Commonly Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between bridal makeup, rom, pws and regular makeup?
Bridal makeup, ROM (Registration of Marriage) makeup, PWS (Pre-Wedding Shoot) makeup, and regular makeup each serve different purposes and contexts. Here's a breakdown of their differences:
Bridal Makeup
Purpose: Specifically designed for brides on their wedding day.
Characteristics:Long-lasting: Designed to withstand a full day of events, including ceremony, reception, and photo sessions.
Photogenic: Ensures the bride looks good in both natural and artificial lighting for photography.
Customization: Tailored to complement the bride's dress, theme, and personal preferences.
Enhanced features: Often includes techniques like contouring, highlighting, and dramatic eye makeup to enhance features.
Waterproof: Uses waterproof products to handle tears and sweat.
ROM (Registration of Marriage) Makeup
Purpose: For brides and grooms during the official legal registration of their marriage.
Characteristics:Simpler than bridal makeup: More understated and natural-looking compared to the full bridal makeup.
Less intense: Often focuses on a fresh, clean look suitable for a daytime, often shorter event.
Professional yet subtle: Enhances features without being overly dramatic.
PWS (Pre-Wedding Shoot) Makeup
Purpose: For photo shoots before the wedding, often used for invitations, social media, or display at the wedding.
Versatile: Can range from natural to more stylized depending on the shoot theme.
Photogenic: Ensures the couple looks their best in various lighting and settings.
Multiple looks: May involve different makeup styles to match different outfits or shoot locations.
Regular Makeup
Purpose: Makeup for personal or professional use.
Characteristics: Can be natural, less dramatic or a little glam for special occasion.
Convenience: Can be quicker and easier to apply, with a focus on enhancing natural features.
Versatile: Can range from light, minimal makeup to more polished looks for work.
2. How is a bridal hairdo different from a normal occasion hairdo?
A bridal hairdo differs from a normal occasion hairdo in several key aspects, including preparation, complexity, durability, and the level of customization. Here's a detailed comparison:
Bridal Hairdo
Preparation:
Advanced Planning: Bridal hairdos are meticulously planned well in advance, often involving consultations and trials to finalize the perfect style.
Coordination with Dress and Theme: The hairstyle is chosen to complement the bride’s gown, veil, and overall wedding theme.
Complexity:
Intricate Styles: Bridal hairdos often involve complex updos, braids, and other intricate styles that require more time and expertise to create.
Accessories: Frequently includes the use of veils, tiaras, fresh flowers, and other accessories that need to be securely incorporated into the hairstyle.
Durability:
Long-Lasting: Designed to last throughout a full day of events, withstanding various conditions such as humidity, wind, and physical activity.
Weather Resistance: Special products and techniques are used to ensure the hairstyle remains intact despite changes in weather.
Customization:
Personalization: Highly customized to the bride's preferences, facial features, and wedding style.
All-Angle Perfection: Ensures the bride looks flawless from all angles, considering she will be extensively photographed.
Maintenance:
Touch-Ups: Often includes touch-up services throughout the day to maintain the hairstyle’s integrity.
Instruction: Bridesmaids are usually instructed on how to handle the veil and accessories without disrupting the hairdo.
Normal Occasion Hairdo
Preparation:
Short-Term Planning: Generally involves less advance planning and fewer trials.
Simple Coordination: May consider the outfit and event but does not require extensive coordination with multiple elements.
Complexity:
Simpler Styles: Usually simpler and quicker to execute, focusing on elegance and ease.
Minimal Accessories: Less likely to incorporate elaborate accessories, and when used, they are simpler and easier to handle.
Durability:
Moderate Hold: Designed to last for the duration of the event, which is typically shorter than a wedding day.
Less Weather-Resistant: May not use the same level of products and techniques to resist humidity and wind.
Customization:
General Preferences: Customized to the individual’s general preferences but with less emphasis on matching multiple elements.
Casual Elegance: Focuses on looking good but does not require perfection from every angle.
Maintenance:
Minimal Touch-Ups: Less likely to require professional touch-ups throughout the event.
Ease of Management: Easier for the individual to manage and adjust as needed without assistance.
Conclusion
Bridal hairdos are significantly more elaborate, durable, and personalized compared to normal occasion hairdos. They require detailed planning, advanced techniques, and professional touch-ups to ensure the bride looks impeccable throughout her wedding day. Normal occasion hairdos, while still elegant and stylish, are simpler, quicker to create, and designed for shorter events with less emphasis on long-term durability and customization.
