Hair and Makeup Prep

General

• Be sure to have pictures of how you would like your hair and/or makeup (Disregard if you have already filled out the consultation form).

Makeup

• You MUST arrive with a clean face, and you can use a light moisturizer that does not contain any SPF (depending on the SPF, it can cause a white cast, aka flashback in photos).

• Any facials and eyebrow shaping should be done no later than 1-2 weeks before your appointment. This will give your skin time to heal.

• Do not use any acne spot treatments 1 week prior to your appointment. Blemishes are covered much better when they are not dehydrated.

  • I suggest spot-treating any acne scabs with Vaseline.

• If you have peach fuzz or super dry skin, please consider dermaplaning 1-2 weeks prior. This will help remove texture on your skin for a smooth makeup application.

• If you get a lash lift, please wait until after makeup services. Sometimes, it's difficult to blend false lashes when they are too curled.

Hair

• You MUST arrive with clean and 100% DRY HAIR (especially if you have thick or a lot of hair). There’s an old saying that getting your hair done when it’s dirty is better. WRONG. Hair products have evolved, and there are products that can give you texture without weighing your hair down. If your hair is not 100% dry, it WILL NOT hold a curl and can affect the longevity of your hair. This means I will have to blow dry as much as possible, but it still isn't guaranteed.

• Please detangle and brush your hair before being serviced.

• You can shampoo and blow-dry your hair as straight as possible with minimal to no product unless you want to utilize your natural curls. I prefer you doing this the day before being serviced.

• If you want to utilize your natural curls, please detangle and condition your hair.

• DO NOT curl or straighten your hair with a curling or flat iron(previously ironed hair does not hold a curl well).

• Please DO NOT arrive with damp hair unless you're receiving a blowout. A blowout is not included with getting your hairstyled. 

• Any haircutting and coloring should be done no later than 1 week prior.

• Bring any hair accessories or products you plan on using (this only applies if you want to provide your own products).

• If you plan on bringing hair extensions, please have it detangled and 100% dry the day before. Extension installation is an add-on service and requires more time. Please make sure that you book it in advance.

• If you need to change your clothes, please wear a top that is easy to take off so it doesn't ruin your hair.

How you can be helpful:

• Access to a nearby outlet for tools.

• I do not carry a table. Please have a clean table available that is cleared where I can set up my tools and products.

• Natural lighting is always the best lighting for makeup. It's very helpful to set up close to a window, but it's not necessary. I carry a makeup light.

• For makeup application, it would be great if there was a bar stool/high chair, but it is not necessary. I can provide my own chair. 

• For hairstyling, it would be great if I could set up a chair in front of a mirror like a salon, but it is not necessary.

Thank you so much!