Your wedding day is without a doubt one of the most important days of your life and will leave you with an album full of memories to be cherished for a lifetime.
Ask any wedding photographer and you will hear a quick and loud "YES, hire a makeup artist!" They will then explain to you that you simply do not want to risk looking blotchy or shiny for your wedding photos.
It is important to find the right make-up artist who understands the image you want to achieve, and works with you to create a total look. A professional makeup artist will usually consult with you in advance of your wedding day and even do a trial makeup application and consultation to help you develop that perfect look.
Certainly you can take a one-stop shop attitude and find a hair salon that will offer to do your hair and also your makeup at a reduced price. While this plan may save you a few dollars this is a sure path to disaster that you will only realize weeks after your wedding when you see the finished photos.
Why you ask.....
Professional Makeup Application
Your local hair salon will generally only have a licensed cosmetologist on staff. While this may sound professional, a licensed cosmetologist is primarily trained in hair, which means they do not have a background in professional makeup application.
Camera Ready Products
A professional makeup artist is trained in the color science of makeup application. Applying makeup that will be photographed is MUCH different than applying makeup for day-today wear. A professional makeup artist not only considers your skin tone, hair color and eye color, but also factors in the colors of your dress, your bridesmaids dresses and even more importantly the types of light sources that will be present when your photos are taken.
Accessories - False Eyelashes
False eyelashes can be a great accessory to your wedding day look. A salon, if they ever offer eyelash services, will usually want to do expensive permanent eyelashes that require routine follow-up and maintenance using harsh adhesive products that can cause allergic reactions. A professional makeup artist is adept at not only selecting and trimming false eyelashes that can be applied with a 24 glue, but is also able to apply them in a way and length that will not make your eyes look smaller or overly made up.
Package deal
A salon does not typically offer a discount on makeup services when there are several members in the wedding party. A professional makeup artist will usually offer a discount on makeup services for a large group or a special discount for the bride.
Convenience
Freelance Makeup Artists have the ability to travel to your location. This saves you the time, trouble, stress of getting to a salon. A professional makeup artist can also stay with you throughout your wedding day to be available for any touch ups or look changes.
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