Hair/makeup Trial... Not loving it (pics)

I'm going to be honest, that hair style looks like you could do it yourself. I'd definitely tell her you weren't happy and felt rushed. Your makeup looks fine but I agree on the lashes part. I'd insist on a second trial.

First of all if you weren't happy with the trial, I would demand a second one. You want your day to be perfect and your stylist does not get to dictate if you need another trial or not. My hair stylist did two looks for $35 bucks and she made the style fit my face shape and jawline. I knew what style I wanted but wanted to see two very different looks. So if you know exactly what you want have her do it again, I would personally fight it and say you didn't listen to what I wanted so do a second one free of charge. If she says no I would go to a local hair salon school where there are students that can style your hair for like $25 bucks. Yes they are students but not only would you be helping students learn, you would be spending a fraction of what you spent for a trial.

I think the makeup will look fabulous with fuller lashes! Will your hairstylist give you another trial? I would stress to her that you aren't comfortable not having one. If she fusses then I'd find a new hairstylist.

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Thanks! Yeah, that hair style was pretty disappointing... which is surprising, because her Instagram is full of beautiful bridal styles she's done, so I don't know why mine ended up so sad looking. I think I'll definitely push for another trial

Can you post a pic of your hair inspiration?

I think the makeup looks great, but I do agree about the lashes!

I would definitely find a different hair stylist and someone else to do your makeup also i wouldn't trust them if they can't take the time and make you sure you're happy before hand

I would definitely insist on a 2nd trial. Especially since it was agreed upon by the two of you that she would try 2 hair styles for the trial not 1.
Just leaving her next try for the day of makes me super uncomfortable.

I would be very firm that you need the 2nd trial!

The MUA should probably add falsies to the eyes. Confirm with your MUA but mine didn’t do false lashes for my trial but has stated many times that she’s bringing when for my wedding day.

Did she tease the hair? May help with volume.

1) I think your look turned out pretty good. Changing the eyelashes she puts on you is easy, and not worth another makeup trial. However on your wedding day, I'd see if she can adjust the color of the product that she put on your eyebrows because the parts closest to the center of your face are reading as separate from the rest of your eyebrows.

2) Your stylist sounded like she was rushing through the process so I can understand your frustration. If you're willing to pay for another hair trial, she shouldn't refuse you. (You do also have to consider that her Instagram photos are probably from weddings, not trials.)

Did she put on fake lashes? I would just plan on her using fake lashes if you want fuller looking ones. Or get lash extensions prior. What does your hair look like from the back? I agree, your hair looks sort of plain like you could have pulled it back like that yourself. I also agree with the part, and it doesn't have any volume. I'd insist on another trial (that you shouldn't pay for, she was the rushed one that didn't do 2 looks) or find some money somewhere else so you can get a different hair stylist. Your makeup looks nice though!

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I probably should have included that lol Here are the photos I showed her for inspiration:

Inspiration Hair Photo 1

Insiration Hair Photo 2

Inspiration Hair Photo 3

This was the other look I wanted her to try (and the one I really feel I want now for the wedding day), but she never got around to trying this style on me.

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The sad part is that my MUA actually did put falsies on my eyes for the trial lol they must have been super tiny though, because you can't even see them! I actually went out and purchased much more voluminous lashes myself to bring on my wedding day for her to use in case she doesn't bring any herself.

I don't think she teased my hair... and I do have extensions (they unfortunately arrived after my trial), so those should help with volume. But even without the hair extensions, I was really hopeful she'd still make my hair look pretty great during the trial.

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Thanks I know changing the eyelashes are easy, and I purchased some much fuller falsies myself that I'll bring on the wedding day for her to use, so I agree that a 2nd makeup trial isn't necessary. I also agree with the eyebrow color; I'm bringing my own brow pencil that I use daily and has a much better color match for her to use as well.

A lot of my hairstylist's Instagram photos are actually ones from the trials... she has more from that, then the actual day of looks, which just adds to my disappointment. After all of these comments, I'm definitely feeling confident in insisting on a 2nd trial.

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I unfortunately (and I'm kicking myself now for it), didn't take any photos of the back of my hair... but I can assure you it was not pretty or very bridal looking... it actually looked a little knotty to be honest.

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I would tell her you aren't comfortable having her do your hair on your wedding day until you're happy with a trial. Then bring VERY specific & clear pictures of front/back/side for what you want for the new hairdo on your wedding day. If you still don't like it, I think it's time to ditch her!

UGH! I'm sorry you weren't happy with your trial! I would get a second one to make sure it comes out right!

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Good advice! Hopefully she agrees to a second trial and it all goes well... with about 2 months to go, I don't want the added stress of finding a new hair stylist

Make her do a 2nd and make sure she has ample time to do what you want done. No rush.

I don't mean to be rude, but the makeup and hair do not look professionally done. It's too simple. The eyebrows don't look well done, the eyeshadow is not very visible, around the eyes, it does not look like what the model has at all, the blush doesn't seem correct either. Again, I am not trying to sound harsh. You are beautiful. But the makeup does not look professional. I would ask her for another trial FOR SURE. (And I am never one to advocate for that, but this time, I think you are totally right).