In addition to asking real-life friends for recommendations, take the time to read reviews online. “Aside from the artistry, sometimes other artists with large social media followings talk about being late, arriving with dirty kit, or eating mochi while the bride was doing her make-up. I’ve heard of it,” Schmidt said. Isn’t it boring?
Visit Pinterest (and stay away from TikTok)
Even if you can envision exactly how you want your makeup to look, it’s important to have a reference image of the look you want. “Makeup artists are visual people, so showing them photos is really helpful,” Martin says. “Share photos of what you like and what you don’t like. This will help our team understand you better.”
Just like getting your hair dyed at the salon, images make it clear what words like “natural,” “smoky,” and “timeless” mean. “After more than 10 years of doing bridal makeup, we’ve found that these terms mean different things to different people. So by sending us a photo of exactly what you mean, we can We can be on the same page,” says Joy Adenuga. Celebrity makeup artist based in London.
Makeup artists love Pinterest boards when it comes to weddings, giving them the freedom to add non-beauty details like dresses, flowers, cake, and more. “Meghan and I didn’t have time to do makeup trials together, so we created an inspiration board on Pinterest,” Martin says. “This is really helpful in seeing everything together and getting a sense of the creative journey of how you want your big day to look.”
These same makeup artists are also not so keen on using TikTok for inspiration, as the TikTok app prioritizes trends, time spent, and newness above all else. “If I were to use the word ‘timeless’ to describe the look I want, I wouldn’t use TikTok as a guide because every morning, something there is trending,” Adenuga says. Masu. “Don’t let your For You page lead you astray or deviate from your personal style.” (There you go again.)
When gleaning inspiration from across the web, keep in mind that online videos and images are often edited, Schmidt says. “Having realistic expectations and understanding that many of these photos are heavily airbrushed is very important to keep in mind when choosing a look.”
When it comes to Inspo, it’s quality over quantity
When gathering beauty inspiration, it’s ideal to pull out photos of people of the same (or similar) color as yourself. “It doesn’t have to be your favorite celebrity in the world, but they should have similar hair color, skin color,” says makeup artist Vincent Oquendo (full disclosure). , he is a longtime friend and did my wedding makeup). . “You can also take it a step further and look for people with similar characteristics to yourself.” If you’re red-haired, freckled, and have bright eyes, choosing a photo of Kim Kardashian won’t do you much good. There’s a good chance that the makeup that looks good on her won’t work on you either. Again, Pinterest is better than TikTok or Instagram. The platform allows you to search for looks based on skin tone, eye color, mood and style, which helps you narrow down your search even further.
