New Catton woman turns glitter obsession into business

Glitterized specialises in festival glitter on the body and face, it also offers glitter tattoos for kids and big kids.  

Stevie-Marie Curtis, from New Catton, has loved glitter ever since she can remember. 

The 32-year-old said: “I love the holographic kind of glitter when it hits the sunlight you can see just about every colour.” 

As a child Stevie-Marie loved sequins and glitter, and fondly remembers smiling while using it.  

She said: “it reminds me of happy, fun times like summer.  

“But now I get the added joy of seeing someone take a look at their glitter design for the first time – it really is incredible.” 

Stevie-Marie hosted a family BBQ in July and mentioned to her sister that she wanted to turn her passion into a business.  

She said: “I thought she would tell me that it was a crazy idea – but she loved it.  

“At the time I thought I had missed all the best parts of the year for glitter as the festivals had already happened. 

“But I started marketing anyway – and found I was very wrong; I’ve had lots of bookings and am fully booked throughout December.” 

With two nieces and two nephews, Stevie-Marie has had lots of chances to test out new designs.  

She said: “They are at most of my events and are always first in line to get glittered up to show off our designs.

“They currently all have Halloween-themed glitter tattoos up their arms.” 

The tattoos generally last up to three to five days but can last for even longer and require no aftercare. 

The face and body glitter does not last for very long – but it’s for festivals so Stevie-Marie doesn’t need this to last.  

It is hoped that eventually Stevie-Marie will be able to turn Glitterized into a full-time business.  

But for now, city folk can hire the business to attend private events and they can also be found at various festive events throughout December.  

To find out more follow the business page on Facebook.