One of the things I hear from brides when they first look for a wedding makeup artist is, “I never did this, so I'm not really sure what I should do. “It's true! Most brides never planned a wedding, and many of them never hired a professional makeup artist. It can be confusing and overwhelming! I am writing this as an industry insider to help you all deal with the bride in the process and make it as easy as possible and stress free.
"How to find makeup in my area?"
The first step is to find artists who serve your region and make a list of those that you like. Links from your venue, wedding planner or photographer stand in GOLD weight. They spend their weddings all the time, work with hundreds of other vendors and know who is good. Most prospectuses and planners have a “Recommended List of Suppliers”, which they gladly pass on to their ordered brides. Photographers are always happy to give recommendations to respected, talented makeup artists, because the great ones make their work easier! (Less Photoshop and editing time? Oh yes!) Friends who have recently been married can also be a good source of referrals. Ask them who they used, and if they use them again. And, of course, the Internet has made it a lot easier than the past, and a simple Internet search for “makeup artists in (insert city here)” should list them. So now you have a choice of potential artists ...
“How to choose the right makeup artist for me?”
When making this decision, there are 5 key things.
- Their website and portfolio - Famous bridal makeup artists will have a professional looking website showing images of their work. Beware of websites that use stock images or overly edited photos. Also, keep in mind that a sticky website is often a sign of sticky taste - and, most likely, a bad taste in makeup. Internet ports should show a variety of looks, from barely natural makeup to more dramatic evening looks. If there’s only one makeup on their website, the likelihood of it being very good is the only way they know how to do it, and it will look like you and everyone in your wedding party.
- Style - Is the make-up presented on the make-up artist website the makeup style you are looking for? If you are in a romantic makeup look paired with dew skin, you can stay away from artists who prefer a heavy contour, looks like Instagram. And vice versa - if you like the heavier look of Kim Kardashian’s makeup, then artists who demonstrate a more natural look will not be the right choice for you.
- Reviews - There are so many places on the Internet where consumers can go and find reviews. Use them! For wedding vendors, sites such as The Knot, WeddingWire and Yelp are fantastic resources. Review the reviews for each makeup artist you are considering, but remember some things. First, it is becoming increasingly difficult to set up businesses for fake reviews for yourself. If you are viewing your reviews and viewing dozens of 5-star ones for a few days, this business probably paid people to leave these reviews for them. This is usually done to counteract previous negative reviews, as this increases their overall rating. I recommend, if possible, to look at the “lowest rating” reviews of enterprises. Secondly, it is normal for a business to have one or two less than 5-star reviews. Everyone is different, and people value different things. 3-star values may mean that the customer did not rate their amazing makeup application in the amount of $ 100, as they valued their Jimmy Choo couple of dollars. Also, sometimes bad reviews can be left in retaliation if the client was unhappy with the lack of something. I would not worry about one or two less perfect reviews, but if you see a significant number of them, this should be a concern.
- Personality and Connection - The fact that many people do not pay much attention is the identity of the makeup artist and personal connection with them. Are their make-up skills awesome? Fantastic! Is their identity not so golden? This is more important than you think. You will spend hours with this artist on one of the most important days in your life. You should like them and want them to be around. Whether by email, by phone or in person, make sure this makeup artist makes you feel good! Past reviews may be helpful for this. Look for key phrases like "I felt that I knew her forever!" Egypt "she was so soothing and soothing at such a busy time." Some people are just people of "people." These are the ones you want to hire.
- Price “Price is something that I have to mention, because it can be such an important deciding factor for so many brides.” You need to choose a makeup artist that fits into your wedding budget, but keep in mind that in this aspect you really get what you pay for. That's why makeup artists are at a higher end of the price scale: they use high-quality, high-quality products, they pay for special training, they practice proper sanitation (all these disposable items and sanitizing products can become expensive!), And they have the skills and experience which less appreciated artists usually cannot compare. For this perfect wedding look that you anticipate, and flawless wedding photos to upload, select an artist at the top of your price range.
“I know who I want to book, and now what?”
The first step, if you have not done so already, is to confirm availability with the creator of the makeup artist of your choice. The best artists order up to one and a half years. This does not mean that your best choice with the artist will not have an available date if he is closer than that, but it is best to contact as soon as possible. (Those wedding dates that say to order hair and makeup two months before the wedding? So wrong!)
Once availability is confirmed, you will need to determine whether you want to reserve your performer immediately in order to reserve a date with them, or to schedule a trial run before booking. Keep in mind that planning a trial run with your artist prior to booking does not guarantee that your date will be available. Most brides first write down their dates and plan a test drive closer to their wedding, and the early bird gets the worm. Of course, if any part of you is unsure of your decision to hire a particular makeup artist, then a trial run prior to booking is recommended. In this situation, I recommend doing it as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of your date being ordered by another bride. For everyone else, order this date! If they passed all 5 of the above qualifiers, this is a magic combination.
