By: Trinidad Guardian
Sunday January 23,
The DIY (do-it-yourself) trend in weddings has no doubt made a huge impact on how brides are now approaching their weddings. However, one thing that should definitely be LTDI (Let Them Do It!) is your wedding make-up. Bridal make-up is very different from everyday make-up. Unless you have taken a make-up course and are very seasoned at application, you will not be able to achieve flawless foundation, the expert contouring of your cheeks and jawline or get that perfect highlight above your cheekbones, like a professional make-up artist would. Neither would you know all the tips for getting your make-up to last throughout the day; therefore, having a trial make-up session is something that’s usually recommended for most brides.
Ideally, your trial should take place at least eight weeks before your wedding. There will be a fee for the trial, so be sure to enquire about this in advance. If you like, you can also do your hairstyle trial on the same day but be sure to have it done before you have your makeup done. One of the reasons for this is to prevent the heat of hairstyling tools from affecting your make-up and its application. On your wedding day itself, most make-up artists will apply make up to the bridesmaids’ and mother of the bride’s make-up first and save the bride’s make-up for last.
Here are some tips before you head off for your make-up trial: Carry magazine photos of brides in make-up that you like. This way, the make-up artist will get an immediate idea of whether you lean towards a more natural look or whether you are open to being a bit more dramatic with your makeup. Walk with a picture of your dress to show your make-up artist. This will also give her added inspiration to create your look. If you wear contact lens, be sure to put them on before too, so that you can gauge whether any eye shadows, eye liners or mascaras will affect them.
Get your eyebrows waxed a few days in advance of your trial. Wear a buttoned-up blouse or a shirt, so that if you have to change your clothing post-application, it will not ruin your hair and make-up. You should go to your trial bare-faced, that is, with no make-up at all. Observe whether the make-up artist’s tools and equipment are sanitised and well-organised. If you don’t like how the make-up artist has applied your make-up, be sure to tell him/her tactfully. After all, this is the purpose of the trial!
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