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last minute hairstylist needed, help please!

To make a veeerrry long story short, my MOH will NOT be able to make it from Australia for my wedding, despite having told me that she'd made her travel arrangements last month. In addition to being disappointed (and somewhat livid), it's left me with another problem. My day-of hairstylist is a dear friend of hers who was traveling up to NJ for the wedding (he and I both live in NC). He's a sweetie and would probably still agree to come, but it's a lot of traveling for him and he won't know anyone else besides me.

So now I'm looking for a hairstylist with only 2 months to go. I've talked to Mandy and Michelle and they're both booked, but say they can send their assistants instead. I looked at Mandy's assistant's work and I don't think it's worth the extravagant prices (I think it's almost the same as Mandy's prices) she's charging AT ALL and the same with Michelle, whose prices are INSANE if you're just getting hair and not hair AND makeup.

MINUS MY MAID OF HONOR!!!(sorry, just had to vent), I would need a hair stylist for me and 3 girls and possibly 2 moms. Can anyone recommend an independent hairstylist in North or Central Jersey (I'll be getting ready in Toms River) that does bridal work and would work on-site on a Sunday? I'm looking for a hairstyle similar to these.










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Re: last minute hairstylist needed, help please!

  • agu101agu101 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm looking to use Denise at Salon L in Allenhurst for my wedding, which is taking place on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.  She is willing to both work and travel to me that day.  You can call the salon at (732) 531-5255 to see if she is available and to schedule a consultation/trial.  
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  • agu101agu101 member
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    edited December 2011
    You can also try Tara at Hot Mess Studio in Asbury Park.  I was originally going to use her, but she wanted to charge me extra because my wedding is a holiday weekend.  She travels to you, and also does make-up if you need someone for that as well.
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  • maddie7maddie7 member
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    edited December 2011
    Ann from Bodacious Salon did my hair, shes amazing and they travel with reasonable rates and packages.  Her number is 610-438-2770.
  • edited December 2011
    I don't have any recommendations, but I'm sorry about your situation!!  Seriously, your MOH told you less than 2 months away that she can't make it?
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  • edited December 2011
    Try Dana from In Style Down the Aisle. I booked her two months before my wedding and love what she does. She's based out of Oakland, but she does travel. I don't know how far, but it's worth a try!! I love her work!
  • cindy9178cindy9178 member
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    edited December 2011
    Check out Jeanine LaMacchia - http://www.njhairdesigns.com/homepage.html
    I just had a trial with her and she was really good (and I booked her for the wedding). She is out of Glen Rock, but she will travel to you on the day of, with no minimum number of girls (there is a travel fee depending on distance).
    She charges $150 for the bride and $85 for bridesmaids.
    Be warned - the pics on her website are out of date.
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  • ellevellev member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies, very helpful suggestions. I've already got a few irons in the fire with several stylists.

    @JoBell: Well, actually, the last time we had scheduled a time to talk (she lives in Australia so this is necessary), she just didn't bother to answer the phone. She emailed me later to say that she was really sorry, she just closed her eyes for a minute and fell asleep. I had to get up at 6 am to call her and she couldn't stay awake past 9pm! I'm assuming she isn't going to make it, and at this point, I'm so pissed that if she keeps telling me she IS going to make it, I'm still going to choose another BM to be MOH.
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