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Tips and Advice on Wedding Hair & Beauty
Finding a Suitable Makeup Artist |
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* DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Look on the internet for examples of a stylist's work, get some shots emailed to you or ask them to bring their portfolio to you to look at photos on paper. If you don't like what you see, don't book a trial!
Ask for proof of testimonials from previous clients. Ask others what it was they liked/disliked about their trials/wedding day stylist.
Ask PLENTY of questions when you contact makeup artists. Ask about products, service, qualifications, experience etc. A great question to ask is why you should book them over other stylists. If you don't like their answers it may be a good idea to look elsewhere.
Price does not always determine ability, qualifications, products or experience. You can still find a good stylist on a budget, but make sure they use reliable products that will not wear off during the day. Better products are usually more expensive and this is where the higher costs for some stylists come in.
Start looking EARLY! You can still find someone last minute, but it does limit your options and you may end up paying more than you can afford. A good artist can be booked 2 years in advance in some cases, so it pays to leave plenty of time.
Ask if you will be having the same stylist for the trial as on the wedding day, as this is not always the case! Also try to find someone who only does ONE wedding per day, so to avoid them being late or having to rush off to another job...you deserve a stylists' full attention.
* DURING the trial...
Provide as much information as possible. A good stylist will ask many questions about your likes/dislikes, skin needs, colour scheme, bridal party etc. Have some photos from magazines of makeup you like/dislike to show them. What you DON'T LIKE is very valuable information, so speak up!
Ask to hold a mirror so you can look at each stage of the makeup process, because you must be happy with the beginning before you can be happy with the end result! This also means that if you are not happy, it can be amended before you move on to getting the next part done and avoids an awful fright at the end when your entire face has been made up (it does happen all the time!) For example, I let my clients look at their foundation before continuing on, then each stage, like eyes, cheeks etc. An understanding stylist will do this for you if you ask them.
TALK to your stylist. Be honest if you really dislike something. And be persistent. The makeup trial is for you and you should get what you want. If the makeup artist is too pushy, find someone else who can communicate better with you.
Look at the end result in different mirrors, in different lighting if this is possible. Play around with your hair and/or clothes to simulate how you might look on your wedding day. This can really help to bring the entire look together and helps the makeup to look more 'in place'. This applies especially if you are uncomfortable with the amount of makeup you have on. If it doesn't help changing your hair and you still feel uncomfortable, ask the stylist to change it. Also, if you are having your trial during the day (recommended if possible) look at it in natural light!
A Makeup Artist should be more than happy to make changes, try different colours etc. This is what a trial is for! In the past I have spent up to 3 hours with clients on their trials. If your stylist has to rush off, will they also need to rush off on your wedding day?
* AFTER the trial...
Take a photo, with a flash is recommended, as some foundations react with camera flash and can leave you with a ghostly appearance. If you look ghostly in your photo, you may want to have more trials with other stylists.
If you do book a stylist, advise them of any changes ie colour schemes, you decided to have that spray tan etc, as some stylists are less flexible than others with surprise changes on the day!
I hope this helps you girls, as I hear so many daunting "bad trial" stories! Regards, Cassandra.
Look on the internet for examples of a stylist's work, get some shots emailed to you or ask them to bring their portfolio to you to look at photos on paper. If you don't like what you see, don't book a trial!
Ask for proof of testimonials from previous clients. Ask others what it was they liked/disliked about their trials/wedding day stylist.
Ask PLENTY of questions when you contact makeup artists. Ask about products, service, qualifications, experience etc. A great question to ask is why you should book them over other stylists. If you don't like their answers it may be a good idea to look elsewhere.
Price does not always determine ability, qualifications, products or experience. You can still find a good stylist on a budget, but make sure they use reliable products that will not wear off during the day. Better products are usually more expensive and this is where the higher costs for some stylists come in.
Start looking EARLY! You can still find someone last minute, but it does limit your options and you may end up paying more than you can afford. A good artist can be booked 2 years in advance in some cases, so it pays to leave plenty of time.
Ask if you will be having the same stylist for the trial as on the wedding day, as this is not always the case! Also try to find someone who only does ONE wedding per day, so to avoid them being late or having to rush off to another job...you deserve a stylists' full attention.
* DURING the trial...
Provide as much information as possible. A good stylist will ask many questions about your likes/dislikes, skin needs, colour scheme, bridal party etc. Have some photos from magazines of makeup you like/dislike to show them. What you DON'T LIKE is very valuable information, so speak up!
Ask to hold a mirror so you can look at each stage of the makeup process, because you must be happy with the beginning before you can be happy with the end result! This also means that if you are not happy, it can be amended before you move on to getting the next part done and avoids an awful fright at the end when your entire face has been made up (it does happen all the time!) For example, I let my clients look at their foundation before continuing on, then each stage, like eyes, cheeks etc. An understanding stylist will do this for you if you ask them.
TALK to your stylist. Be honest if you really dislike something. And be persistent. The makeup trial is for you and you should get what you want. If the makeup artist is too pushy, find someone else who can communicate better with you.
Look at the end result in different mirrors, in different lighting if this is possible. Play around with your hair and/or clothes to simulate how you might look on your wedding day. This can really help to bring the entire look together and helps the makeup to look more 'in place'. This applies especially if you are uncomfortable with the amount of makeup you have on. If it doesn't help changing your hair and you still feel uncomfortable, ask the stylist to change it. Also, if you are having your trial during the day (recommended if possible) look at it in natural light!
A Makeup Artist should be more than happy to make changes, try different colours etc. This is what a trial is for! In the past I have spent up to 3 hours with clients on their trials. If your stylist has to rush off, will they also need to rush off on your wedding day?
* AFTER the trial...
Take a photo, with a flash is recommended, as some foundations react with camera flash and can leave you with a ghostly appearance. If you look ghostly in your photo, you may want to have more trials with other stylists.
If you do book a stylist, advise them of any changes ie colour schemes, you decided to have that spray tan etc, as some stylists are less flexible than others with surprise changes on the day!
I hope this helps you girls, as I hear so many daunting "bad trial" stories! Regards, Cassandra.
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