Hair Prep
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Whether you're saying "I do" or will be there to support the happy couple, you want your hair to look amazing! Here's some tips to prep your hair for the big day.This is a must read if you want to keep the day stress free
Getting a style?
-Arrive with your hair completely dry. Your style will not hold on wet or damp hair. If we need to blowdry your hair we will spend more time drying and less time creating a style you love! It could also make us run late and we don't want that...
-Having a clean scalp free of product and oil build up is important. A style will not hold on dirty hair. You know your hair best. For most, "clean" hair can be achieved by washing the night before or morning of the wedding.
-When washing I recommend doing a good shampoo (2x do a good scrub to really clean the scalp, make sure you get underneath and over the ears too!) You can condition your ends but try to avoid the roots and rinse well. PLEASE avoid using hotel room toiletries. Blow-dry as smooth as you can with a paddle or round brush with your regular styling products.
-If you have naturally curly hair and want to wear your curls in your style pay attention to the day after washing that your curls look their best and try to coordinate with the wedding day. Use your regular styling products and we can touch up any unruly hairs to mimic your natural curl pattern.
_ If you have naturally curly hair and want a sleek, smooth or straighter looking style then you need to blowout as smooth as possible prior to your appointment.
- Worried about frizz? The best way to control frizz is by blow drying an anti-humidity product into your hair when you prep. Here’s my favorite: color wow dream coat
-Part your hair where you think you’d most likely want to style for the wedding day. Once your hair dries in a certain part it's rough to switch it.
-Try to leave it down to avoid creases or flatness from a ponytail.
- No one reads the prep instructions so if you are… thank you! Keep reading through and you could receive a gift on the wedding day
Getting a Blowdry Only?
- Do a good shampoo prior to your appointment (2x do a good scrub to really clean the scalp) You can condition your ends but try to avoid the roots and rinse well. PLEASE avoid using hotel room toiletries.
- For best results wash hair as close to your appointment time as possible so you can arrive with wet hair. If this is not possible make sure to comb to prevent tangling and comb your hair in the direction you prefer for it to be styled.
Prep is important. The better you prep, the more time we have to create and the better the end style will be!
Other helpful tips:
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Know your appointment time! Understand that wedding mornings are fast paced so we don’t allow for break times in between appointments. If for some reason a party member is late or not prepared we usually like to swap for someone who is ready and available to try and keep things on schedule
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Change into your getting ready outfits prior to our start time to make sure everyone is ready for their appointment time
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If any steaming needs to be done, do it prior to your hair and makeup services. The steam can ruin your hair and can cause curls to drop and hair to frizz on certain hair types
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I really appreciate you taking the time to help your couple have the best day. Be the first party member to tell me where you bought your shoes- and you’ll get a prize 💕
Click Here for realistic inspiration on real people, if you are booked with someone from my team, ask the bride for their Instagram link to see their work as well :)
Questions about a style or prep for your hair type?
Email me prior to the wedding weekend at Hairbynmg@gmail.com