If you have chosen to book a Bridal Beauty Preview then most likely you will be coming to my home in Torbay for approximately 1.5 - 2hours depending on whether you are having both services or just one. If you have arranged for me to come to you then just let me know where to park and how to access your property/location.


  • Please allow enough time for your preview and best to come alone so that my full focus is on you!
  • Best Tip:  Wear white or a similar colour to your bridal gown/outfit. Preferably with a similar neckline. No bright colours or patterns please.
  • Your makeup inspiration. Please bring images of people with similar skin tones to you.
  • Your hair inspiration. Bring images of people with same hair colour/length.
  • Let me know if you are wearing a veil / bring earrings or ideas of earrings
  • A photo of your dress so I can see the whole look coming together
  • We’re going to capture some beautiful photos and videos before, during, and after your preview.
  • And hey, this is the perfect opportunity to plan a date night with your fiancé or a dinner date with the girls to showcase your bridal hair and makeup.


Having a regular skin routine is important in the lead up to the big day. Start with making sure you are cleansing at night before bed and again in the mornings. Use a flannel, white ones are best as they show any remaining makeup residue. If you wear makeup during the day, even a tinted sunscreen please cleanse twice at night. If you don't wear makeup its still important to cleanse your face to remove all the daily dust and pollutants that clog your pores.


Skin


You will need to prep your skin for your Makeup Application. 


Hydrate your body by drinking water.

  • Increase your water intake. If you want flawless, glowing makeup for your wedding day, it all starts from within.


Facials

  • If you have never had a facial before, now is a great time to treat yourself. Facials are divine and they serve more purpose than you imagine. Think massage, relaxation, self- care, skin cleansing, gentle resurfacing, hydrating and possibly a teeny-tiny little bit of extraction but its totally worth it in the end! 


Exfoliate

  • Every-day makeup and makeup for special events and weddings have very different requirements, the main one being that event makeup needs to last all day long and into the evening. So we choose products that do just this. When your skin is dry, crumbly, flaky or bumpy - the makeup will just sit on top of this and can sometimes make it more obvious. Aim for a smooth, hydrated face. (I can hide redness but harder to hide texture)


  • Regular exfoliation helps to buff away any dull skin cells sitting on the surface of the skin. It will improve your complexion, improve circulation and unclog your pores. There are specific facial scrubs and peels to do this so you decide, always ask a dermatologist first if you have never embarked on a skin care journey like this before. Using active ingredients and products are key to freshening up your skin for wedding day makeup.


  • Don't forget your lips! Invest in a gentle lip scrub and load your lips with something nourishing especially before the preview and the wedding day.


  • Tip: If you can't avoid coming to your Preview without makeup on then please just wear a little and avoid waterproof or heavy layers of mascara as this will take time off your preview time to remove.


Eyelashes

  • If you are having a lash lift before your makeup application please ask your technician not to make them too curly. I also have falsies (one day lashes) that are included if desired. 


Brows

  • It's usually best to have your eyebrows shaped and/or tinted before your preview.


Lastly...

  • Bring your inspiration photos!


Hair


You will need to prep your hair for your Hairstyling Preview.


The reason for this is that we need to have very clean, very dry hair to style with. We are aiming for light, airy hair.


How to cleanse + dry like a pro


  • Soak your hair all the way through. Shampoo your hair and rinse once. Then repeat this. So you are shampooing two times. Focus on the top back of your head and all the edges of your hairline. Rinse really well. If you think you haven't washed enough or rinsed enough just start the process again.


Nourish

  • Use conditioner to nourish the mid-lengths and ends. Don't be tempted to apply directly to the root area. Leave for a 3-5 mins and rinse well. Do not put a treatment in your hair the night before unless your hair type is frizzy, coarse or very naturally curly.


Towel-dry and comb out then preferably using a hairdryer and smoothing brush, blow dry your hair with the dryer nozzle angled down. Alternatively, air-dry then use straightening irons to smooth the cuticle. If your hair is very long, thick, coarse, frizzy or curly - please discuss your usual hair routine with me.


  • Think ahead of time about where you like to wear your parting i.e. centred, left or right and if you'd like pieces out to frame your face or if you'd like it behind the ears. Please consider this when having a trim, cut or colour/highlights before the wedding day.


Additional extras:

  • Depending on your chosen look and your hairs' current length and fullness we may discuss the option of using extensions or padding to create a more desired shape or to create the desired styling. 


Housekeeping


  • Unwell policy: Please provide me with as much notice as possible if you are unwell, have a temperature or need to reschedule for another reason. As you can imagine, it is critical that I remain well to show up for all my beautiful brides and clients this season. I am happier to reschedule than risk it.
  • All consultations are Weekdays only and must be between 9:30am - 2:30pm. 
  • Photos and/or videos will be taken before, during and after our preview for the purposes of capturing the whole bridal look, recording products and techniques used and sometimes for promotional purposes. Any sharing will be done so with integrity.