Why and How to Find A Makeup Artist

Have you ever noticed how many salons don't have makeup? I have. Ok, I'm kind of biased because I'm a freelance makeup artist. Maybe you haven't noticed. Maybe you don't care. But you should on your wedding day. First, I will give you a few reasons to consider booking a makeup artist for your big day.

1. You simply don't have to worry about it.
It takes a lot of stress out of the makeup process when you don't have to do it yourself. Instead of feeling rushed (which is when I inevitably get mascara everywhere), you can sit back, close your eyes, and let a professional take care of it.

2. Professionals know what they're doing.
Ok, so most professionals know what they're doing. But if you do your homework in hiring a makeup artist and being sure to have a test run, everything should go smoothly and your makeup will be flawless.

3. You will photograph better.
Believe it or not, there are a lot of special techniques that help with how you look when photographed. Photographers will agree that having well done makeup can make a huge difference in the quality of portraits in the end.

4. A uniform look.
Let's admit it, someone you know wears way too much eye-liner or maybe someone doesn't know how to do their own makeup at all. By hiring a makeup artist, you take the guess work out of it for your bridal party. Plus they will have every product needed for every person.

5. It's fun.
You and your bridal party will enjoy a little pampering. Getting your makeup done is kind of like someone making you a sandwich, it's always better when someone else does it.


Where to find a makeup artist?

Believe it or not, most of the training general licensed cosmetologists receive in school is pretty limited. You want to be sure your booking someone who specializes in makeup and has experience. It's also not the best idea to book the same person as your hair stylist because it limits his or her time more.

Here in Nebraska makeup artists are fewer and farther between, but a good place to start is Model Mayhem. It is a networking site for models, photographers, hair stylists, and makeup artists. You can find makeup artists in your area by browsing the site. Now for a little shameless self promotion, here is my profile. You can also follow my company on Facebook.

Check out their portfolio to see if their style suits yours. Always schedule a test run to make sure that you like their work. This also helps the day of the wedding to go much smoother.