When planning your wedding morning, deciding the order of your hair and makeup can be tricky. Both are essential for creating your picture-perfect bridal look. However, as an expert bridal hairstylist, I recommend starting with your makeup first. Let’s explore why this order is ideal and how it can help ensure a seamless wedding morning.
Hello! I’m Alice, Your Local Wedding Hair Specialist
My passion is helping brides feel radiant and entirely themselves on their wedding day. I understand how important every detail is, especially when it comes to your bridal beauty routine. Below, I’ve shared my top tips to avoid common mistakes and ensure everything runs smoothly on your special morning.
Why Start With Makeup?
1. Keeps Your Hairstyle in Perfect Shape If your hair is styled first—especially if you have delicate curls or soft, face-framing strands—it may need to be pinned back temporarily while your makeup artist works. This can create dents, flatten volume, or disturb the overall style. Starting with makeup avoids these issues, allowing your hairstylist to create a flawless, finished look without disruptions.
2. Enhances the Visualisation of Your Look Makeup brings out your natural features and adds a glow to your complexion, making it easier for your hairstylist to envision and tailor your hairstyle to complement your overall bridal look. Whether it’s a romantic updo or sleek waves, starting with makeup ensures everything ties together beautifully.
3. Reduces the Need for Hair Adjustments Applying makeup involves brushes, sponges, and fingers coming close to your hairline. If your hair is styled first, this can lead to flyaways or flattening that will require touch-ups. Doing makeup first ensures your hair stays untouched and polished.
4. Simplifies Final Touch-Ups Once your hair is complete, your makeup artist can make minor adjustments, such as refreshing your lipstick or adding a touch of highlighter. These quick touch-ups don’t interfere with your hairstyle, keeping everything fresh and perfect.
The Benefits of Hiring Separate Hair and Makeup Specialists
Another important decision during your wedding planning is whether to hire two separate professionals for hair and makeup or opt for a single person to handle both. While having one supplier might seem convenient, choosing two dedicated specialists offers several advantages that can elevate the quality and efficiency of your preparation process. Let's see how:
1. Expertise in Each Craft Bridal hairstyling and makeup artistry are distinct skill sets that require specialised training and experience. By hiring separate professionals, you’re working with experts in each field. Your hairstylist can focus entirely on crafting the perfect hairstyle—whether it’s a romantic updo, sleek bun, or flowing waves—while your makeup artist concentrates on achieving a flawless, long-lasting makeup look tailored to your features and wedding theme.
2. Streamlined Morning Schedule Two professionals can work simultaneously to save time. For example, while the makeup artist works on your face, your hairstylist can start on your bridal party or prep your hair. This division of labor ensures the morning flows smoothly, especially if you have a large bridal party or a tight schedule.
3. Collaboration for a Cohesive Look Experienced hair and makeup artists often collaborate to create a harmonious bridal look. Your hairstylist might adjust the placement of face-framing strands to complement the makeup artist’s contouring, or the makeup artist can enhance features that pair beautifully with your dream hairstyle. This teamwork results in a polished, cohesive appearance.
4. Added Reliability With two professionals, you have a backup plan if any issues arise. If one supplier is delayed, the other can continue their work, ensuring your preparations remain on track. This added reliability is invaluable on such an important day.
5. Tailored Expertise for Your Unique Needs Hiring separate specialists allows you to choose the best in each field, whether you want someone skilled in textured hair, bold makeup looks, or natural enhancements. This customisation ensures your bridal beauty is perfectly tailored to you.
A Final Word
Both your hair and makeup are vital for achieving your dream bridal look, but starting with makeup first simplifies the process and helps you look your best from the very beginning of your day.
If you’re planning your wedding hair and makeup, I’d be honored to create the perfect hairstyle to match your vision. I’m also happy to recommend trusted makeup artists and provide a clear wedding morning schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly.
My focus is on making you feel confident, beautiful, and entirely yourself on one of the most important days of your life. Let’s make your wedding morning stress-free and magical! Reach out to book your consultation today. Download my FREE step-by-step guide to start your journey toward stunning wedding hair that reflects your personal style HERE.
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