Why Have a Hair and Makeup Trial?

 

Remember when you purchased your wedding dress – you probably went to more than one boutique and you almost certainly tried on more than one dress (probably closer to a dozen dresses!). And you did this to find the perfect dress that suited you and your vision for your wedding. You also probably have multiple fittings scheduled to make sure it fits your body properly. Tons of time and effort goes into perfecting your dress because it will be in every photo of you and something that guests instantly notice. 

Well, consider every time you tried on a dress or went for a fitting like a “trial” for your dress. What a lot of brides forget is that hair and makeup are in just as many photos as the wedding dress (if not more!) – so why not put the same amount of effort into planning your hair and makeup as you do your dress? 

Trials are key to being confident in your bridal beauty style and are essentially another investment into your overall look/vision for yourself for your wedding. They’re also a great way to get to know your Hair and Makeup Artist, who will be an integral part of the morning of your wedding. 

Some benefits of doing a bridal trial are:
  • To alleviate any nerves or concerns you have about your bridal beauty style by getting to try it out beforehand
  • Decide between two different looks to see which suits you better
  • You ensure that the artist(s) you select can actually execute the look you want
  • Saves you time on your wedding day since your look has already been planned in advance (significantly less chance that you’ll make changes to it on the wedding with a trial)
  • You get to know the makeup artist and see if their style suits yours
  • If you are wearing eyelashes for the first time on your wedding you can try them beforehand to see if they will be comfortable (there are different kinds of lashes available)
  • If you are wearing hair extensions for the first time you can see if you like the length of them and if the suit the hairstyle you are choosing
  • To test the longevity of the hair and makeup (and what makeup products and hair tools work best to ensure your style lasts all night)
  • The artist can make suggestions for hair cut/colour and ways to improve your skincare routine so that your bridal beauty looks its best for the wedding
In order to get the most out of your trial, I suggest to:
  • Bring a friend – or someone who’s opinion you trust – and get a second opinion on the finished look
  • Book the trial on a day you have a wedding dress fitting or a night out. Wedding dress fittings are great because you can see the whole look together to make sure it suits your dress.
  • Avoid booking your trial the day of your Bridal Shower. Sometimes seeing too many guests before the wedding can lead to more opinions than needed to make your decision (which can make it more confusing to select a final look).
  • If you are looking for hair and makeup styles on Pinterest I always recommend looking at models with similar skin tones, hair colour and features as you
  • Wait to purchase your bridal hair accessories (except the veil). It’s better to purchase them after you’ve seen your hair styled to know what type of accessory will suit it. If it’s a sentimental piece then we can absolutely incorporate it into your look
  • If you are doing a spray tan before your wedding you should also do a spray tan before your trial. Makeup can look different with a spray tan
  • Take the photos of your hair and makeup trial to your hairdresser for your final cut/colour before your wedding so she can see how much needs to be trimmed, where highlights should be placed (if getting them), whether to add layers, etc. 
What you should have for your trial:
  • Your wedding dress already selected
  • Your hair extensions if using them 
  • Anything specific you know you want added into your look: a specific lipstick or hair accessory
  • Your veil if you are unsure of where to place it
  • A white shirt, or a shirt close to the colour of the outfit you are wearing
  • Photos of styles you like – the artist can work with you to combine the styles
  • An idea of what you don’t like – it helps the artist know what suggestions to make
  • (If you wear glasses) Either the pair of glasses you are wearing on your wedding day or practice wearing contacts if you are not wearing your glasses
Things you DON’T need for your trial:
  • To know the exact look of what you want – we customize that for you at the trial
  • Your hair cut exactly how you will have it for your wedding. It’s good to have it similar, but don’t worry about cutting and colouring it for your trial. We discuss Your wedding dress already selected
  • Your hair extensions if using
  • Anything specific you know you want added into your look: a specific lipstick or hair accessory
  • Your veil if you are unsure of where to place it
  • Jewellery selected – again, this might change after you see your final hair/makeup look
I always want Brides to remember:
This is YOUR look. The end goal is for you to look and feel like the best version of yourself. I will always give suggestions on what I think would look best but at the end of the day, your opinion matters most and I will cater your look to exactly how your want it.

You can click here to schedule your trial with Adriana!