By Anne Hansen
While experts may disagree on the best methods for a bride’s makeup and hair, all agree that it should be something special and well thought-out.
Brides-to-be often choose makeup and hair artists after touring local department stores and beauty parlors.
If women like the way beauticians do their makeup, the beauticians will probably be able to create a look for brides that will make them happy, said Sandee Trepanier, Estee Lauder’s counter manager at Dillards in the Provo Towne Centre Mall.
Stuart Fraser, who owns a salon by the same name, said it is important for the hairdresser to know the personality of each bride.
“Find somebody that wants to talk to you, who wants to find something interesting about you,” he said. “Each individual brings something individual to the table.”
Fraser often asks his clients personal questions to get to know them better.
“I ask questions like, ‘If you were going to say something to the entire world would you whisper, would you shout, would you talk?'”
Fraser then uses their answers to create a style unique to the bride.
Brides should also make an appointment early and plan on talking with the hairdresser a lot, Fraser said.
Trepanier also advises an early start.
“You may need to try 10 shades of lipstick to find the one that is perfect for you, so plan ahead,” she said.
Makeup artists from Clarins and Lancome recommend moisturizing and hydrating a bride’s face well before the wedding.
Not all brides, however, choose to have their makeup and hair done professionally.
Jenn Holyoak, 20, a junior from Charlotte, N.C., majoring in dietetics, did her own hair for her bridal portraits and on her wedding day.
“It was a lot less expensive that way and less of a hassle,” she said. “I usually get a better hairdo when I do it myself, rather than bringing in a picture and having them do something weird with it.”
Holyoak’s roommate Jamie Clark, 20, a junior from Jefferson City, Mo., majoring in recreation management, did Holyoak’s makeup. Clark was surprised that Holyoak asked her to do it.
“I figured she would do her own makeup. She said I was the makeup queen,” Clark said.
“Jenn wears a lot less makeup than I do,” Clark said, “so it was different for her.”
Gina Robinson, 21, a junior from Simi Valley, Calif., majoring in nursing, had her hair done but did her makeup herself.
“I don’t like it when other people do my makeup,” Robinson said.
Whatever the decision on hair and makeup, “Try to enhance your natural beauty, which is the most beautiful makeup,” said Miran Bolick, a Clarins makeup stylist.
And above all, “Be calm and enjoy the moment,” Bolick said.
