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Susan
Expert August 2019

hmu Trial - what would you do?

Susan, on July 21, 2019 at 9:42 PM

Posted in Hair and Makeup 60

So....I’ll start with the fact that finding another option isn’t feasible due to my wedding being in 27 days and I’ve already exhausted local options. 😂😮 A few months back I had my first HMU trial the day of my wedding pictures. I love the girl that did it, she was so sweet. My eye makeup was...
So....I’ll start with the fact that finding another option isn’t feasible due to my wedding being in 27 days and I’ve already exhausted local options. 😂😮

A few months back I had my first HMU trial the day of my wedding pictures. I love the girl that did it, she was so sweet. My eye makeup was PERFECT but....my hair was not what I really wanted. The curls were too tight, and there was too much stiffness to it. My face makeup was also really thick and orange (I looked the color of an Oompa Loompa).

Friday I had another HMU trial with another company and they are also wonderful girls. My hair was perfection, exactly what I wanted; plus she was able to do my extensions too. My eyes were pretty and overall the look was really beautiful and close to what I wanted.....however, she did the blush and contour so high on my face it was actually up ON my cheeks versus where my natural contour line is. And there was really bad separating and breaking up on that area...I think because the airbrush makeup wasn’t set right and then too many powders were applied on top.

Needless to say, neither one was really exactly what I wanted but I need to make a choice. I told FH if I had to wear it exactly the way they both did it - no changes - I would choose 2. But I’d love some unbiased opinions.


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  • J
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    I agree 100% with this. It photographs well. The tip about the hair being tight to begin with as it will relax. The second trial barely looks curled at all. The makeup in the first also photographs way better than the second trial. I do have to say it's not quite the right shade though. She needs to add a bit more lighter foundation in or highlight the face with a lighter concealer to even it out.

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  • Ivy ORP
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    Personally I think #1 is amazing but maybe because that is exactly what I'm going for. You have to be happy with it. I will say I don't see what you seemed to for #1 but the cheeks on #2 look off to me. Either way I'm sure you'll be beautiful.

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  • Susan
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    Thank you for your feedback!

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  • Susan
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    Oh, I can definitely change the look - just don't have the time to change to a different MUA. I don't have any more time or $$$ for another trial, deposit, etc.

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  • Susan
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    LOL, well thanks sweets!

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  • Susan
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    Susan ·
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    Thank you!


    I do know that they will fall - however, we had our engagement pictures that day and it didn't fall AT ALL. My hair doesn't really fall - because it's naturally got some curl to it and when it gets curled it holds on to it for the long haul. LOL

    It definitely looked orange in person, so much so that I didn't even take an other pictures...but in terms of the photographing, it looked beautiful in our engagement shoot.

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  • Susan
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    Yes, # 1 was definitely more orange in person. I didn't want to go into any stores, was really uncomfortable, and I didn't even want to get close to FH's clothes! Haha!Trial #1 was on our engagement picture day and it photographed prettily....BUT I don't want to be uncomfortable in person, you know!? Unfortunately

    Engagement shoothmu Trial - what would you do? 1

    I have already blown the budget for HMU so now I just have to choose between these two.


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  • Susan
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    That is a really good point!! I am sure that we can make changes as the day goes by. I actually liked both vendors, but I thought that I vibed better with #1.

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  • Susan
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    I completely agree that #1 killed the eyes and #2 slayed the hair. I need like the midway point between the two! Haha!

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  • Susan
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    Thank you!

    I think that's why I am nit picking - I am a makeup girl, I wear a full face 4/7 days of the week so I know what I like, what I want, etc. I feel like the airbrush was a better match, but I also think that if I can get #1 to adjust the foundation, or hell...even take my own! Maybe that would be a good compromise?!


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  • Susan
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    I did honestly consider it, but I want to just be able to chill and not rush....and I can't be on time to save my life so I am leaving almost everything to the professionals so that I won't be late to my own wedding!!!
    Thank you for your feedback and advice!

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  • Susan
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    Susan ·
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    Thank you so much for your kind words! Smiley heart

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  • Kellie Martinez
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    You're welcome!I agree and think that is a good compromise!

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  • Susan
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    Bahaha, it's funny that you said that - I felt like I had major RBF when she was taking those pictures. But also the style just seemed a little more trendy than I am.

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  • Susan
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    Thank you!!!

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  • Susan
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    Yes, I totally agree about hair in general - I just know my hair and it doesn't fall. I still had those curls when I went to bed that night. LOL
    I kind of wanted a looser curl/beachy wave look than actual CURLS, so I think maybe I just didn't translate that well to the first MUA.


    I agree about the photographing too, and it actually looked amazing in our pictures from the photographer. I think just taking my own foundation, or trying something lighter may be the way to go.

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  • Susan
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    The cheeks kind of look like a painted doll to me? Like it's up too high on my face for my face structure?

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  • Susan
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    UPDATE!

    Thank you so much to everyone for the replies, advice, thoughts, and comments!

    After wearing the #2 airbrushed makeup for the day, my entire face and neck has broken out in huge spots - I have at least 7 and I didn't use any new products except what she used that day. Smiley sad

    I have decided to go with MUA #1 and have her do a lighter foundation (I may take my own), high light more, and do looser curls/more waves on my hair and I think that it will end up exactly like my vision!

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  • Cassi
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    Can you show number 1 the picture from number 2 and see if she can replicate it ? Looks like your hair is longer now than when you went to vendor 1 so that may make. a difference too
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  • Sara
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    I love 1's makeup. It looks glowing and the eyes are amazing! It looks like a little purple in the eyes. I love the lips in 1 also. And the hair looks great!

    2's makeup doesn't look like anything too special.
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