Discussions from Hair and Makeup

I know it’s not really necessary to get your hair stylist a gift but mine is one of my bridesmaid’s mothers and I have a feeling she’s going to charge me very little or nothing so I want to make sure...

Per my previous post, I had my hair trial yesterday and absolutely loved it. The stylist I'm using works for a salon, but she's doing my wedding-hair on her day off and she set her own rate, and she...

Hi fellow brides — this is an SOS call for hair pictures! I’m wearing a circlet headpiece for the wedding. It goes all the way around and across my forehead. I’ve been looking on-and-off for months...

I am totally new to getting my makeup done by a professional and am looking at the pros/cons! Did you all do your own makeup or get it done? And if you got it done, what did it cost?

Hi everybody! 3 weeks engaged here, and my manicure is starting to chip haha. After y'all got engaged, did you start a nail routine like getting manicures regularly? I would love to always have pretty...

I’m currently looking for a makeup artist for the big day, but I didn’t think about whether I should go to the artist in their studio or have them come to me at the venue. Which option do you think is...

Hi everyone. I need some advice. 2 of my bridesmaids want to do their makeup in effort to save money on the day of wedding. I really want them to get their makeup done as they will be professional...

I was planning to pay for all my bridesmaids and 2 grooms-women to have their hair and makeup done. I thought it would be a nice treat for everyone, and I thought it would make the photos nicer if...

What are you doing on the day of? Hair or makeup first?

I've been trying to find a hair and makeup service to come out to my venue to do hair for myself and my two bridesmaids, and makeup for me. I'm getting a lot of responses that people have a minimum...

Hey yall! So I need some advice. My husband and I are renewing our vows March 2020 in Estes Park, Colorado. We are living in Oklahoma right now, so I don't know how to go about hiring a makeup and...

Which brands are long lasting? I’m shopping for a lipstick this week!

UGH so I'm doing my own wedding makeup and I'm trying to get stocked up on products so i can do a couple test runs. I do have a foundation i wear daily, that seems to work ok for my skin (i am SUPER...

I always see recommendations on these forums to wear heavier makeup for the wedding so you don’t look washed out in photos. I never wear makeup, and when I do it’s just mascara. I plan to wear a...

53 days and counting! One thing I'm starting to think about is the rehearsal dinner. I have hair that doesn't hold a curl very well, so my HMUA has asked that I don't wash my hair the night before...

Are any of you ladies getting one done before your special day? I have an appointment tomorrow and I’m so nervous, first time waxer here! Also, I’m now ONE WEEK away from my wedding! Eeeeeeek!

I had my makeup pre-trial done last weekend. I told my makeup artist that I was oily and had some acne scars that needed coverage. She told me “ok so let’s go for a full coverage” and see how you like...

I'm getting married 2 hours away from where I live, and know no one around that area. My hair stylist won't travel, and I didn't expect her to (though I definately offered to compensate for the travel...