PREPARATION GUIDE FOR MAKEUP AND HAIR SERVICES
- chicelegancebykass
- Jul 4, 2021
- 4 min read
Updated: May 28
As a professional hair and makeup artist, myself and my team have a destination to leave our clients fully content and ready on time.
GREAT HAIR AND MAKEUP TAKES TWO TO TANGO!
Here are a few simple preparation tips that will go a long way in ensuring that you are looking your best on camera and in person.
If you have not done so already, please send us any inspiration photos. We will need to see them in advance to be able to recommend specific hair preparation and to ensure that we have all of the necessary tools.
If you are not sure of the style you’d like, we are more than happy to offer suggestions. Inspiration photos are especially needed if you know the style that you would like to achieve.
HAIR PREPARATION
PLEASE ARRIVE WITH FULLY DRY AND CLEAN HAIR
It is best to wash and blow dry your hair THE NIGHT BEFORE your services.
This step makes a significant difference in ensuring that your hair tuns out beautifully and that we can stay on the beauty timeline.
Professional styling is not optimal on dirty or oily hair. If you are having a sleek updo, it might not be necessary to have clean hair. Please reach out, so that we can give specific instructions.
Please make sure your hair is fully dry as, any moisture in your hair will cause curls to fall and the styling will not hold.
Blowouts are not included in the styling services, unless a blowout with light styling is the only styling desired . If you’d like a blowout, please request one in advance, so we can add it to the timeline.
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO BED THE NIGHT BEFORE YOUR SERVICES WITH WET HAIR
Everyone has cowlicks/natural hair parts and a quick blow dry will ensure that you have more volume and avoid splitting hair that does not cooperate with the styling.
FOR THIN HAIR
For added volume, you can blow dry your hair upside down with a volumizer at the roots.
PLEASE DO NOT ADD OILS OR SERUMS
We will add the appropriate products to your hair.
EXTENSIONS
Clip in extensions are always a great addition for any hairstyle.
We do not provide extensions, however, you are encouraged to bring them and we can put them in for you. Please do let us know in advance to ensure that we will have enough time.
It is imperative that the extensions are DRY AND CLEAN.
Please pass this information on to any of your guests who are also having styling services.
SKIN PREPARATION FOR MAKEUP
COMPLEXION ENHANCEMENT
The goal is to have your makeup looking great in person and "on camera". The outcome is a dance between products, application, technique and the clients complexion.
EXFOLIATION
I notice a significant difference in clarity and smoothness with clients who have a regular regimen of deep exfoliation and hydration.
If your skin is dry and flaky the foundation will look cakey, despite how great the foundation is. Makeup on top of dry and flaky skin will make it look more noticeable.
The night before or the morning of your session, gently scrub the skin and eye area with a cream, oil or a balm cleanser and a wet wash cloth.
We start all of our sessions with a exfoliating treatment, however, exfoliating products are not intended for the eye area.
FACE SHAVING OR DERMA PLANING
I cannot rave about this step enough!
I personally derma plane my skin once a week and the results are incredible. Makeup applies flawlessly on skin that is free of facial hair. Derma planing is also great for exfoliation.
You can see a professional or you can find a facial razor at your local drug store.
VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS FOR DERMA PLANING
BROW MAINTENANCE
Brow hair below the natural shape of the brows will make the shadows look muddy and dry. This can be more noticeable and accentuated on camera.
I recommend plucking your brows before your session or seeing a professional for brow hair removal.
WE KINDLY ASK..
We kindly ask, that you limit or refrain from phone usage during the makeup service. This is to not push the services beyond the set timeframe and to ensure straight lines and symmetry. Also, it is very hard on our backs to put makeup on a client who is looking down at their phone.
We understand if there is an urgency.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
Makeup artist's and hairstylist's are notorious for running late. We pride ourselves in being notorious for being on time ! :) This takes your cooperation.
Please be ready when we arrive and have a cleared table space prepared near a outlet.
If you have guests, who are also having beauty services, please let them know to be on time as well. Running late causes undue stress and forces us to skip necessary steps and touch up's.
Wondering which products and regimes to use?
MY RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Please check out my portfolio's for inspiration.
FASHION AND PHOTO SHOOT INSPIRATION
WEDDING INSPIRATION
Best Wishes,
Kassaundra
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