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Things Your Wedding Make-up Artists Wish You Knew Beforehand

There are a number of things your makeup artist in Singapore wish you knew prior to going in for a consultation or in preparation for the actual wedding day. Being a MUA in itself encompasses more than just applying make-up. For instance, they also have to ensure the bristles of each brush they use is clean every session as well as buy cosmetic products of great quality to put to use, among the many.

However, there is only so much they can do with their cosmetic prowess. Behind their amazing skills lies the fact that they could actually use all the cooperation they can get from their clients. Small acts such as cleansing the face prior to the session or allowing the stylist to focus and work in silence could pave way in achieving your desired look.

That being said, there are a few other considerations shared by a number of MUAs that will be presented in this article. Following them can easily make both your experiences run smoothly. Better yet, you can use them as a guide in preparing yourself and your skin’s condition for your next meeting with them.

1. Show up with a clean face

Looking radiant on your big day is not only based off how many cosmetic products you apply on your face. In fact, your skincare routine for the past months greatly contribute to how you look as you walk down the aisle. Many brides-to-be allot time to have facial sessions and moisturize their face and lips. This ensures hassle-free and even makeup application, as well as a polished finish.

Showing up to your session with a clean face is a great option to take. This will enable your MUA to work with a fresh canvas, saving her from putting in unnecessary effort if she has to cleanse your conditioned face herself. In short, no primer, mascara, or even foundation. Leave the responsibility to your stylist, as it is a part of the package you availed and paid for.

2. Allow stylist to focus, work in silence

As the old saying goes, silence is golden. Sure you might engage in small talk and spend a few minutes of initial discussion, but when it comes to the part where the makeup artist has to start applying cosmetic products, it is best to just sit back and relax in total silence. Makeup application can be difficult if your facial muscles keep on moving. The last thing you’d want is to get lipstick smeared over your face or uneven blending of foundation. Allow your stylist to work on delicate details in total concentration.

A number of stylists in Singapore opt to focus more on their work in silence, hence keeping quiet for a while can be productive — save for when it’s totally necessary.

3. Don’t hesitate to speak up if necessary

Your stylist wants nothing but the best for you. It brings immense joy to the hearts of cosmetic artists to make one’s wedding day as memorable and special as it should be. However, if there is any part of the look you’re dissatisfied with in the middle of application, voice out your concern immediately and let your makeup stylist know. Prolonging it any longer won’t do any good if you want it altered and changed entirely in the end. If anything, it will only waste the efforts of your MUA.

Silence is key to allow your stylist to focus, but don’t hesitate to speak up. The last thing you’d want on the day of your wedding is to walk down the aisle with regrets. If things go entirely in an unplanned direction, talk to your MUA about the matter politely.

4. Create a mood board

If you are considering between a number of styles and makeup inspirations, bringing along a look list or a mood board is effective in conveying your expected looks to your MUA. Compiling photos of your desired looks will allow your makeup artist to envision your targeted end result. Of course this doesn’t guarantee an absolute carbon copy, but with experienced stylists you can expect a great resemblance, at the very least.

This will also give your beautician a few more ideas to play around with. Don’t forget that random streaks of inspiration can greatly fuel one’s creativity!

5. Don’t demand the impossible

As was previously mentioned in this article, there is only so much every makeup artist can do with their cosmetic prowess. As much as she will do everything she can to help you achieve the look you’re aiming for, she still cannot change the fact that you will look like you. There should be nothing wrong with this, though. You are already beautiful as you are. The task of the stylist is only to enhance or highlight your features, nothing more nor less.

To avoid any misunderstandings that may arise out of the situation, you must have an open and realistic discussion with your MUA before the session begins. Be accepting of when she tells you where her limits lie. You have to put your trust in her, because after all, she is the one likely to know what’s best.

It is important to foster a great working relationship with your makeup stylist. Sure, there are lots of renowned MUAs all over Singapore you can choose from — but even experts greatly appreciate every bit of cooperation they can get from their clients. This will make the session flow smoothly, leaving little room for any possible error. You are also saving your MUA from wasting their efforts at the same time. With your stylist ecstatic to work with you, chances are you’d end up looking more radiant on the big day.