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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