BEAUTY REPORT
Tips for working with a MUA
Communicate. Speak up about what you really want.
If you don’t like something, tell your MUA. They want
you to feel pretty and be happy.
Bring pictures. Images from Instagram or Pinterest
go a long way to make sure you are on the same page
about your desired look. A smoky eye can mean differ-
ent things to different people.
Consider a trial run. For weddings, this is crucial. Many
brides will do a test run with several artists and then pick
the one they feel most comfortable with, possibly hiring
them for their portrait and/or engagement party as well.
Look at their work online. Most artists have social
media accounts full of images for you to peruse. Or they
may have a portfolio that will give you an idea about
their style or signature look.
Use referrals. Get names from friends, wedding plan-
ners, photographers, or other professionals.
Ask about costs up front. Having an onsite artist at a
wedding or family portrait session is an expense but can
really take the stress out of planning. Brides can expect
to pay $150 and up—and should anticipate additional
charges for makeup for other members of the wedding
party. One artist I spoke with will stay on-site for
$100 per hour to provide touch-ups during pictures and
the reception and will even provide touch-up supplies
(blotting papers and lipstick) for the wedding party.
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