Blush by Brittany Not high quality

ykandi22z

Hi, (pic of her work under my profile) I had a trial traditional makeup service done December 10, 2011 for $50 from Blush by Brittany. My skin tone is dark. I spoke with her in-depth about her experience working with darker skin tones and she assured me she had foundation for every skin tone. I requested a very natural look with nude matte lips, matte foundation, and angelic eyes. Her first attempted she put black eyeliner on me, gold eye shadow, and bright ruby cheeks. I advised her it was too dramatic and looked like I had a ton of makeup on and that I wanted more of a subtle look. She didn't take the black off but instead added plum eye shadow. She did not blend my eye makeup very well.  I showed her pictures of me with more natural makeup and she said "If you like that look you should do it yourself." She didn't say it in an offensive way but if I could do it why couldn't she?? Didn't seem like she cared whether or not she gained my business. I had my photographer take pictures of me after she completed my makeup and it was not stunning as any bride would want to look. I decided not to go with her because she didn't have foundation to match my skin, didn't blend my eye shadow, did not use or have natural colors, her makeup techniques are basic (not at all as displayed on her website. She didn't contour my foundation, use primer, curl my lashes, etc.) 

I tipped her an extra $5 out of courtesy but her skill level is not worth her prices. For her work she should charge $10 for a trial not $50 and $30 for onsite bridal service and not $200. Her work is amateur at best.

MyUserName1

Sorry you  had such a bad experience, but this probably isn't the best board to post this- This is an international board and you don't say what city this business is in, but you should post in the appropriate local board instead.

ykandi22z

She travels all over the US.

mua brittany

In response to the review above:

I did exactly what you and your mother asked me to do.  Your mother requested that I add eyeliner like a photo that she showed me and I did.  You showed me a photo of how you do your make-up naturally and your mother told me to do your make-up more dramatic.  I told you I would do any make-up you would like but they were convinced that you should have eyeliner.  You asked for the plum eyeshadow and I did it for you.  You asked for lashes and I did them for you and did not charge you. 

When you hire a make-up artist you are looking for a different opinion or don't know how to do your make-up yourself so you hire a professional.  I cannot do your make-up exactly how you do it yourself.  Another make-up artist couldn't do my make-up exactly how I do it either.  I never said if you like it then do it yourself.  Why do you want me to do your make-up if you want me to give you the same look you do on yourself? It makes sense. 

Your lashes were already curly and if you want fake lashes its harder to apply lashes if they are curled already because they will pop off. 

Your foundation did match.  It was Glominerals.  Which does not contain mica and is perfect for a natural finish. 

I didn't use natural eye shadow colors because you didn't ask for them.  Your family told you to have more dramatic.  Also being that you have great skin, you didn't need primer. 

These are all things that I know from doing over 500 brides and bridesmaids and 30 weddings a year over the last 6 years.  And North Carolina is right, I only travel in Wisconsin. 

To sum it all up I was getting a different request from your family versus what you wanted.  I did both.  What else was I supposed to do?  We even took pictures of both of the looks so you could compare.  How can I make you happy if I am being told you should have two completely different looks? You also stated that you have never had your make-up done before so I would suggest getting another opinion and attending that trial by yourself.

Good Luck,
Brittany

crbhipraz

Well, that's awkward...

ellentravis

Hahaha.

MyUserName1

Ha, ha.  Ordinarily I report vendors.  Not this time!  burn...

lenergyrlah

It sounds like she forgot who the customer is.  "your mother told me..." "I tried to do both what you and your family wanted..." "your family told you to look more dramatic..."

The family is not getting married.  OP is.  Stop treating her like a child.

But OP maybe next time it would be better if you didn't bring your mother along.

Serendipty11

Who brings their mother along and lets them interject to a make up trial? Lordy. 

MyUserName1

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_blush-brittany-not-high-quality?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:358Discussion:39fd4e3a-2206-4e8f-bd44-253ca7e5db84Post:c7ca90c5-73d0-48f8-b486-6ee7963beabd">Re: Blush by Brittany Not high quality</a>:
[QUOTE]It sounds like she forgot who the customer is.  "your mother told me..." "I tried to do both what you and your family wanted..." "your family told you to look more dramatic..." The family is not getting married.  OP is.  Stop treating her like a child. But OP maybe next time it would be better if you didn't bring your mother along.
Posted by lenergyrlah[/QUOTE]

Depends on who was paying, doesn't it?

lenergyrlah

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_wedding-beauty_blush-brittany-not-high-quality?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:358Discussion:39fd4e3a-2206-4e8f-bd44-253ca7e5db84Post:9a8aac21-6aa8-486c-90b9-b396118bffc9">Re: Blush by Brittany Not high quality</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Blush by Brittany Not high quality : Depends on who was paying, doesn't it?
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]

<div>Not in my opinion.  Even if the mother was paying, she was paying someone to do the bride's makeup.  If I were doing makeup on a child (for a dance recital or something) I would listen to the mom.  But assuming that OP is not a child bride this is not the case.</div><div>
</div><div>At the end of the day, the bride is going to wear her makeup the way she wants to, regardless of who paid the makeup artist.</div><div>
</div><div>Kind of like if my mom offered to buy my wedding dress, I would still pick it out.  If it caused a problem then I wouldn't take my mom's money.</div>