Starting a Skin Regime for your Wedding Day

How to start your skin care regime for your wedding day

When it comes to preparing your skin to look it’s best for your wedding day you want to start planning out your skin care regime right after you’ve took plenty of selfies of you showing off your stunning engagement ring! But incase we are already past that point there is no specific timeframe that you can or can’t start preparing to look your best even if its 6 months out or 1 month! Start now and thank us later. But to ensure that you look your most radiant even without makeup we recommend at lest 4-6 months out.

Starting a wedding skin care routine starts from the inside out!

We’re Sure that you already know this but in order to look your very best you have to feel your best first!

Too much stress for a bride to be can lead to breakouts on the wedding day.

It’s true! Your skin shows your stress and the way to avoid unwanted stress while your going through the wedding planning process is by delegating tasks! We recommend checking out our complementary downloadable Wedding Day Checklist and Guide to few tasks that you can delegate on the morning of the wedding HERE!

The last thing that you want waking up on the morning of your wedding to start your hair and makeup and your greeted with a stress pimple right on the side of your face!

Wondering What beauty Treatment, you should get done before the wedding day?

Facials! Take it from the pros if your wanting to treat yourself a little while getting professional treatments leading up to your wedding day by a licensed skin expert! Facials are the way do go. They can help you figure work what’s going on internally with your skin and put you on a customized skin care regime that you can continue leading up to your big day.

Benefits of having a facial

• ·         Reduce Stress

• ·         Improve circulation

• ·         Detoxify the skin

• ·         Deep Cleaning

• ·         Open you pores

• ·         Tighten your skin

• ·         Eliminate undereye bags and dark circle around the eyes

Your Bridal Skin Care Routine Before your Wedding

As professionals we love sharing with our bride’s professional quality products and tools that they can have access to give themselves a 5 start skin care treatment without having to leave your home!

Products must haves

Important Tip  

Always take your makeup off at night an i don’t mean with a makeup wipe. You need to remove the makeup then wash your face and apply a great moisturizer EVERY NIGHT before you go to bed.

Day Time Skin Care Must haves for a bride to be

1. Cleanser

it's is very  important that you  cleanse your skin every night, but also for in the morning time too, as this is what  removes any kinds of  toxins that  your skin eliminates during the night while your sleeping.

2. Day Time Moisturizer

Daytime moisturizers ae crucial because they have SPF to protect you from UV rays for when you are outside. she says. These types of moisturizers tend to be a little more lightweight.

3. SPF!

Regardless of if your more on the fair side or if you have a bit more melanin to your skin tone SPF is a must ( But not much on the wedding day) As too much spf can cause you to have a white cast on your face from the HD photos that your photographer will be taking of your all night long. We like to recommend to brides on the wedding day to wear ab SPF less than 25 to ensure to avoid unwanted flash back in their wedding day photos.

4. Eye Cream

Avoid unwanted designer bags under your eyes by using a dedicated eye cream for both in the morning time as well as during the night.!

Nighttime Skin Care Must haves for a bride to be

5. Exfoliator

When you exfoliate your skin, you are helping to prevent any unwanted clogged pores, that can result to having fewer breakouts. On the skin.

6.Toner

 By using a toner, you are helping your skin to clean dirt, oils, and impurities a bit deeper than what a cleanser can do all alone. This will help your skin by being better protected against environmental pollution in the air.

7. Face Oil

(yes even if your skin type is oily you still need a facial oil)

8. Over Night Mask

This is different from your everyday face mask that you wash off to start your day. Over Night Masks are often called sleep packs because they are safe to wear over not as they are not as drying as the other types of mask that you would typically put on and let sit for a few minutes.

Lastly you are what you eat so skip the bubbly and start juicing!

Now, if you are not a fan of plant base eating then this one might seem a little bit too extreme for you. So, if it is just start being more mindful about what foods your eating as sweets, grassy food and food with more sodium tends the lead to breakouts on the skin.

Start by trying to pick 2 days out of the week to eat more fruit and veggies to work your way up to eating more plant base during the wedding planning process as planning for a wedding is already stressful enough. We hope that our professional advice was helpful and that your now ready to head to Ulta or Sephora to stock up on so new skin care goodies to use for wedding day prep for glowing skin.

Or you can check out the recommendation that we are creating for you soon that drops on black Friday so If your looking for luxury skincare on a budget, then checking out this list is a must for products and tools we know you’ll love!

Drop us a comment below an let us know if this blog was helpful to you when it comes to everything you should know wen it comes to starting a skin care routine prior to your wedding day? If so don’t forget to be on the look out this month for 5 skincare treatments that you want to avoid doing too close to the wedding day which is a must read!

How to Choose Your Hair + Makeup for Engagement Photos

How to Choose Your Hair and Makeup for Engagement Session Photos

You’ve just gotten engaged and are so looking forward to taking those next steps towards planning your wedding. Little did you know, getting engaged comes with a photo session and set of exciting milestones in itself, and you’ve now got to decide on what you want your hair and makeup to look like for the photos about to be captured. Keep reading for some quick tips on choosing the perfect styles for photos you’ll want to share and look at for years to come!

Where Are Your Engagement Photos Being Taken?

Before you can start with picking out your hair and makeup, it’s important to take into account the location at which your photos are being/will be taken. One of the last things that you’d want is to have your heart set on taking some gorgeous photos on the coast forgetting about it’s best friends—humidity and unexpected elements! Can you imagine things starting off smoothly, just to be interrupted by sandy winds and tangled hair? Be sure to keep an eye on the weather at your chosen location, and don’t be afraid to blend in or stand out from your chosen whereabouts.

How Long Will Your Engagement Shoot Last?

Depending on the length of your session which could be anywhere from 1-3 hours based on how many locations you’re visiting and a variety of other reasons, you’ll want to be realistic about the look you’re going for. Of course, if you’re treating yourself to services by professionals like our Glam Squad, you won’t have to worry when it comes to hair + makeup longevity. However, it’s a good idea to keep in mind how long you need your style and makeup look to last for your shoot. If you’re doing your own hair and makeup or are nervous about things holding up, be sure to check out this blog post for tips on how to prep for your session to maximize your look’s preservation. In the meantime, being sure to use a thermal styling spray to prep for your curls and starting with a properly prepped base for your makeup is a sure-fire way to make sure you look amazing in your photos and in person!

What Will You Be Wearing for Your Engagement Shoot?

Another thing that comes into play when choosing your hair and makeup for your engagement photos is making sure that it complements your outfit(s). If you’re going for a soft, relaxed, boho look, something like softer/beachy waves is a great way to complement that vibe. It would pair perfectly with a flowy dress and maybe a hat + some chunky jewelry, if you’re feeling sassy! If you’re going for a more classic vibe, even something as simple as soft bouncy curls, or a half up half down style are timeless and give you a lot of room to work with for different looks. One more thing you’ll want to take into consideration is any detailing or accessories you want to focus on. If you’re going more bold in the realm of accessories and/or fashion choice, a slightly less bold look may be on the horizon to balance things out.

Finding Inspiration for Your Engagement Session Hair and Makeup

You’ll definitely want to make your life slightly easier by getting some sort of inspiration for exactly what look you’re going for. When it comes to any special photo session/occasion, it’s always a good idea to start off with some ideas of what you’re going for. Whether that’s thumbing through magazines, scrolling through Pinterest, or fawning over Bridal books, it’s important to have some sort of foundation for those look ideas! After all, you will be looking back at these pictures and possibly using them for announcements, décor, etc. so it’s important to look and feel good! Are you in the mood for a cute party pony, a cranberry lip and a cute fall outfit to match? Or maybe you’re looking to tap into your girly/bohemian side by adding some pulled apart braids and a nice bronzing? Whatever the case may be, it’s always helpful to visualize yourself first.

Choosing Your Hair and Makeup for Your Engagement Photos

Whether you’re using your Engagement Session as a dual opportunity for your Bridal Trial by taking care of our Southern Charm Package or simply treating yourself to an extra Bridal treat along the planning process, you’ll be pleased you took your time choosing your Engagement Session look. Your engagement photos are just as important as the ones you’ll have taken on your big day, and you deserve to look and feel amazing in them. Oftentimes, your engagement photos are your first peek into how your wedding photos will turn out, and great inspiration for how you aspire to look on your wedding day. No matter what look you’re going for, we’re here to answer any questions you may have. We’ll look out for your inquiry!

Vendor Love

Nicki Paige Collection

Alter-Image Inc.

Downtown Charleston, SC

ModelBride

Sacia Matthews

Franzi Annika Photography

Simply Korsun Photography

What to expect when working with a Bridal Hair & Makeup Agency

What to expect when working with our Bridal Hair and Makeup Agency

The Process of Becoming an Alter-Image Bridal

So you just got engaged and searching for the perfect hair or makeup artist that won’t make you feel like a completely different person or give you a hair that looks like it should be in an old 80 film?

Well you’ve come to the right place

With our signature natural glam makeup vibes (perfect for a bride who typically doesn’t wear makeup on a daily basis but want to look like a 2.0 version of your self ..with a bit a sass of course)

But of course, we don’t shy away from the brides who love a bit more contour and lashes

we customize the look based on your own personal preference!

so here’s how it works

Connection is Key

The connection is most important to us due to the fact that Alter-Image Bridal Hair and Makeup Inc is a boutique-style agency which means we only work with and spoil less than 65 brides per year.

