We've all been there - experiencing makeup disasters and hair failures. However, when it comes to the most special day in your life, epic fails should never happen. That is why more and more brides choose professional bridal services for their hair and makeup. The truth is, only an expert can guarantee the look you want without any possibility of a disaster. 

Booking a professional will not only give you peace of mind, but you'll be able to relax and enjoy the planning process leading to your Big Day. Still, choosing a professional wedding hairstylist and makeup artist is not an easy mission, which is why bridal trials are SO IMPORTANT. A bridal trial will allow you to test the looks you like and the skill of the artist. 

Here are a few tips for bridal trial success. 

PLAN THINGS AHEAD

Coming to your hair and makeup trial prepared will help us ace the look from the start. The more inspiration you pick up from the online Pinterest boards, magazines, and TV shows, the better your trial will be. The best way to be prepared is to have a rough idea of the dress, your hairstyle, and makeup - and communicate it clearly with us.

YOUR WEDDING DRESS COMES FIRST ON THE SHOPPING LIST

There is a big reason why you should purchase your wedding dress first. We believe the entire look should revolve around your dress. Your hair and makeup should balance its style, length, and level of detail and always comply with it. Therefore, it is essential to buy your dress first and bring a photo of it to the trial!

WEAR A WHITE T-SHIRT ON YOUR TRIAL

A crisp white T-shirt (or a color that resembles the color of your wedding dress) is a great way to get a better idea of how your hair and makeup will work with your dress. You can also cut the neckline to match your wedding gown and see if everything fits as you imagined.

Not only this will give you a better idea of your wedding look, but it will also help you choose the perfect bridal makeup and hair choice and whether they match the white color on your body.

DON’T FORGET YOUR VEIL

The purpose of the trial is to get a good idea of your finished look before your wedding day, and you won't get the full effect without your veil or hair accessories. Also, it helps the hairstylist work out any snafus with tricky fasteners or positioning issues ahead of the Big Day. 

SCHEDULE A LONG ENOUGH APPOINTMENT

Your Baltimore bridal makeup appointment should be long enough, primarily because of the different styles you may want to test out. After all, it is your wedding hair and makeup that we are talking about - and such things deserve special attention.

GO CLEAN BEFORE THE TRIAL

For the makeup trial, it is always better to come clean and avoid putting on any products before the trial. A fresh face holds makeup better and will let us make the look perfectly match the color of your natural skin without makeup.

GO CAMERA CRAZY

Once we've completed your bridal makeup and hair, it's time to start snapping photos and taking them from different angles. Make sure to also switch the backgrounds and test photos in both daylight and nighttime. That way, you will have a better idea of your look at every minute during your wedding.

Ready to book with us? We can't wait to partner with you on your wedding beauty needs. Book your hair and makeup trial with Elite Secrets today.