A wedding day is one of the most important occasions in a woman’s life. As such, a lot of effort is geared towards ensuring that everything runs smoothly. Getting a skilled and reliable makeup artist can be a nightmare, even more so if they ditch you on the big day. To avoid pitfalls, consider these tips.
Research
If you don’t already know a good makeup artist (MUA), you’ll need to do extensive research. Online searches are good but not enough, since some people don’t post real photos of their work. Others delete any negative feedback on their pages, giving a false view of their business. Visit the MUA, get to see their actual work. Talk to clients to get straightforward reviews.
Rapport
After selecting several MUAs whose work you like, settle on one whom you gel with. You’ll be spending a lot of time with him/ her, thus it’s important that the two of you get along well. They should understand your preferences and personality. All the other preparations for your big day are stressful enough- having your makeup done should be relaxing. They should mesh well with your friends and family to make the day more memorable.
Have A Look In Mind
There are thousands of looks you can do for a wedding, but you should have an idea of what you want. The look should reflect your taste in makeup. Choose a MUA who specialises in that kind of look so that things flow effortlessly.
Trials
Sometimes the ideas we have in our minds don’t turn out the same in real life. The same goes for makeup looks. To avoid nasty surprises, it’s better to have several trial runs before the wedding day. This gives you and the MUA enough time to adjust the look accordingly to something you love. You should also involve your photographer to take shots in different lighting situations to see how the makeup will look in pictures.
Products
Only work with a MUA who uses quality products. They should be well educated on products and their ingredients. Don’t shy away for asking about their training & certification details. You are making a time and money investment in the MUA, thus you need to know as much as possible about them professionally.