'I'll do free prom make-up if parents are struggling'

A make-up artist has offered to do free prom make-up "so no child is left out", if parents find they are struggling managing the costs that come with the occasion.

Charlotte Bates, who runs her own salon in Liverpool, opened the offer to any parents "who are stuck for whatever reason", encouraging them to contact her while promising the free makeover "would remain private and confidential".

The 31-year-old said: "Proms cost a fortune with the dress, nails, hair and make-up and everyone's struggling."

"It's only my time and I would love to know no-one is turning up feeling left out," she added.

She initially made the offer to do two prom make overs for those who cannot afford it on her Instagram page and said she was amazed at how it "blew up" and "everyone come together" to offer other beauty services such as hair and spray tans.

Bates said: "I know there are some children out there that aren't able to get their make up done due to their parents not being able to pay it for whatever reason.

"I'd love to do free prom make-up for parents struggling."

"The school prom is so special; it's once in a lifetime," Bates said.

She said the prom was a significant event in teenage life.

"I'll always remember mine," she said, adding she recalled lots of glitter and "feeling so grown up".

The make-up artist and beauty teacher said for a lot of children the event was the first time they had their make-up professionally done and they left with a "confidence boost", excited about their big night.

"I'd love to help and do prom make-up if parents are struggling," she added.

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