5 Best Face Painting in London (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

The invite list is set, the cake's ordered, and now you need someone who can turn a five-year-old's face into a tiger in under three minutes flat. The names below for face painting in London have racked up 533 five-star reviews between them, with even the newest carrying 60 and the busiest past 150, so there is a genuine track record behind every one.

Short answer: Maryam Luong Face Painting leads with a perfect 5.0 from 157 reviews, the highest review count on this list, praised for detailed, imaginative designs at kids' parties. Nosila Facepainting & Event Services (5.0, 139 reviews) is close behind and adds balloon modelling to the same booking. A London face painter for a private party is booked directly, most work solo or in small teams rather than off a fixed price list.

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London's Top-Rated Face Painters, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Maryam Luong Face Painting (London Face Painter)	5.0 ★	157	Birthday parties, detailed designs	View ›
2	Nosila Facepainting & Event Services	5.0 ★	139	Full party package, face paint plus balloons	View ›
3	Magical Designs London Face Painter & Balloon Modeller	5.0 ★	95	Big groups, long parties, balloon modelling	View ›
4	Yara Face & Body Art	5.0 ★	82	Adult events, glitter tattoos, festivals	View ›
5	NYGlorious Face Arts	5.0 ★	60	Kids' parties plus face-painting training	View ›

Our shortlist, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Maryam Luong Face Painting (London Face Painter)

5.0157 Google reviews

Maryam Luong runs a solo face-painting business covering birthday parties and events across London, working directly with families rather than through an agency. Reviewers describe her handling last-minute design changes and imaginative requests on the spot, from detailed patterns to full character work, while keeping a full party of kids moving at a steady pace.

What people praise

Clear, prompt communication before the booking, including competitive pricing upfront
Efficiently painted an entire group of children at a 5th birthday without anyone waiting long
Handles last-minute and imaginative design changes without missing a beat
Warm and patient with children, described as making each child feel special
Easy, straightforward booking process

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume157 · 98th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: The highest review volume of anyone on this list at a perfect 5.0, and the reviews consistently mention both speed and detail, not just one or the other. Our top pick for a birthday party where the kids won't wait patiently in line.

Website +447931558887 Directions

36A Hurst Rd, London E17 3BL

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Nosila Facepainting & Event Services

5.0139 Google reviews

Nosila Facepainting & Event Services is a London party-entertainment business built around face painting and balloon modelling together, run by Alison with a small team of artists. They're DBS-checked and insured, and their site lists a wider add-on menu, glitter tattoos, hair braids, maternity belly painting, venue decoration, for the same booking. Reviewers repeatedly mention a named artist arriving early and troubleshooting on the fly, from remaking a burst balloon sword to sourcing backup helium.

What people praise

Called children up one at a time instead of a static queue, so more kids got to keep playing
Solved an on-the-spot supply problem, sourcing backup helium, without being asked
Patiently remade a balloon sword multiple times for one insistent child
Coordinated a second artist for a parallel bubble show at the same event
Easy to arrange and discuss options ahead of the party

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume139 · 93th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A close second on review volume and matches the 5.0 rating. The edge over solo painters: a built-in balloon add-on and a team that can run two entertainment stations at once.

Website +447586041697 Directions

18, Briar Court, London E3 2GF

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Magical Designs London Face Painter & Balloon Modeller

5.095 Google reviews

Magical Designs is run by Susie, a London face painter and balloon modeller who has been building repeat family relationships for years, one reviewer first booked her four years before hiring her again for a second event. Her site lists coverage for private parties, weddings, christenings, and corporate events, with both face painting and balloon modelling offered as a combined booking.

What people praise

Worked non-stop for two hours painting a large group of kids at a 6th birthday
Adapts design complexity to a child's age, from toddlers to teens
Multiple reviewers specifically praise her patience and gentleness with younger children
Repeat clients across several years, one family rebooked after a chance encounter years earlier
3D face paint and animal designs called out as a specialty

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume95 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The reviews lean heavily on long-term repeat bookings, a strong signal for reliability, even with a smaller review count than the top two.

