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Face painter in Reading, Berkshire & Oxfordshire

Your Sparkle, Delivered

Colourful and sparkly solutions for kids parties, festival-goers, party-lovers, and all who shine.

Some people light up the moment they catch their reflection. Kids especially. That split second when they see themselves transformed and their whole face just goes.

Nat, the face painter behind Nat Sparkle Studio, holding her paint brushes

What I do

Face painting is the heart of it. Everything else grew out of children asking for more.

Face painting

  • For 3+ only
  • Under 3s get arm painting instead
  • Only UK approved brands
  • Pre-set or new designs
  • Hire 1+ hour

Glitter and Gems

  • Glitter tattoo
  • Face gems
  • Festival hair glitter

Hair Glam Up

  • Braids (your hair only)
  • Braids with extensions
  • Bubble braid extensions
  • And all of it, but with glitter

Public liability insured

Face painting designs to choose from

What children actually ask for, in roughly the order they ask for it. Plenty more where this came from.

  • Mermaid
  • Flower chain
  • Stitch
  • Flower vine
  • Flamingo
  • Fox
  • Dino
  • Shark
  • Spider‑Man
  • Mario
  • Minecraft

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What you can hire me for

I am available for:

  • Birthday parties
  • Family days
  • Fetes and fairs
  • Community events
  • Any other celebrations

Based in Reading and covering Berkshire and Oxfordshire. I am happy to travel. You can hire me from 1 hour up to the whole day.

Nat in her Sparkle Studio apron

Hi, I'm Nat

It started with my daughter. I painted a design on her face, watched it light up, and then painted her friends, the neighbours, and anyone who would sit still long enough. Parents kept telling me I should do this properly, so I did.

Face paints are for ages 3 and up, which is an insurance and safety rule I stick to. Under 3s get arm painting instead, and they love it just as much.

That split second when a child sees themselves transformed is the moment Nat Sparkle Studio exists for. I believe glitter and colour make life better, and that dressing up isn't frivolous. It's how people feel free, feel seen, feel completely themselves.

Dress up. Stand out. Unleash your sparkle.

Book face painting in Reading, Berkshire & Oxfordshire

Get in touch. Shopping for your next festival look, booking a glitter bar for a birthday, or treating yourself to something that makes you feel alive? This is your space.

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