Many brides-to-be consider skipping the hair and makeup trial thinking it’s either too expensive or not worth the time. Experts note that this is a big mistake. Birkat Elyon works with smart couples in providing top-quality CZ wedding rings; here’s why it’s a good idea to give your wedding day “look” a trial run.
A hair/makeup trial is kind of like a dress rehearsal where you can see how it all comes together. Some beauty pros will do it for free, but if they do charge, it’s typically less than what they’ll charge on your actual wedding day. Give your team a quick call or text to find out ahead of time. If you can, schedule both hair and makeup together for the full effect.
Consider booking the trial about three to six months ahead of your wedding, to give you time to make changes in case it doesn’t go to plan. Also, since you’ll be all “done up,” pick a date when you can put all that glam to good use, such as for your bridal shower or engagement photo shoot.
Before your trial run, it’s a good idea to have some ideas of the “look” you’re going for. A vision board is a great place to post photos from magazines or social media. This tool will give your team some guidance. However, this isn’t the time to go too crazy; consider how your hair really behaves (example: if you’re naturally curly, going straight might not be the best idea). Don’t try out new skincare or makeup products in case your sensitive skin acts up. On that same note, it’s perfectly acceptable to bring certain products that you already love and that work well for you and ask your team to incorporate them.
Besides giving you some peace of mind about how you’ll really look on your wedding day, a hair and makeup trial is a nice little break in the midst of all the planning. And every busy bride-to-be can use that!