1. Tell me about yourself and your profession
I'm
a freelance makeup artist and hair stylist based in Toronto, Canada. I
primarily work with commercial, advertising and bridal clients.
I offer traditional and airbrush makeup applications along with
hairstyling services such as intricate bridal updo's and/or fashion
related hairstyles.
2. What are the make-up trends for Brides this year?
Colour! Whether it be a touch of colour on the cheek or eyelid or a
full out red lip, colour is all the rage for 2012. Brides can add a
little colour to their wedding day makeup look but toning down bright
colours in order to create a more elegant subtle look.
3. Do you generally please the Bride with the kind of look
and make-up she would like, or do you try recommend your point of view?
It's very important to give your client the look they desire. After
all, they are paying me for a service and I want them to be delighted
with their look. I will however offer recommendations if I believe the
look they are asking for won't suit them. In almost all situations
client's welcome my input.
4. If the Bride has chosen to have a destination wedding, do
you still offer her your professional services and follow her to the
country where the marriage is to take place?
Yes, I do and
have done destination wedding work. I limit the amount of destination
weddings I do per year only because I'm often booked up to a year in
advance for weddings and my time has already been accounted for. For
those brides who book me early, I do offer my regular bridal service to
them wherever they may be getting married. Quite often when I am
unable to provide my services for a destination bride I do instead offer
makeup artist and hair stylist recommendations in cities around the
world to assist them.
5. How many times, before the wedding day do you see the bride for the make-up trial?
In general I meet my brides once before their wedding day and it's at
her trial. At the trial we determine the look she would like and create
her complete bridal look. I keep in contact with my brides prior to
the wedding day by providing them schedules (for large wedding parties)
and confirming things such as wedding day timing. I also encourage my
brides to get in touch with me for additional questions they may have.
6. What kind of colours or make-up do you strongly discourage the Bride to use?
I don't discourage any colours or any type of makeup. Every bride is
different, every skin tone and texture is unique and what works on one
bride might not work on another. It's really about understanding what
look your client really wants on her wedding, analyzing her skin texture
and tone and making it happen for her.
7. What is your heartfelt suggestion to your clients?
My suggestion is to do your research to find the makeup artist and hair
stylist who has a similar style to your own or a style that you would
like to see for yourself on your wedding day. Contact them early on in
your wedding planning. Once you find the right artist, book them
immediately so you can relax knowing your bridal beauty is taken care
of. I think many bride's wait too long to book their wedding makeup and
hair causing themselves added stress.
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