Thank you again for taking the time to learn more about us. Here are some more tidbits to help you make selecting your artist easier:
GENERAL
FOR BRIDAL BOOKINGS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bridal Season
During the months May-October, my weekends are strictly reserved for brides and larger bridal parties. I am unable to take on individual or single hair and makeup clients from Friday-Sunday. But there is no harm in sending an inquiry 1 month prior to your event date just in case I can fit you in between my larger bookings.
If you are not a bride but have a party of a minimum of 6 people for hair AND makeup, I would be happy to accommodate your booking request should I be available.
What if I only want light or basic makeup?
Not everyone prefers a full glam makeup application, however; emphasizing that you want very light makeup for your event does NOT reduce my rate. From a makeup artist's perspective, light makeup includes mascara, blush and lip gloss. Applying a light application of makeup to reflect an extremely natural look is harder than applying a full glam look. Imagine baking a cake and trying to hide all the sugar.
Can I request for you to do just my eyes?
NO! Beautiful eye makeup looks amazing because the rest of the face enhances it.
What services do you personally provide?
I personally provide Hair and Makeup services for weddings, photography, editorial and/or special occasions. If you are booking me for your bridal hair and makeup, I will be providing this service to you.
Are trial/preview fees included in the bridal package?
Trial fees are EXCLUDED from the bridal packages as I spend up to 3 hours during a trial to deliver the look you desire. My fees are based on time, products and years of experience in the industry.
What is the purpose of a bridal trial?
A bridal trial or preview is a crucial step in achieving your desired look for your special day. I recommend that you save 3 looks that you feel would look amazing on you. Also choose a look that you absolutely hate. This will allow me to gauge your likes and dislikes. Be realistic in your expectations. I highly recommend that you book at trial sooner than later for a few reasons. First, I cannot hold your wedding date until your trial. Secondly, weekends are available during the winter months. Between the months of April - September, I do not conduct bridal trials on the weekends. All trials/previews are held at my Cambridge studio.
Do you travel?
YES. For a bride, this is the last thing that a she should be thinking about. I travel to the home or place of preference for convenience and comfort. For non-bridals and parties of less than 3 people, I recommend studio services. I am located in Cambridge. Travel fees are charged based on zones. Travel fees may be charged for additional associates to accommodate your bridal party.
Can you accommodate larger bookings?
We have a team of over 15 associate hair and makeup artists. Associates are chosen based on the location we are assigned to travel to. I carefully select artists who deliver my quality and style of work to accommodate larger bookings.
How much time do you allocate per person?
I allocate more than ample time for each person to ensure stellar delivery of desired look, quality of service and satisfaction.
For Brides - 3 hours for hair and makeup or 1.5 per service
For Non-brides - 90 minutes for hair and makeup or 45 minutes per service. Non-brides must choose a look that can be achieved in this time frame. Does not include, halo eyes or cut crease looks.
If I pay cash, can you discount the HST?
I get asked this question all the time. I am a verifiable and legitimate business with Canada Revenue Agency. I have an obligation to charge tax to all my clients whether cash or other. In simple terms, it's how I declare an income, pay wages, put food on the table, run my household and raise my children. To put it nicely, if I have to pay tax at Walmart then I also have to pay tax to my hairdresser too.
If I have a large booking, can you provide a discount?
We carefully review all quotes sent to our clients and allocate discounts based on a few factors:
1. You and your guests support us on social media;
2. You have been referred by a loyal client;
3. You are working with one of our preferred wedding planners; or
4. You are an existing client.
What is the difference between Bridal Hair and Makeup and Non-bridal hair and makeup?
The bride is the star of the day. We pay special attention to the bride by allocating 3+ hours for hair and makeup. Our bridal rates also take into consideration the several administrative hours (emails, phone calls, preparing schedules etc.) prior to the event date. This can add up to an additional 5-8 hours.
What is your booking process?
To start, review this section entirely along with our pricing. Dates are secured on a first come and first deposit paid basis. There is no rule of thumb as to how long in advance you should book. Complete the intake form here.
What products do you use?
I use a vast array of professional quality brands including
MAC
Makeup Forever
Urban Decay
Huda Beauty
Mario
Natasha Denona
Arbonne
Cozzette
Mehron
Cinema Secrets, Graftobian
Temptu for Airbrush
And a few drugstore brands because they are that awesome!
We cannot verify that any of our products are Halal, Vegan or other. If you have a preference, please let us know.
Airbrush or Standard Foundation?
Regardless of what you choose, you will leave my chair looking flawless. However, there are some things to you should know if you are considering airbrush makeup.
Airbrush makeup is makeup sprayed onto the skin using an airbrush instead of being applied with sponges, brushes, fingers, or other methods. An airbrush is characterized by 3 major parts. A powered compressor is used to create an even and controllable airflow through a medical grade hose.
Airbrush provides:
Flawless Finish in Person & in photographs.
Natural Looking.
Light Weight, Invisible Look with Full Coverage.
Water Resistant (Will NOT Come Off with Hugs, Sweat, Tears or Humidity)
For All Skin Types.
Lasts ALL Day Long.
No Touch Ups Necessary.
Never Looks Cakey.
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