How to Find make-up artist??
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HollyLewis
>I was wondering if any of you could tell me how I would go about finding
>someone to do all of my bridal parties make-up? That would include me!
>Im in Southern California so if any of you can give me some suggestions
>I would really appreciate it. Also how much does it usually cost??
>Thanks!
>Kate
Decide whether you need the makeup artist to come to your wedding site (or
wherever you're getting dressed) or whether you can all go to a salon.
If the former, you can check ads in local wedding magazines, ask all your
friends who've been married in the last couple of years, ask anyone you know
who works in theater or television, the yellow pages... the same ways you find
any wedding vendor, really. If the latter is acceptable, call the local spas
and salons. They often do package deals for wedding parties.
In Northern California, the cost is usually between $35 and $100 per person. I
paid mine $150 for hair and makeup for me and my mom (plus he did minor things
like just mascara or just lipstick for the rest of the ladies, but not full
makeup and no one else's hair). Makeup only will be a little less, and if you
pay for the entire wedding party you can often get a price like $100 for the
first person (you) plus $20 for each additional (the brideswomen, your mom,
etc.) Just remember if you hire one artist to do makeup for seven people, it's
going to take a looooong time. :-)
The trial run session -- at the artist's salon -- should be significantly
cheaper or even free. I think I paid $25. Try to plan a night out on the day
you do the trial, 'cause you'll probably look like a glamour queen. ;-)
Holly
Blon D 74
Look into Lancome, Estee Lauder, etc. They usually have make up artists and
they can come to your house (for a small fee, of course)
Shawn C Pennington
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> Look into Lancome, Estee Lauder, etc. They usually have make up artists and
> they can come to your house (for a small fee, of course)
You may want to check cosmetology schools also. My friend currently
attends one, and they allow her to perform work (only material they've
already covered in classes) at the school for very affordable prices.
She colored my hair for $10!
Just a thought...
Joy
tasha
into that too. I was amazed that he would do it. He did a trial, and it
was good. And a good price.
I went to the NARS counter, and the woman who was doing my makeover said
she did weddings as well. Her price was $175 for the bride. I
practically fell over. And she would take the bus! So do shop around
b/c, IMHO, $175 is not worth it.
Tasha
agos...@mailexcite.com
> Hi guys, ]
> I was wondering if any of you could tell me how I would go about finding
> someone to do all of my bridal parties make-up? That would include me!
> Im in Southern California so if any of you can give me some suggestions
> I would really appreciate it. Also how much does it usually cost??
> Thanks!
> Kate
Kate,
Go to http://www.marykay.com/ and click on the consultant finder to find a
consultant in your area. If you want to try out several, hit reload on the
page that shows the consultant's information and another will come up. You
can check out some of my previous posts on this subject to get all the
details, but this is a very economical way to go and you are in complete
control of how you will end up looking. Not to mention you get to use some
of the best cosmetics around and you get wonderful instruction. I'm a little
bit biased since I'm a consultant myself, but don't worry, I can't profit
from recommending this to you since I am not in your area. If you have any
questions about this of course feel free to email me. And remember:
beautiful skin is the most important ingredient in a beautiful wedding day
look, so start with a skin care program now!
Best wishes and I hope this helps you!
Anna
(marrying Michael, April 1, 2000)
Wedding website: http://www.angelfire.com/ga/colleyhome/
Fastest email response: anna.gossard @ atlantaga.ncr.com
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Kelli Hughes
done by someone else. Do your own makeup. You shouldn't do your makeup
very different from what you do everyday or you will not look natural.
I would suggest having someone help you decide what to wear and how to
apply it (if you don't know already), but do it yourself. I promise you
will be more pleased with the results. Don't pay to have your makeup
done because then you might not like it. It won't last long anyway! I
did my own, and I thought I looked very beautiful. I would not have
wanted to be "made up". You will be surprised how different you will
look in a wedding dress anyway.
Kelli
poo...@webtv.net wrote:
> Hi guys, ]
> I was wondering if any of you could tell me how I would go about finding
> someone to do all of my bridal parties make-up? That would include me!
> Im in Southern California so if any of you can give me some suggestions
> I would really appreciate it. Also how much does it usually cost??
> Thanks!
> Kate
>
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jello
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> I hate to tell you this, but I would not recommend getting your makeup
> done by someone else. Do your own makeup. You shouldn't do your makeup
> very different from what you do everyday or you will not look natural.
> I would suggest having someone help you decide what to wear and how to
> apply it (if you don't know already), but do it yourself. I promise you
> will be more pleased with the results. Don't pay to have your makeup
> done because then you might not like it. It won't last long anyway! I
> did my own, and I thought I looked very beautiful. I would not have
> wanted to be "made up". You will be surprised how different you will
> look in a wedding dress anyway.
Suppose the original poster is like me: (a) not a big-time makeup
wearer; but (b) interested in a more "special" look for her wedding; and
(c) kind of a spaz when it comes to applying makeup, especially on those
rare occasions when I want to look better-than-normal? Oh, I'm also very
fair and photograph badly in light colors, so the only thing between me
and ugly photos is a good makeup job.