We prioritize your clients experience because you deserve it! Instead of making our bride feel as if they are like another number on our client roster!

The Inquiry Stage

Once you submit your wedding details our office staff checks availability within our calendar to ensure that your date is available with our team before we move forward in chatting more about your wedding day details.

Once we’ve confirmed artist for your date we take you through the process of creating a sample proposal for you to view an estimated total for services based upon your own personal needs for both you and your bridal party!

Building the connection

Once your date has been confirmed within our system and a proposal has been sent through our client communication platform we then invite you to connect via email, video, or phone communication based upon your personal preference to chat about your vison for your big day

Client Review- Sarah H.

We had a video chat prior to the wedding to talk specifics about hair and makeup, which was great. On the day of, Jasmine was right on time, extremely professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Everyone felt pampered and beautiful! I couldn’t have been happier with my hair and make-up on the big day!

The Online Booking Process

Since our company only works with a handful of brides per year dates are extremely limited and are on a first come first serve as we can not hold any dates without our

• 1.Alter-Image Bridal Agreement signed

• 2.Holding Retainer

which officially takes your wedding date off of the market from other brides to book.

Client Onboarding process

We’ve broken down our check-in period to 3-4 times so that you only heard from us when you need to!

Stage 1

Trial Run Planning And Hair or Makeup Inspo Collection

Stage 2

Stage 2 Timeline & Final Details

Stage 3

Stage 3Confirming your trial time

Stage 4

Stage 4And 1 Month before 1 big day

We’ve simplified the process because while you juggle your everyday life during the wedding planning process we want to make sure that both you and your fiancé remember your engagement period to be as peaceful as we can help it be by taking the hard work off of your plate.

Client Review Rhianna J.

-Jasmine is amazing. She has been so responsive and accommodating throughout the entire process - including having to reserve a “backup” date with everyone going on right now. My trail-run was fantastic and I’m so confident in having her do my hair and makeup fort actual wedding day!

The Wedding Day

About a month and a half prior to your big day is when you can expect to see your wedding day timeline

. Our Owner and Lead Bridal Beauty Coordinator has been working in the bridal beauty field since 2013 and has work and assisted on over 1,00 weddings and timelines are are an absolute must to ensures that your wedding goes smoothly without any hiccups.

Complimentary Getting Ready Timeline

We already know how stressful it could be to round up a group of ladies in one run for hair and makeup services so we do it for you!

Our on-location bridal hairstylist and makeup artist travel to where ever it is that you are getting ready on the day of the wedding as well as your trial run for extra convenience

(so no worries about getting stuck in traffic)

or having to have to sit around for hours and hours to get your hair and makeup done. That’s why we have a team to move services along in a timely manner)

Client Review Kelly H.

- Not only did they make my bridesmaids and I look beautiful for my wedding, but they did our hair and makeup in a timely manner and were able to accommodate a few additional services (sister-in-law, Mother's) with time to spare! These girls are extremely professional. They arrived at the house on the minute that they said they would and had the most impressive glam set-up

Also our our bridal hair and makeup artist on team Alter-Image are all professionals who’ve hold a current state license with the board of cosmetology or Esthetics and take all of the required sanitation procedures necessary to make sure that products and tools are all sanitized and disinfected to protect both our self’s as well as as our clients!

So do you have any questions for us?

If you’ve already submitted your details and your dates available feel free to use the link below to schedule a call to go over your vision for your hair and makeup look for your special day!

How To Plan For Your Hair and Makeup Trial

How To Properly Prepare for Your Bridal Hair and Makeup Trial Run

Bridal Trials, a peek into what you’ll really look like on your Wedding Day. An exciting time to work up a gameplan with your stylist/MUA, and to make your vision come to life.

One of the biggest questions prior, is

“What do I need to do to prep for my Bridal Hair or Makeup Trial?”

Have no fear, we’re here to bring you some tips and tricks! By the end of this post, you’ll be more ready than ever, and you’ll have your stylist/MUA impressed with how prepared you are for your session!

How Do I Prepare for My Hair Trial?

First things first, you’re going to want to make sure your stylist has a fresh and clean canvas. Whether you wash your hair the night before or the day of, make sure that it’s 100% dry before your stylist arrives.

This allows you to jump right into your trial run session, without taking away from your appointment time!

We love to provide our Alter-Image Brides with a short but detailed questionnaire to make sure we have all of your concerns mapped out weather it maybe your unsure of if your going to need hair extensions for the wedding day or if you hair doesn’t hold a curl so our artist can come fully equipped with everything they need for your personal needs.

Once we have your questionnaire we send you details on what time to expect your artist to arrive as we are an on location on bridal hair and makeup company along with a few tips on how to prep prior to your artist arriving at your location.

During your Trial Run chat with your stylist to see what’s best for your hair texture and current hair length to see if you’d need any filler hair or if extensions are needed as we can recommend the best brands that would photograph perfectly in your wedding day photos!,

Tips for finding hair extensions or Clip ins for your big day

• Make sure to have them color match prior by your personal stylist or through email communication leading up to your trial

• Choose Human Hair ( Although synthetic hair is less costly that quality of hair does not take a curl well and if too much heat is applied they can melt)

Do I Need to Book a Bridal Hair or Makeup Trial?

Before we get properly prepped, what’s the point of a Bridal Trial anyway?!

Bridal Trials are a great way to test out what works, and what doesn’t. Can you imagine the stress that you would feel not knowing how your hair and makeup are going to look before you walk down the aisle?

Booking a trial allows your stylist to work with you to create the perfect makeup look, along with the right hairstyle for your special day. Bridal Trials are also great to book prior to something like a date night or Engagement Session or the most common bridal portraits. This way, you can create that special look AND go on looking like a queen for the rest of the day/evening.

How Do I Prepare for My Makeup Trial?

Skin, skin, skin!

When it comes to prepping your skin, again, less is best. You’ll want to keep the product use to a minimum!

If you do apply any product to your skin, try to stick to a light moisturizer and a little SPF. This way your skin is nice and moisturized but also ready to assist in a smooth makeup application.

Hydration is a must!

Another thing that’s great to do for both your trial AND your wedding day, is to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water. This helps prevent dryness on your face, and also helps to prevent/ease any puffiness that may come from the day/night prior. 

Have a couple designer bags under those eyes? (Girl, same!) Throw a couple of spoons in the freezer the night prior, and place them under your eyes for a few minutes.

Pro tip: If you’re short on time, wet a paper towel and wrap it around the spoons before placing them in the freezer for a few minutes!

The Next Step

So, do you feel a little more in the know? Knowing what to expect helps you to get your ducks in a row, and allows for a smooth appointment.

In the meantime, gather those inspiration pictures, and dream up the look you desire! Don’t be afraid to ask your stylist/MUA questions, and remember to have a backup plan.

Have questions about booking a Bridal Trial or ready to book your own?

Be sure to contact us and we’ll be more than happy to help you out!

Don’t forget to download your FREE Bridal Planning Guide and Checklist?

Vendor Details + Mentions

Venue: Private Residence

Photographer: Franzi A.

Hair and Makeup: Alter Image Charleston

Floral Designer: My Darling Flower

Event Planner: Direct My Day

What's the difference between airbrush and traditional makeup?

What’s the difference between airbrush makeup and traditional makeup?

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" Are you available for my date?"

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Personally, I’m a huge fan of both but here is the best way i like to explain the difference between airbrush and traditional makeup.

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In all honestly its just the technique.

What is Airbrush makeup?

When you’re getting something done, it’s a good idea to know a little bit about it— especially when you’re going to be paying for it!

Airbrushing operates by using a power compressor (it’s a lot less scary than it sounds!) which creates an even airflow, controllable by your makeup artist, allowing for a gentle application.

There are many different brands and even different types of machines! There are some that have almost a pen-like applicator that connects to its compressor via a hose, and some that are more compact and are more handheld.

It’s definitely something that brides and clients alike find relaxing when sitting in the makeup chair

Should I do airbrush or traditional makeup on the wedding day?

Traditional Makeup as well as airbrush makeup has amazing coverage and staying power that can last up to 16+ hours. ⠀

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When it comes down to it skin prep is a must and can make or break the makeup...literally!

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Using improper products while using airbrush will cause your foundation to crack and separate throughout the day. This goes for both Airbrush and traditional. Some think that the words "airbrush" means "filtered"

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As professionals, we can only make your make look as good as the skin you have prepared for use with your daily skincare routine. If you are someone that suffers from dry skin we would not recommend airbrush as the product does not work well with dry patches.

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How to prep your skin for airbrush makeup?

Skin, skin, skin!

When it comes to prepping your skin, again, less is best. You’ll want to keep the product use to a minimum! If you do apply any product to your skin, try to stick to a light moisturizer and a little SPF. This way your skin is nice and moisturized but also ready to assist in a smooth makeup application.

Another thing that’s great to do for both your trial AND your wedding day, is to keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

This helps prevent dryness on your face, and also helps to prevent/ease any puffiness that may come from the day/night prior. 

Have a couple designer bags under those eyes?

(Girl, same!)

Throw a couple of spoons in the freezer the night prior, and place them under your eyes for a few minutes. Pro tip: If you’re short on time, wet a paper towel and wrap it around the spoons before placing them in the freezer for a few minutes!

Need help creating a simple skin care routine to get your skin glowing before your big day or just looking to enhance your everyday skin care? stay tuned for our guide on luxury skin prep on a budget!

