Glow up Studios Reviews 

Lovely friendly staff, felt very comfortable. Really enjoyed the whole experience

Amazinggg!!! I’ve never felt so good about myself, the service was amazing, I was so comfortable with everything the staff are so welcoming and supportive. I really felt like I could let my hair down for once and just enjoy the moment, I honestly can’t thank you enough to the staff who glammed me, provided me high quality service, amazing photography and the staff who was hyping me up! I especially want to thank Chantelle for her amazing service, she is such a kind soul and I thank you and appreciate you so much ❤️ I’ll be 100% coming back in the future

Absolutely amazing experience.
Billie and Olivia were very helpful.
Stasi did an incredible job with my hair and make up.
Asher was a phenomenal photographer and made me feel confident.
Chantelle was so friendly and helpful when discussing the different packages.
I was lucky enough to come runner up in the competition hence how I got this opportunity. (My mother thought it was a scam but it definitely wasn't, thank God for that 😂)

I recently visited the Glow up studios with my Dance girls, we had the best time shooting with some wonderful professional photographers they were amazing to work with from direction to genuine respect
They allowed us all to feel , comfortable ,beautiful, free and confident in the studio making for the most perfect shoot📸🙌🏾⭐️

Had a great experience at Glow up as part of a collab with Queen in Kicks Dance Studio. I was made to feel comfortable and the photographers were great at directing how I should pose. An enjoyable experience and which helped boost my confidence.

What a great experience, all ladies are so lovely and the photoshoot was something every woman must experience. Highly recommended. Thank You 🙂

The shoot was great very interactive knew exactly what they was doing and how they wanted it done I have no complaints great all throughout

What an awesome time I had with these guys, lovely quirky studio rooms, staff were great, make up and hair stylist were on fire! A lovely team… defo give it ago to boost ur empowerment

I recently had a boudoir photoshoot with Glow Up Studios Manchester, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel so welcome. Even while I was waiting for my shoot, the staff were incredibly friendly and chatty, which meant there was no awkwardness at all and really helped me feel at ease. The hair and makeup were absolutely amazing. The two ladies were not only very talented but also so warm and easy to talk to.

The photographer was brilliant from start to finish. She was so helpful when it came to choosing my outfits and made the whole process feel effortless. During the shoot, she made me feel completely comfortable and confident, guiding me through poses and encouraging me every step of the way.

The studio itself is beautiful, with lovely private rooms for getting ready and a great selection of sets and props that really enhanced the whole experience.

I genuinely loved every moment and had such a fun, empowering time. I would 100% do it again and would highly recommend Glow Up Studios Manchester to anyone wanting to try something new or treat themselves to something special!
I can’t wait to see my Photos!
Thank you!

I had an absolutely incredible boudoir photo experience from start to finish! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the moment I walked in, I was made to feel completely comfortable, confident, and empowered. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and so professional—it instantly put me at ease. The photographer was amazing at guiding me through poses and really knew how to bring out my best angles while still keeping everything natural and authentic.

What I loved most was how uplifting the whole experience felt. It wasn’t just about taking photos—it was about celebrating confidence, self-love, and feeling beautiful in your own skin. By the end of the session, I felt like a completely new person!

The final images were absolutely stunning—better than I could have ever imagined. Every detail, from lighting to styling, was perfect.

I can’t recommend this experience enough. Whether it’s for yourself or as a gift, it’s something everyone should try at least once! 💖

Amazing experience from start to finish - made to feel so comfortable and at ease

I am writing this review after several weeks of trying to resolve a complaint directly with Glow Up Studios.

We attended a photoshoot that was advertised as a “free empowerment experience.” This was a key factor in attending, as my daughter is 14, has autism and significant mental health difficulties, and we believed this would be a supportive and confidence-building experience.

When we arrived, we were made to wait for over an hour and were told we could either wait or leave and come back later. This created a difficult start to the appointment.

The viewing session was then rushed, and I was expected to review and make decisions on images quickly before leaving. I did not have the opportunity to properly assess the images at the time, particularly as I was doing so in front of my daughter.

During the appointment, I was made to feel uncomfortable by comments from a staff member, including being described as “sexy” in front of my 14-year-old child. I found this inappropriate.

There were also occasions where comments were directed toward my daughter during discussions about packages, which made the situation feel uncomfortable given her vulnerabilities.

When I later received the images, I was not satisfied with them. In my view, they were overly edited and not suitable for the purpose that had been described. I raised this the following day and clearly stated that I did not wish to proceed with the portfolio or continue with the purchase.

Despite this, I was contacted about progressing the portfolio and asked to confirm image selections, which I had already declined. I also requested a clear breakdown of what the £1,500 package represented and clarification of what was meant by “full copyright,” but this has not been properly explained.

I made repeated attempts to resolve this matter, including explaining the impact this situation was having on my family, particularly my mother who is unwell. Despite this, there were prolonged periods where my correspondence was not responded to.

I have retained copies of all emails and messages relating to this matter, including instances where concerns were raised and not addressed.

As a result, I am now pursuing this matter through formal channels.

I would advise others to ensure they fully understand what is included in any package and to take time to properly review all images before agreeing to any purchase.

RESPONSE

Thank you for your response.

For clarity, my daughter’s presence was known throughout the appointment, including during hair and makeup, so it is not accurate to suggest that staff were unaware she was under 18.

My concern is not simply that purchases were optional, but that the overall experience, including the advertising, booking process, and what was presented on the day, did not make the true nature or cost of the service clear.

I also note that Glow Up Kids is named on the finance documentation connected to this transaction, which makes the distinction between Glow Up Kids and Glow Up Studios unclear from a customer perspective.

In addition, my written correspondence, including a formal complaint and settlement proposal, has not been addressed, and the matter remains unresolved.

My review reflects my direct experience of the booking, the appointment itself, and the handling of my complaint.

The staff are very welcoming. The glass of fizz settled my nerves. My makeup artist was incredible and it was like she knew exactly what I liked. As I didn’t give much of description. Also my hair was styled to perfection. Never felt so amazing. My photographer was very helpful and informative, she guided me and showed me each pose. And helped me with my outfits and which to use in which studio. It was an amazing experience, one which I would definitely do again. My images were incredible and I personally have never felt happy in my body and had a fee surgeries and now having had this opportunity, I now see myself differently. I definitely got my Glow Up! Thank you very much (to all staff) @ Manchester.

All staff were professional throughout. Anne-Marie was fast to respond with any queries I had. They were able to accommodate a last minute re-booking (thankyou Shannon). Make-up was professionally done and looked natural for a man, you could not tell I had any on. The entire process was very relaxed. The photographer (I have forgotten your name I apologise) is in the correct job! They are very good at instructing with the posing and helped with outfit combinations. I had never done any posing/modelling before and the whole team really increased my confidence and made me feel at ease.

Everyone made me feel comfortable considering recent ongoing events in my life currently, Mandy in particular catered to every need i didnt even know i needed and looked after me so well. I love my make-up and hair, its very different for me! The photographer was brilliant, didnt push me too far considering i am disabled (not visably, but the pain is real). To top it off everyone is bubbly and bouncy absolutely love

everyone so lovely and helped me through the whole thing. so supportive and boosted my confidence massively. would really recommend

The photographer was lovely. Made you feel so at ease! All the ladies were :)

Can’t wait to get my photo album after my great experience in January!
Still reminiscing on the whole process and the boost it gave me.

Had an amazing experience, all staff were super friendly and have made me feel so welcome! And the confidence boost is unreal 😍 thank you so much!

It was great felt really comfortable me and my mum look and feel beautiful