I *totally* recommend having it done professionally, but with a few
caveats: first and foremost, meet several different people and try them
out till you find one you like. I met three different makeup artists,
and none of them charged me for this initial consultation. Then have a
run-through with the one you choose, so you can work out the kinks and
make sure you'll be happy on the wedding day. I've been in weddings
where I've had horrible makeup jobs, but in every case, the bride had
not "tried out" the makeup person.
Personally, I found a great makeup guy who managed to make me look
natural-yet-prettier-than-usual (for the test application anyway), and
that application lasted through six hours of walking around outside in
New York City heat and humidity. I definitely could not do what he does
without days of practice between now and my wedding.
Michelle Magness
makeup artist, and I have done numerous photo shoots and catwalk shows,
along with balls and weddings. The problem with brides doing their own
makeup is they get nervous on the day and that gets worse if anything goes
wrong. Also there are a lot of people who wear next to no makeup normally
and if it's done like this for the wedding, they will look like they're not
wearing any in the photos. A good makeup artist should be able to get that
nice balance so the photo result is pleasing, but also keep the bride
looking natural. Sure, some people are great at doing their own makeup, but
that doesn't cover everyone (I'm not wanting to imply that Kate can't put
make up on here). I would suggest going to someone reputable, they should
offer a free or reduced rate trial run first to go through colours and see
what you want etc. (They often have to charge something due to the amount of
product they use - but it shouldn't be full price). During this time, you
can produce pictures of what you like and get an idea of what will be done
for the wedding day. She should also allow plenty of time on the day ....she
shouldn't have clients booked up around you so she's rushing you through.
The thing is, I feel and have been told by others as well that it also gives
you a chance to be pampered, and not to have to worry about anything. If
you've done the trial run, then you know what she's going to do so there
shouldn't be any discrepancies there. Also don't be afraid to tell her what
you don't like. If she does something that you think is awful, say so.
Otherwise you are likely to end up with a finished result that you hate,
then your money is wasted. I personally think that a professionally made up
face has a better result for the camera, especially if black and white
photos are being taken. I'm not belittling anyone here who has done their
own makeup, but makeup artists have the skills to bring out your best
feature(s) which is something a lot of people don't know how to do
correctly. Going to a makeup artist doesn't mean you're going to come out
looking like some transvestite showgirl!!! As I said, just be picky about
who you go to, that's all. You should look your best on your wedding day,
and I know that personally I wouldn't want to look like I do every single
day of the year with the same makeup, same hair and everything. But at the
end of the day, it's up to you...just shop around and ask to see examples of
their own work before you even do the trial run. That will give you an idea
of their skill level.
Regards
Michelle
Kelli Hughes wrote in message <3619999C...@mail.utexas.edu>...
>I hate to tell you this, but I would not recommend getting your makeup
>done by someone else. Do your own makeup. You shouldn't do your makeup
>very different from what you do everyday or you will not look natural.
>I would suggest having someone help you decide what to wear and how to
>apply it (if you don't know already), but do it yourself. I promise you
>will be more pleased with the results. Don't pay to have your makeup
>done because then you might not like it. It won't last long anyway! I
>did my own, and I thought I looked very beautiful. I would not have
>wanted to be "made up". You will be surprised how different you will
>look in a wedding dress anyway.
>
Tony
that's the only reason I'm here and replying to this.
She works in fashion and doesn't even consider weddings anymore and
it's for this very reason. The brides have always tried to get a
"deal" and "favor", etc. Her rate when working in catalog is
$500-$700 a day. She has received $500 for some weddings, doing a
bride and couple maids. But the time invested of pre-work and the day
of the wedding was really not worth it. Not only are the brides
always trying to get a deal, the stress that goes along with it is why
she won't even consider weddings. And when someone is really trying
to get her, and doesn't want a "no" answer, the rate is $1000, take
it or leave it.
What's the point of this? Just remember you get what you pay for.
Also, this is a big day for the bridal party, not for everyone
involved. Most people are just doing their job, be it a very good
job, it's a job. So if the make costs $175, you're probably getting a
$175 job. That may be sufficient for some, and others find the photos
and the day so important they are willing to pay for looking like they
stepped out of a fashion magazine.
Just my $.02.
-Tony
Michelle Magness
counter people don't have actual training on makeup. I'm not being awful to
anyone, and I'm happy to accept in some cases I could be wrong but in my
experience a lot of them go by what they already know along with a couple of
tips given to them in training. That is probably why they are such a
bargain. I'm not belittling them or anything, but I have had some nasty
experiences first hand of what their skills can be like. When you go to an
actual make up artist, they have been through a training course, they know
about colour, contouring, disguising blemishes and making features look
smaller/bigger. I know $175 may seem like a lot, and you do have to go with
what fits into the budget but I agree with Tony.......you get what you pay
for. You should always have a trial........DO NOT just contract someone and
let them do whatever on the day. Any decent makeup artist will suggest you
do one - possibly at a small charge because they do have to cover their
product and in a trial there is often a lot of product used because you're
trying different things. You should also be able to ask to see a portfolio
or something similar of their previous work. I have photos of nearly
everything I have done, even if it came down to me taking a quick snap with
a Polaroid. Things may be different in US, and I sincerely hope I haven't
offended anyone here who may be one of the consultants for a make up company
but this is my professional opinion and I wanted to offer another point of
view.
Best wishes
Michelle
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