Wedding Day Prep Guide
1. Stick to the Schedule
- Know your exact appointment time and arrive 10 minutes early.
- Be photo-ready (robe on, hair dry, and no makeup) before your appointment starts.
- If someone tends to run late (looking at you, sister-in-law), tell them their appointment is 20 minutes earlier than scheduled!
2. Bring Inspiration Photos
- Have reference photos ready for hair and makeup.
- Choose pictures with models who have similar features (hair color, skin tone, hair type) to get the best match for your look.
3. Prep Your Skin
- After showering, follow your usual skincare routine and exfoliate if needed.
- Hydration is key—using a mask or eye patches before your session is a great idea!
- Brides get complimentary eye patches; bridesmaids can purchase them for $6 per person.
4. Set Up the Beauty Area
- We need a 3x3 foot table per artist, a power outlet, and a low-backed dining chair for hair styling.
- I’ll bring my makeup chair, so no need to worry about that.
- A window with natural light is ideal, but we’ll bring extra lighting if needed.
5. Wash & Dry Your Hair
- Wash and fully dry your hair the night before or the morning of your appointment.
- Wet hair adds 15-20 minutes to the service, which could delay the schedule.
- If you’re worried about it being too clean to hold a style—don’t be! We have products to create the perfect texture.
6. Planning for Hair Extensions?
- Let us know in advance if you’ll be using extensions.
- It adds 15-20 minutes per person and costs an additional $25.
7. Wear an Easy Outfit
- Choose something easy to slip on and off to avoid messing up your hair and makeup.
- If your dress goes over your head, consider wearing it under a robe to protect it.
8. Be Photographer-Ready
- Before hair and makeup, set aside your jewelry, shoes, invitations, perfume, and other details for the photographer.
- This keeps everything organized and prevents last-minute scrambling.
9. Bridesmaids’ Emergency Kit
Brides get a touch-up kit, but I recommend bridesmaids bring:
- Powder (for shine control)
- Eyelash glue (DUO green glue is my go-to)
- Eyeliner (in case you need to reapply after removing lashes)
10. Makeup Removal
- The products we use are very waterproof!
- Bring an oil-based makeup remover to remove everything without irritating your skin.