Wondering if a bridal hair and makeup trial is really worth the time and investment?
We say yes!
And here’s a few reasons why.
MAKEUP VARIATIONS
During your bridal hair and makeup trial we will help you find the perfect look that will suit your individual style.
Most Polished brides are women that don’t wear makeup on the daily, so this whole makeup thing is like visiting uncharted waters, but don’t worry!
Team Polished is dedicated to making your best hair and makeup vision come to life.
In the world of makeup, there aren’t specifics on how a smokey eye looks or how a natural makeup application is done, there are tons of variations.
Your version of a “natural” bridal makeup look can be completely different from my version of a “natural” look.
CONFIDENCE
If hair and makeup are not something you tend to dabble in, we highly recommend booking a trial.
We advise not trying anything new on your wedding day and that includes hair and makeup, we want no unexpected surprises!
A bridal hair and makeup trial will not only give you peace of mind knowing you can trust us as your artists, but it will also give you confidence in knowing we have your exact look mapped out.
Our professionals will take notes on your hair type, skin type, makeup colors and take lots of photos during your trial so it’s smooth sailing on your wedding day.
What to Expect During Your Bridal Hair and Makeup Trial
Questions, lots and lots of questions!
We love getting to know our brides by chatting about your wedding day vision.
We want your hair and makeup to not only reflect your personal style, we also want to ensure the colors and accessories mesh perfectly with every element of your wedding.
What are your wedding colors?
What does your dress look like?
Will your wedding be in-door, outdoor or both?
Will you be wearing a veil?
Do you want your bridesmaids to have a specific hair & makeup look or do they have creative freedom?
These questions are just the tip of the iceberg, why so many questions you ask?
THE APPLICATION
During your trial, we will most likely be working on your hair and makeup at the same time, so give us about 1.5 hours of your time.
If we do happen to work on your hair and makeup separately, give us about an hour for each service.
Find out here why we adore airbrush makeup for our brides.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO YOUR BRIDAL hair and makeup TRIAL?
Bring your ideas and inspirations!
Whether you have photos from Pinterest, Instagram or a bridal magazine, bring what you have in mind.
We can help create the perfect look suited specifically for you.
Got hair accessories? Bring those too! Even if you bought a few different accessories, bring them all!
We can play around with each one to see which will look the best.
Here are some hair accessories we love on Amazon and Etsy.
Lastly, arrive with a clean face and freshly washed, dry hair.
TRIAL TIPS:
- Be open-minded! Makeup looks different on camera than it does in person, so our goal is to find a happy medium where you love the way you look on camera and in person!
- Wear white to your trial or schedule your trial on the same day as your final dress fitting. This will give you a better idea on whether you like that lip color or hair accessory you had in mind.
- Finding the perfect look and artist can take time, make sure to book your trial with plenty of time before your wedding day.
- Some brides schedule their trial up to a year in advance so they can check it off their list, we suggest scheduling your trial a minimum of 1-2 months prior to your wedding day.
- When looking at inspirational photos, try looking at hairstyles with similar hair color as you.
- Keep in mind, many photos on Instagram and Pinterest have been photo shopped or filters have been added to them.
- Have skin concerns? Try visiting a dermatologist at least 6 months prior to your wedding to give your skin time to adjust
