit back and that only happened when I wrote saying I would take them to the small claims court if no deposit materialised within 7 days. It should not take numerous phone calls to get a deposit back.
I went along to the Central London location on my own, I was fairly nervous as I hadn't done anything like it before! I'm glad I went, it was a really great afternoon but went too quickly!!
My stylist was lovely, she was so chatty and gave me ideas on what she thought would look nice. I felt like too much make up was applied but it came out really well in the photos. I love the light-up lip gloss - ended up buying 4 for presents!
The photogrpaher made me feel at ease and showed me the different poses with the funky backgrounds! It was such a tough decision choosing my favourites but managed to in the end, i took the images away on the day on CD which I thought was a really cool idea.
The studio was quite busy but overall we had an amazing time. The staff were chatty and made us feel welcome throughout. Really pleased with both our haircuts and think we will be returning on a regular basis, have already recommended to all my friends and family. Bought 11 photos in total, they were reasonably priced and I received them after 6 days - perfect quality! I'd recommend any young couple to try it, i might even return with a group of friends!
Me and my sister went to Bham New ID, the experience and day itself was okay and the photos were lovely.
The cost and pressure given to buy photos at the end made the whole experience stressful, stupidly me and my sister ended up buying a really expensive album on credit.
We were told we could pay all the money off in a year and no interest would be added, infact we have now been told if we dont pay it off by the 24th feb 2010 then we will have £500 interest put on top. WHAT A BIG SCAM ! !
They take that many photographs you carnt chose just one.
My sisters album took about 2 months and mine had to be redone as they hadnt retouched it how i had asked and was requested on the order from, i have now this week been sent an album which is not mine but another of my sisters. Since september until now i have not recieved my album.
I would say to anyone who goes to New ID to enjoy the experience but dont get pressurised to buy photos, actually DONT take your credit card. Thats unless you are rich and have loads of money spare to spend.
We will be going to see about getting some of the money back as we have been ripped off.
NEW ID IS A BIG SCAM AND SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN ! !
Not so much a warning about Manchester Studio - but the company as a whole
New ID claim to be a national reputable company who do makeover and photoshoots. I have to say the initial experience was ok at the studio, but then once you have parted with your money (and lots of it) for the photos they are awful. My photos were delivered, they hadn't been retouched as agreed. You cant get an answer at all on the customer services help line, but amazingly if you phone the booking line they answer immediately!. Some 3 months on they have still not resolved the complaint, but I am paying for the product and they take up to 25 days to reply to emails, if at all, they refuse to correspond by letter with you - they are a joke!!. I even wrote to the managing directors home address (details on company house) and they cant be bothered to reply
DON'T spend your money!!
Went in to purchase make up, an employee immediately offered to help. She asked me to sit down and proceeded to match my face tone to the appropriate foundation, concealer and colors. She was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and listened to what I wanted. Thanks!
I had a great time with new ID in Birmingham. My husband treated me to the Platinum package with a voucher be brought from Buy a Gift for my birthday. I had never done a make over before so I was pretty nervous coz I had no idea what to expect. I had not realized that you have to take your own clothes, the only make overs I have seen have been like on morning TV and they get you glammed up in stuff you have not worn before but to be honest I was glad to take my own stuff as it gave me a bit more confidence.
I Live near Cheltenham and got the train up to Birmingham which was really easy and despite what I have read from another person on the net, the studio is very easy to find. I hadn’t been to Birmingham before and I was really impressed with it, it’s an attractive city and the shopping is great but anyway! There were a lot of people in the day I went but it was no bother because James the manager and Alixia took care of me and offered me a drink and went through what the experience would entail and by the time I came to my consultation I was feeling really happy and relaxed and most of my nerves about the day had gone. I enjoyed the consultation because I got the chance to give my input of what I like and don’t like and it gave me chance to ask advice because I was going there to get a totally new look and if you play it all too safe you end up looking the same. I got a great new hair style and some good advice on extra conditioning as I do tend to go a bit bonkers with the straightening wand and Lou Lou gave me a great new style that means I can have my hair straight or how it is naturally and it still looks great and gives it a bit of a break from the hot wand, I was really happy with the new look and Lou Lou who was really friendly and sort of talked me through what she was doing the whole time and she seemed to really understand my hair so at no time did I have that sinking feeling you get when somebody you don’t know starts hacking away at you! I will def go back to Lou Lou to get my hair done again, Birmingham is a great day out and now I have found somebody I trust with my hair I will stick to them. I loved the make up even though it was a lot more than I would normally have put on myself, especially for day time but in the pictures it looks fantastic, so that has given me a bit more confidence to go a bit further with it and coz Hanna explained what she was doing and wrote it all down on a chart for me I can get the same sort of look again but just a bit downplayed like so its not quite as heavy, but don’t get me wrong it was perfect for getting your photos taken. I had a bit of wait for Gemma the photographer but James was about and gave me some bucks fizz and was really good fun and friendly and Gemma got me into the swing of things really fast and I loved the photo shoot, I honestly felt like a model and with Gemma and the music I just got right into it, oh yeah, maybe the bucks fizz helped a bit too, but if you have not done it before you have got to try it its awesome fun
Photos, what can I say, I loved them, they were a lot more pricey than I had thought and I did spend more than I was going to but not down to any hard sales or anything like that it was because I jus loved them all. I wish I had had more to spend but my tip is that if you do this experience and I am doing to do it again for sure, save up a bit before hand coz if you pay before you go the new id will match what you spend too so you can end up with all of the photos and its really at half price. I think it’s a great day out, great staff who did take their time with me even though it was a busy time that day and I feel great for it and cant stop looking at my pictures. Awesome.
