Makeup/ Hair recs needed

CTYankeeBride

Who are you using for wedding day hair and makeup or are you going to DIY? Is anyone using (has anyone used) Sephora/ Ulta/ other makeup stores or counters?

A little background:  I am strongly considering DIY for my hair and makeup because I really only want a half-up/ half-down hairstyle and can't fathom spending the 100$ (or more) prices I've been quoted for an "updo" or prices I've seen quoted for makeup.  I do have a friend who is great with makeup and has helped several of our friends with theirs for their own weddings.  She has offered to help me (unsolicited) and she will be a guest at our wedding.  

I had considered going to Sephora or Ulta to have my makeup done (making an actual appointment and being transparent that this is for a wedding and NOT going in and lying that I just want to try a new look). That ranges from 30-50$. Anyone have experience with this? Suggestions needed please. 

Jessie42613

I had my hair done because I have absolutely zero talent with hair and I wasn't taking the chance.  For makeup I did my own, but I spent several months watching YouTube gurus (TiffanyD and Carli Bybel were my favorites) and practicing, and I invested in some higher end MAC and Urban Decay products, particularly primers and brushes.  I also got pretty skilled at applying false lashes.

Good luck!

kirby400

Candee Caldwell starts at $65. I really liked my trial so I'm psyched for the wedding.

Almie425

I think it's worth the expense... I also have zero talent for hair! But, you are likely spending a lot on professional pictures, why not making them look best by having someone you fully trust do your hair/makeup? I would think it's too risky to go to sephora and end up with something you don't like at all!

CTYankeeBride

My sister keeps reminding me "it's one day . . . but the pictures are forever."  I DIY'd my makeup for my first wedding (and was asked later on who did my makeup) so I'm not entirely sold on having it done at all.  I always feel like I've put too much on when really I don't put enough on until someone tells me to keep going.  

As far as going the Sephora/ Ulta route I figured I might try it out first but at $30-50 at either place I'm better off saving my money trying them out and just going directly to a recommended pro. 

I think as it stands I'll DIY my makeup and start looking into putting that 50$ toward a hairdo.  So  . . . recommend your salons, ladies!

kirby400

I thought about doing my own makeup and could probably do fine. I decided against because I think I'll be too wound up to do it. I think I'll be either excited or stressed and won't want to focus on the makeup. It was a personal 'sanity' choice.

Almie425

Where in the state @CTYankeeBride‌?

CTYankeeBride

Our wedding is in Middletown so anything near there would work fine.

Almie425

The beauty bar will be doing my makeup.

[Deleted User]

I am using Elegant Beauty, LLC. She will travel to you on your wedding day, she has no minimum required (i.e. will travel to do only hair/makeup for you, doesn't require 3 additional people getting services) her prices are totally reasonable and listed on her website, and she is a perfectionist who was able to give me the exact look I wanted during my trial.

http://www.elegantbeautytoyou.com/default.html

buddysmom80

I'm using Krystalized Designs. I used her for my hair and make up for my e-pic shoot and she did an AWESOME job. You can find her on FB.

nc1217

For my hair normally I go to Jessica's Color Room in Middletown. They charge about $65 for an updo, although I think they charge more for to travel to the location. I had my hair done for a friend's wedding this year, and they will be doing my wedding hair. I got tons of compliments on my hair when they did it for my friends wedding. 

Knottie6772649

I've been a bridesmaids tons of times, and had my make up done and it lasted until the next morning. I am scared to do my own. I want to look great from the start to the after party and maybe even our wedding brunch.    I'm between Larissa Lake or The Beauty Bar.  Their prices are pretty much the same.

CTYankeeBride

Thanks, ladies!