Hair and makeup

Book a trial a few months out and test it in daylight and with flash. Your artist builds the morning's schedule; finish at least 30–45 minutes before you need to leave.

Lesson notes

Hair and makeup

Hair and makeup set the pace of your whole morning. Here is how to keep it calm.

Test it on camera

Book a trial a few months out. Wear a top close to your neckline, and take photos in daylight and with flash, to see how it looks on camera.

Finish early

Your artist will build a schedule from the number of people being styled. Ask to finish at least thirty to forty-five minutes before you need to leave. Running late in the morning is the most common reason a day falls behind.

Get ready in the light

Get ready in the room with the best natural light, and keep it tidy. It is the backdrop for your getting-ready photos.