Wedding Day Prep Guide 


1. Stick to the Schedule

  • Know your exact appointment time and arrive 10 minutes early.
  • Be ready  before your appointment starts. (robe on, hair dry, and no makeup)
  • If someone tends to run late (looking at you, sister-in-law there ;) ), tell them their appointment is 20 minutes earlier than scheduled!

2. Bring Inspiration Photos

  • Have reference photos ready for hair and makeup. (Pinterest will give you AI generated images which changes your perspective. Look at real people, on my instagram or website or any other hair/makeup artist)
  • 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 about 3x3 foot table per artist, (can be longer than wide as long as we have space) a power outlet near by, 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.
  • If possible, a full length mirror is very helpful for us to do hair, but we will do without if it's not available.

5. Wash & Dry Your Hair

  • Wash and fully dry your hair the night before or the morning of your appointment. (Ideally blow dry with a brush to smooth the cuticles and avoid frizz)
  • 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.

 

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