So I am a black female getting married in London ON in February of 2023. I found a make up artist who is going to charge me $285 for a trial job, day of make up, lashes and administrative fees. She has pictures that indicate she has experience working on dark skin. I absolutely love her communication style and feel confident she would do a good job.
Now I found another makeup artist who is going to charge me the same amount of money, but would be able to do my mom, maid of honor and bridesmaid as well🙌🏽 That price is fantastic!! But I have a couple of concern:
1. Her Facebook profile says she's been in business for 14 years but she only has 3 followers 🧐
2. She has very limited pictures and none of them are women of color.
3. She does not have a website. She does not have Instagram. For some reason, this concerns me lol.
4. She's an hour away from my city and lives in a small town. I'm sure there is limited black folk there.
5. She does not take a deposit due to covid. For some reason, I associate this with having an easier way of backing out.
Of course, her abilities will be determined at my trial run, keeping that in mind, what would you ladies do? Go with the experienced local person or less expensive out of towner? I just don't want to find myself without a makeup artist due to inclement weather.
Thank you for your feedback ladies and gents💞
