Makeup Artist has become a huge topic of discussion in any bride’s preparation to ensure she looks the best and feels the best on the D-day of her life. Here are guiding points for our anxious and beautiful brides to find the ideal makeup artist:
1. Research is the best thing to start with. Knowing your timeline research the makeup artists in town if you have more than 6-12 months before your wedding day. The recommendations, google reviews, and explore portfolios can be a good way to start but do not settle on this alone, because points after this can be very crucial to select your style makeup artist.
Look for a makeup artist you do not edit photos too much, and do not use models only for the portfolio, as the textured skin and visible lines are more realistic than expecting unrealistic skin on the wedding day. Later many brides complained about why skin looked like this, and why lines are visible.
2. Defining your style, you’re aiming for a natural, a classic, or something dramatic as it will help you to find a makeup artist who creates your vision.
3. Create a vision board in hard copy or on a laptop or mobile with lots of pictures of makeup styles, hairstyles, jewelry, colors, tones, and techniques for the initial list of makeup artists.
4. Ask your friends, family, or your wedding planner for any suggestions. Look for makeup artists on social media, wedding blogs, and websites www.cnvgarimaverma.com. Look for before/after photos. Check how they accustom makeup for skin types, tones, and features. Do not always believe what is viral online videos to book a makeup artist, always check the references.
5. Arrange a trial session paid/unpaid to discuss your vision and understand how they perform. A trial is essential for assessing their technique but it’s not necessary that you will get full glam makeup same as the wedding day. Even if the artist gives you a demo of party makeup its easy for you to judge the technique, the finish, how is makeup artist approaches towards makeup. Even you can ask the suggestions for your overall body type style you can carry if you have never tried makeups before. Discuss the details about your wedding theme. Discuss the timeline for the wedding day, including start times and how long the makeup application will take.
6. Assess communication skills of the makeup artist as she/he will listen and advise to enhance your look while staying true to your vision. The comfort of a bride should always be topmost priority because if bride is tensed nothing will look good on her and she might not feel confident. The makeup process should always be enjoyable and relaxing.
7. Application of high-quality makeup products usually explains the companies and brands the makeup artist use. If there are variety of products it also explains the knowledge of the artist as per the skin and tone. It also ensures the long-lasting effect and maintaining your look throughout the day. The after effects of the products are minimised from allergies of sensitive skin.
8. Discuss in detail the pricing and packages being given by the artist. In the case of studio makeup the services that can be involved from you Pre-bridal grooming, several makeups of before functions, bridal makeup, and might be night change. If you want to hire a freelancer for the venue, the cost will involve travel changes in-city or outside-city, stay charges, etc.
Your makeup is a kind of investment of your lifetime memories and no one wants it to be looking back and feel embarrassed of yourself. The day will be printed in your photographs, videos, reels, Facebook, short, and where not.
9. Confirm the availability of a makeup artist of a particular date and time. If you have a large bridal party, make sure they can accommodate everyone. Once you have decided to hire a particular makeup artist, make sure that you have it everything in detail of your agreement, including payment schedules, cancellation policies, and any additional fees. It is also the responsibility of the person hiring a makeup artist to look comfortable and provide space for working with the makeup artist and the team. Carefully read the contract for terms related to deposits, cancellations, and any additional charges. Make sure you understand all the terms and conditions before signing the contract or agreeing to any terms. Nowadays usually every conversation is done on WhatsApp, so make sure that if even your phone gets some issue at the end moment you have the agreement well saved with others on email or any other portal for reference.
10. Plan for the unexpected in case of an emergency. A reputable artist will have a reliable backup to ensure you’re covered.