I knew early on that I wanted to have my hair and makeup done at home; it just seemed quicker and easier then heading out to a salon and back. But of course that convenience comes at a price.
I started my search for a make-up artist online and while there are plenty of options out there, most of them seem to fall into two categories: super-talented and expensive and not-so-talented and more affordable.
Thankfully a friend told me about her friend, Kim, who does at-home bridal makeup. I contacted Kim and she gave me a price that while not a steal, is reasonable: $125 for my trial and wedding day make-up.
Kim was able to offer me that price because while she has done a few weddings, she’s still a fairly new makeup artist and currently she just does it on the side. I know that her level of experience might make some people nervous but I saw Kim’s portfolio, my friend vouched for her skills and personality and she gave the right answers to the questions I asked her.
And here are a few questions that you want to ask you makeup artist:
- How many weddings have you done?
- What other kind of events have you done?
- Do you have any non-wedding photographer shots of your work you can show me? (because wedding photographer photos are often touched up)
- What kind of makeup brands do you use?
- Will you take photos of the trial’s end results?
- Will you make a face chart?
- Does your price include fake eye lashes? (if you want them)
Your makeup artist should also ask you a few questions, including:
- Wedding date & time
- Location
- Theme/feel/etc.
- Any skin concerns/sensitivities you have
- Whether or not you want to use your own foundation
- Whether or not you have any ideas or inspiration photos
Kim currently doesn’t have a website up but I will post the websites of a few other makeup artists I came across in a future entry.
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