When to book hair stylist/MUA?

I haven't booked my hair sylist/MUA yet, but I've been emailing with a few and am hoping to book fairly soon. I'm not getting married until November, but I figure sooner is better than later, especially if you only have a few option like in your case.

I've been pricing out hair and makeup but haven't booked yet. I need to get on it...

I booked mine a year out. I won't have my trial appointment until exactly two months before the wedding. I would say that if you find someone you like, the sooner you book them the better!

I booked it 7 months out. I knew the salon I wanted and the stylist so no brainer. My first trial is 3 months out. I hope it's everything I hoped for

I haven't found anyone local that I'm thrilled with. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the wedding industry is seriously lacking in my area! A pro could do well for him/herself here.

@Sarah B, okay I'm glad I'm not the only early planner! I still wouldn't have the trails until a month or two before the wedding, but I'd love to have the peace of mind that it's booked!

I did mine a couple months ago. I put it off so long. But everyone I contacted was still available. If you are going after an in demand artist, do it early. But I think it can wait. I will have my trial in 2 weeks.

I'm booking now, at 6 mo out.

a lot of girls around here book 1 year plus

you can do a trial afterwards

I think I booked about 8-10 months out...

Like everyone said the sooner the better. If you find someone you like and do a trial why not book? As a reference most months I will be unavailable every friday,saturday and sunday around 3 months out. I only do one wedding a day so if you decide to wait and someone else books you would be out of luck.

I booked mine 10 months out and received many messages back saying they were already booked.

I just booked my MUA and will be doing hair soon...I live in a bigger city so there are going to be a lot of weddings on my date as well, don't want to have to struggle to find one!

I say do some research and find the people you want and book them as soon as they will let you.

I booked a month ago so I would have it done and over with even though I am a year out.

I'm doing a trial on Friday to make sure I like this woman, and then I will probably book her if she's good. If not, then it's back to the hunt.

I have my first appt. 4/12/2013. I live in a large metro area so dates fill up fast and had to get in when I could. I would have preferred not to start trialing 6 months ahead though

I booked mine 8 months out. Why wait? waiting never has any benefits....you know?

Book as soon as possible!

The peek season for us MUA from April til about November.