Frequently Asked Questions

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Everything you need to know about booking with Polished

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What do we love the most about doing hair & makeup?

We love helping women feel bold, beautiful and confident in their own skin.

What's our makeup style?

We love the polished, natural look. Accentuating your best features is our specialty. We don’t want you to feel like a totally different person, we want to help you feel like the best version of YOU during all of your wedding events.

Do we have a studio?

Yes! Our studio is located at 11011 S Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77099 Suite K. We are located inside a makeup store/school called The MUA Project.

Do we travel?

Yes! We are based in Houston, TX and are available for worldwide travel.

what are the travel fees?

The minimum travel fee is $60 per artist.
$1 per mile, per artist each way.
Calculated as: # of artist(s) x # of miles x 2 = Total travel cost.
We are located at 11011 S Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77099.

How can I book my appointment?

We require a booking contract & a non-refundable retainer of 50% to secure your appointment.
Click to fill out this form when you are ready to book. The remaining 50% is due 2 weeks before your wedding day.

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How long will my makeup last?

We'll give you some pointers on how to properly care for your makeup look so it lasts as long as possible. If you don’t rub your face, it should last upwards of 15 hours!

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I don’t like the feeling of makeup on my face, how does your makeup feel?

Our airbrush feels so light you might forget you have it on.

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Is there a price difference for the brides and bridesmaids services?

Yes, please see our services page for more information.

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How many people can you take care of in one day?

We have a team of 17 artists so we can accommodate parties of any size.

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Do you offer phone consultations?

Yes! We can schedule a best-fit phone call with you to see if we would be a good fit for each other.

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Can I bring a friend or family member with me to my appointment?

We understand getting your hair and makeup done for your bridal trial or wedding day is a special one, so we allow 1 guest in the studio to join you. No children are allowed.

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How should I prep my face for makeup services?

We just need a clean, bare face to work on. Do not wax your face within 3-4 days of your appointment.

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How Long Does Each Service Take?

Each service takes about 45 minutes - 1 hour to complete. We ask for 2 hours to complete a bridal hair and makeup look.

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09.

Is airbrush makeup and traditional makeup the same price?

Yes, but we prefer airbrush since it lasts much longer is water resistant, sweat proof and cry proof.

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I have no idea how I want my hair done, can you help me decide?

Of course! We can decide together what would work best for your face shape, hair texture and overall style you are going for. We recommend finding some photos of hairstyles you like so we can get a feel for your style.

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Do you offer touch up kits?

We do! We offer different size touch up kits for purchase (must request prior to appointment date). Full size lip gloss, lip color touch up, mini hair spray and makeup wipes are a few items you'll find in our bridal touch-up kits. Inquire for more details.

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Can you stay on-site for touch up’s?

We can stay as long as you would like us to, touch up services are $150 per hour, per artist.

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Do you offer Bridal Trials and Trials for Mother of the Bride/Groom?

Yes we do! Fill in our contact form or give us a call to book a trial run. 713-364-3123

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How should I prep my hair for services?

Arrive at your appointment with fully dry, clean hair.
If your hair does not hold a curl well, we ask that you wash your hair the night before your appointment with no conditioner and no leave-in products.
If you have naturally curly hair, you may arrive with your hair wet.

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Can you work with all skin tones?

Yes, absolutely! We are a diverse group of artists that work with a diverse group of clients. Korean beauty, South Asian Brides, Middle Eastern weddings, European, Latin, American, and all other ethnicities you can think of!

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Can I book just eyes?

We do not offer half face services. Picasso wouldn't sell half a painting so we don't either! Let us give you the entire pampering package, you will love it.