0 Wedding Makeup and Hair - How To Avoid The 4 Biggest Mistakes

1. Vagueness = Disappointment. I cannot express this enough and I find myself repeating it in many of my blogs but it's worth saying again and again because it's so important. Put into plain words the look you want to achieve with your makeup artist and hair stylist. For example, if you want a smokey eye be sure you explain what type of smokey eye you really want.  Everyone has different versions of a smokey eye so unless you have a good idea of what you like you'll get whatever version your makeup artist feels will suit you. If you're asking for some height in your hairstyle be clear on how high you want it to be. Explaining what look you want in a clear and concise way will help you achieve exactly the look you really want. Sureness = Delight!

2. Show images to your bridal makeup/hair artist of the look you want to achieve but be sure your images are of a consistent nature. For example, if you really want a natural look don't show an image like this.

Although the makeup is lovely it's not natural and you will confuse your artist.

Instead, show an image like this.

If you have 6 images be sure all the images are of a similar nature. Colours may vary but the style of the makeup you desire should be consistent in the images you show your makeup artist.

3. Book a makeup and hair trial before your wedding day and be certain you get to know your artist well. It's important that you're happy with your makeup and hair but it's also really important you like the person you're going to be spending time with on your wedding day. You need to trust this person 100% and be sure they understand and will appreciate you and the people in your wedding party.  Meeting your artist at a trial before your wedding ensures you'll be happy with your wedding day makeup and hair.

4. Let your makeup artist and hair stylist do their job. I know there are all types of personalities out there. Some are "Type A" personalities and they like to know exactly what's going on and quiz the artist about their every move as they go along.  Bad idea.  All that does is create anxiety and you don't want your artist to be anything but relaxed while they are working on you.  It's a good idea to ask your questions and be sure you're both on the same page BEFORE your makeup/hair artist starts to work on you. Once they have started their job, trust they know what they're doing and that they want you to look amazing and let them get on with making you look gorgeous.

Just sit back and relax and enjoy being pampered! 

See you all soon!