Thanks so much for booking us for your wedding day! Please take a moment to read the following appointment instructions as they will ensure that everyone arrives to their appointment prepared and we stay on schedule.
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When
deciding on your desired hair and make-up styles, please keep in mind that
Costa Rica is a tropical climate and can be very humid (especially late-March
through May). If you are not acclimated to this climate, you will want
to choose hair and make-up styles that will keep you as comfortable as
possible.
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Shampooing
hair the night before helps styles hold much better than if hair is
shampooed immediately prior to styling. This is especially true if your
style requires a lot of curling or if you have fine hair. If possible,
avoid getting your hair wet in the ocean or pool the day of your appointment.
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If you
are having an updo, please arrive to your appointment with dry hair.
Your scheduled time will not include time for blow-drying.
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If you
have very long, thick hair, or hair prone to frizz, please let us know ahead of time so that we can allot adequate time for your
appointment.
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If you
have very fine hair and want to have a fuller hair style (updo or down), you
might consider purchasing some clip in hair extensions for the wedding
day. These work wonders!!
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Unless you are lucky enough to be blessed with thick, full lashes, I highly recommend using them anytime you're going to be photographed. I only use individual style
lashes which are very light weight, comfortable and natural looking. They greatly enhance the eyes and
really help them "pop" in photos.
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It is
important to have your face clean and make-up free prior to your appointment,
taking special care to be sure there
is no residual mascara residue on your lashes.
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Please apply any moisturizers at least an hour before our session so it can be
completely absorbed.
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No waxing or tweezing is done
during your appointment as it irritates the skin and causes redness -- which
no one wants prior to photos! Please have your eyebrows plucked/waxing
well in advance of your appointment.
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What to bring to your appointment
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Photos, photos, photos. We cannot stress this enough. Please have photos of
how you would like your make-up and hair. This is extremely
helpful to us, especially if we have not met prior for a trial
session. Since we have such a short time to work with you, having a
clear visual of how you envision your hair and make-up ensures that we stay
on schedule. You can e-mail your photos or links to us, or if you use
Pinterest, you can send us a link to your wedding boards. We have lots
of ideas for hair and make-up posted on our Pinterest boards as well.
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Lipstick, lipgloss, etc. Lipcolor will be provided at your appointment, however,
you will want to reapply throughout the event so be sure to bring your
favorite color.
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Veil,
hair accessories, etc. Please
have your veil or any hair accessories available for your appointment (and
trial session if you are scheduling a trial). Be sure to let your
wedding planner know if you'd like additional flowers for your or any member
of your wedding party’s hairstyle.
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If
you require heavier coverage (for concealing scars, birthmarks, etc.), and
have a product that you feel works well for you, please bring it to your
appointment so we can be sure to you have the coverage you would like.
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If you
use Bare Minerals foundations, powders, etc., please bring those to your
appointment.
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The
majority of the cosmetics I use are made by Bare Minerals, Urban Decay,
Benefit and Make-Up Forever. I find these products work very well in
Costa Rica's climate, are long-wearing, lightweight and photograph
beautifully. However, if you have a particular brand of cosmetics that
you prefer to use, feel free to bring those with you to your
appointment(s). We can use a combination of products to achieve the
look you want.
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Unfortunately, here in Costa Rica we don't have Sephora, Ulta or anything like that in order to buy cosmetics. It's also impossible to get items mailed. I rely on having items brought to me. So, if you or anyone in the wedding party may be going to one of these places prior to the wedding, and would be interested in picking up items I may be needing in exchange for your make-up application (with a $10 discount) please contact me so that we can chat about it.
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