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Your Wedding Day Glam Getting Ready Process

Your First Question: Should I Hire Professional Hairstylists and Makeup Artists for My Wedding?

Being a bride to be, you may be asking yourself, “Should I hire professional hairstylists and makeup artists for my wedding?” It can be an overwhelming feeling to think about having to be responsible for yours and your Bride Tribe’s hair and makeup getting done, especially when you’ve got quite a few bridesmaids! There are times when it’s possible to do it on your own, but overall it’s important to know when to call on the professionals, and why it’s beneficial to do so. Keep on reading along to see how much more smoothly your day goes with a team of hair and makeup professionals!

Your Glam Squad Maximizes Your Time Pre-Ceremony

Your morning/afternoon could look one of two ways: running around making sure that everyone is going to be ready on time (possibly facing traffic going from appointment to appointment) OR gifting your Bride Tribe their robes before your Glam Squad arrives so you can be pampered before you walk down the aisle. When you hire professional hairstylists and makeup artists, you can rest assured that you and your girls will be looking good and feeling even better, all on time. Not to mention being provided with a timeline to help the day go even more smoothly!

Your Glam Squad Customizes Your Timeline

Remember that talk about timelines? When you hire professionals, you’ll also be provided with timelines so that you can know who needs to be getting what service done, at what time, and with whom! You also can chat with your stylists/MUAs to go over how you want yours and your bridesmaids’ hair and makeup to look, guaranteeing that you’ll be the one to stand out on your big day. Imagine going about your day, being able to sip on champagne— not to mention actually eat and find bliss in the moments that matter. Knowing that everyone’s looks will be cohesive, consistent, and flow so that it all meshes well with your vision. Your day, made easy!

Longwear Makeup and Hair for your Wedding Day

There’s nothing better than being able to relax in a comfortable makeup chair and have someone else doll you up. The smell of the products, the hum of the airbrush machine(s), having someone else brush your hair— it just SCREAMS heaven. After your stylists arrive on location and set up, it’s time for the magic making to begin! Your stylists and MUAs have kits stocked chock full of professional and luxe products from brands that they trust. With each hair and skin type in mind, your Glam Squad will be ready to make sure that your hair and makeup are ready to last through everything. This means that happy tears, sweat, and humidity won’t be able to mess with your look anytime soon! Thinking of adding in a hair accessory/extensions? Your stylist will place them so that they’re sure to be secure as you dance the night away…so dance your heart out, and keep that Bridal Emergency Kit just in case you need a blotting sheet!

Let Your Glam Squad Minimize Stress Before You Tie the Knot

Being able to relax, and truly take in the moments before you walk down the aisle is something that every bride deserves. You shouldn’t have to worry about doing your own hair and makeup on your big day, and having to worry about your Bride Tribe getting ready in time too? No way! Let your Glam Squad treat you and your support system to the celebrity treatment. How often do you get to have your hair and makeup done, let alone look like the gorgeous bride you are?! With professionals, you can finally achieve the makeup and hairstyles of your dreams-- opt for those lashes, and the airbrush makeup too!

Are You Ready to Hire a Professional Hair and Makeup Team for Your Wedding?!

You’ve been planning this day for months, maybe even years, and it’s time for you to sit back and watch it all come together. Hair and makeup teams exist for a reason, and that reason is to pamper you like the queen you are! Let us make your life easier, and allow yourself to soak up the moments pre-ceremony that you’ll look back at and smile instead of it being a blur. Get in contact with us to see if your date is available, and be sure to stop by our shop to pick up some Bridal bling while you’re at it! Be quick, our dates are filling up quickly!

Vendor Love + Photo Details

Thomas House and Garden

Bella Belle Shoes

Charmingly Southern Vintage Rentals

Nuage Designs

Sugar On Top Cakes

Signed Sealed Delivered

Alter Image Bridal Hair and Makeup

Intrigue Designs

Heather Benge Events

Styled Shoots Across America

Jenna Lindsey Photography

Leigh Hayward Photography

3 Things Your Wedding Hairstylist And Makeup Artist Should Tell You

3 Things Your Wedding Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Should Tell You

We all love to look good and to feel good too! It’s crucial when you’re going into a hair and/or makeup service to have an idea of how to have your hair correctly prep your hair and skin for your stylist and makeup artist. Properly having your hair and skin prepped not only helps out your Glam Squad members, but it also yields AMAZING results. Keep reading to know what your stylist and makeup artist should be informing you of, and keep these tips in mind to ask questions if needed!

How To Prep Your Skin

When it comes to getting a makeup service done, you want to make sure that you provide your MUA with a beautiful, clean canvas— you’ve already got the beauty, so it’s on to a good clean! Of course, you want to use a good cleanser, something that gives you a clean base and leaves your skin feeling soft and supple, as opposed to something that makes your skin feel tight and “squeaky clean.” If you can gently exfoliate prior? Even better! Your makeup artist will thank you, and you’ll be absolutely in love with the results of your makeup application. Don’t forget to hydrate and apply a little SPF!

How To Prep Your Hair

As far as hair is concerned, it’s a must to have your hair 100% dry before your stylist(s) arrive(s). This helps to cut down on time, and also helps prevent any tangling. Preferably, your hair should be freshly washed with little to no product in it, but it’s okay to have second-day hair. If your hair has trouble holding a curl when washing your hair, skip out on the conditioner as this can weigh it down. Use little to no product when blow-drying, and it’s best not to flat iron your hair! If you’re a curly girl looking to wear your hair straight, prep by semi blow-drying your hair straight, unless you’re getting a blowout. Are you worried about frizz? Throw in a small amount of leave-in cream before your stylists’ arrival to allow the product to dry thoroughly.

If You Need Extensions

Lastly, when it comes to getting prepped for a hair service, especially as big as your wedding, you’ll want to chat with your hairstylist about your desired volume and length. The last thing that you want is to fall in love with and buy a dress based off of a hairstyle (especially without doing a Bridal Trial!) just to find out that it’s unachievable because you needed extensions for volume, length, or both! Or, even worse— buying hair extensions and not having them properly color matched in time. When you chat with your stylist ahead of time, you can prevent all of these issues and trust that your stylist is going to ensure you’ll look and feel your best. It’s best to err on the side of caution, so get in touch with your stylist and book that Bridal Trial— STAT!

It’s always a little more reaffirming when you know what to expect before going into a service, especially one that you’re paying for! It can be nerve-wracking if you’re already unsure of how to prepare, but it can especially be anxiety-inducing when you don’t know what you’re asking about. Now you can go into your appointment confidently and know that you’ll be overjoyed with your results!

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Vendor Love

Hampton Park

Verita Bridal

Catherine Hurt Photography

Bridal Hair Accessories and How They Can Transform Your Style

Why Bridal Accessories?

Your Big Day is approaching, and more than anything you’re excited to finally see your look come together. You’ve planned out everything from your dress, to your hair and makeup look, to the shoes. You’re looking things over, and start to feel like you need something to give you that little extra “oomph”, but it needs to be something to complement any existing accessory choices. Enter bridal hair accessories! When it comes to your bridal look, you want to have a look that’s timeless but true to your style and character. Keep reading for some tips on how to transform your look with these beautiful accessories, quick links to shop, and more!

Keep It Simple

Most likely, you’ll have some other type(s) of accessories in addition to what you’d like in your hair, so generally speaking, it’s a good rule of thumb to keep things on the simpler side. Now, this isn’t to say that you can’t go for those GORGEOUS accessories that boast different beautiful jewels, but if that’s what you have in mind, you may want to think about the other aspects included. It’s also a good idea to take your veil into consideration. If you’re going to be wearing a veil, you’ll want to think about how having your chosen accessory with your veil may affect placement. All in all, it’s a great conversation to have with your stylist, and even better to bring along for your Bridal Trial to figure things out ahead of time!

Keep Your Hairstyle(s) In Mind

In addition to your other accessories as well as your veil, it’s important to keep your desired hairstyle in mind when choosing bridal hair accessories. Though these accessories come in multitudes of different shapes and sizes, you’ll want to make sure that your style and accessory complement each other. Imagine how disheartening it would be to purchase that perfect hair accessory you’ve been eyeballing for months on end, just to find out on your wedding day that it’s not the right size or enough to emphasize your style! If you’re going to be doing a half up half down style, think about where you’d like the placement to be, especially if you’ll be wearing a veil; same goes for updos and downstyles— if you’ll be wearing your hair down, you may want to consider pinning back one side slightly to show the detail of your accessory.

Choose A Bridal Accessory True to Your Style

Chances are that when you’re planning your wedding you start thinking a little bit less about yourself and more so about your guests, so it’s important to make sure you make the most of those little things that are special to you! It is your day after all, and if you’re catering things as far as theme, etc. towards your guests, this is the perfect way to add your personal flair and style to your look. There are some jawdroppingly amazing bridal accessories out there, and truly something for everyone. Whether you’re more boho and want some light sparkle with more greenery, want crystals, or strictly something on the simpler side, there’s something for you! You’ll be glad you got the accessory that’s been calling out to you.

Take Your Other Accessories Into Consideration

As aforementioned, you want to keep into consideration any other accessories you will have on your wedding day. If you wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing too many accessories to dinner or night out, you won’t be comfortable walking down the aisle let alone during photos/the reception! When thinking about things like possible accessory placement, color(s), styles, you want to make sure everything complements you. Think about the color of your gown, and if you’re not a fan of mixing metals/styles this is the time for you to curtail those things!

