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What to Look for in a Make-up Artist
As with any supplier, you should look for someone who has specific experience.
It is not enough to be a make-up artist; ideally they should be experienced in doing bridal make up. Most importantly, you need to feel relaxed and at ease around them. To ensure you make the right choice, we’ve put together a list of the kind of questions you should be asking.
- How long have they been doing bridal make up?
- How many have they done?
- Do they have a portfolio or website you can look at?
- How much do they charge for make up for the bride?
- How much do they charge for make up for bridesmaids or mother of the bride?
- Will they travel to you on the wedding day? Will there be an additional cost for this and how much?
- How many people could they do make up for on the day without having to rush anyone? You need to be sure that the artist will be able to do this without compromise on quality.
- Will it be just them or will they bring anyone to help with the rest of the party? If so, is it possible to see a portfolio of their work and how much experience do they have?
- Can they do a practice run? If so, how much does it cost?
- If they are also a hairdresser, do they offer any special packages for doing both make-up and hair?
nofreetime tips
- Always have a practice run with your make-up artist. A pre-wedding make up practice should not be rushed so that you can see the full effect. A practice trial will also allow you to see what your make-up artist can do whilst putting your mind at rest about being ‘too made up’
- Don’t feel pressurised into wearing colours you don’t want to wear – if you don’t like something. Be honest with the make-up artist and let her know how you feel. You may find however, that the colours she uses specifically highlight certain features on your face.
- Ensure you look at a portfolio of their work so you can see the different styles they use for different face shapes and skin tone.
- If possible, try and find a make-up artist who is also a hairdresser. Not only could this save you a bit of money, but it will also mean fewer people to liaise with.