I totally think this is something that every girl should do at least once in her life.
I took my sons for a new kids experience and it was a total nightmare from start to finsh. It was a dingy place and so small you couldn't swing a cat, there was nothing for the boys to do, not even a book to read. The photographer had no experience with children, and we had to wait 3 hours before the photos were taken. DO NOT GO, as they are not interested in you only your money.
I would love "Watchdog" to investigate there money spinning scheme, and also the Health and Safety of the place. It is all a BIG con, and something should be done to stop this company operating in this way.
I went to the studio in Birmingham with my friend, it was her birthday present. We were seen and seated by friendly staff and we were given drinks right away,. Then we had our hair done and they sat us at either end of the studio so we couldn't talk to each other. Although my hair was lovely and shiny after the cut she didn't do what I actually wanted and called me 'babes' throughout.
The make up was the best bit, the woman who did it was gentle, and friendly, she talked me through each step and make me look stunning. The nails was totally pointless, she didn't clean them or file them, I ended up with blue polish and it smudged instantly.
The actual photo bit.....hummmm, I think the photographer only knew how to pose us one way, most of the pictures were unflattering, our outfits didn't match the backgrounds and she wasn't friendly at all. She actually got a bit shirty with me when I couldn't contort myself in to the weird positions that she wanted. I ended up directed the last few photo's and they were the best.
The viewing bit......after what seemed like forever, not ten mins as they told us we went to see our photo's. Now I think she must have taken about 300 and we liked 5 of them, all together 5 pictures. What an absolute rip off, £50 for a little photo sized photo, and £70 for an A4 and £100 for each picture you have on a disc.....who can afford £100 for a bloody picture ? And you don't get the copyright for photo's unless you buy them on a disc. So we finally chose our pictures and were pretty happy with them, and they then told us it would take 8 weeks for them to come. 8 weeks, are they serious, no photoshopping, nothing....8 weeks to print 3 pictures. Crazy.
I wouldn't go again, I felt rushed all day, although the staff were friendly I thought they were unpolished and unprofessional. The lack of guidance made the day feel really unorganized and the worse bit is the hard sell............all day long, it never stops, do you want to buy the make up ? The nail polish ? the pictures ? extra pictures ? albums ? photoframes ? a kitchen sink ? NO I DO NOT !!!!!!!
We left at about half three and by that point we were both exhausted, starving and very grumpy. What do we have to show for it ? as of now.....sod all.
I wouldn't do this again, it is a waste of money, if you want to be pampered then have a nice spar day and if you want pictures done, go and see a proper photographer so when you have been through it all and agreed a price you actually have some nice pictures to show for it.
