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Tipping and Prep for Hair and Makeup Trial?

J, on February 7, 2018 at 3:23 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 4

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I believe I need to tip my hair and makeup artist for my wedding, correct? If so, do I also need to tip her when I have my trial? What is a proper amount to tip her? I usually tip around 20% at a salon so I was thinking that could be a good amount?

Also, this is kind of a silly question, but do I need to do anything to prepare for the trial other than pinning photos of hair and makeup that I like? I presume I should have clean dry hair without any products and no makeup on? Or maybe she would like to see my everyday makeup? I will make sure I have my veil with me so we can put in on and see how it looks with my hair style.

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Latest activity by SaraBear, on February 7, 2018 at 6:18 PM

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Happy Hedgie · on February 7, 2018 at 3:44 PM
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Yes, you need to tip at both your trial and on the day of. 20% is a good amount.
I'd ask your stylist what she prefers. Most updos actually hold better if the hair is not freshly washed (about 1-2 days old) since it will grip better. I'd suggest no makeup but, you can ask about that too. Yes, bring your veil and your inspiration photos.
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J · on February 7, 2018 at 3:50 PM
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Thank you! That’s very interesting about not washing hair for an updo, I did not know that. Thanks again!
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Nikki · on February 7, 2018 at 3:51 PM
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20% is standard, I think, for most wedding vendor tips (except your caterer which is usually based on headcount). I'm going to tip mine somewhere around there (for myself & 4-5 other people). Total will be around $600-700 so I'll tip between $120-150 depending on how the day goes & the fact she's bringing a second person. That price also include my trial, which is included in the package.
How your trial goes varies by hairdress/mua so it's best to ask them their preferences. Some want clean hair, while some want unwashed. Some want you to come in your base, some want a clean face.
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SaraBear · on February 7, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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I tipped 20% at my hair trial ($30) and 20% on the day of my wedding ($60). The way I saw it was she was taking time out of her schedule to work with me. When I showed up both my trial and the day of my wedding, I had only moisturizer on and I had clean dry hair. She appreciates the fact that I told her what I normally wore makeup wise everyday but it was easier for her to work with without wearing anything
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