Bridal makeup: How to find a good makeup artist and what to look for

A well-done makeup is one of the most important elements of a wedding, apart from the wedding dress of course. Choosing a make-up artist is very difficult, after all the point is to bring out the natural beauty as much as possible.

Here's what to look out for

How to choose a good make up artist

In the age of social media, choosing the right makeup artist to take care of our appearance during the wedding and reception is not that difficult. When looking for a professional, you should first pay attention to their book - professionals show their work on both Facebook and Instagram. Thanks to this, you can easily assess whether a certain style suits your preferences. However, it should be noted that the photos presented are taken in favorable lighting and are often heavily retouched.

It is also worth looking for opinions and reviews about a particular make-up artist. You have to take into account that some of them have a very difficult schedule and many appointments even a year ahead!

In a beauty salon or at home?

Most brides prefer to do their wedding makeup at home or at the place where the ceremony is to take place. It is very convenient, because on this already busy day we do not waste time on transport and do not add stress to ourselves. It is worth remembering that home makeup that the professional will move will cost more than a simple visit to a beauty salon.

Wedding makeup should be nice, impressive, but not excessive. Brides usually opt for more accentuated eyes and neutral lips. Shades in soft shades of pink, brown, beige or peach dominate, as well as sparkling ones. Flashy colors like blues, greens and purples are not common on such occasions, but they are not forbidden either - after all it is a special day for the bride and she is supposed to feel comfortable and do what she wants and likes! Most brides also choose false eyelashes, which perfectly "open" the eye and make the makeup more expressive.

Photogenic makeup

The wedding makeup should be stable and look right in the photos because it is certain that there will be many. For this reason it is definitely stronger than what we put on every day, which can be shocking especially for women who don't wear makeup on a daily basis. During the make-up trial, brides often point out that they are painted "too much" - however, it pays to trust a professional who knows that light make-up will not show in photographs.

Wedding makeup should "survive" the ceremony and party until dawn, it should not wear off easily and be spoiled by kisses, hugs and sweat.

A good way to check the durability of makeup is to do a test makeup. Some professionals offer extra services, i.e. to stay with the bride throughout the wedding to do any touch ups, but usually it is enough to have matte papers and your favorite lipstick with you to make the makeup flawless for many hours. Many make-up artists, as part of the wedding make-up fee, equip the client with a small kit, which consists of matte or powder papers and a sample of the lipstick that has been applied earlier.

For bridal makeup, you can book your appointment at Teta Beauty Salon!