I went into the wrong business!

So, I've been researching hair and makeup artists from here to LA who will do on-location hair and makeup for me and the girls the day of the wedding.  And boy, did I go into the wrong business!  For hair and makeup for me and four bridesmaids, prices range anywhere from $755 to over $1000!!!  One lady was $800 for hair and makeup for me alone!!

I have learned some things about air brushed vs. traditional makeup, marketing, and just how much money people pump into their weddings!!  Eeep.

Of the seeming hundreds of pages of makeup artists and hair stylists that I looked through, I tried finding people with portfolios including Asian brides.  I have it narrowed down to about 6 people/salons, so pretty soon I guess I'll be making my selection and setting up the trials etc.

Grace Lin Makeup

So as far as selling me on your work showing the before and after pictures work wonders!  Although with deliberate camera angles, lighting, and crazy before pictures, the difference between before and after becomes even more pronounced.

 

Oh, and looking back, I guess I forgot to blog about Auntie Amy's coworker's friend who does hair and makeup.  She kind of scared me at first because Auntie Amy said that the makeup was very Taiwanese which focuses on the eyes and pale skin...  I was imagining something ghostly with large eyes, but when I saw the pictures, they looked a lot better than they were made out to be!  :)  I also liked her because she has experience with Asian hair and makeup. 

 

I hadn't really been planning on doing too much with my makeup and the hair could be easy enough to curl and pin back if I was going to do a half up and half down look.  But then Auntie Amy and a conversation with my friend Jen got me thinking about this being really just one time, when else would I ever really go to someone for professional hair and makeup?  So that's why I'm more set on finding a makeup artist/hair stylist...

 

Although not at Grace Lin's prices...which would be $300 for me alone and $750 for me and three bridesmaids...not to mention the additional $1 per mile of additional travel outside of Arcadia!!! 

Low, side chignon

I've been looking at different hair styles.  Originally I thought I wanted to do a half up/half down style, but as I look at more styles, I'm feeling more partial to a low chignon.  But I haven't decided if I like the clean/smooth look or the messy/curly/wavy look better.

Serene Bridal Beauty

Been researching hair and make up artists.  Found this one on The Knot.com.  Feeling the philosophy and the styles in the galleries, so I emailed them.  Hopefully I'll feel their prices as well!... :-P

 

http://www.serenebridalbeauty.com/