Thankyou so much for all your replies. I have now found someone and am sorry for not posting this before now. Hopefully others will request such help for their kids birthday parties on this site as it works. Such a good idea to ask for au pair/student help, can't think why I didn't think of it before now!

Hi there,

I'm a local mum and make-up artist.

I'm happy to help out. I also love educating young girls on make-up so if relevant could have a little talk to them about it.

I personally am not in favour of young girls wearing makeup but I do think it's important to arm them with the basics so they make sensible choices a couple of years on.

I'm happy for you to pm me if you're interested. I also love painting nails... bit of a personal obsession

warm rgds

Hi there, I am responding to your ad for help this friday evening. My name is Olivia, I'm a 25 year old Australian nanny living in Balham. I am the middle of 5 daughters so plenty of nail painting and hair braiding experience! Feel free to call me on 07802800943

Hi there, I was wondering if you still need someone to help with your daughters party.
kind regards
Maxine

Hi there - I am 21 year old student and I have just finished university. I have a lot of experience with childcare, and I have 2 sisters so I am very experienced in the art of platting and nail painting! I've PM'd you my details. Florence

Hi, our au pair would be very happy to help out, I've pm'd you with her details.
Thanks

Hi there, my name is Maxine I work in a school and I also babysit for an agency. I am free on Friday 9th October. I can plait hair and paint nails. PLease give me a call on 07432135513.
kind regards

Hi, am just wondering if there are any au pairs reading this (or families with someone) who might be willing to help out with a birthday party next Friday evening (9th Oct) Fifteen 12 year old girls (gulp) to do nail painting or/and hair plaiting. From 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm near Balham Tube station. I will pay whatever they/you want!!!