Thanks for reading :)
I was given a Mother and Baby Makeover and Photoshoot gift voucher by my colleagues when I went on maternity leave. When I rang up to make the booking I was offered the "pay now and we will double it" offer and chose to pay £200 plus £25 refundable deposit - I was asked then if I was sure that it would be enough as the photos were so good but I assured them that as I was currently on maternity leave it would have to be and they accepted that without any further pressure. I was also advised to bring a friend along to help look after the baby whilst I was being 'made up' (which I had planned to do anyway). I was given a follow-up call a couple of days before from the Birmingham office themselves just to check everything was okay and to give me a run down of what would happen, it also gave me a chance to ask some questions and verify what facilities they had for my daughter. I was again asked if I was comfortable I had allocated enough funds for the photos to which they got the same response and again no further pressure was applied. I set off with my 10 month old daughter and friend for backup to NewID Birmingham with some trepidation having read all the reviews on this and other sites ready to 'do battle' with a pushy sales person. We found the place easily ( the directions on the website were very good!) and was greeted by the receptionist, I would have to say it wasn't the warmest greeting I have ever had, no smile, friendliness or even feigned interest - although when my friend asked her to warm my daughter's bottle she was very helpful. We were then asked to take a seat whilst and asked to fill in some forms including nominating friends for a 'free photoshoot', I was then taken through for the manicure and makeup. My therapist was also very quiet and not particularly chatty, the manicure was a cursory hand massage, base coat and colour, no top coat so it was wrecked before the end of the day although to be fair they didn't have much to work with as my nails are wrecked anyway. We had a brief discussion regarding makeup and I opted for the natural look, the result was excellent. Again the other therapists chatted away explaining to their customers what they were doing but I did not get that, my therapist was very quiet and obviously not comfortable with the selling bit at the end when they tried to sell the products they had used. After my hair was done we got on to the shoot. The photographer was lovely, he worked hard to put us both at ease and was definitely a hit with my daughter. He let us set the pace and followed our lead and just suggested possible poses. We had three changes of clothes and the shoot took about 45 minutes. He had obviously worked with children before and knew we were on a limited attention span so made sure we got the shots I really wanted first. Once the shoot was over we were asked to take a seat for a few minutes before the viewing. At this point we braced ourselves for the hard sell, we were taken to another room which had a screen in for us to go through the pictures - Ian, the sales guy went through the options. I have to say that we were pleasantly surprised, there was no hard sell, in fact he went out of his way to make sure I got the pictures I wanted at the best deal possible and the photos were great too. We were then asked for feedback, I did make the point that for a place that does mother and baby shoots they need a more baby friendly area as my little one was not able to crawl around anywhere for fear of falling over flexes or bumping into stuff but that was my only issue. All in all, despite my initial misgivings I had a lovely time and some great photos as well.
I used New ID studios in Birmingham and had a fantastic day, my best friend got me a voucher from Buy a gift and although I had to pay a deposit I had the option of paying as much as I liked beforehand to purchase photographs and the studio matched what I paid so in effect I got my pictures at half price. I admit that I did spend a lot more than I had budgeted for but not because of any hard sell tactics, it was because I was so impressed with my pictures that I wanted all of them. I am not being conceited, OK well maybe I am, but I looked so amazing in the pictures I think it was well worth paying out and tightening my belt for a while to make up for it. I found all of the staff to be really friendly, especially James, the manager of the branch, who took time to explain how it all worked and I felt I was taken great care of. I really loved my hair cut, I was very impressed with the cosmetics and the way in which it was explained to me as we went along so I could recreate the look on my own and I loved the photo shoot and Lucas the photographer put me totally at ease and rather than being nervous I reveled in it and it shows on the photographs. I have never had a make over before so I cant comment on how other studios work or how their pricing compares to this one but in my opinion, for hair, nails, make up, advice, drinks and a professional photographer you are not going to get the pictures for free when the initial make over is as cheap as chips. The photographs are of a very high quality and maybe it’s just me being vain but I think the money I invested was well worth it to have permanent record of looking that fantastic and if I had any spare money I would go again because not only do I love the photographs but the boost it gave to my confidence and the kick up the **se it has given me to make a bit more of myself and make more of an effort with my appearance
NEW ID - WHAT A RIP OFF!!
For anyone whos thinking about going.....................DONT!!
We were given a package as a gift last Christmas, My partner my Daughter and I went along, Everything was rushed, make up hair, photos, its not an experiance, you sit in the middle of a room with other unfortunate customers like sheep and 1 by 1 rushed through the whole thing!! Then after your photos are taken they sit you in a room and show your pictures, the prices ar F-ing Ridiculous!! no one could afford them! we ended up paying 50 for 1 extra print as well as our free ones.
We have still not recieved our deposit back and still no sign of photos, tried calling Customer Services Dept numerous times, and have been on hold for as long as 56 mins before giving up, and have NEVER got through, funny thing us when u booking someone answers withing 3 rings, but not able to help as they are not customer services!!
WHO EVER YOU ARE WHAT EVER YOU DO - DO NOT USE NEW ID STUDIOS!!!