Types of Bridal Hair Accessories

There are so many different types of shoppers out there, but one thing that’s for sure is that it’s usually nice to have at least a couple of options to choose from. Luckily, when it comes to bridal hair accessories, you’ve got almost a neverending list of shops and styles to choose from. As previously mentioned, we’ll have some of our favorites linked below, but it’s nice to know what your choices are. Upon doing some more research you’ll find many different types, but typically for bridal hair accessories like we have pictured, you may want to decide between bling and something more floral! The beautiful thing about these accessories is that even if you opt for something with a little more sparkle, you can still ask your florist for some fresh flowers to enhance your look even more! Ultimately, it depends on the look you’re going for, but if you want something floral that will last, you can opt for something not live.

So, Why Bridal Hair Accessories?

When it comes to your bridal look, you want to have a look that’s timeless but true to your style and character. You want something that’s beautiful, adds to (not takes away from) what your existing style and accessories have going on, and ultimately maybe even something you can wear for future special occasions or add to your wedding shadow box. Bridal hair accessories are amazing for a plethora of reasons, but it’s always great when you can invest in something that will serve you multiple purposes. Not only does your hairstyle look even more amazing in photos and in person with your accessory/accessories, but you’ve now also got a beautiful piece to make memories for a lifetime. In need of a Bridal Team and hair accessories? Be sure to visit the links below to shop some of our favorite accessories, and don’t forget to get in touch to see if your date(s) is/are available!

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Why You Should Try Airbrush Makeup

Natural Airbrush Makeup

The world of makeup, whether you’ve been around the block a few times or it’s something totally new for you, there’s always more to learn and try out! When you’re having services done, it’s an especially great time to take the leap of faith and try something new. It’s a lot easier (not to mention much less frustrating) when you opt for something new at the hands of a professional— you’re able to ask questions, see how the products your artist uses work for your skin, and ultimately it’s nice to see what your end result should look like. When it comes to airbrush makeup? Things are no different! Keep reading to find out the 411 on this amazing service, and see why it may be the best fit for your next special occasion!

What Is Airbrush Makeup?

When you’re getting something done, it’s a good idea to know a little bit about it— especially when you’re going to be paying for it! Airbrushing operates by using a power compressor (it’s a lot less scary than it sounds!) which creates an even airflow, controllable by your makeup artist, allowing for a gentle application. There are many different brands and even different types of machines! There are some that have almost a pen-like applicator that connects to its compressor via a hose, and some that are more compact and are more handheld. It’s definitely something that brides and clients alike find relaxing when sitting in the makeup chair!

Airbrush Makeup Lasts Longer

There are a lot of questions one may have when it comes to airbrush makeup, and one of those is very likely, “How long does airbrush makeup last?” The amazing thing about airbrush makeup is its resilience. Airbrush makeup can last you at least twelve hours and, with proper application and the right brand, can last even longer! It’s perfect for any wedding, event, or occasion and is comforting for the wearer as you know it’s long-lasting. Even through a day of happy tears, your airbrush makeup will still be holding up.

Airbrush Makeup Takes Less Time to Have Done

On your wedding day, the last thing you want is to waste precious time— and you most certainly don’t want to waste time while getting ready! We all love having our hair and makeup done by somebody else, and if you’ve got an amazing Glam Squad, chances are you’ve been blessed with a timeline so you can know when it’s your time to experience the magic. When done properly, airbrush makeup actually takes less time to apply than traditional! You can even still get all the bells and whistles like highlight, contour, blush, etc. An amazing makeup look that keeps you in the chair for less time, giving you more time to enjoy your day and make more memories!

Airbrush Makeup Holds Up Through the Weather

So we’re loving the versatility that airbrush makeup has to offer, and things just keep getting better! When you’re researching to find your dream Glam Squad you’re probably wondering if your makeup will be able to withstand any environmental factors. As we all know life happens— sometimes dates have to be moved around, and sometimes it might just be slightly more humid than expected. Most airbrush makeups are water-resistant, given that they have a silicone-based formula. (Note: if you know that your skin does not react well to silicone products, it’s a good idea to check with your makeup artist before having your service started to avoid any reactions.) It’s good to know that your makeup is going to stand strong throughout the day!

Airbrush Makeup Looks More Natural

You want your makeup to look good for pictures, but it should still be wearable in person too. One of the best things about airbrush makeup is that thanks to its method of application, it looks much more natural. This is great because, with airbrush makeup, a little goes a long way. So as you layer you don’t have to worry about your makeup having a cake-y finish. You’ll still look amazing in photos, and you won’t fret about feeling as if you have on too much makeup. Win-win!

Should You Try Airbrush Makeup?

All in all, the choice is up to you when it comes to choosing between airbrush and traditional makeup. Like always, it’s important to consider your skin type, as well as the look that you’re ultimately going for. There are amazing benefits to both, but it’s nice to have these perks and the reassurance that airbrush makeup is a great long-lasting option. Try this amazing application technique at your Engagement Session or Bridal Trial, it’s the perfect way to test it out before your Big Day! Leave a heart in the comments below if this helped you and be sure to click the button below to secure your date if you’re in need of a Bridal Team— dates are filling up quickly!

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EVA Co. & Events

Enchanted Wedding Florals and Beyond

Top 3 Products to Repair Damaged Hair

Photo by: Haylie Noelle Photography

Preparing Your Hair for Your Wedding Day

Whether you’re color-treated, chemically treated, or have overly processed hair, we all know what it’s like to deal with damaged locks. But no one wants to have damaged hair on their big day!! With it being the time of year where the air gets drier, it’s important to take the necessary steps to keep your hair hydrated and healthy! Not sure of what products to start with? No worries, we’re providing you with three of our favorite product picks for repairing damaged hair. You can find the products listed below at any Sephora, Ulta, Target, and more. If you’re ready to have your hair looking it’s best for your wedding day, keep reading!!

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1. It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

The proof is in the label, this product is a miracle!! It’s A 10 has amazing key ingredients that are key to your hair’s nourishment, like sunflower seed and green tea extracts, silk amino acids, Vitamin C and more! This product repairs damaged dry hair, adds shine, and smooths and controls frizz. It also seals as well as protects your hair color, is a detangler, prevents split ends and hair breakage, creates silkiness, enhances natural body, AND is a flat iron & thermal protector. This is also a stellar product to try out as it’s pretty affordable, so you won’t be breaking the bank before trying a more luxurious treatment such as our next absolute favorite.

Did we mention it’s great for all hair types?!

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2. Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

It’s the product that we all know and love!! Most hairstylists as well as us LOVE this product and often recommend it to clients to integrate it into their hair routines. Olaplex is also great for all hair types, but should definitely be your best friend if your hair is color/chemically treated! The No. 3 Hair Perfector is super concentrated and works to strengthen your hair from the inside out to help prevent breakage.

Keep in mind that this product is a treatment, not a daily conditioner, so try to only use this on a weekly basis depending on your hair’s needs!

As we mentioned before, this product is definitely a bit more of a luxury treatment and comes at a higher price point than our previously mentioned product. However, if it’s a treatment that you find does absolute wonders for your hair (as it should!), you can opt for the larger size bottle to keep on hand for those days when you really want to relax and treat yourself (and hair)!

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3. Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

Last, but certainly not least, is this amazing mask by Moroccanoil. This deeply hydrating hair mask is perfect for ladies with medium to thick hair!! Not only does it add moisture back in to your hair but it repairs elasticity as well! If you follow us on Instagram, you’ve very likely heard us rave about the benefits of hair masks, especially for amazing wedding day hair. Masks like this one are the perfect weekly treatment for our soon to be newlyweds who are looking for some luscious locks, and what better way to achieve such hair when you can still get work done or watch a good Netflix show?!

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Looking Your Best on Your Wedding Day

Your wedding day is something that you’ve been looking forward to/dreaming of for quite some time. You’ve dreamt up everything from the venue, to the florals, the gown, all the way to what you’d like your hair and makeup to look like. You deserve to look and feel your absolute best, and it all starts with the preparation leading up to your Day Of services. By being intentional with your hair and skin care, you can truly rest assured knowing that you’ve done everything to be the beautiful bride you are. So add a little self-care into your schedule and start incorporating those hair masks, keep yourself hydrated, and try to lay off the manipulation if you can! Yourself and your bridal team will be incredibly impressed with your results. Let us know in the comments what your favorite hair mask is, you may help another soon-to-be-wed!

Why You Should Hire a Glam Squad

Why You Should Hire A Glam Squad

There are so many boxes to check off when it comes to planning your wedding, and after doing your research and selecting vendors, one of the last things you want to be stressed about is your hair and makeup. Out of all the occasions you may opt to do your own hair and makeup applications, your wedding day is not the day to simply wish someone else could be making your life easier! We’re diving right into the benefits of hiring a Glam Squad for your wedding day or next big event! You’ve seen and heard about them on Instagram and other social hubs, so what is all the hype about?!

Photo Credits:

Jenna Grace Photography

Planning: Emma Allen Photography and Sara Beach Photography

Charleston Yachts

Styled Well Boutique

Models: Ashton Crow and Patted Drake

What IS a Glam Squad?

A Glam Squad is the team or group of hair and makeup artists that get you ready for your wedding day or special event. This is a helpful service especially if the said Glam Squad is an on-location based team. By being an onsite team, this helps eliminate any stress surrounding you as well as your Bride Tribe in regards to travel. Our Glam Squads are not only on-location based but also provide some extra stress relief by creating a specialized timeline, which we’ll get into shortly! You can also book other services with Glam Squads like Bridal Trials, which are the perfect way to create and finalize your desired Bridal look before your wedding day.

