PREPARING FOR YOUR MAKEUP APPOINTMENT
 

Wear something comfortable that matches the color of the outfit you’ll be wearing.

Bring all of your accessories such as jewelry .These will help you envision the whole look.

We strongly encourage browsing online (Pinterest is often useful), as well as in fashion and bridal magazines to discover and gather the makeup and hair looks that appeal to you most. Ask yourself what you like about the images and what draws you towards certain looks: the eyes, lips, skin, or general feel.

Think about what skin finish you might want: glowing, matte or just natural. Would you want full coverage, medium or light. Are there any skin concerns you want to address with the makeup artist?

Choose images where the models are similar to you in terms of face and eye shape, skin tone and hair color. Certain looks can be amazing on pale skin and others on olive skin, and a similar logic applies to hair color. In general, you want to work with your natural beauty, not against it. 

Please note that not all looks are possible on all faces and hair. The makeup will look very different on someone with big eyes and a lot of lid space and very different on someone who has more of an almond shaped eyes. Same when it comes to lip shape and size as well as texture and thickness of hair.

When we meet for your appointment, we will look at the images you’ve collected and discuss them with you. Some people will look at a photo and see mostly dramatic eye makeup, while others will focus on the glowing skin. The key is to arrive at a common vision of the look you want to create. If you aren’t sure about what this should be, we can give you suggestions and figure out together what would work best for you and the style of your wedding look.

We all have extensive experience working with different media – from photography and videography to film, so you can be assured you are in good hands.

We have a lip colors for purchase if you would like to have it for touch ups. Or you can bring your own.

Please, bring images of hairstyles you are considering. If your hair is thin or short and you would like to wear it down, you might consider clip-in extensions to help add volume and/or length.  If you are interested in using clip-in extensions, please purchase them in advance and have them with you. (You can find them at beauty supply stores - look for real hair clip-in extensions.)

If you are considering a bun and would like to add volume extensions will not be necessary. We can use a mesh insert, just please let us know ahead of time so we can be prepared.

If you booked a blow out appointment your hair will be washed and blown out. We can add waves. If you booked a regular hair styling appointment and will require an updo, half up etc. please come with your hair washed and dried.

Each makeup application and hairstyle we do is individualized to your style and needs. We use techniques such as contouring, brow fill-in and airbrush on all of our clients, however, all shade and finishes are customized just for you. We also suggest that you do your facial waxing/tweezing/threading before your appointment.

Be sure to drink plenty of water and avoid over-exposure to the sun (including tanning booths.) Follow a good skin care regime diligently, and, if possible, have facials done monthly. For additional tips on skin care visit our blog:

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A healthy moisturized skin will help you achieve your goal of flawless glowing makeup.

If you are a regular user of anti-acne or retinol-based products, I recommend lowering the frequency of applications to a few times a week and focus on deep moisturizing instead. We would much rather cover a pimple or two than have to deal with dry, flakey skin.

If you are fair and want a bronzed makeup look it will be very hard to achieve with makeup alone. We would recommend a light airbrush tan before the big day. Our favorite is Baked in Philadelphia.