The advantages to booking a makeup and hair trial before your wedding day are endless but the main advantage is the confidence you'll feel once your wedding 'look' is achieved. Seeing ahead of time how you're actually going to look on your wedding day brings a sense of relief and gives you one less thing to worry about and there is something to be said for that kind of peace of mind!
So....you're planning on booking your favourite makeup/hair artist for a bride trial. What comes next?
Below are some things for you to consider before, during and after your trial has taken place.
Things to consider in preparation of your wedding makeup and hair trial:
- Show your makeup/hair artist a photograph of your wedding gown as this will help your artist appreciate your overall style. If you happen to have your gown available at the time of the trial for viewing, even better!
- Show pictures from magazines or photos of the type of makeup and hair style you're interested in achieving. Be clear about your favourite styles and communicate this to your makeup/hair artist.
- Bring any hair accessories that you will be wearing on your wedding day with you to your trial and have them pinned into place so you can test their wearability.
Things to consider at your trial:
- This is your opportunity to have all your questions answered. If you have other questions that pop up later on, ask your artist if they are comfortable with you contacting them at a later date. (if the answer is no....I'd find a new makeup/hair artist!)
- Communicate openly and honestly with your makeup artist and hair stylist about your trial results. The more open and honest the communication, the better the end result will be.
Things to consider after your trial is over:
- Take pictures of your makeup and hair - ask your makeup/hair artist to take pictures of you after your makeup and hair are complete so you can get a good idea of how you will photograph on your wedding day.
- Get back in touch with your makeup/hair artist and follow up with any issues, questions or concerns you might have. Even just let them know how happy you were with the results!
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