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Insights from the beauty & SFX world
Trend reports, artist spotlights, and expert techniques from the forefront of luxury beauty, hair, and cinematic special effects.
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Loved by artists and clients alike
“Booking a bridal makeup artist through VuraBeautyPlus was effortless. I compared portfolios, checked verified reviews, and had my artist locked in within minutes. She was flawless on the day.”
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about booking artists, listing your work, payments, and staying protected on VuraBeautyPlus.
Getting Started
VuraBeautyPlus is a UK-based luxury marketplace that connects clients with verified beauty, hair, and special-effects (SFX) makeup artists, alongside a curated store for professional-grade beauty products.
Browse artist profiles, review their portfolio and ratings, then book securely through the VuraBeautyPlus app. If you don't have the app yet, we'll point you to the App Store or Google Play.
No. You can explore artists and products freely. You'll only need to sign in through the VuraBeautyPlus app when you're ready to book or message an artist.
For Artists & Vendors
Listing is completely free. Every artist and vendor gets a fully featured storefront with no listing fees. You only pay a transparent commission on successful bookings.
Create a profile, complete identity verification, and publish your portfolio. Once verified, your profile goes live and clients can discover and book you.
Yes. Retail brands can open a storefront and ship professional-grade products to clients in 50+ countries through our integrated global logistics.
Bookings & Payments
All payments are held in escrow via Stripe and released only once a service is confirmed as delivered, protecting both artists and clients on every booking.
VuraBeautyPlus runs on a simple, commission-based model: a transparent fee per successful booking, with no hidden charges. See our Pricing page for the full breakdown.
Cancellations are governed by our Cancellation Policy. In most cases, escrow protection ensures a fair outcome for both sides. Full details are on the policy page.
Trust & Safety
Every artist and client passes rigorous identity verification. Our trust layer authenticates identities and safeguards personal data so you can book with confidence.
Yes. Reviews and star ratings come only from clients who completed a real, paid booking, never anonymous or purchased.
Your personal and payment data is encrypted and handled in line with UK GDPR. We never sell your data, and payment details are processed securely by Stripe.
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VuraBeautyPlus is launching soon — the home for verified beauty, hair, and cinematic SFX talent. Reserve your spot now for priority access and founding-member perks before we go live.