Preview appointment tips for brides
10 TIPS FOR BRIDES TO PREP FOR THE PREVIEW APPOINTMENT
When it comes to your preview appointment (some artists call it a trial run) you might not know when to schedule it or how to arrive for the appointment. I’ve got you covered.
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Schedule your preview 1-3 months prior to the wedding date. This will be beneficial to your artists because your preview will be fresh in their mind and you’ll look as close to how you’re going to look on the wedding day. (If you’re growing your hair out for example). Also, book as early on in the day as possible so that you can wear the makeup for a long period of time. I normally recommend syncing it up with one of your dress fittings, so you can see the whole look.
Get a deep cleansing/hydrating facial (a Diamond Glow facial is a good one to consider) and dermaplaning a couple of days prior to the preview to prepare your skin for makeup. Your makeup can only look as good as your skin underneath is.
Create an album on your phone beforehand with your wedding details (dress, wedding colors, hairstyle/makeup inspiration). Include photos from your actual artist’s portfolio. By creating this album you’re helping your artist to customize a look to you.
If you’ll be getting a spray tan for the wedding day consider getting one for your preview as well. Makeup and the level of makeup intensity looks different on different skin tones. The general rule is to get a spray tan 2 days before your event. You might modify this based on your spray tan trial and how you like how it faded.
Avoid SPF for the preview — and wedding day. Some SPF can cause flashback in flash photography and ingredients can interfere with ingredients in makeup.
Arrive to your preview with a clean moisturized face, clean dry hair (or hair/makeup done if you’re only getting one portion of the preview done), and wear white.
Be open minded. Your hair/makeup at your preview is not meant to be your exact bridal look. It’s meant for you to learn what you want and don’t want for the big day.
If you’re thinking about using hair extensions chat with your stylist. They might recommend you order them prior to your appointment so you have them on hand to use. If you’re on the fence you can come to your appointment without; you and your stylist can determine if your look would be better enhanced with a pack of clip ins or if don’t need them afterall.
At the end of the day, email your makeup artist and/or hairstylist and let them know how everything wore and if there is anything you want to change or tweak.
And always remember you won’t hurt our feelings. We want to know how you feel, and your preferences. You know your comfort level best when it comes to hair and makeup choices. We want to help make your vision come to life with you.
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