The Beauty BreakdownWelcome to my written wealth of beauty knowledge! This blog is born from my past experiences and is designed to inform and inspire future clients.
Tips for Getting Your Space Ready for Your Wedding Day
The day of your wedding can be stressful especially when things go awry. However, as a professional wedding makeup artist of more than four years, I'm hoping to offer some advice and tips that can help you make a better and stress-free environment. Keep on reading to know what spaces are best for getting ready, what to bring or provide for your wedding vendors, how you can plan ahead to avoid wedding day nuisances, and some other important factors to consider.
DMV Recommended Wedding Vendors
Here is a list of wedding vendors who are near and dear to my heart that will make your wedding day absolutely perfect. I've worked with all of them, and they all have the commonality of professionalism, excellent customer service, and service in the DC, MD, and VA areas.
What to Expect During a Trial Run
You've found your artist. You've signed a contract. You've officially booked your first trial run. Now what? Here's what to expect for your first trial run and how you can prepare for it.
What is the purpose of a trial run?
A trial run is an appointment to determine if your artist is a good fit for your makeup needs, and it also serves as a time for you to decide what type of makeup look you want for your event or wedding…
5 Things to Look for When Choosing a Makeup Artist
Finding a makeup artist can be an overwhelming process, especially when choosing one for wedding or bridal makeup. Here are a couple tips and tricks to help you narrow down your makeup artist choices.
1) Define what type of makeup look you're looking for. Do you want full coverage, full beat, heavy glam, or something more natural, dewy, and minimal? The first question I ask my clients is how often they wear makeup. This question helps me understand my client's comfort level with makeup. Also, makeup artists all have their own expertise so it's important once you've found what type of makeup you'd like, to find an artist whose work aligns with your preference.
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