Discussions from Beauty

Hello beauties How have you decided to handle the costs of your bridesmaid party's hair & makeup? Did you/plan to pay for both? Did you/plan to get them only to pay for the tips? Did you/plan to...

Any one have suggestions for a wedding perfume/scent? I’m a believer in smells holding strong memories and I think it would be nice to have a signature scent for the wedding day. I typically go for...

Hey ladies! So I really want a dramatic look for my wedding makeup - with dark red/plum lipstick. But I am super paranoid about it smudging during the first kiss and then all the other kisses...

Wondering how brides with long hair have styled it for the wedding. I'm concerned that I have too much/long of hair that a low bun will look funny and be too heavy. For this with long hair, if you did...

Hey ladies!!! I need your help! I want to be tanned and gorgeously even for my wedding day(sept of next year) I have tons of time. I am curious brides did you fake and bake? Or spray tan? I Haven't...

Hello Ladies! Hoping someone can help me out. As a teenager I never had a huge problem with acne. I went off the birth control pill a couple years ago for medical reasons. Recently, acne has become an...

What did (or are) people doing about their makeup and having to wear face masks at some point during the day? I know I won’t have to wear one during the ceremony (we are still being safe and only have...

Hey everyone! So I’m definitely a curvy girl (about a size 18 and 5’1) and have been looking for some tips on how to get the best versions of my wedding photos (ex. poses, tips, etc.). I’m really...

Hello, Does anyone have suggestions for good places to get hair done for a wedding around the Kitchener/Cambridge area? Or know of someplace where the people travel to a hotel to do hair? Because of...

Hello lovely brides to be or newly weds. I have a question about trials runs for hair and makeup. Is this absolutely a neccessary thing to do? Looking around at some of the salons and the trials plus...

I found a salon that I really like the aesthetic of, but I'm not getting married until June 2022 - and I'm worried they'll book up with covid still pushing weddings back... is it too soon to book hair...

Does anyone know any hair stylist specialized in boho braids/hairstyles. Thank you!

Our church ceremony is at 12:30pm and I have 5 bridesmaids (1 is junior). I gave the makeup artist a 9:30/10 am finish time so we can get dressed, have my bridesmaids open their gifts, take pictures...

I’m nervous about makeup artists reusing materials with covid around. My makeup artist canceled on me and now I’m rethinking about whether I need to hire one at all. Is anyone doing their own makeup?

I emailed some makeup artists to ask about pricing and they are asking how many people they will do and i am confused. who else needs makeup besides the bride? does the groom need makeup? i know men...

I have a friend doing my hair and makeup on site, and we of course are feeding her and a plus one. What is everyone paying for hair and makeup so I know what I should be offering?? I know she will...

I have a friend who recently (within the past 1-2 years) started pursuing a career as a freelance makeup artist full-time. I know she is really trying to hustle to make her way and I've tried to be...

With everything that is going on, i'm sure some of us have made some changes regarding healthy or non healthy habits lol (GUILTY of the non healthy!) ... I've been doing my fair share of supporting...

This one goes out to the fellas (or their lovely partners!) with long hair. I would love to see how you did/how you plan to do your hair for your wedding. My hair is long, thick, and makes large...

Hey ladies (and gents of course!) I wanted to see if anyone else is trying to slim down for their big day? If so, what changes are you making? Any goals? I've actually lost about 40lbs in the last...

Hey ladies! Any recommendations for an experienced mobile makeup artist who does weddings in the Ottawa area??

I have a larger bridal party in total I have 8 bridesmaids and just one make up artist booked. I didn’t really give it any thought until now. Do I need to hire another one to accommodate my large...

While I'm definitely getting my hair done, I've been waivering on getting my makeup done. The other night I finally came across a makeup artist who's work I adore and the plus side is that she does...

Hi everybody! FH and I are eloping at a snowy lodge in a small resort town next month. There are very limited makeup artists as-is, and the ones I want I simply cannot afford. I thought I had nailed...

I’m very pale skilled and tend to burn easily. I don’t hold a tan at all. I’ve never done a tanning bed, spray tan or even at home bronzers and such. My wedding is at the end of July, so I’d like to...

Hi everyone! So I made the mistake of trying blonde balayage so soon to the big day. Long story short, I do not like it. The hair stylist did a lovely job, and the colour is quite lovely. But it’s...

For guys who are planning to go clean face at your wedding (ie no facial hair whatsoever) but tend to have hair grow back out throughout the day, what are you planning to do about it? I personally get...

Let's get down to beauty business!! This week we'll be asking you all about your hair and makeup decisions! Comments with your beauty plans in each discussion linked below: Natural or glam look? Hair...