Onsite Services Minimize/Prevent Extra Travel

One of the best perks of hiring a Glam Squad is that you don’t have to worry about driving to your appointment, let alone leaving the house! You can find comfort in knowing that your comfort is your Glam Squad’s priority, so kick back, relax, and enjoy your favorite drink while you get pampered. Not to mention, you can eliminate the stress of having to worry about the longevity and integrity of your hair and makeup especially when it comes to getting dressed. Can you imagine yourself and your bridesmaids being able to get dressed and glammed up in the same location? Talk about a lifesaver and a time saver!

Photo Credits:

Candi Leonard Photography

Charleston Society Hall

Models: Lauren Kesmodel

Glam Squads Allow For More Services In Less Time

We’ve got the power — Woman power that is! When booking your Glam Squad, we make sure to schedule enough stylists to ensure that yours, as well as your bridesmaids’/others in your party’s services, are completed on time. You can trust that things will be done swiftly, correctly, and you’ll have an amazing look to last you all day!! There are so many beautiful and special moments that every bride deserves to be present for, and by having multiple stylists/makeup artists on board, you can truly soak all of the magic in. You can also trust that your bridesmaids’ looks will be cohesive and the perfect complements to yours!

Photo Credits:

Candi Leonard Photography

Charleston Society Hall

Models: Lauren Kesmodel

Glam Squads Provide Timelines

Remember that mention of timelines? One of the other perks from booking Alter-Image for your Glam Squad is that we provide a timeline of services for you, so you are able to see who will be getting what services done, and at what time. Not only does this keep things organized for you and your stylists, but it also eliminates the issue of figuring out who should go first the day of! This helps things run more smoothly and allows for more quality time between you and your bridal party. So many brides and mother of the bride(s)/groom(s) get overwhelmed trying to make sure things are running smoothly that they can’t eat or even share special moments together! By hiring a Glam Squad and having a customized timeline provided for you, you’re reclaiming your time for the important things— practicing your vows, reading those sweet letters from your honey and loved ones, and if you get emotional your Glam Squad is onsite for touchups!

Photo Credits:

Candi Leonard Photography

Charleston Society Hall

Models: Lauren Kesmodel and Clay Reynolds

Glam Squads Make Things Stress Free!

Lastly, hiring a Glam Squad helps to make things stress free!! The last thing that you want to worry about the day of your wedding day is whether or not you and your bridal party’s services will be completed in time, as well as having to make sure that everyone’s looks flow. By hiring a Glam Squad, you can lessen, if not eliminate, these issues and spend your time thinking about and doing what matters: enjoying yourself!! You’ve invested countless hours, along with so much energy and effort, and you deserve to reap in the benefits as you watch everything come together. You’ve worked hard, gorgeous, now let us give you the celebrity treatment— you’ve earned it!

Convinced that you need an All-Star team to prepare you for your big day? Be sure to contact us for more information, and if you are a 2019 bride keep in mind that you can still secure your dates for 2018 prices through November 30, 2018! After that date we will be having a slight price increase, so get this deal while you can. Until next time!

Columbia, South Carolina Wedding Hair and Makeup | Martha Stewart Feature

What a treat it was to have our very last bride before the craziness of covid-19 hit to be featured in Martha Martha Stewart’s Wedding Magazine. We are so thankful that we were able to come out and provide our bride Kiaya with an on-location hairstylist for her wedding in Columbia South Carolina.

To view the feature over on Maratha Stewart’s Magazine click the link below.

Venue: Central Energy

Photo Sacia Matthews

Catering: Loosh Culinaire

Bar: Black Tie Bartending

Floral: John Gray Events

Planning: By Invitation Only

Cake/sweets: Ally & Eloise

Rentals: Party Reflections

Lighting: Ambient Media

Makeup: Kimberly Mocks

Hair: Alter - Image 

How to Plan for Your Engagement Shoot

Tips for Planning a Smooth Engagement Session

First comes the proposal, then comes the planning process! We’ve all seen the gorgeous engagement photos that have been shared on our timelines, but how do people make it seems so effortless? Like with most things, it’s important to really sit down and strategize to make the most of your engagement session. It can be tough figuring out where to start, but fortunately, we won’t make you find all of the answers on your own! Once you’ve got these tips in the bag, you and your honey will be more ready than ever to capture your love.

When + Why you Should Have Your Engagement Session

When planning your engagement photo session, there are some key things to keep in mind. Of course, you’ll want to know when the best time is to have them taken, but it’s also essential to know the why behind doing something. Engagement sessions are amazing for a multitude of reasons— for starters, it’s a great way to get to know your photographer before your big day. Getting over those awkward, in front of the camera + “What do I do with my hands?” vibes pre-wedding day is crucial! 

Not only will you be more comfortable working with your photographer, but it’s a great way for everyone to get to know each other; having a good relationship with your photographer = them capturing the best moments of you and your partner because they know you! These sessions are also a great opportunity to plan in conjunction with a Bridal Trial, so the same can happen with your Glam Squad. As far as planning when to take your Engagement photos is concerned, it’s a good idea to plan them as early in the wedding planning process as possible. Ideally, try to shoot for 1-2 months before the real planning begins to avoid any stress!

How to Prepare for Your Engagement Session

Preparation is everything! When it comes to prepping for your engagement session, keep it simple. It’s a good idea to bring along a few outfits so that if you’re feeling a little stuck, you’ll have some options. Not only that, but it helps in case the weather ends up changing; you’ll be thankful you brought that other dress when it’s a little warmer than expected! Try to keep things light— having your photos taken can be awkward enough, no need to add any stress or negativity to it!

Talking things over with your honey and getting inspired is a great way to prepare you and give some ideas for what you’d like your results to be similar to. Lastly, location location location! Choose a spot for your engagement photos that’s meaningful and special for you + your honey. The familiarity of the location can help to ease any stress, and you’ll have gorgeous photos to remember it by forever!

What Should We Wear for Our Engagement Session?

Choosing an outfit on the regular can already be quite the task, so it’s key to think about the outfits you choose for your session. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing said outfits: location, time of year, weather, and comfortability. These are all things that can greatly affect your shoot and the end results, you’ll want to keep an eye on the weather as the date approaches so you can make any necessary outfit changes beforehand; trying to coordinate a new set of outfits the day of will simply stress you out, so save yourself the frustration!

It’s pertinent you and your partner both wear something that makes you feel like yourselves, whether that’s dressing to impress or opting for something more cozy or casual. It might be easier to start off deciding what type of color scheme you’re going for, you definitely want to communicate so that your outfits complement each other. This helps to avoid any clashing between style, color, pattern, etc. Again, you want to complement each other but you don’t have to match. Take the season into consideration, and have fun with it!

Engagement Session Do’s and Don’ts

You’re just about ready to go! There a few things forementioned and that we’ll get into that can make or break your photos. The biggest don’t for your engagement session is overthinking! Overthinking can put a ton of stress (no matter how seemingly necessary) on you, and that stress + discomfort will convey through your photos. You can never go wrong with being your true, authentic self and letting go— so be natural, let loose and use the remaining Do’s and Don’ts as a guide to your best photos yet!

Do: Choose comfortable clothes and bring options! Mentioned earlier, this will ultimately make you feel the most comfortable and helps boost your confidence when having your photos taken.

Don’t: Bring the whole closet! It’s difficult enough to choose between two, at most three, outfits; adding more clothes into the mix will only breed confusion and stress. Plan ahead, and keep it simple!

Do: Be prepared! Bring any makeup you may need for touchups, mini hairspray— an Engagement Shoot emergency pack if you will. Should you get caught up in the moment and get a little misty-eyed or if the southern heat + humidity calls for an oil blot sheet, you’re ready. 

Don’t: Overdo it with your hair and makeup. This, of course, depends on what the feel of your session is, but generally, it’s not a bad idea to stay on the side of a softer look. This can help make the makeup touchup process easier, but it’s also nice as you can use these photos for save the dates!

Do:  Go easy on the accessories, and wear colors that complement each other but aren’t too matchy.

Don’t: Get a new hairstyle!!! As with anything, the last thing you want to do before such a special moment to be captured is take a chance with a new hairstyle. If you’re wanting something new/fresh, try to do so at least two weeks prior to avoid being stuck with an unwanted hairstyle or hair color. 

Engagement Sessions are an opportunity to get into the swing of things before your wedding day. Not only will you be a pro when it comes to working it in front of the camera, but you can never go wrong creating those bonds with your photographer (+ Glam Squad!) prior. It takes a village to get things done, and when you’ve got a vision it’s important to make sure that everyone is on the same page! Remember to keep an eye on the date of your scheduled session, with these tips you’ll be ready for whatever may come your way. If you’re a Bride to Be or know someone that is, be sure to click the link below to grab your free Wedding Day guide!

FREE PDF Download Wedding Day Morning Guide

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Alter-Image Inc.

