Question 1

What happens at a pre-wedding trial? Why is it important that I have a pre-wedding trial?

Accepted Answer

At the pre-wedding trial you and your artist will try hair and makeup styles that will help you to have a clear vision of how you will look on your wedding day. Because our team want you to be 100% confident on the wedding day we require our brides to agree to book a pre-wedding trial.  At the trial you and your artist can try up to two looks for both hair and makeup and will work on the look until you feel completely comfortable. We will also take photos of the looks so that it can be perfectly re-created on the wedding date and we record the products and colors used. On the trial day please have clean and dry hair, a makeup free, moisturized face and pictures or ideas of styles you like (not to worry if you don't have any ideas, we are always happy to help you figure out the perfect look). The trial also offers your and your artist an opportunity to go over wedding day timing, schedule and details in-person.

Question 2

What are the location requirements (what do I need to have/do on the wedding day)?

Accepted Answer

All makeup and hair styling tools and products are provided. Please ensure that your location has adequate space, a chair and table, access to an electrical plug-in and a good lighting source. Children and pets should not be permitted in the styling space for safety. 
 
Please have clean/dry/tangle free hair and a makeup free, moisturized face. You may also want to wear a button-down shirt so that your hair is not impacted when you change clothes. Clean hair is very important as the natural oils in your hair prevent volume and will hinder heat styling. Hair that is not clean is also unsightly and will limit the styles possible for your hair. Having fully dry hair is also very important as even slightly damp hair will prevent hair from staying styled, and time to dry hair has not been factored into your appointment time (it is also an additional unnecessary cost of $20 for our stylist to rough blow-dry your hair).

Question 3

What products will my artist use?

Accepted Answer

Our team uses a variety of professional makeup brands that are designed to look flawless, photograph beautifully, and last all day and night. The use of professional quality products, that are designed for weddings and photography, is one of the main reasons you want to hire a professional makeup artist for our wedding day. We use only what we have found to work the very best in our many years of experience. All makeup will be set with a bridal setting spray to ensure maximum wear. A lipstick touch-up kit is provided to each client who receives makeup application. We bring a wide selection of professional quality false lashes with us. Lashes are complementary if you would like to add them to your makeup look. All makeup products and tools are sanitized using professional sanitation practices. Disposable wands are used for mascara. Proper sanitation is of the highest priority to our team as professionally trained makeup artists and stylists (see "Sanitation Practices" below).
 
Although we use products that tend to work well with most skin types, products can rarely be considered truly hypoallergenic, as sensitivities are unique to each individual. If you have any concerns regarding sensitivities please address them with your makeup artist and we will do our best to accommodate you, however, Perfection Hair and Makeup will not be held responsible for any reactions that may occur.

Question 4

What are your sanitation practices?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring safety and sanitation has always been of the highest priority for every member of our team. Perfection Hair and Makeup is licensed with the City of Calgary and we are AHS inspected and approved. We have always followed professional guidelines and have obtained additional training to keep up-to-date with the emergence of Covid19. Each client, receiving makeup services, will have their own set of individual sanitized brushes for their exclusive use during the appointment. All products are sanitized, masks are warn when appropriate, hair tools are disinfected with Barbicide and universal precautions will be followed, such as hand washing, disposable mascara and lip wands and a clean and sanitized work station.

Question 5

What will the schedule for my appointment look like and how do I figure out timing?

Accepted Answer

Proper timing on the wedding date is essential for a stress-free experience and we pride ourselves on being accurate in the amount of time we book for services and in staying on schedule.  We will always assist brides with creating a schedule for the wedding day so that we can ensure both you and your bridal party have ample time for styling and that there is also a little extra room built in just to be safe. It is a priority for us that appointments are always relaxed and comfortable so that everyone is able to enjoy getting pampered and start their wedding day in the very best way possible! In order to ensure proper timing, please ask everyone, that is having hair styled, to have clean/ fully dry/tangle free hair and, anyone who is having a makeup application, to have a makeup free and moisturized face.

Question 6

What is the etiquette around tips and gratuities?

Accepted Answer

Tipping is always left to the descension of the client. Tipping service providers at weddings, such as catering staff, transpiration and hair and makeup, is customary when you feel you have received outstanding service. Tipping it never required, however, it is always graciously accepted when you feel we have met or exceeded your expectations.

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