Hot Mess Studio

agu101

I am highly considering using Hot Mess Studio in Asbury Park to do my hair & makeup, along with the hair and makeup for my girls.  There is one catch- because I am getting married on Labor Day weekend, there is a $25 per person per service fee added.  That means if everyone has their hair and makeup done, I have to pay an extra $50 per person on top of the usual fee.  I've heard awesome things about the salon and really wanted to use them, but I am not sure if the extra fee is worth it.  Would love to hear from others that have used Hot Mess.  Otherwise, recommendations for hair & makeup are welcome. 

smw42

I don't have an opinion either way about using them- but I would absolutely use the same person for you as you do your bridesmaids. You can only manage so much that day and another person is going to be too much. Also you don't want your bridesmaid feeling like the person they're using wasn't "good enough" for you to use. Whoever you do chose, I would stick to the same vendor for everyone's hair and makeup.

Heather822

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_hot-mess-studio?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:bc256acb-0b67-4da8-a2c9-190a0ca76762Post:8cd10812-a91e-42a3-81d5-0693af80f179">Re: Hot Mess Studio</a>:
[QUOTE]I don't have an opinion either way about using them- but I would absolutely use the same person for you as you do your bridesmaids. You can only manage so much that day and another person is going to be too much. Also you don't want your bridesmaid feeling like the person they're using wasn't "good enough" for you to use. Whoever you do chose, I would stick to the same vendor for everyone's hair and makeup.
Posted by smw42[/QUOTE]

<div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#008080">I agree with Sherri!</font></div><div><font class="Apple-style-span" color="#008080">In addition, I voted to pass on this one all together & avoid the extra fee. There are so many other very qualified make up artists who won't tack on extra fees!</font></div>

kasabby

I think you can find someone that is going to be cheaper for you. 

Deener713

I am using Jeanine Mangan for makeup, she travels to you and there isn't a fee for travel or holidays. www.jmmakeupdesigns.com
Hair I am using Mandy. www.lasorellabridal.com
Both are great. I wouldn't spend the extra money because of the holiday weekend.

WeLoveLilo05

Thats funny, I just looked them up the other night lol. I am trying so hard to keep everything pretty local because I would be a nervous wreck if I had someone traveling from North Jersey to the shore area on a Saturday in the summer(I'm getting married 8-6-11), nevermind Labor Day weekend, what if they got stuck in traffic? Maybe I'm anal lol.
But at the same time I think thats pretty bogus that they want to charge you extra.

agu101

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_hot-mess-studio?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:bc256acb-0b67-4da8-a2c9-190a0ca76762Post:b5031e59-f0bc-4dea-8147-9134a7ea2b39">Re: Hot Mess Studio</a>:
[QUOTE]I am using Jeanine Mangan for makeup, she travels to you and there isn't a fee for travel or holidays. <a href="http://www.jmmakeupdesigns.com" rel='nofollow'>www.jmmakeupdesigns.com</a> Hair I am using Mandy. <a href="http://www.lasorellabridal.com" rel='nofollow'>www.lasorellabridal.com</a> Both are great. I wouldn't spend the extra money because of the holiday weekend.
Posted by Deener713[/QUOTE]

<div>I actually looked into Jeanine and think I am going to use her.  I also looked into Mandy because I heard such great things about her, but she seems awfully expensive, plus she has a $75 travel fee.  I'm sure she will do an amazing job on your hair, though!</div>