Wedding Beauty: The Do’s and Don’ts for Hair and Makeup Prep

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life, and you want to look and feel absolutely radiant as you walk down the aisle. Proper preparation for your hair and makeup is essential to ensure a flawless and stress-free bridal look. To help you achieve bridal beauty perfection, we’ve compiled a list of essential do’s and don’ts for getting your hair and makeup done before your wedding day.

The Do’s

1. Do Schedule a Trial Run:

Schedule a hair and makeup trial well in advance of your wedding day to ensure you and your stylist are on the same page regarding your desired look. This allows time for adjustments and ensures you feel confident and comfortable with your chosen style.

2. Do Bring Inspiration:

Bring photos of hair and makeup styles you love to your trial appointment. Whether it’s a Pinterest board or simply some screenshots, visual references help your stylist understand your vision and tailor the look to compliment your features and personality.

3. Do show up with clean dry hair and a freshly cleansed and moisturized face

Your beauty expect will create their best work with a clean, fresh canvas. Having “dirty” hair is an old wise tale, that isn't true. Fresh hair and skin will give you better results for your hairstyle and make up application. 

4. Do Plan for buffer time in your beauty timeline

This is a big day and a lot is going on. Do not push the beauty timeline too tight. Give yourself some buffer time and moments of relaxation instead of feeling rushed and behind. We always recommend creating your timeline, then starting 30 mins before you think you originally needed to. 

5. Do Plan for Touch-ups:

Pack a bridal beauty emergency kit with essentials like blotting papers, lipstick, bobby pins and a curling iron for quick touch-ups throughout the day. Assign a bridesmaid or trusted friend to hold onto the kit and assist with any last-minute fixes.

The Don’ts

1. Don’t Make Last-minute Changes:

Avoid making drastic changes to your hair or makeup on the day of your wedding. Stick to the plan you and your stylist agreed upon during your trial to minimize stress and ensure consistency. As the date gets closer, if you are feeling like you want to make changes, reach out to your stylist and discuss it asap. Listen to your gut, just don’t put it off until the morning of the big day.

2. Don’t Forget to Hydrate and Moisturize:

Start prepping your skin well in advance of your wedding day by staying hydrated and maintaining a consistent skincare routine. Moisturized, well-hydrated skin provides the perfect canvas for flawless makeup application. Drink plenty of water in the weeks ahead of time to take your glow and hydration to the next level! 

3. Don’t Put Yourself Last in the Beauty Timeline. 

We know you want to be fresh when photos start, but trust us when we tell you not to put yourself last. As the morning goes on things will get busier, there will be more vendors showing up with lots of questions and needs. The last thing you want is to be pulled away from getting your hair and makeup done. This will end up taking more time and may result in falling behind in the schedule. Put yourself in the middle of the schedule so it can be relaxing and enjoyable.

4. Don’t Neglect Your Hair and Scalp Health:

Prioritize hair and scalp health in the weeks leading up to your wedding by using nourishing hair masks and scalp treatments. Healthy, well-conditioned hair will hold styles better and look more vibrant and lustrous on your big day. We Love using Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub as an exfoliate for your scalp, followed by your regular shampoo as a second wash. Then use Young.Again Masque on your mids and ends for nourishment and shine! 

5. Don’t Forget to Relax and Enjoy:

Above all, remember to relax, enjoy the moment, and trust in the expertise of your beauty team. Surround yourself with positive energy, cherish the precious moments leading up to your wedding, and embrace your natural beauty as you prepare to say “I do.”

With careful planning, communication, and attention to detail, getting your hair and makeup done before your wedding can be a stress-free and enjoyable experience. By following these essential do’s and don’ts, you’ll be well-prepared to walk down the aisle looking and feeling absolutely radiant on your special day. Here’s to a lifetime of love, happiness, and unforgettable bridal beauty!