Has Anyone Not Done a Hair Trial?

Re: Has Anyone Not Done a Hair Trial?

• JoanE2012 member

  

  February 2015

  I had a trial.  wouldn't have dreamed of not having one, and I'm not one to get pampered either.  I'm sure it was my most photographed day ever.....I wanted to make sure I looked my best.  My first makeup trial I HATED.  I ended up finding someone new and paying ANOTHER trial fee.  Had I waited until the day of my wedding, I would have been upset and unhappy. My hair trial was ok, but it did take some time and a couple of restyles to find something I liked.  I wouldn't have had that time the day of my wedding.  I think the trial fees are well worth it.  Peace of mind is priceless.

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• [Deleted User] member

  

  February 2015

  I wouldn't recommend going that route. I went for a trial at a very reputable salon, showed the stylist some pictures of a simple yet romantic updo, and it was awful. She thought it was beautiful, but the style was completely different than what I had shown her (I looked like a typical 90s prom updo) and it started to unpin after just over 30 minutes. It was unexpected because I'm not picky and I wanted a simple updo. 

  
  

  If only to make sure it will hold as long as it needs to (and make adjustments if required), I would recommend doing a hair trial. 

  
  

  
  

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• rcher912 member

  

  February 2015

  I think a hair trial is a good idea, but I probably won't do one.

  
  

  I also am using a stylist I know really well, who cuts my hair regularly and knows what I like. Lucky for me, I actually wanted to get my hair done for my sister's wedding a year and a half ago, and I went to her for hair and makeup, and it was amazing. So I don't feel the need to do a trial, because I literally went in and said "make it look pretty!" and she showed me a few pictures from her Pinterest and said "how do you feel about this?" - I know zilch about hair, so I just said, that's fine, and it worked out REALLY well.

  
  

  My girl has the job, haha.

  
  

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  If it's someone who you already know their style, they work with your hair - it IS a risk, but I took it and would do it again.

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• cakemurderer member

  

  February 2015

  Well phooey! I was hoping for more success stories, but what you guys said makes sense. It might be too much of a risk. Unfortunately it's just not in the budget to pay for a trial, so I guess I'll wind up styling my hair the way I usually do (admittedly, not that great, but at least I'll look like me) and then will throw it into a ponytail once my hair loses all of its volume and falls flat, probably about 20 minutes into the proceedings.Thanks for the feedback!

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• southernbelle0915 mod

  

  February 2015

  I didn't have one. We got married a few hours from where we live. I could have made a day trip to get things tested out, but my stylist came highly recommended and has a really good reputation. I trusted her to get it right the first time. It's just hair, afterall. I know not everyone feels that way, but it's a good thing to try and keep in mind. 

  
  

  I did have a make up trial though. I had my MUA do my make up for the RD, the night before. It was nice to be able to provide a bit of feedback plus have my make up done for the RD.

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• cakemurderer member

  

  February 2015

  southernbelle0915 said:

  I didn't have one. We got married a few hours from where we live. I could have made a day trip to get things tested out, but my stylist came highly recommended and has a really good reputation. I trusted her to get it right the first time. It's just hair, afterall. I know not everyone feels that way, but it's a good thing to try and keep in mind. 

  
  

  I did have a make up trial though. I had my MUA do my make up for the RD, the night before. It was nice to be able to provide a bit of feedback plus have my make up done for the RD.

  Yay, a voice of experience that doesn't regret the decision! 

  
  

  The bolded is generally my attitude when it comes to my hair too. I'm growing my hair out now, but in the past I'd go to my stylist with a vague idea of what I wanted and tell her to get creative. I'd tell her that if I hate it it'll grow back, but she never did a bad job. I can't imagine I'd be that picky when it comes to an updo either. 

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• tammym1001 member

  

  February 2015

  cakemurderer said:

  Well phooey! I was hoping for more success stories, but what you guys said makes sense. It might be too much of a risk. Unfortunately it's just not in the budget to pay for a trial, so I guess I'll wind up styling my hair the way I usually do (admittedly, not that great, but at least I'll look like me) and then will throw it into a ponytail once my hair loses all of its volume and falls flat, probably about 20 minutes into the proceedings.Thanks for the feedback!

  I don't think there's any reason to scrap the whole thing and end up with your hair in a ponytail. If you can't afford the trial then don't do one and still have her do your hair on your wedding day. 

  
  

  I had a hair trial. I had the girl who has done my hair for the last 4 years do it. The trial was really kind of pointless because I had a ton of pictures of what I wanted and all she really wanted to do that day was see how well my hair would hold a curl. I think you would be fine without a trial if she does your hair all the time.