Downtown Charleston, SC

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Sacia Matthews

Franzi Annika Photography

Simply Korsun Photography

Charlotte, North Carolina Wedding Hair & Makeup | The Providence Cotton Mill | Alter-Image Bridal Hair & Makeup Inc

On-location Wedding Makeup in Charlotte, North Carolina

Our Bridal Hairstylist in the Charlotte North Carolina was absolutely thrilled to get to participate in this dream Wedding Shoot at Charlotte Wedding Venue The Providence Cotton Mill. The Bridal Glam squad for the day consisted of one bridal hairstylist and one bridal airbrush makeup artist. We provided a naturally enhanced wedding day beauty look to both the bride and bridesmaids models so that the genuinely looked and felt like there everyday selves so that their personal style can glow.

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About the Venue: The Providence Cotton Mill

The Providence Cotton Mill is a 130-year-old mill that has a charming rustic vibe. It has a ton of history and is located outside of Charlotte North Carolina.

Vendors

Dress Designer: Allure Bridals
Dress Store: New York Bride and Groom
Bridesmaid Dresses: Watters Bridal Inc
Bridesmaid Dresses: Refined Grace Bridal
Equipment Rentals: Elegant and Classy Events LLC
Invitation Designer: Sarah Jo Design
Cake Designer: Nona' s Sweets Bakery Cafe
Beauty: Alter-Image Bridal Hair & Makeup
Makeup Artist: Alter-Image Bridal Hair & Makeup
Floral Designer: Southern Blossom Florist
Event Venue: The Providence Cotton Mill
Photographer: Stephanie Bailey Photography

Skincare Basics: Face Mask 101

Skincare Basics: Face Mask 101

Seemingly at the forefront of most people’s self-care routines, face masks are truly everything. They help us get our skin together so that we can look and feel like the glowy goddess within, help us cover up our sad, and overall make you feel like you’re getting at least a portion of the spa day you deserve. In this day and age, though it’s easier to access information about products, etc. it can be difficult to figure out where to start when you’re trying something new! Whether face masks are a part of your skincare ritual or self-isolation has you ready to find a new relaxing hobby, we’ve got the 411 on it all. Sit back, relax, and welcome to the wonderful world of skincare!

Face Mask 101: What’s for Me?!

Like most other products, when it comes to face masks we’re blessed with a slew of options! I’m talking everything from sheet masks to jelly masks, ones that foam up when they’re ready and some that have a little extra fun included as well; whether that be a little glitter, or it coming as a kit that you put together yourself! Whatever you’re looking for, there’s a chance it’s out there for you, but of course, with all skincare, it’s best to keep skin type in mind before use. Some masks may be better for you personally, whereas some may cause a reaction to your skin. Ultimately, opting for a mask that targets your key issues (i.e a hydrating mask for dry skin, a brightening mask for dull skin, etc.) will best suit you and yield greater results. It’s also important to follow the instructions on your chosen mask for application tips; for less mess and product waste, be sure to keep a face brush handy for non-sheet masks!

Benefits of Adding Masks into Your Routine

So you know you’ve got options, but what’s so great about masks in the first place?! Well for starters, it’s not only a great way to treat your skin to an at-home spa day, but it also is ideal for when you’re needing a little extra TLC. Depending on the mask you’re going for and the problems you’re targeting, face masks can truly alter your skin for the best. Think about it like this; when you just wash your car with soap and water, sure it looks beautiful and clean, but when you add that extra step of waxing (face masks in this analogy) it takes things to the next level. Your car is not only clean and beautiful but taking that extra step almost unlocks all it’s best features. When you take the extra step to add face masks to your skincare ritual, you help take your skin to the next level! It’s not just clean skin, it’s skin that may be more glowy or youthful in appearance, skin that can breathe and is ready to absorb the products that follow.

What Types of Face Masks are There?

There are multiple different types of face masks, some include clay, sheet, peel off, foam/bubble, jelly, and overnight masks. As noted earlier, choosing a mask comes down to your skin type and the results you are looking to achieve. Each type of mask comes with its benefits and again, depending on the desired results, have different purposes. Some masks may have anti-aging properties, whereas some may be hydrating, exfoliating or give some extra glow. Sheet masks are great for dry skin as they’re usually very hydrating whereas peel-off/bubble masks are great for acne-prone skin as they are great for drawing out impurities. Another great thing when it comes to face masks is that some, particularly sheet masks, leave an essence (think product concentrate) for you to gently pat into your skin after taking the mask off of your face. In general, it’s a good idea to mask 1-3 times a week, depending on what you’re using so no worries about your skin not keeping up!

DIY Masks vs. Storebought Masks

Now that you have a general idea of what’s out there, you may also be wondering what the difference is between making one yourself and just buying one. Of course, budget and preference have a role to play! The great thing about DIY face masks is that usually, they’re pretty cost-effective and you may already have a good portion of ingredients at home. You can be sure of exactly what’s going into it and have control over the consistency of your mask as well as the ratio of ingredients in it. This is excellent especially if you’re following a recipe but adjusting it to your skin’s needs! It can be a bit time consuming and possibly messy, but is a viable option nonetheless! Storebought masks have their perks as well; while they may not always be as cost-effective as a DIY mask, they’re already formulated for you. This can make it easier to apply as it’s packaged and also comes with instructions, especially if it requires any mixing together on your end. It is important to note that storebought masks can/may have some synthetic ingredients and/or chemicals, so if that’s something of concern keep this in mind!

Professional Approved Favorites + A DIY Recipe

Of course, we can’t leave you without some recommendations! There are so many amazing face masks out there, but most importantly we’ll be sharing a couple of dermatologist/professional approved face masks along with a DIY recipe for you to try if you’re looking for something to keep you occupied. When it comes to storebought, the following have been named some of the best:

Dr. Dennis Gross Clarifying Mask with Collodial Sulfur Perfect for those with acne-prone skin or breakouts, it’s an overnight mask that helps clear impurities and doesn’t cause any extra irritation.

Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Waterfacial Mask The electrolytes in this star are perfect for providing healthy, hydrated and supple skin!

Kiehl’s Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Mask Dry skin’s best friend, it’s got a cooling gel feel and feels amazing on your skin.

GlamGlow Super Mud Clearing Treatment Great for preventing acne, and visibly (gross!) draws out oil/guck in your pores for bright and clean skin! 

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay Great for minimizing the appearance of pores and gives that coveted glow!

A fun and simple mask to do at home (and a personal favorite of mine!) is a Green Tea and Honey mask. As if I needed another excuse to make a cup of tea and make another mask!! This is actually one of the first masks I taught myself to make and is always what I end up going back to when I’m not in the mood for a storebought one.

The recipe is as follows:

A green tea bag (moistened, so make a cup but be sure to take it out before adding sugar, etc.!)

Honey

Yes, that’s it!! Cut open the tea bag, put the leaves into a bowl and stir in some honey until it forms a little paste. Simply leave it on for 15 minutes, then rinse off with warm water. This mask smells amazing and is chock full of antioxidants, clears up redness and helps to prevent blackheads.

Final Thoughts

The world of skincare is surely a big one, but it’s a lot less overwhelming when you dissect the products within it. It’s so awesome that even in the midst of a storm there are still so many ways to get creative and provide ourselves with a little bit of normalcy. I hope that this has answered questions, perhaps raised a few, and gets you eager to try something new! When trying new products always remember to patch test, keep your skin type in mind prior to buying/making a mask and have fun! Tag us in your face mask selfies on Instagram, and don’t forget to snag your free Bridal Guide while you wait for your glowy results! 

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3 tip to Maximize your productivity while working from from

3 ways to improve your productivity!

Regardless of if your a busy entrepreneur or just a mom trying to get a few more things off of your to-do list done, these tips are sure to help increase your productivity so you can spend more time relaxing instead of working. The number most important thing to remember when it comes to being more productive is that it does take a bit of discipline to stick to the simple tips that we’re sharing with you today.

How to start a morning routine

Becoming more productive is based upon the way you start your day. If your use to hitting snooze on your alarm clock then this must be your first habit to break. Now you might be wondering if I’m going to tell you to start watching up at 5 am too and the answer is NO WAY! The wonderful thing about humans is that we are all different. What may work for you won’t necessarily work for you. Finding the most perfect time that works best for you and your lifestyle is the most important.

Layout your clothes the night before

This may seem so simple, but how long do you stand in the closet going through your clothes to find an outfit to wear that day. I’ve given this a try a few days out of the week and its definitely helped me gain a few more minutes to myself in the morning before I start my day and turn on work mode.

If this seems like to much just start out by laying your work out clothes in the morning right by your shoes and have a filled water bottle ready by the door waiting for you. This not only gives you something to look forward to in the morning. But it also gets you right in the zone once you up without all of the fumbles.

Get Organized

If you haven’t noticed yet becoming a more productive person all goes down to getting more organized just in your personal life, but in your work life as well. For the begging months of me working from home once I decided to go full time, I noticed that my days seemed to mush together. I knew that I did a ton of things that day but yet they all seemed like I did nothing that really moved the needle for me.

Utilizing calendars has saved me so much time as I’m not trying to think about what all I needed to get down that day or week. Just writing out “work on the project” doesn’t help me with getting organized it only gets me started. Being able to break apart the entire project and mapping out what needs to get done 1st, 2nd, 3rd and so on and so on has saved me sanity and I’ve been tackling 5-8 projects a month which would morning take me over a month to-do best I ways trying to multi-task.

Having goals of what needed to get done along with deadlines of when you want them done should all be worked on in the exact same priority order as the need for you to stay on track with your work.

Take it a day at a time

When it comes to testing out new habits in your day to day life it is a prove fact that you must be consistent with the new habit at least 30 days straight for it to stick. Don’t try to implement all at once give yourself a week and focus on one master it then adds a new habit in But always remember to give yourself grace and to take it a day at a time and you only fail if you give up.

