Bridal Trials

Bridal hair and makeup trials

I highly recommend doing a hair and makeup before your wedding day so you can be sure your look will be as perfect as you have imagined. 

At the trial consultation, we will meet to discuss ideas, concerns, and how you envision your look on your special day. 

Here’s what you will see from the trial: confidence baked into every single decision. When you book with me, you’re not paying to figure out if I can deliver—you’re paying because the work speaks for itself, and you already know what you’re getting.

A trial comes after you’ve locked in your date. This protects both of us. It means serious brides book first, and we get laser-focused on perfecting your exact look in that 2-hour session at my Hughesdale studio. No guessing. No endless back-and-forth. Just precision.

Before Your Trial: Hair Prep
Wash your hair 1–2 days before. You want natural oils back in there, not squeaky clean. Blow it out smooth or in the direction you’re thinking for the style. If you’re considering extensions, let me know now so we can factor them in.

Bring any hair accessories you’re wearing on the day—veil, clips, headpiece, whatever. We’re testing how it all works together, not guessing.

Before Your Trial: Makeup Prep
Start your skincare routine now. A hydrated face photographs better and feels better under makeup for eight hours. If you’re prone to breakouts, tell me. If your skin gets oily, tell me that too.

Do not get a facial the week of your trial. Let your skin settle first.
Bring the necklace or earrings you’re wearing. Same reason as the hair—we’re seeing how everything frames your face.

What to Wear
Wear a white or neutral tank top or strapless top. I need to see your face, neck, and shoulders without distraction. If you want, bring your dress so I can see the neckline and back, but it’s not required for the trial.

During the Trial
Be honest about what you like and what you don’t. If you hate something, say it now. That’s literally what we’re here for. No judgment, just iteration.
Bring a hand mirror if you want to check the back. I’ll have one, but some clients like their own.

The Goal
Leave knowing exactly what you’re getting on your wedding day. No surprises. Just confidence.