When preparing for special occasions, like weddings, proms, and milestone birthdays, one of the most important ingredients in celebrating your day is ensuring that you look and feel gorgeous. The best way to guarantee your big day goes off without a hitch is to schedule a hair and makeup trial. Working with your stylist in advance will allow you to choose the best look to suit your style, the time to perfect every detail, and the confidence of knowing you can celebrate feeling beautiful, inside and out.
Select the Right Stylist
Finding the right stylist is not only the first step but may be the most crucial step in ensuring your hair and makeup trial goes smoothly. Spend time researching stylists in your area, and don’t hesitate to ask family members and friends for recommendations. The key is choosing a stylist whose work resonates with you and is representative of the aesthetics you have in mind. A good stylist will ask you several questions about the occasion to help you achieve the ideal look for the big day.
Consider Your Style
Once you’ve decided on your stylist– or perhaps simultaneously– you’ll want to thoughtfully consider your style. Not only does your style come into play, but also the style of the event, be it a wedding, dance, or otherwise. Think about the venue or location where the event will occur, for example. A casual setting may call for a different look than a more formal one. Keep in mind what you’ll be wearing, and if it’s a wedding you’re preparing for, consider the colors and theme.
Choose Reference Photos
The importance of choosing reference photos to communicate your ideas and inspiration cannot be stressed enough. Photos can convey details that oftentimes words cannot, and using photos ensures that you and your stylist are always on the same page. Remember that not every style will appear the same on people with different types of hair, so while photos serve as a great starting point, your stylist will not likely be able to fully replicate a reference photo.
Arrive Prepared
While the outcome of a hair and makeup trial is significantly dependent upon the efforts and expertise of your stylist, there are also a few important steps that you can take to secure success. Arriving at your trial fully prepared goes a long way. Before heading to your appointment, be sure to wash your face to remove any makeup and apply moisturizer to prep your skin for application. Every stylist will have different preferences regarding the best way to prep your hair, so it’s worth reaching out in advance to ask.
Consult Trusted Friends & Family
It’s natural to want to include your family and friends in your hair and makeup trial– after all, every occasion is only as special as the love and excitement of your nearest and dearest. However, when inviting friends and family along to your hair and makeup trial, be sure to choose wisely. Too many opinions can often make what should be a joyous time suddenly feel very stressful, and can easily lead to hurt feelings. Instead, bring one or two guests along whose style you admire and whose opinions you know you can trust.
Voice Questions & Concerns
While your stylist has the experience and skills necessary to create the look of your dreams, they can’t read minds! If you are unhappy with any aspect of your trial or you have adjustments that you’d like them to make, all you have to do is ask. A professional stylist wants to ensure that you leave feeling confident and beautiful, and they would rather you voice your concerns than remain silent and unsettled. Your stylist’s feelings will not be hurt if you don’t care for a choice they’ve made or an aspect of the work. They’ll be much happier knowing that you’re truly happy and ready for your big day.
Never Settle
Once your hair and makeup trial is complete, you’ve gone over all of the details for the main event, and you’ve voiced any questions or concerns you have for your stylist, you should feel confident in knowing that you are in the most capable hands. If you don’t, however, it’s important to speak up. You should never settle for a stylist who leaves you feeling less than your best. Ask your stylist for another trial, or if need be, consider another stylist. At Fruition Salon, we guarantee you'll love your hair and makeup before leaving the chair. Our mission is to be the hair salon for all your beauty needs. The best way to do that is to make sure you leave looking your best every time.