Your own 24/7 makeup artist ( New service spot light)

“Can you come live with me?” We hear these words quite often every time a bride and their bridal party experiences our glam process! Now guest what!…. We’re sharing a way that you can make your makeup look like it was done by a pro everyday! This week’s blog is a spotlight on our newest online service offer our Online Makeup Lesson (Makeup Bag Makeover)

Makeup Bag Makeover

Hey beauties, Last week we did a poll over in or Instagram stories asking you a few questions regarding your current everyday makeup routine. After doing the poll we saw that your number one most command problem was that the overwhelming number of makeup videos on youtube. Or maybe how once you went to the mall to get matched only to get home to see that it wasn’t even your shade. We totally understand girl and our newest one on one makeup lesson experience will have you overly confident to do your makeup for that important job interview, speaking gig, or last-minute events that you need to look photo-ready for.

An Online personalized Makeup Lesson

Customization is something that we are very big on here at Alter-Image Bridal Hair and Makeup Inc as we don’t believe the hype of “One size fits all”. Our online client process includes a questionnaire form filled in with the personal issues you have when it comes to the application of your makeup. Just wanting to master that thin winged liner look of finally getting your foundation to lay right can all be covered your personal makeup lesson if you choose.

Providing helpful tips to properly use your makeup tools and how to tell if your current makeup products are expired! The Makeup Bag Makeup Over is the perfect way to splurge on yourself once to help you save a ton in the future if you constantly out in public or seen in a video for work or personal lifestyle. And no worries if your a mom and you want to gift your daughter the most perfect girl with an on one makeup lesson to celebrate their independence. Or even on a weekend night Skype with a glass of wine and a few of your best girlfriends who want to have their own online party too. too.

How to do your makeup like a professional

Our class lesson is taught in a 90-minute time frame where your learn all about The right products to use on your skin and how to tell what skin type you are. A broken-down guide on makeup products and their exploration dates. Finally learn the proper ways of using your makeup tools and mastering that perfect Kim k contour and lash application on yourself.

How to book an online one on one makeup lesson

If your ready to master your perfect everyday natural face in 15 mins or less or just over the hype on the internet than now is the best time to inquire! The Makeup Bag Makeup Over will be a core service that we offer throughout the year. As a celebration to our newest service, we are offering 20% off your first that can be used towards a personal service of your own or as a gift to someone else from now until this Sunday on the 5th!

What better way to spread your time in quarantine with a little self-care to raise your vibes all while learning a fun skill you can use every day! This offer is only valid for the first 5 who book a session online.

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Top 5 Do's Before You Say "I Do"

Top 5 Do’s Before Saying “I Do”

Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life. It’s something that you spend a great deal of time planning for and finalizing the details to make sure that everything runs smoothly come time for you to say “I Do!” What you don’t want to happen, is to let those crucial wedding “getting ready” appointments slip through the cracks! You can save yourself a lot of time, heartache, and preparation by having these appointments already in your schedule. Now, you may be wondering exactly what appointments need to be booked prior to your wedding day along with when the best time to book is. Keep reading to get the inside scoop on the top 5 appointments that will help with your bridal prep!

1. When Should I Get My Wedding Nails Done?

Nails, nails, nails! This is something that honestly depends on your style; we’ve seen many a bride throw some polish on the Day Of. While this is doable, you have to be mindful as we all know what it’s like to paint your nails and being stressed to move about until they’re dry! Brides are already likely to not have time to eat on their big day, so don’t make it harder on yourself by throwing freshly painted nails into the mix if you don’t have to. It’s a good idea, (if you’re going to a salon), to book your nail appointment one to two days before your wedding. This way they’ll still look clean, fresh and unchipped when you walk down the aisle! (Be sure to call ahead should you have any questions about manicure styles)

2. What Hair and Makeup Appointments Should I Schedule Before My Wedding?

Hair and Makeup, everyone’s favorite part! Now if you’ve been with us for a while, or have seen recent blog posts, you know the importance we stress about booking a Bridal Trial for Hair and Makeup. This not only helps you but also helps your stylist/MUA in the long run as you’re able to go over the different looks you have in mind. Depending on when you book your trial, you should also keep in mind any color/cut appointments that may be necessary before your wedding. Are you wanting some highlights, lowlights or a different color altogether? Should you get extensions to enhance your look? Notify your wedding stylist as well as your usual stylist so that you can figure out what needs to be done. For color/cuts, give yourself about a week and a half to let things settle without needing a refresh; book your Bridal Trial around 3 months prior, or when it fits your schedule if you’re a destination bride!

3. Should I Get a Facial Before My Wedding?

Facials aren’t a complete necessity when it comes to planning your wedding, but if it’s in your budget and you have questions that you’d like to ask a professional esthetician it’s absolutely beneficial. Of course, your esthetician will go over any issues with you and help you find the service that best suits your skin’s needs. Staying on the safe side, if you’ve never gotten one done or are opting for something a little more intense like a Microderm, it’s best to book your appointment three weeks prior. This gives your skin time to react and calm back down, especially since things like Microderms can cause redness. For those more soothing and relaxing facials, the week-of is just fine! As we said, facials are not a complete necessity so if it doesn’t fit the budget, being intentional with your skincare ritual will have your skin Goddess Glow ready as well.

4. Should I Schedule a Wax Before My Wedding?

Waxing, either you embrace the pain or it simply isn’t your thing. If getting waxed is a part of your routine or something that you’re considering pre-wedding, you want to be extra mindful of when you book this/these appointment(s). Ideally, if you’re a regular, you want to stick to your schedule or work it to where you’re able to get waxed about two days prior to your wedding. This allows ample time for redness/swelling to go down, however, it is highly recommended you go ten days prior to your wedding if it’s your first time. If necessary, you can chat with your esthetician about coming in for a touch up a few days prior! Be sure to take a nice warm shower/bath prior to going in, and to exfoliate (as always!) especially the couple days before your appointment. This will help the process, and your esthetician will thank you!

5. (When) Should I Schedule a Spray Tan Appointment Before My Wedding?

For our Tanning beauties out there, this one’s for you! If you’re wanting that little extra glow and are thinking about getting a spray tan there are a few things to keep in mind. Again, the key here along with the timing is exfoliation. If possible, it’s been recommended to schedule a spray tan trial as well as checking with your specialist on how long it will take to set in before you can shower that day. This should be your last appointment, so any hair/makeup, nails, waxing, or spa appointments should be taken care of prior to your service to avoid any smearing or transferring! You should be in the clear to set this appointment two+ days before your wedding day.

All in all, be sure to take a good look at the time that is available to you and see what appointments can fit where. The last thing that you need to add to your plate of wedding planning stress, is a million more appointments that conflict with each other! Think about what it is that you need to have done, and ultimately how YOU want to look and feel on your big day. If you have any questions or start to get a little overwhelmed with setting appointments up, feel free to come back to this blog post and remember you can never ask too many questions! When working with professionals, it’s better to ask and be prepared than to not know what to expect. So ask those questions, organize your appointments, and set yourself up for Bridal success!

Vendor Love/Details

Ginny Leavitt Health Consulting

Something Borrowed K&S

Tadashi Shoji (Dress Designer)

Rachel Zoe (Dress Designer)

Model Bride

Aerostars Fantasia “Nellie Wafer” (Model)

Emily Carrico (Model)

Alter-Image

Extras by Emily

Old Wide Awake Plantation

EVA Co. & Events

Enchanted Wedding Florals and Beyond

Kelsey Halm

Wedding vendor Spotlight RoseBay Floral Co.

Hey there beauties, Hold on to your wedding planning note books and get ready because today we are featuring a follow Wedding Vendor on today blog post. We are excited to start featuring some amazing Carolina and surround area photographer, planners and the one who make the magic happen with stunning flowers like Alarie, owner of RoseBay Floral co.

Alarie Schimpff

Based in Charleston, SC

Free-Form Floral Designer

Designs for creatives, lovers, and fellow-flower-admirers.

We decided to ask Alaire a few question of why she chose to work in the floral business, common misconceptions of fellow creatives working in her field and a few other juicy topics check out the interview!

What’s one common misconception about your industry?

You probably have a picture in your mind of a florist. She’s in a beautiful sun-lit studio surrounded by a forest of flowers. She playfully hums as she puts together a perfectly arranged piece - oh, and she’s wearing a super cute dress. I had this picture in my head too. You’ve probably said it before, yourself,  “Oh, you’re a florist?? What a dreamy job!”, “Wow, you get to play with flowers all day? I’m so jealous.” And let me tell you, yes, the flowers certainly are dreamy. We do get to play and create and witness up close the beauty in these short-lived little wonders.

But let me tell you, it is a messy, messy dream. If you decide to become a florist, say goodbye to your nail bed. Your hands will be forever covered in sap and cuts - and no, you’ll probably never get that dirt out from under your fingernails. Your floor is now and forever will be trashed with stems and leaves, and puddles of water (be careful not to slip!). You’ll get in a pretty awesome arm workout toting around those HEAVY water buckets. Oh - and when the day comes to show off your work, don’t forget you must mastermind a carefully thought-out plan on how to get all these beautifully dainty, dancing flowers to the venue without anyone getting crushed, over-heated, or forgotten (oh, you’ll also start to personify your flower friends).

