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How to be prepared for the trial and what to expect
Trials are simply makeup appointments that give you an idea of how you are going to look on your wedding day. Because you want to get the whole feel of it, try and book your hair appointment the same day as your makeup if possible. Wearing a white t-shirt or the color of your dress is going to help you have a better understanding of the whole look, as well.
Trials normally take longer than the makeup on the wedding day. I normally spend about 2 hours with the future brides-to-be, just because I ask many questions in order to come up with the desired look. Makeup for weddings/photography require more products in order to look good on camera. So don’t get surprised when you look in the mirror and see more than you usually wear. Trust your artist, especially after you saw their work before. There is a reason you reached out to her/him.
Many girls like to have a second opinion when doing their trial. Having your mom or best friend there with you is always welcomed.
Having pictures as inspiration to show to your artist is also a good idea! That will give a better understanding of the look you are going for, especially if you are not sure how to explain what you want .
Be honest with your artist if you are not comfortable with something ! It is just makeup that can be easily fixed. Start with less makeup mainly if you don’t wear that much on a daily basis . It is easier to add more than to make it lighter or remove it.
In the end , expect your artist to take some pictures to have as reference, but also to write down the colors that were used . This way, on the wedding day, the colors and style that was chosen is going to be ready for you.
Are you wandering some of the questions that your makeup artist could ask you?
Questions to expect at the trial
I always like to ask my brides-to-be questions before I proceed to the makeup application. And why is that? Because everyone is different , from skin concerns to makeup style and colors, and in order to achieve the right look , you have to ask those questions , just because One size doesn’t fit all!
So , here they are , my beauties:
1. What is your skin type-oily, dry, combination, normal or sensitive
2. Do you have any concerns about your skin
3. How much coverage do you normally wear
4. What is your makeup routine
5. What is the most makeup that you wear ( you can have a picture ready for your artist with the most glam you wore
6. Have you had your makeup done ( professionally) before
7. Do you have any allergies
8. Is something that you don’t like about makeup
9. Have you worn false eyelashes before
10. What colors do you have in the wedding
11. What flowers / colors you have in the bouquet
12. Are you going to have your hair up or down
Why do I need a Bridal Makeup Trial with my artist?
Makeup Trial is definitely one part of your wedding preparations that you do not want to skip. It is as important as trying on your dress before making its purchase. You might already have some pictures saved and know the look you would like to wear. What if the look does not fit your features or you will not feel like yourself? What if you have an allergic reaction to some of the products? What if your makeup artist does not carry certain products or colors to achieve the look you want ( even though a professional should have access to all of that).
There is no time on your wedding day to decide on the look or to re-do it . There is already enough tension the morning of your wedding, so save the little moment you have of getting ready as your piece of mind! That is your moment to take a breath and relax before your emotions start to kick in a little higher.
Did you already have a trial or makeup application with another artist? Do you want your wedding makeup artist to just recreate that look? Well…not sure that it is going to look the same. Every person’s skills are different. The colors might look the same, but the makeup application could look different. Every artist has her/his way of blending products , so don’t be surprise if it will not be exactly the same.
“Ok, I feel a little confused right now! I do not know what to do!” you might ask. Well, the next article will teach you what to expect from a trial.
Having your makeup done at a cosmetic counter
You have an event coming up and need your makeup done desperately. You could do it yourself, you were thinking at first…but why not being spoiled and less worry about it?
Now, going to a makeup counter it could be challenging for some of you. If you are used to getting 100% attention and being done on time, you should think two times before making an appointment .
1. Yes, make an appointment. Do not rely on just walking in and expecting to find availability right away.
2. A full face makeup application takes normally an hour. Advice: give yourself up to two hours if you are planning to visit a very busy counter like MAC for example. Read below why.
3. Do not expect to have all the attention upon you. The artists will most likely step away to help other customers or answer phone calls.
4. Explain to the artist the look you would like to achieve. Show them pictures as inspiration and tell them your everyday makeup routine. This will help them understand easier what you are exactly looking for .
5. Some makeup lines only offer light makeup, so be mindful of that if you are planning or going for a very dramatic look.
6. Most of the time, the artists will work with just one brand ( the one they represent), except if your artist is a Beauty Stylist in the department ( they can work with any brands)
7. Be Cautious about sanitation. I could go on and on with this subject. Make sure your artist is using hand sanitizer, clean all the powder makeup before applying it to your skin, uses disposable applicators and never dip them back into the container. For example mascara wands or lip wands. My thoughts: I never know what happens when no one is there…I have seen too much.
8. Make sure they spray alcohol on eyeliner, lipliner or lipstick before applying them on you. I caught artists not doing that … a-ya-yay 😲
9. Also, make sure it is alcohol they are spraying to sanitize and not brush cleaner…I saw that, too.
10. Last but not least, be expected to buy products in the end. No one is working for free. The service might be complementary, but the artist has a quota they need to meet and / or are paid by commissions. Be mindful of that and show some respect for their effort to make you look your best.
If you prefer a quiet and luxurious moment by being spoiled in the makeup chair, then hiring a personal makeup artist is your best choice.
