Feeling weird about hair and makeup trial

I'm not one for alot of makeup someone I just met said I'll do your makeup and I said trail run first. Lisa already knows I don't wear alot, so I'm going to meet up with her and see where and what's on her mind. I wanna look awesome for Wedding and my Photos

I'm nervous that my MUA will hide my freckles, when both my and my FH love them and I want to have them at the wedding!

I'd definitely bring up your concerns with your MUA and see if they will do another trial. It's a little odd they are asking you to provide your own lipstick. I'm providing my own since I have a colour and brand I love. I'm also bringing my own waterproof mascara since my eyes can't do false lashes.

I feel like they should have definitely asked if they could use your photo, since you didn't have a contract per say.

How would you feel about taking note of everything you have decided that you didn't like and doing another trial? I know it would be costly, but better than hating your make up on your wedding day.

As far as supplying your own anything - yes that is odd. my make up artist actually gives me a lip colour to keep so I can do touch ups through the day. It's a full size lip stick of whatever she puts on me on the day. You should not have to bring anything with you in terms of make up..

posting pictures... I have mixed feelings. For the most part, anyone in the service industry will use photos for their portfolios/pages etc. HOWEVER, you should have been asked or at least warned. I have never had my pictures posted without giving consent first by photographers/mua/hair stylists.. nothing. It isn't particularly wrong of her to post it, but she still should have asked you first.

That's weird that there were no mirrors..kind of a red flag..
Before I give you any advice or anything I want to address the posting of your photo.. if you signed a contract there is likely something in there giving them permission to post however if not then you have every right to tell them to take it down.

Honestly I'd fire them and hire new. I got a MUA with a month before and a hair stylist with 2 months so you still have time!

View quoted message Porcelain skin is beautiful! Like others have said, I’d speak to your mua and explain your concerns.

It sounds like a proper colour match is in order! Also, a new foundation so you still look like you!

Let us know how it goes! I’d suggest asking for another trial - I’ve seen girls say foundation is too dark and then come out looking as white as a ghost. There’s a happy medium and I pray your mua artist finds it for you!

Hey Kelly!

Sorry your experience wasn't necessarily a positive one.

Typically, businesses are allowed to showcase their work. Should they have asked your permission first? Definitely - some people aren’t comfortable having their photos published online. If you’re uncomfortable, send them a quick message saying you’re uncomfortable having your photo online.

I just actually got a reminder from my MUA for my appointment next week for my engagement photos and right in the reminder it says for me to bring my own lipstick if I have a preference.

If it were me me I would discuss with them the issues I had with the trial and work on ways to solve the problem. Maybe see if they’ll do another trial for free to see the work adjusted with what you want.

last case scenario I’d go elsewhere but if you’re short on time MUAs might be hard to come by. They book up quick.

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I should have said this in the initial post: they don't do contracts. I did ask for one, but they said they just use email threads as their agreement. I paid $50 to hold the date.

I will not be tanning for the wedding. fake or real. My skin doesn't tan very well. It burns and goes right back to pale, but with more freckles. Big sunscreen guy over here! I actually really love my porcelain skin and want to accentuate it.

Sometimes it does say something in the contract about using photo's- however.- this is normally when its professional photo's and not just the trials!! I haven't had someone take photo's of the trial and post them! I think they should have made it clear before posting. I find it really odd there was no mirrors.

I am glad the hair worked out though!

As for the makeup, I would let her know regarding how it was too dark, no freckles. the lipstick. I asked what she used as I liked it and wanted to buy one for the rest of the day. I find it very odd that you have to bring your own for the initial trial. You didn't know what colors she was doing or if the one you brought would even match the makeup. I would let her know your concerns and maybe ask for a re-trial so no surprises on wedding day.

I know most hair and mu artists have a clause in the contract saying they have the right to use any and all images for promotional material. Maybe read over the contract.

As for the lipstick, it’s not weird for her to suggest you to bring your own. You are going to want to reapply throughout the day. I know some mua (mu artists) give a kit with lipstick in it but IMO, the long-wearing lipsticks and lip stains are much better than reapplying lipstick every 15 minutes. That way the lipstick isn’t coming off on your FH’s face or smudging on anything. Even though my mua offers a lipstick kit for me to take with me, I’ll be supplying my own.

i have freckles too - and they disappear once I put on a long wearing foundation. It’s a tough call because most lighter foundations won’t cover your freckles but they also don’t provide the best coverage (and it’s not long lasting). Do you have a foundation you use and can ask the mua to use?

Otherwise, I’d suggest going to Sephora and explain what you’re looking for - a long lasting foundation but something light enough that won’t cover your freckles.

in regards to drastic colour change from face to neck, will you tan for your wedding day? Or have a fake tan? If so, that will help. If not, I’ve asked my mua to do my décolletage- I want the colour to be consistent. I’ve asked her to contour my collarbones (I have a strapless gown).


I hope this helps!