THE MAKEUP POST

Planning your wedding also means that many decisions need to be taken and one common question that I hear is: “Who should cover the cost of the makeup for my bridesmaids”.

Weddings can get expensive, not only for you, the bride, but also for your bridesmaids. Your bridal party invests not only in travel, accommodations and dresses but also on other expenses to stand by your side on your special day. Adding professional makeup services to their list can be a significant financial consideration.​
There are three options when deciding on this cost, which I will list below.

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As a professional makeup artist with over 15 years in the industry, I have noticed some confusion regarding the travel fees. This article is intended to clarify these charges, helping you understand their purpose and structure.​

WHAT ARE TRAVEL FEES

Travel fees are additional charges applied when a makeup artist travels to a client’s location to provide services. These fees are structured in two different ways.

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In the wedding industry, as in any profession, you will find both seasoned professionals and those treating their services as hobbies or side jobs. When you can identify the non-professional vendors in advance, it could save you from possible disasters on your wedding day. Here are some tips of what you could keep in mind before hiring them.

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Planning your wedding involves so many decisions and one of the most personal is selecting the right bridal makeup artist. Just like doctors and lawyers who specialize in specific fields, makeup artists most of the time focus on specific areas, and bridal makeup is a unique specialty. At the beginning of my career, I thought a makeup artist should master all the makeup styles, but experience taught me that bridal makeup requires special skills and understanding.

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Have you ever wondered why bridal makeup costs more than regular makeup? If you’ve been planning your wedding and comparing prices, you might have noticed a difference. Let’s clarify why professional bridal makeup comes with a higher price tag and why it’s worth it.

I hear this question a lot and I am pretty sure that if you clicked on this article, you might be wondering about it, too. When hiring a professional makeup artist for your wedding, you are not paying only for makeup. You are investing in quality, expertise and peace of mind.

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While a free trial might sound appealing, many brides misunderstand the term “trial” as a simple sample. However, a bridal makeup trial is much more than that, as it requires the same high-quality products, time and expertise as your actual wedding day makeup. Unlike a cake tasting, where you get a small sample, a makeup trial delivers your full bridal look from start to finish.

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If you are a bride-to-be, this might be something that hasn’t even crossed your mind. Delays do happen, and with over 15 years of experience as a bridal makeup artist, I have seen this many times, so I thought to share. Here are some common wedding day time traps that you could avoid and stay on schedule.

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Brides-to-be often ask about affordable makeup artists on different platforms, hoping to save money while planning their weddings. While I completely understand that weddings come with different costs, many times I see brides underestimating the importance of professional makeup on such a special day.

If you are searching for an “affordable bridal makeup artist,” take a moment to reconsider what that really means. In this article, I am going to share insights from my years of experience as a professional makeup artist in Arizona, along with factors to take into consideration before making a decision.

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When it comes to wedding makeup, every bride’s goal is to look her best. However, brides with deeper skin tones often hesitate when choosing a makeup artist. I believe that their hesitation is most likely due to past poor experiences or concerns after seeing portfolios where something looked off (the most common issue is the wrong foundation).
In this article, I’ll break down why makeup for rich melanin requires a different approach and what mistakes to avoid in order to get great results.

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So, you are almost at your wedding day! With so much on your plate, thinking about your “getting ready” morning might feel overwhelming. But let me simplify things for you with this must-have checklist for a smooth and stress-free start to your big day.

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