As professional hair and makeup artists in Blackburn, Melbourne, with hundreds of past bridal clients, we have seen it all when it comes to wedding beauty mishaps! One of the most common complaints we see from ‘would be’ brides is that their hair and makeup trial was not up to the mark (and are sometimes you can mark them ‘disaster’).
Leaving them searching for another option last minute. Second to this, we regularly hear that despite booking months or even a year in advance, their stylist has double booked and is no longer available for their wedding date.
Choosing the right hair and makeup artist is a key part of wedding prep. This blog shares simple tips to help you avoid last-minute issues and find a reliable, skilled stylist. From reading reviews to doing a trial, a little effort early on can save stress later. For brides in Melbourne, Bollywood Cuts N Brows offers expert bridal services to help you look and feel your best on the big day.
Both of these situations are completely avoidable from the very start, with just a little prior planning and legwork. By finding a reputable wedding makeup artist who has a proven track record, you are more likely to nail the trial first go and can expect a reliable stylist who provides a seamless and enjoyable wedding day experience.
Here are our top tips to help you skip the drama of choosing the wrong stylist:
• Look for Recommendations
Word of mouth is always best! Go to social media wedding groups and put out the word to friends, family members, and other brides for recommendations on hair and makeup artists they have had a great experience with. Also, ask them what they liked most about the service and if they could share a picture of their hair and makeup which may give you an idea if that stylist is a fit for you.
• Read Reviews
Take the time to read online reviews from past clients to get an idea of the artist’s professionalism, skills, and customer service. Honest feedback from others can help you make an informed decision. Google and Facebook reviews are a good source for genuine reviews that have been generated by real clients and not ‘faked’ by companies.
• Check The Stylist’s Portfolio
Each of our stylists has their own unique touch. So, the best thing would be to look at what they have done in the past. Try to find photos of past brides who have your same skin tone, ethnicity and hair length or type which will in turn, help you determine if the artist is the one for you. Some stylists are what we would call ‘one trick ponies’ – avoid them! We look for a wide variety of looks which play out on a diverse range of people and trust us, that gives you the best chance of getting the look you want.
• Request a Quote
For many Brides, budgets are a large consideration when they try to choose their hair and makeup artist. Once you’ve found a stylist you like the look of, request a quote for their services. Be sure it stipulates what is included in the price and service, for example: At the wedding day, you have to have the count of attending stylists which includes false lashes or in case of extra charge for the travel costs to and from your location which you bear, which party is responsible for parking should it apply. Also, we see to it that any extra fee for early start is covered and finally if pre-wedding trial is included in the price.
• Schedule Your Trial
This one is a must! The last thing anyone wants is to hate their hair and makeup on their wedding day. While a trial may be viewed as an unnecessary additional cost, it can save you so much more in emotional distress if things go wrong on the big day.
Once you’ve received your stylist’s quote, schedule a trial run. You may like to coincide this with your hen’s party or kitchen tea. This will give you the opportunity to have a face-to-face consultation with your stylist, make sure you ‘click’ and have a good rapport with each other, ensure you are happy with the hair and makeup result, and to see how the hair and makeup hold up throughout the day. It is also a good time to seek friends and family member’s opinions, and to practice touching up your hair and makeup as needed. Be sure to discuss touch up procedures at your trial, and see if a touch up kit is included or if your stylist can sell you some product for this purpose.
• Discuss Your Vision
At your trial, present your bridal hair and makeup ideas to the artist. Include photos of looks you like (a picture is very descriptive!) and also be open to their professional input which may better suit you. Post trial, do send your stylist your thoughts on how the look did and what changes or additions you may want for the wedding day.
• Book Your Hair and Makeup Artist Beforehand
At this point, if you are pleased with your trial and your stylist, and you have not done so already, we ask that you lock in your wedding date with them and pay any required deposits. Also, go over any booking terms and conditions or contracts very carefully. It will let you know what to expect lest anything not go as planned.
• Confirm Your Stylist
Depending on your timeframe, it is a good idea to reconfirm your hair and makeup artist a month or so before your wedding day, and again in the week leading up. Although you may have put in the work to find a great vendor, things do happen to the best of us. There is no issue at all in going over things again to ensure everything is ship shape and ready to go.
Don’t Take Undue Risk… Call in A Professional Wedding Makeup Artist for Your Wedding Day
So, are you currently planning your wedding? With this blog above, you must have known how to choose the perfect bridal hair and makeup artist. In case you are looking for a reliable and experienced Indian makeup artist, feel absolutely no hesitation to reach out to Bollywood Cuts N Brows for a free quote.
Our team of professional Indian hair stylists specialise in wedding hair and makeup services, and have created stunning looks for thousands of happy clients over the years. We only work with the absolute best in the industry, and make sure that you get all the right experiences to remember our name forever.
