The first step to choosing a makeup artist for your wedding day is to think about your style. Defining your style of hair and makeup will ensure that you choose an artist that can create the look you desire. Are you thinking of a style that is natural, boho, soft-glam or full-glam? Once you know, start collecting images of bridal hair and makeup looks you like. Pinterest is a great way to do this. Share your images with artists before you book, to ensure they have a clear understanding of the look you want to achieve. If you are not sure of your style just start collecting images that you like the style of. Once you put them together you might see a common theme to get you started.
Find a talented artist who is able to listen to what you want but also has a nice personality. Thinking about their personality is equally important, as they will be spending a lot of time with you on your wedding day. Are you looking for someone who is calm, especially under pressure and equally good for larger wedding parties. Are they able to listen to your feedback and understand how to make any changes that you want in the lead up to your wedding.
Wedding Hair Styling
Are you looking for a bridal makeup artist that also styles hair. If so, then consider creating a separate collection of images of hairstyles. Look for images that are the same hair colour as yours. This will help them have a better understanding of the style you’d like to have in your hair. Your hair colour helps them to think about how the detail of the hair will look visually. It is usual for a hair stylist to recommend hair extensions, depending on the style you’d like. For example if you have fine hair, and wanted a half up half down style, they would compliment the style to create, thicker fuller looking hair that will last all day. Having an open mind to this option, will help you decide if it works with your budget. Some artists offer hire services of hair extension that can help with budgeting. Artist cater for shorter hair to and their portfolio should reflect this.
Portfolio
Looking at artists portfolios will help you decide if they can create styles you are looking to achieve. If you’re looking for a boho style, then you should see these for these images in their portfolio. Does the portfolio represent imagery from different sources of light. Makeup looks very different when shot in different lights. Your professional artist should have a good understanding of how to create makeup that looks great in natural light. Mostly, you’ll be seen and photographed in natural light. Makeup should be applied to reflected this. Look at their portfolio to see if you feel it is retouched or edited throughout. Are they able to create makeup that looks good on all skin types and tones. Does the portfolio show the artist can create radiant, flawless finishes on lots of different people and do their images look varied. If the imagery looks the same and is shot under ring lights it may not be the final look you’re after for your wedding. Usually a bridal artists portfolio features different photographers images. This is a good way to judge their hair and makeup skills.
Trial-Preview
Most artists recommend a trial appointment prior to the wedding day. Although this may seem like an extra cost. A preview is vital to see how your look comes together and how your hair and makeup lasts throughout the day. I like to do my trials in the morning, so you can experience the longevity ahead of the wedding day. This way, you’ll feel confident that your artist has created a look can that can with-stand heat and breeze. You’ll be able to feedback how the hair and makeup lasted. It’s important to find an artist that is approachable and open to feedback. Sometimes, you might decide on a different lip colour or you may feel the makeup felt different later in the day. Your artist should be open to feedback and be able to make suggestions, ensuring you feel comfortable with your choices.
Check Reviews
Read reviews. Most artists will have a google business page and other independent reviews such as free index or Facebook. Their clients will mention if the artist was punctual, professional and calm. If they helped make the morning stress free. Asking family and friends which make-up artist they used for their wedding will give you a good starting point. If you have been a bridesmaid, you may want to use the same artist, especially if you liked their style and personality. Sometimes blog posts are helpful where a bride has shared a review and her wedding pictures with her makeup artist.
Make up kit
Find out what makeup they use in their kit. Are their brushes well stocked to cater for all the wedding party. Is their kit clean and do they follow hygiene practices. One example of good hygiene is use of disposable mascara wands, to avoid sharing the same wand with others. Clean makeup pallets, a spatula to decant products rather than dipping brushes into cream products. A pro set up, laying out products onto a towel or cloth so they have everything to hand ahead of starting. These are all signs that your artist is professionally trained. Following makeup artists on Instagram or tik-tok before you book. as most post behind the scenes of their kit, showing it is clean and well stocked. Having a clean and looked after makeup kit will not only improve the longevity of your makeup, but also stop you picking up any nasties such as cold sores or eye styes. That is last thing you want on your honey-moon.
Professional
Check to see if they are insured, have public liability and electrical safety tests. Some wedding venues require this, it is best to check, before you book your artist. Professional artists will be able to send you a copies on request.
I hope you find my blog will help you find the right makeup artist for you. If you feel I am good fit for your wedding day and will be able to create a look that you desire. Click the button to request a bridal hair and makeup quote for your wedding day.
