Makeup and hair trial disaster!

I think the way you did your own make up came out really well. I would honestly go with a different company because if she didn't make you happy and wouldn't listen to anything you were saying, I wouldn't risk the chance of my girls feeling the same way.

I think your makeup looks delightful in the photos you did yourself. If she didn’t do what you wanted and literally made you cry, there’s absolutely no reason to feel obligated to keep her as your makeup artist or for your brides maids. You want to feel beautiful and your smile in the photos you did yourself radiate confidence and happiness, which I’m sure you want in your wedding photos too! I had a bad trial too, and I decided to do my own makeup too.

I do think yours came out better but maybe you can tell her changes you’d want ? And she could work on it for next time?

I think it looks good both ways, but can see the difference on what you want. If you are contracted for the makeup for wedding then show her the pictures and maybe she can adjust to it. If not contracted, then you have the option to find someone else or do it yourself. I hired an artist do my trial hair, bridal makeup, and MOB hair. I was originally going to ask her to our makeup, but I do professional makeup daily on myself. My husband said to me, “If I already like the way I do my makeup then why let someone else do it and then you might not like it?” Point taken. And with bridal make up there’s going to a little bit more layering and setting techniques to last all day. So I have been making adjustments during my practice sessions. Plus I will be doing my mother’s make up that day. So it just boils down to what do you want to do on your day. Do you want to really do your own makeup or have someone else have that duty?

“ Would it be rude to say “I think I’m going to do my own makeup but could you still do my hair and everyone else’s looks?” ”


Nope!! Not even a little. You don’t need excuses, you’re the bride. All you need to say is “I don’t need this service, but I’d like this other service” and youre good. If it comes up at the salon, don’t feel bad, just say you feel more comfortable (or more relaxed or more secure or however you want to word it) with your own make up. It’s not a big deal!
For what it’s worth, my mom came for trials with me— my wedding was in their home town so we did it when I was visiting and made a girls day of it. My mom HATED the make up, everything about it— how it looked, how it felt, having someone play around with her face— and opted out. All we did was change the number reserved for that service. On the wedding day she was there with us to have her hair done, and obviously the make up girl was around too. It wasn’t uncomfortable at all. Make up girl was unfazed. I think she may have asked my mom “you sure you don’t want it done? It’s not too late” and my mom said “yup, I’m sure” and she said “no problem” and went about her business with the rest of us.

Hey!
Honestly, she didn't do a bad job, you look pretty, just not like "you " she went for a more natural look, since lets face it...you are young and pretty naturally and have great skin!
But I totally get where you are coming from!My advice, get another trial and find someone you like. On that day, it will be hectic. And you will appreciate a quiet moment of someone pampering you.
It will be a relief, not to have to do it yourself, in my opinion. Time goes so quickly that day. Maybe a close friend can help with your makeup?
Either way, you'll be a beautiful bride!Congratulations!❤

Same thing happened to me, I hated my first trial then went back and told her exactly what I wanted and loved it. You could do that or find someone else. But yours came out beautifully doing it yourself, if you get a really good setting spray to make sure it stays I think you could definitely do your own!

You can see if she change it next time or try a new makeup artist.

I would talk to her about booking another trial and giving her more clear instruction (like pictures) on what you want. She seems talented, but like she just didn't listen/know what you wanted. Then if she still doesn't do it right, book someone else.

I think yours came out better and showcased your beautiful eyes.

I think lots of people are better are doing their own makeup, and more comfortable using their own products. I'm sure it's an arrangement she's had before and won't be a big deal at all.

Your makeup does look better but it’s not such a drastic difference from what she did. She just didn’t use the same makeup that you used. It looks like you used something with more shimmer and took pics under different lighting. So it’s hard to compare. But the brows do look better when you did it yourself. I think you should go with your gut and either get someone new or ask her to just do the bridesmaids hair. I’m sure they probably are used to doing their own makeup too. If you enjoyed doing your own make up go for it. You should enjoy your wedding day not worry.

Ok first off, I'd recommend taking a deep breath and relaxing! It can be worked out. I had a similar experience, but when it came to my hair. I literally left the salon bawling because my trial was so awful! My recommendation would be to call the salon and see if you can have another trial with someone else because it just wasn't what you wanted. It's you big day! You deserve to be pampered and have your hair and makeup done exactly as you dream. I don't think it's rude if you decide you want to do it yourself. You can always say it's to save a little money, and leave it up to your girls if they want their makeup done or not. Everyone's tastes are different. It isn't rude if they didn't do what you want and you want another trial or don't want to use them for your makeup.

I had the same issue when it came to my hair and makeup trial. She make me look so much older and I don't even wanna talk about my hair I have natural curly hair and I made sure my curls were perfect for her and some how she messed them up both times ( I had 2 trials done). My sister is now doing my hair and we are doing the other girls hair & makeup which is just my mom and 2 girls 10 and 15. If you didn't like what she did for yours you are not going to like what she is going to do for them.

If you didn't like that makeup artist, don't feel obligated to use her. Don't feel bad about telling her because you are paying them to provide a service and expect to get the best job for your money. Many hairdressers are best at sticking with hair and leaving makeup to another professional. Keep looking for another makeup artist or just do your own.
Have you tried Thumbtack.com?