 We, florists, have the absolute pleasure of working with some of the most beautiful creations nature has to offer, but it’s not for the faint of heart. I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’ll probably lose a finger trying to de-thorn a particularly hardy rose. If anything it’d probably make me a more legit florist, so I’m okay with it. Hear me out though,  this work is WORTH the nitty-gritty bits. When you’re in this work, you start to slow down on your drive across town.

You notice the foliage on the leaves and how they change.  You constantly ask, “I wonder what the name of that plant is...” You try to imagine how those branches would look in a vase next to your leftover blooms. You lose all sense of social awareness as you forage from a drainage ditch (true story). You find yourself suddenly amazed by the subtle changes the camellias make as they bloom in your neighbor's yard. The flowers you ordered come in - and they’re NOT the color you predicted. You’ve learned to welcome spontaneity, so you roll with it,  and it’s a million times better than you could ever have planned. I’m thankful for this job and how it has literally made me stop to smell the flowers. For those who may still think this work is easy, straightforward, or romantic - I hope you get to spend a day with a florist. I’m willing to bet you’ll leave tired and disheveled with leaves in your hair (and perhaps even a little sore), but more so, I hope you leave awakened to the creativity inside of you and stricken by the beauty right outside your window.

How do you add your special sauce or go the extra mile for your clients when it comes to what you do?

As a designer, I’m drawn to the unique and unseen - so I love introducing others to flowers they may have never considered beforehand. My special sauce would be how I prepare for the client proposal and my ordering process. I can’t imagine putting together a design without getting a sense of the couple, their energy, personalities, and the atmosphere they want to create on their special day. This is why I write out a specific recipe for every client I have. No one will ever get the same bouquet as the bride before them or anyone after them.

What’s your favorite part of your job?

I strongly believe that every one of us has a creative side, sometimes, it just takes some coaxing to get it out. One of my favorite parts of this job is designing alongside others, be it, working with other florists, guiding workshop attendees, or even sitting down with planners during the design process, I love to see others tune into their own artistry. If you are a bride of mine, I hope you feel like you are a part of this vision coming to life - because, at the end of the day, the flowers on your wedding day should reflect you and your spouse - not myself.

How did you end up in the field that you are in?

I completely stumbled into the field of floristry. I needed a job - just as a sweet and trusting acquaintance, my now close friend, Maria (with Moonlight Iris Floral Design Studio), welcomed me on-board to help her with some upcoming flower gigs. I accepted, excited to stretch my creative muscles, and ready to make a few extra bucks. Little did I know how important that moment would be. Maria selflessly opened her studio and to my surprise, I wasn’t just sweeping the floor - she handed me a pair of shears and put me to work. We dove right into designing and I was instantly hooked.

Going from working a desk job (wearing heels, doing my hair every day, sitting in from of a computer and being miserable)  to having sweat dripping down my face, dirt all over my jeans, and sitting in a car full of happy little flower faces, it all clicked and I realized I loved it. This work provided me a daily dose of nature, the ability to work with my hands, and so many moments of mental stress-release. After freelancing with Maria for several months, I knew I had to figure out a way to make this my full-time job. On a trip to London to visit family, my husband and I stumbled across a flower shop. My dear husband pointed to the sign which said, “Floral Design Diploma Course” I shrugged and said, “That’s cool, babe, but we don’t live in London.”, to which he replied, “Just go talk to them.” I sheepishly walked inside and asked about their courses, and to my surprise, she told me they have many international students come to study in Covent Garden. After my initial shock of, “What am I thinking? I can’t do this.”, I somehow mustered up the insanity to buy a plane ticket and head to London immersing myself in this newfound love. I left my family, my small-town comforts, and spent my savings to travel to London and receive a Diploma in Floral Design from the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers.

This life-changing experience gave me the courage and confidence to break out on my own and take on my own clients. I am forever grateful for my time working with Moonlight Iris Floral Design Studio and still closely work with Maria on projects. Thanks to her open-handedness, “community-over-competition” mindset, and continuous support I am now chasing a dream I never knew I had.

What do you have to say about people who think your service/product/space is too expensive?

One thing I think is easy for clients to forget is that flower design is an art and therefore florists are also artists. Anyone who’s ever purchased a bundle of flowers from Trader Joe’s and put them in a vase knows that designing flowers isn’t as simple as grabbing some colors that look nice and throwing them together. Part of the price you are paying for is the designer’s eye combined with their years of experience that makes it all work together. Another aspect that may be harder for clients to grasp is the true journey that flowers make from farm to table.

These are perishable products, and there is always some product loss. When we purchase from farms or wholesalers, there is no guarantee that we will get a particular product, in a particular shade - or that even if we do, that it will be in good enough shape by your wedding day for use in a design. When ordering from a florist, remember you are paying for the product, yes, but also, the time spent prepping, cleaning, and striking events, the craftsmanship involved,  an extra set of hands to set up at an event, or even vehicles for transportation - not to mention the back-up flowers to prepare for the all-too-common heat waves in Charleston that will wilt even the sturdiest of blooms. If you get sticker shock when you receive your proposal - we promise we’re not trying to rob you.

Try asking your florist if they have any ideas for repurposing, substituting for more affordable flowers, or any other ideas to scale down your vision so you still have that “wow factor” in the areas that matter most. Most florists will be willing to work with you to stay within your budget.

 What’s one piece of advice you would like to give to a soon to be bride?

As someone working in the wedding industry, I find it important to be a voice reminding every bride that this season of engagement isn’t about the wedding day at all, but about your future marriage. This may sound strange coming from your florist, but it is so easy to miss in the excitement of it all.  The most honest and loving piece of advice I could offer to my future brides would be to pour more time into preparing for the sweet and challenging gift of marriage than you are preparing for your sweet but fleeting wedding day.

Make Sure you connect with the amazing Alarie over on here nook of the internet

www.rosebayfloral.com

Follow her on instagram www.instagram.com/rosebayfloralco

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Alter-Image Year in Review

Holy Growth!

This decade has been one for the books but better yet this last year has been huge for alter-image. From growing my once solo team to a traveling team of 14 hair and makeup artist in Charleston,Columbia,Rock Hill, Charlotte and Raleigh has left me in almost disbelief.

I’m a true believer that the universe will give you exactly what you need and point you in the direction your meant to on at the perfect time. Its our personal job to listen to our guts and aim for the stars.

Photo by Nicolas Gore Weddings

This is me (Jasmine) with my baby face making sure that Sarah Wedding Veil is perfectly secured for her roof top wedding at one of my favorite hotel’s and wedding venue’s in Charleston The Restoration.

Fun fact about me is that i rarely wear makeup and my hair is normally in a braid or bun because outside of providing wedding hair and makeup in the Carolina at heart im a true tom boy (but with a slight heel addiction lol)

Photo By Kate Dye

There i am again hair in bun, with my baby face at prepping my model for styled shoot at Charleston wedding venue Society Hall.

Our course i had to bring my Harry Potter Shirt out for extra comfort not knowing that i would be in photos that day but completely made a bang over on our Instagram page as my shirt got us 3 bookings from Harry Potter loving brides lol

My proudest and biggest moments in 2019 was stepping way out of my comfort zone which has now turned into my happy place is teaching. OMG who would have thought that i would enjoy teaching in a class room. Here this was my very first class that i taught at Paul Mitchell The School in Charleston to there advance students. After teaching bridal Hair Styling 101 to these babies i was asked back 2 more times where i taught night school (class of 20+ students) then later to teach day school (class of 40+) and loved every moment of it.

I remember the day when i was about eight years old and wanted to be a teacher but never knew what exactly id even want to teach. It found me in it’s own funny way. Since teaching those classes in 2019 i started the education branch of my business which is called Beauty and The Network

Being able to mentor and guide wedding and beauty professionals who have a hard time growing their business means more than words to me. You see Alter-Image will be celebrate its 6 birthday in September of 2020 and to celebrate this milestone as a full time business owner, office staff,and full hair and makeup staff just blows my mind.

I would have never imagined that my because would have allowed me the amount of opportunities that ive gotten and allowed me such freedom and flexibility to design the type of life i want to live. From working 5 part time jobs at once and not knowing what sleep feel like was my norm sadly and getting someone to a place where the can hustle less and make more income so they can spend time with there family is priceless to me.

Photo by Kelsey Halm

It’s me again with a bun..again with another one of our Alter-Image Brides who’s name is also Sarah lol. This sweet bride had such treat on her wedding day on Folly Beach even with all of the craziness of having her wedding the same day as Folly Palooza (Wedding Tip * Make sure you wedding does not land on a major local event in town if so add 30-45 extra mins to your drive time) Thank goodness im OCD and im literally always early for everything.

Photo by Shelby Stewart

No bride wants an uneven bun..right? Here i am with one of our many Carolina destination brides Dacia as i make sure before finishing her hair that everything is perfectly centered where it needs to be. #OCD

Even thought i own about 2 pair of flats to my 10 pairs of heels here is a rare occasion of me all dressed up in my home town of Charleston,SC. If you asked me 3 years ago if i would ever move id say there’s no chance at all. But i sit here typing this blog from Rock Hill, South Carolina that we just moved to a bit over 6 months ago so that i can expand my business even more. Now we are prepping to head a bit more north and relocate to the North Carolina area around may of 2020 and im so excited for it. I don’t know what 2020 has in store my my company but i am welcoming ti all with open arms and an open mind. Oh yeah in celebration of the new year i have a free download just for you if your a Carolina bride to be needing some helpful tips during your planning process