  
  

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• thisismynickname2 member

  

  February 2015

  I think because you already know and trust your stylist, you'll be ok, if your reason is budgetary. 

  
  

  How long until your wedding? Would your budget take less of a hit if you greatly spaced out the trial from your wedding?

  
  

  Even though I've known and trusted my stylist for about 8 years now, I still had the trial because I was so indecisive on how to do my hair and how it would look best. It just made me feel better seeing the style before the wedding day.  If you know yourself very well and know for sure what you want, you probably can forgo the trial. 

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• JoanE2012 member

  

  February 2015

  cakemurderer said:

  Well phooey! I was hoping for more success stories, but what you guys said makes sense. It might be too much of a risk. Unfortunately it's just not in the budget to pay for a trial, so I guess I'll wind up styling my hair the way I usually do (admittedly, not that great, but at least I'll look like me) and then will throw it into a ponytail once my hair loses all of its volume and falls flat, probably about 20 minutes into the proceedings.Thanks for the feedback!

  Well if this is the alternative and you absolutely could not afford a trial, I'd take the chance.  She's your usual stylist, you'll have photos and you can say yay or nay as she works on you.  Maybe just see if your stylist can start on you a little earlier so there's some cushion time to fix anything you don't like as she works.

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• cupcait927 member

  

  March 2015

  I didn't have a hair trial and LOVED how my hair came out for my wedding. It was absolutely perfect and the girl knew exactly what she was doing. I also went in armed with pictures of exactly what I wanted and that helped. If you trust your stylist and you have a very clear idea of what you want, I don't see why it would be a problem to scrap the trial.

   

  Note - I've hated every single updo/fancy style I've ever had done to my hair (every prom, the wedding I was in, everything) so I was terrified it was going to be the same for my wedding but it ended up coming out amazing. If that helps quell your fears a little

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• cakemurderer member

  

  March 2015

  thisismynickname said:

  I think because you already know and trust your stylist, you'll be ok, if your reason is budgetary. 

  
  

  How long until your wedding? Would your budget take less of a hit if you greatly spaced out the trial from your wedding?

  
  

  Even though I've known and trusted my stylist for about 8 years now, I still had the trial because I was so indecisive on how to do my hair and how it would look best. It just made me feel better seeing the style before the wedding day.  If you know yourself very well and know for sure what you want, you probably can forgo the trial. 

  The wedding's not until October 2016, but we're already spending way more on the reception than I intended so I want to cut costs anywhere else I can. Froo froo stuff like hair and a dress aren't high on my list of priorities when it comes to spending money, but the girly part of me does want to look nice.

  
  

  Thanks, everyone! I'm feeling much, much better about my tentative plan to skip the trial but still splurge on getting my hair done the day of. 
  

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• plainjane0415 member

  

  March 2015

  I'm not having one, and it's not that I'm choosing not to, it's just not possible for me since we are having a destination wedding.  I have been very clear with what kind of style I wanted, what type of hair I have, what products it does good with/not so good with to the stylist that will be fixing my hair the day of the wedding.  We have have phone call conversations, and exchanged countless emails.  At this point, I trust her enough to do my hair, and with everything we have discussed she is confident that she can achieve the style I want. 

  However, if I were getting married in my hometown, and I was able to have a hair trial, I would say that I probably would do it, just so I could see how it looks on me.

  
  

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• flyingfoxes member

  

  March 2015

  I'm not doing a hair trial.  I've known my hair lady for almost 20 years, and she does tend to give me "bigger" hair than what I typically wear after I get cuts and styles from her, but I figure this is one occasion to get to have bigger hair, lol. 

  
  
  
  

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• haleyk620 member

  

  March 2015

  I considered not having a trial; however, after much deliberation, I decided to go have one done anyway. Looking back, I'm glad I did because it gave my hair stylist (who I've been going to for 8 years) the chance to play around with my style now instead of trying to do it on the day of the wedding.

  
  

  I also lucked out because she ended up doing it for free! (May be the case if you are a loyal customer to your stylist!)

  

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• caitlinmca member

  

  April 2015

  I highly highly highly recommend doing a hair trial. I'm going to my normal hair salon for my wedding hair, I've done multiple hair trials I'd say at least 3-4 maybe more on account that when I color my hair every 6-8 weeks we always do wedding hair the same day or a few days after. Well, I have Pinterest photos of hair the I love and we've tried them a few times, a different stylist in the same salon has tried...I love the front...hate the back and that's how it ways turns out in the end. I've finally said heck with it I'll just throw it up in a high ballerina bun and be done with it. I started hair trials in January 2015 I'm getting married in 20-21 days and still no full hair plan that I love.

  

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