Website +447814925462 Directions

10 Russell Rd, London W14 8JA

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Yara Face & Body Art

5.082 Google reviews

Yara Face & Body Art is a London studio offering face painting alongside glitter tattoos and adult body art, positioning itself for both children's parties and grown-up events like festivals and hen dos. The team works with named artists, Marta and Maxine among them, and reviewers who work in events themselves, an event planner and stylist among them, specifically call out how smooth the booking process is.

What people praise

Worked two hours straight outdoors in cold weather without a single complaint
An event planner and stylist reviewer specifically praised the professional booking process
Artists described as feeling like part of the celebration, not just hired help
Covers both kids' face painting and adult glitter tattoo work at the same event
Efficient with queues while still giving each design real care

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume82 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong pick if your event mixes kids and adults, festivals, hen dos, weddings, since the adult glitter tattoo and body art option isn't something every face painter on this list offers.

Website +447804029790 Directions

Erlanger Rd, London SE14 5TQ

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NYGlorious Face Arts

5.060 Google reviews

NYGlorious Face Arts, run by lead artist Nyomie, covers children's face painting for birthday parties and school events across London, Hertfordshire, Essex, and Cambridge. Beyond party bookings, the business also runs face-painting training courses for people looking to learn the craft themselves, a service the other painters on this list don't advertise.

What people praise

Squeezed in a last-minute booking despite already holding multiple events that day
Praised for exceptional artwork quality that impressed both children and adults
Punctual and organised without sacrificing speed or quality
One reviewer took a training workshop and called the owner supportive and welcoming
Engaging with all ages, not just young children

Reputation scorecardrank in London

Rating5 / 5

Review volume60 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The smallest review count here, but every review reads as genuinely enthusiastic, and the training-course option is a real point of difference if you want to learn face painting yourself.

Website +447415291544 Directions

Mailboxes, 73 Holloway Rd, London N7 8JZ

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How we rank London’s face painters

Rating is each painter’s live Google average, review volume shows how many families actually left one. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a perfect score from a dozen reviews carries less weight than one from over a hundred. Recency checks how recently people are still booking and reviewing. None of these numbers can be bought.

How much does a face painter cost in London? (2026)

None of the painters on this list publish a fixed price list, quotes depend on party length, number of children, and whether you add balloon modelling or glitter tattoos. Expect pricing to scale with hours booked rather than a flat per-child rate, and confirm the final cost directly when you enquire.

Booking a face painter across London

These artists cover events from Walthamstow and Chippenham in the east to Hammersmith in the west, with most offering to travel across London and into the surrounding counties for a booking. Whether you’re planning a party in Hackney, Camden, or further out in Hertfordshire or Essex, most of these painters already list that coverage on their own sites, so a London face painter near me search should turn up someone within reach.

What to ask before you book a face painter

How many children can you paint per hour, and does that match my guest list?
Do you use hypoallergenic, skin-safe paint, and can you patch-test sensitive kids first?
Is a deposit required, and what’s the cancellation policy if the party date changes?
Do you bring backup supplies, extra glitter, balloons, in case something runs out?
Can you also do adult designs if grown-ups want their face painted too?
What’s included if the party runs longer than the booked time?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these face painters?

We compared every London face painter with a real Google review history, weighing rating, review volume, and how recently people are still booking them.

How often is this updated?

We last verified this list in July 2026. Availability and pricing change often for solo entertainers, so confirm directly before you book.

How far in advance should I book a London face painter?

Popular painters on this list mention being booked for multiple events on the same day, so a few weeks’ notice is safer than a last-minute call, though several reviewers did get squeezed in on short notice.

Do face painters also do balloon modelling or glitter tattoos?

Several do. Nosila and Magical Designs both pair face painting with balloon modelling, and Yara Face & Body Art adds glitter tattoos and adult body art to the same booking.

The bottom line

Maryam Luong Face Painting has the review volume and the consistency to be the safe default for a kids’ birthday party. If you also want balloons or a second entertainment station running at the same time, Nosila is the better fit. Whoever you book, confirm skin-safe paint and a backup supply plan before the party starts.

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