Being in town to act as maid-of-honor during a wedding weekend, the bride recommended I get hair and makeup done at Kiva, which was located close to my hotel in downtown Chicago. The location was great, very convenient. I was pretty satisfied with the services, but wish I could say I was thrilled, considering the reputation and aura the salon was supposed to have.
I'll start with the easy one first -- makeup. As someone who wears very little makeup and has been bridesmaid more times than I can remember, I come to each wedding makeup session filled with apprehension. I am aware that it's all about the photos and the bride's memories, but I also want to feel comfortable so I can enjoy myself at the wedding, and that means that I have to be willing to take an occasional peek in the mirror and not groan.
So I gave my usual spiel to the makeup artist, emphasizing the light foundation and the natural, natural looking eyes (no blues!). She did a pretty good job, though I still felt like we took it all a shade too far. And as I was contemplating whether the makeup job was worth the price, she surprised me by telling me that I could "buy" the products they sold for the price of the makeup treatment. That appealed to me, and that's when I made one of my favorite purchases ever -- Murad's Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy SPF 15, which I have been buying religiously ever since. So that discovery made the whole experience worth it.
Now the hair. I've also had the unfortunate experience of being bridesmaid in way too many hot weather weddings -- even when the weddings were planned around cooler months, a random heat wave would hit the area. I cannot stand having my long, thick, wavy hair stick sweatily to my back, so I asked for the usual -- a simple chignon at the nape of my neck. I know I have heavy hair, but I am convinced it can be done right, if I could just find that person with the magic touch! Which was not happening at Kiva. Most of these chignon requests have occurred at European weddings, and I figured it was a cultural barrier that kept me from getting my wish, even with photo examples in hand. So this was my first American attempt to get the long-desired hairstyle... and it did not work.
Instead I found that once again a nest of hair -- literally a nest crisscrossed with dozens of bobby pins and frozen into place with a can of hairspray -- sat on the back of my head. It was heavy, kind of painful and not that cute. Perhaps what I'm asking for is impossible, but I had such high hopes, especially at Kiva, and sadly for that reason I will have to give the hairstyle a three as I continue on my quest for the perfect chignon...
This was a good day they made you feel special and offered you loads of drinks throughout the day the hair was really good they didnt rush you and did it how ever you asked and looked really nice i would just suggest they get more styling equipment. the nails were also good with a great selection of choices and the make up was the best bit of the day they told you how to do things for yourself at home and they are all expensive stuff you can tell. I hate my pictures been taken but i actuall enjoyed this as she made me feel comfortable and made me laugh she also made me feel pretty. The only 2 downside i would say to this is that they should offer you food as it is a long day and you get hungry. you are waiting a while for the photographer and to view the photos also if you have purchased the photos you are waiting a long time for them to come . x
Sigh. I don't want to complain, I really don't. The hair/makeup stylist was super sweet, the salon smelled yummy and Santana Row, where the salon is located, adds a special ambience to the whole experience with its faux downtown and blooming flowers. But it's at moments like these that I understand why the top hair stylists and makeup artists get paid top dollar.
As a favor for my sister, I went in for a makeup trial for her upcoming wedding (I am one of the bridesmaids). I explained to the Intern stylist who worked on me that, although I understand the importance of makeup for photos, I don't like to wear a lot of makeup and that I want to look as natural as possible. When we finished, I almost didn't recognize my face as my eyes were completely rimmed with a heavy black liner, causing my eyes to look closer together and my nose larger. I can't take my eyes off the liner and think that it looks like a cross between a raccoon and a 60s mod girl. So much for the subtle, natural look. A couple hours later, my face is itching like mad and I am dying to take this makeup off, despite spending quite a bit of money on this trial...
To continue... we had agreed at the start of the session to do a layer trim to my hair after the makeup session. I wanted to take my shortest layer, which was chin length, and do a simple trim. We agreed that the layer length would then be to my mouth. Seemed clear enough.
I don't know if hairstylists speak a different language than the rest of us or go into some sort of hypnotic state once scissors are in the hands... but my shortest layer is now to my eyebrow (and my hair was dry when cut). One snip, and it was all over :( I get very frustrated when it seems that we are clear and agreed upon the length, and then I find that I have bangs. All I can really do right now is sigh.
Maryem was the lady assigned to "look after me". She was lovely - chatty, friendly and natural. She wasn't plastic like a lot of beauty professionals are. My package was a Fashion Photoshoot package, comprising a manicure, facial, makeup and hairstyling, followed by a photoshoot. One image was included in the package and others could be purchased at a cost of £50 each. Maryem didn't make me feel pressured at all, but I noticed the lady having a makeover next to me being given the "hard sell" whilst having her makeup done, and spent ridiculous amounts on face products. I was very happy with my hair and makeup.
