bridal trial
Preparing For Your Hair & Makeup Trial
It’s the time of year where we are starting to think about getting your trial booked in, Lets talk about how to prepare for the appointment.
THE TRIAL – “IT’S AN ARTISTIC PROCESS”
The trial is very much a creative process, and you will have probably already thought about how you might want your hair & makeup to look. Your trial is your time to bring all those ideas to the table and we can start creating a look that is perfectly suited to you. The trial session is a working process, very much like what you would expect at you dress fitting or having a bespoke dress made. You would have your fitting to work through any little niggles or final details. Hair and makeup trials are the same, I need you to enter your trial with the mindset that this is a working session.
Prior to your trial appointment we will look at your pre-trial questionnaire you will have filled out and I will have and idea of the look and direction you wish to go in.
At the trial we will be looking to pull out all your ideas and inspiration for the look. We will be forming some ideas and professional advice to weave into our session. The physical hair & makeup part of the trial session is a creative process, We will always say if you leave the session at 80% happy then this is a wonderful place to be. We can think of the remaining 20% as potential lipstick, change or maybe we go with a different colour palette for your eye. All these things are TOTALLY OK and we promise nothing to panic about, because we don’t know until we try it right?
trial timeline
The trial timeline will look a little like this.
10-15 Mins - Consultation - we will have a chat. We like to hear all about the details, dress, flowers the bridesmaid’s dresses, you name it I love to hear about it! This is where we will go all through your trial inspiration you have submitted on your form and really start to form your ideal hair and makeup look.
1hr - Makeup Application - This is where you will start to see the look all come together. We will start by applying your makeup using the natural light available. When the majority of your makeup is on we will work together with you facing the mirror so you can direct and have input as the final look is coming together.
30 Mins - Hair Prep - This is where we will start to prep your hair for your chosen style. If you have chosen to try hair extensions then this is we will colour match and fit them as I prep your hair ready for styling.
40 Mins - Hair Styling - This is where I will style your hair into your chosen hair style. You will be facing the mirror and I will be asking you lots of questions about your preferences in relation to your chosen hair style. This is where you can really see the whole look taking shape.
20 Mins Tweaking & Taking Photos - This is where we will make any of those changes you wish to make, have a play around with any veils or hair accessories. And take lots of photos so you can look back and reflect on the session.
Our sessions are 2,5-3 hours for a full hair and makeup trial, please do allow the full time allocated as it is so important not to rush this process.
Makeup - A Few Tips Before Your Trial
- Keep a list of definite do and don’t likes. Have you ever had your makeup done previously by a makeup artist? If so, what works for you and what doesn’t? As your bridal makeup artist it is so handy to know any preferences you may have.
- If you think it will help, then by all means bring a few of your favourite pieces of makeup with you, whether its a blusher you can’t live without or a lipstick that you love, then we can always factor these in.
- If you have any concerns regarding highly sensitive or eczema-prone skin then its really important I know about this. I can advise on a super hypo allergenic skincare brand I use specifically for these skin types.
- Ultimately this is a really fun couple of hours to try out a couple of new things and pick up some tips and tricks along the way. I would advise taking lots of photos at the trial, it helps you see how it will look under camera, I would also advise keeping your make-up on for as long as possible, its a good idea to see how long it wears on your skin and makes sure you’re happy with the coverage of the foundation etc.
- It is really important that you can (where possible) keep the makeup on, I want you keep looking at it throughout the day, let me know how it is wearing on your skin, are you looking oily, how do the lashes feel etc.
- Sometimes clients say to me “it feels like a lot of makeup” and its often really hard to visualise this makeup with the wedding dress, especially when you are wearing your casual clothes. This is another reason it is so important you keep the makeup on, it needs time to settle. I guarantee on your wedding day your makeup will fall into context, you will put that dress on and feel AMAZING!
- Want to factor in a makeup change on the wedding day? Lets talk about this, we can do a call back service to re - style or just refresh your hair & makeup? the possibilities are endless. If you want to try out a bold lip or a smokier eye for the evening we can factor this into your trial.
- Get that skin care regime in place! if you suffer from dryness/oilyness/ or problematic skin, please do not be afraid to ask, we know some amazing products we swear by! We always happy to help.
hair - A Few Tips Before Your Trial
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extentions
- Keep your pintrest board to a few select images, definitely pin a few different elements of each hair style you really love but ultimately don’t go overboard. Together we can pick out your favourite bits and create you something fabulous!
- Start to consider will you want to wear a veil, fresh flowers or a hair accessory? These all need to be considered when choosing a style for your hair.
- If you have your veil already then please do bring it with you to try, if you don’t have yours yet we do have one you are welcome to try.
- If you have any chosen hair accessories then please bring this with you also, however if you are still deciding, I have a couple of beautiful hair vines supplied by Eden B to try with your chosen hair style.
- Please wash your hair the night before or on the morning, a double shampoo is advised and a light conditioner. Please don't put any styling products or deep conditioning treatments in your hair after you have washed it.
- If you are worried about needing a little extra “oomph” then hair extensions are amazing for creating a little extra length and thickness or temporarily adding volume to up-do’s.
- We DON'T provide hair extensions and they have to be purchased in advance before your wedding or/and trial. We can add hair extensions to your hair, and there won't be any additional fees for that. Because they are a highly personalised detail that needs to be customised to match your actual hair colour and texture.
- Despite the extensive range of colours available nowadays, after purchasing if you find that the extension colour doesn't perfectly match your hair, it's essential to take them to your hairdresser. They can colour correct and trim the extensions to ensure they blend seamlessly. Mismatched colours can look unnatural and photograph poorly, so it's crucial to take time and effort in customisation for a flawless look.
- We can recommend brands that we worked with below and they are high quality clip-in hair extensions 100% human hair extension , you can color them, curl them with a high temperature, they act like normal hair and they will serve for many years. It is easy to put them on and take them off.
The trial session is designed to address one hair & one makeup look per session. If you are looking to try and create and evening hair & makeup look also then please let us know and we will extend the session by one hour so we can create your dream evening hair and makeup.
Once the trial is over we actively encourage you to keep looking at makeup, we want you to observe how it wears throughout the day and whether you notice anything you might like to tweak. It is really important that you can (where possible) keep the makeup on, We want you keep looking at it throughout the day, let us know how it is wearing on your skin, are you looking oily? How do the lashes feel etc.
We will ask you to feed back any tweaks or changes that you would like made to your wedding day hair & makeup. After your session we will write up a full face chart and detailed notes of your hairstyle in your wedding folder. I
We will then add your feedback notes to your trial notes and have a recap prior to your wedding day.
Aitbrush or traditional makeup