A bridal beauty timeline: what to book, and when
From the first hair and makeup trial to the morning of the wedding: a simple countdown for brides and the people getting ready with them.
· 5 min read
Wedding beauty goes wrong in the same few ways: something new tried too close to the day, a trial booked too late, or nobody sure who is being done when on the morning. A timeline fixes most of it. Every wedding is different, so treat these as rough guides and ask your artists what they recommend.
Two to three months before
- Choose your makeup artist and hairstylist, and ask whether they travel to you on the day.
- Book the trial. Popular bridal artists fill their wedding season early.
- If you want a colour change, start now, so there is time to adjust it.
Six to eight weeks before
- Have the hair and makeup trial, ideally with your outfit colours and jewellery to hand, and take photos in daylight.
- Settle on skin treatments. Anything new to your skin belongs this early, not in the last week.
Two to four weeks before
- Final colour and cut, so it has a little time to settle.
- Book the bridal party’s appointments and write down who is being done in what order.
The last week
- Brows, waxing or threading a few days ahead, so any redness has gone.
- Nails two days or so before.
- Nothing new for your skin: no fresh treatments, peels or products.
The morning
Arrive or be ready with clean, dry hair unless your stylist asked otherwise, and a clean face. Build in more time than you think; the last person in the chair always runs late.
Good to know: On Saloonly you can book trials and the smaller pre-wedding appointments online at salons near you. For the day itself, talk to your artist directly about timings and travel.
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