How To Pick A Makeup Artist for Your Wedding?

Choosing a makeup artist for your wedding day is no easy task. Considerations such as price, availability, and past performance should be prioritised.

Planning a wedding requires a lot of time and effort. You've been doing research, relying on recommendations, and following the social media profiles of possible suppliers as you try to select the ideal wedding venue, photographer, entertainment, and attire.

Finding a good makeup artist should be no different. It can be scary to put your confidence in a stranger's hands for your wedding day appearance.

It can make a huge impact if you're confident in your decision and trust your chosen musician. If you're not sure of your wedding day makeup look, it can be difficult to narrow down the options from the many available makeup professionals.

How to Choose a Wedding Makeup Artist

How thrilling to be in quest of your wedding day's ideal makeup artist!

Someone who can help you feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day.

With their support, you'll have the assurance you need to marry your true love.

All you have to do is book a Makeup Artist who is available on your date.

In reality, there is a lot to think about while selecting a Makeup Artist. If you're looking for a wedding makeup artist, here are some suggestions from the pros.

Do Your Research

Many Australian brides fail to realise that anyone can legally call themselves a makeup professional.

No schooling is required; all you need are some brushes and cosmetics to get started. How frightful!

Makeup artistry, in contrast to hairstyling, does not necessitate any sort of certification, licence, formal education, or even insurance.

To use the terms "certified" or "professional," one need just complete a 3-hour course in makeup application to make such a claim.

Check their references, previous projects, years in business, and online ratings and reviews, such as those found on Google and Facebook. Where can We find out more about them online? Do they have a website or an Instagram?

Get Referrals

You can trust your friends' recommendations for a good makeup artist if you want to find one who can help you look your best.

Makeup artists are hard to come by, so ask around for recommendations. Finding a makeup artist that comes highly recommended by a friend is a huge bonus.

Before phoning to schedule an appointment, it's a good idea to see what your friends' Instagram profiles look like after they've had the artist work on them, read reviews online, and look at the artist's portfolio.

Find Bridal Makeup Styles You Like

Look online for bridal makeup ideas you like.

Gather images of attractive cosmetics looks, capture screenshots of them, and then examine them to figure out what features you like best.

Think about whether or not the makeup would look good on your face based on the characteristics and skin tone of the model in the photo.

A good example should serve as a teaching tool, so if it doesn't, it's not a good example.

Once you've selected and hired a makeup artist, it's their responsibility to realise your ideas.

Have a Vision

Gather any images of bridal beauty that strike your fancy from publications, social media, or even screenshots of people you know once you start thinking about your alternatives.

It's fine if you don't have a clear vision in mind for your makeup trial, but having some sort of concept in mind will help you and your potential artist communicate more effectively.

Make sure the makeup artist understands your goals for the day of the wedding and any other specifics you'd like to provide.

Makeup artists ask a lot of questions to get a sense of their clients' aesthetic goals, whether they are going for a subtle, natural look or something more theatrical.

Relay Your Details

Make sure the artist is available on your wedding day and can handle the number of bridesmaids and family members who will also want professional makeup before booking a trial and falling in love with them.

Because of this, costs, deadlines, and the number of artists required will all change. Any hiccups or problems can be avoided if information is organised and shared from the start.

Know Your Look

In order to look your best on your wedding day, you should wear makeup that complements your features and style.

Keep in mind, though, that the vast majority of ladies want something "extra" on their wedding day.

Makeup for your wedding will always stand out more than everyday makeup. Unlike the human eye, a camera has a hard time distinguishing shades of colour.

Don't be nervous about your makeup artist applying false eyelashes or filling in your brows.

Find Makeup Artists Near Your Venue

Find local makeup artists around where you'll be getting ready first. Then, check out their online portfolios such as their websites and social media pages.

The best bridal makeup artists will have plenty of photos of brides they've worked with.

Make sure they have expertise with bridal makeup by looking at photos of their previous brides.

Read the Reviews

When the bride remembers to express gratitude to the makeup artist after the big day, you know they did a fantastic job.

Check out their social media pages and see if they have any reviews or posts, and check if they have a testimonial page on their website.

Facebook and Google reviews are a great place to start because they are written by actual customers and cannot be removed.

Create a Shortlist and Reach Out

Make a list of potential makeup artists you're interested in working with and contact them to enquire about their availability, rates, and suitability.

It's a good idea to talk to multiple makeup artists before settling on one who you trust and whose aesthetic values align with your own.

Arrange a phone call or an in-person meeting and use the opportunity to ask any and all questions you may have before making a final choice.

Find a Makeup Artist Whose Style Speaks to You

Choosing a makeup artist who specialises in dramatic, dramatic looks may leave you feeling and looking overdone, so keep that in mind if you're a minimalist who doesn't wear much makeup on a daily basis.

If you've already put in a lot of time and money into your project before realising that your artist is being too forceful for your tastes, you might not be able to afford to start over with someone else.

You don't want your fiance to have to guess who you are or what happened to your fiance on your wedding day, do you?