The photoshoot was professional and fun. My photographer, Matt, was friendly and professional.
Afterwards, I was shown the images on the screen - it was hard to pick just one as there were lots of lovely ones there. I felt pressured into buying more, but resisted. It's easy to spend a couple of hundred quid here - a young girl who went in after me spent £300 on photos and bought make-up too! I finally chose one - but still it wasn't free as I paid extra to have some wrinkles airbrushed and an effect put on the picture - things which a literally a click of a button once you know how, so I found that a bit of a rip-off! Even postage costs £5. Still, my "free" picture (which cost £25) looked very nice on the screen. How it will look on my wall remains to be seen as, after 10 days, I'm still waiting. . . . . . .
I was given a gift of a makeover experience and went to newid studios and totally agree with the above comment.
Firstly, even though I'd previously booked, my appointment was not listed. The makeover experience was rushed and made me feel like just another customer to be sheparded through the doors. My nails were painted and my makeup done in less than half an hour then my hair done adding about 10 minutes. Then after a bit more waiting my photoshoot came up. The photos were good quality but the only thing I object to is how fast the whole procedure was done. I took 4 outfits and in about 20 minutes I was waiting for the end results. My changes were rushed and I generally did not feel like the experience was worth it.
The viewing of the photos was an extremely stressful experience for both me and my boyfriend. Having gone in thinking we would receive one complimentry print, we were put under a great deal of pressure to buy all of the photos. We came away with a disc with the prints on after spending a heafty sum each - this, we felt was the only way out. We both were very ready just to leave the building.
Go away and think about it, the prices are extremely steep and it seems they are not willing to let you leave without some of your money.
We have been travelling to the Hochschober for over 30 years, initially as a young couple, then with our 3 children, now in their teens and early twenties. Having travelled for business and pleasure to top hotels in 4 continents, we keep returning to this hotel for the very high quality of its facilities, food and service. There is a uniquely comfortable atmosphere conducive to total relaxation the minute one arrives.
The resort is small, but beautiful in each season and offers a great number of outdoor opportunities at different times of the year. Whilst the mountains might not present the stunning scenery of the high alps, hiking and skiing are varied and exciting enough for a week's family holiday. They are fortunate in their micro-climate which has given us good snow every year, and the warm summers of southern Austria guarantee good sun-bathing and swimming in the lake - although that too is partially heated in the winter!
Food is exquisite, plentiful and varied, and there is a great wine list too. Rooms are comfortable and well-equipped. Leisure and spa facilities are extensive and spacious. Staff are highly-trained, attentive and good fun.
But you could say the same about many hotels too, so what is special about the Hochschober? Well, it's the attention to detail, the familiar, homely feel to the hotel; the fact that the staff really engage with both management and guests to ensure that the Hochschober constantly renews and improves itself. It really does offer something for everyone, from young singles to grandparents, from those who can't sit still to those who just want to curl up in front of the log fire with a book.
It's so good that we always book one year ahead to guarantee our room the next time!
I thought that buying my wife something different for her birthday would show that I put some effort into her present for a change!, as such I opted for a 3 day make-up lesson which she absolutely adored and loved. I on the other hand I was in her good books for weeks to come! great place & people and my wife looked stunning!
Fantastic ambience, great decor, lovely rooms and a great relaxation area, treatments are superb & the staff we the best I have come across for a long time, considerate, caring and knowledgeable and I was not rushed out of the door after my treatments. BEST DAY SPA,
Dont take my word for it TRY IT YOURSELF!!!!!
I went for the make-up lessons with a professional make-up artist. They actually don't use in-house staff for this, but they have agency make-up artists who come in to do the lessons. Before the treatment, they warned me that because they use professionals, it's possible they might have to cancel at the last minute if the chosen artist had to be called away to a fashion shoot - making a big deal out of how glamorous and important she was really meant that I had my hopes up for something really special.
Unfortunately, when it came down to it, although the make-up artist I had was lovely and very friendly, she didn't really tell me anything much that I didn't already know. It was quite basic and worse still, the make-up she put on me looked really heavy and to be honest - pretty dreadful. I was hoping for some interesting ways of doing my eye make-up, but really she seemed to only be able to show me a very conventional look. A shame, considering that the hour long session costs £100.