Make sure the bride's skin looks natural and radiant in the makeup artist's portfolio images, rather than matte, overly done, and unnatural.

Consider Your Desired Level of Service 

You may want to book a cosmetics company that uses freelance artists if you're OK with the idea of not knowing who will be working with you on your wedding day.

The other choice, though, is to hire a single artist like me if you prefer to have a more personal connection with your vendor, hear samples of their work in advance of your wedding, and feel confident in their abilities.

It all boils down to the individual; if you want the personalised service of working with the same vendor from start to finish, a single artist may be the way to go.

Make sure to ask any potential Makeup Artist if they will be the one actually applying your makeup.

Make sure you aren't getting booked out with a different artist, even if they do business under their own name.

Consider Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

Makeup application, like other personal services, requires a heightened awareness of hygiene in light of the current Coronavirus crisis.

You would think that a professional would take the utmost care, but we've seen some really gross things in this field over the years.

Double-dipping, not washing brushes, and blowing on brushes are all examples of unhygienic makeup application methods. Reusing single-use items like Beauty Blenders, applying makeup directly to the skin with fingers and palms instead of a palette, etc. makes this kit appear like a bomb went out in it.

You should always enquire about the artist's approach to cleanliness and hygiene.

If they don't seem to care or aren't forthcoming with answers, move on. Maintenance of good health is paramount.

Rethink Your Friend's Offer to Do Your Wedding Makeup

When you're planning a wedding, everyone has an opinion on who to hire for certain services.

Some of your loved ones may even volunteer to help you out at no cost at all. We get the appeal, but ask yourself what it would be like if your wedding day was the first time they had ever done something like this for a living.

There are a lot of opportunities for error, and most of them will show up during your makeup trial.

Finding the ideal artist is all about doing your homework.

Choose a Makeup Artist Whose Personality Suits Your Own

Makeup artists can make or break your big day, so it's important to find one that won't put you on edge and will help you relax before the big moment arrives.

The time spent on your hair and cosmetics routine may make or break your day. They will set the tone for the rest of your vendors, therefore it's important that their aesthetic matches your own.

An important piece of advice is to talk to any potential performers via phone call. I'd love to have a conversation with you!

Consider the Products They Use

Learn which cosmetics companies the industry's leading Makeup Artists trust. Most people will gladly fill you in. If you want quality results, seek for reputable brands that offer options.

You shouldn't choose a makeup artist that only uses one product line, because that could result in a look and finish that will appeal to the majority but not everyone.

In addition, you don't want products that are widely available at drugstores, as they likely won't hold up well during the day of the wedding.

That's something to think about if you place a premium on cruelty-free, long-term, environmentally beneficial techniques.

Makeup artists are a good source of information regarding what products work best. Find out more about them by looking them up on Google if you are unfamiliar with them.

Don't Book Your Makeup Artist Based on Price Alone.

Keep in mind that this isn't like a store where you may compare prices and get a better deal on the same thing.

To compare two service providers based on pricing alone is like comparing apples and oranges, especially when making a purchase of services. The end outcome will always be unique due to the service and individual touch they provide in addition to their years of experience.

The makeup artist you hire, their level of experience and service, the location of your wedding, and the artist's popularity all play a role in determining how much you may expect to pay for their services on your special day.

We can't ignore the fact that weddings are expensive, so please don't feel bad about sticking to a strict spending cap.

In any case, you wouldn't be looking for the cheapest price on makeup if you were familiar with the market.

As a piece of advice, check out what others are saying on Google, Facebook, and other review sites. Hearing how previous customers have described their experiences, such as "she went above and beyond and made me feel and look fantastic," might help you shape your own approach. There was a sense of absolute elation.

Shop Around

Feel free to compare prices! The outcome of your second and third attempts may surprise you, even if the first one was a success.

To discover the right makeup artist for you, it is acceptable to schedule multiple consultations. That being said, restrain yourself from going too far.

As long as you do your homework before meeting with potential makeup artists, you should be able to pick the appropriate one after only a few appointments.

You can limit down your options by carefully perusing the portfolios of each of the artists you're considering.

What Happens If They Fall Ill or Have an Emergency on the Day?

Even though it's highly unlikely that your makeup artist will become sick or have an emergency on your wedding day, it's still good to have a backup plan. Have faith that they have a plan B in place.

Choose Your MUA and Book a Trial

You should feel comfortable choosing a makeup artist based on your discussions with them. If it doesn't quite work out the first time, try again until you find the right one.

We advise scheduling a trial run with your makeup artist so that you can become comfortable with their techniques and feel confident on your wedding day.

Make sure you try on makeup on your big day by booking a trial with your makeup artist.

That gives you time to select a new makeup artist if you end up not being satisfied with the one you initially choose.

In order to help you and your trial partner find the perfect cosmetics look, bring examples and ideas together. Many of my consumers keep virtual "mood boards" of desired makeup styles on social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest.

You and your MUA can also experiment to find your ideal bridal look if you don't already have any specific ideas in mind.