3. I just need VERY SIMPLE makeup and hairdo, can you charge cheaper?
Why Choose a Professional for a Simple Look?:
Expertise and Skill: Our years of training and experience enable us to create a flawless look that enhances your natural beauty.
Quality Products: We use high-quality, professional-grade products that ensure longevity and a perfect finish.
Tailored Techniques: We tailor our techniques to suit your individual features and preferences, ensuring a look that is both natural and radiant.
Stress-Free Experience: On your special day, you deserve to relax and enjoy the moment. Letting a professional handle your makeup and hair ensures a stress-free experience.
Picture Perfect: We understand the importance of looking good in photos, which often requires subtle adjustments that a professional can expertly manage.
Our goal is to make you look and feel like a million-dollar bride on your big day. Even a "simple" look, when done by a professional, elevates your appearance to ensure you feel exceptional.
Well, to be honest if something simple is similar to your daily makeup look, then it does not make any sense to hire a professional makeup artist who has spent years and thousands of dollars to upgrade their skills and knowledge. Even the simplest, most natural look requires experience on type of cosmetic, tool, and applicable technique to achieve the natural style that goes with your skin tone and features. At the end of the day, we want you to look and feel like a million dollar Bride on your big day.
4. Is there a differentiation between ROM, Pre-wedding and Actual day Wedding Hairdo?
Yes, there are significant differences between ROM, pre-wedding, and actual wedding day hairdos. Each type of event has its own requirements and considerations:
1. ROM (Registration of Marriage) Hairdo
Formality: Typically less formal than a full wedding, but still important for a polished appearance.
Style: Generally simpler and more understated. Options include a sleek bun, soft waves, or a neat ponytail.
Duration: Hairdos for ROM are designed to last for about 3 hours, so they need to be styled to remain intact during the short event.
Accessories: May include minimal accessories like a small comb or hairpin, but usually less elaborate than those for a full wedding.
2. Pre-Wedding Hairdo
Purpose: Often involves engagement photoshoots, pre-wedding ceremonies, or intimate gatherings. It may be less elaborate than the actual wedding day hairdo but still styled to look elegant.
Style: Can vary from casual to semi-formal. Styles might include soft curls, half-up hairstyles, or natural waves, depending on the occasion and personal preference.
Duration: Designed to last through the duration of the event or photoshoot, which might be several hours.
Accessories: Can include delicate accessories or hairpieces that complement the overall look for the photoshoot or event.
3. Actual Day Wedding Hairdo
Formality: The most elaborate and formal of the three, as it is the main event of the wedding day.
Style: Often includes intricate styles such as updos, braids, or elaborate curls, which are designed to be both stunning and durable.
Duration: Must withstand an entire day of activities, including the ceremony, reception, and potentially more. The hairstyle should remain flawless despite movement, humidity, and other factors.
Accessories: Frequently incorporates elaborate accessories such as veils, tiaras, floral arrangements, or other ornate hairpieces. Each accessory must be securely placed and coordinated with the wedding dress and theme.
5.What are the duties of a makeup artist?
From the moment a bride books a makeup artist, we will start our preparation of this important job at hand and constantly looking through ideas and styles for the bride to be :
~Noting down your wedding day details - such as preparing the invoice, the date, time, venue, and number of Pax to doll up.
~Any preferences on makeup, hairstyles, any other concerns and limitations.
~Remembering your gowns details so we can recommend suitable looks, propose or even look out for any hair accessories, many of us even hand-made specific hair accessories for our brides! Yes we sure have done that many times.
~We are just a phone call or a text away to advise on what they should do in terms of pre-wedding beauty regime, wedding itinerary and time planning.
*Trial
An additional 2 - 3 hours to carry out trial makeup & hair so they can better visualize how they will look on their wedding day. Do note that the trial is simply like a "mockup" to give a vision of how you will look on the actual day, therefore the hair, the amount of hair spray & hair pins we use, is far less compared to actual day. Makeup will still be the same as the actual day. We welcome changes of style even after the trial, all you can do is to show us pictures or message us on what are the changes etc.
*The night before
Makeup artists have to ensure our tools are clean, hair accessories packed, address & timing all properly communicated and we have to avoid any late night social engagements so that we can wake up early the next morning. (Most Muas have to give up on most of our social life) Make sure to wash your hair the night before the actual day and no hair conditioner is needed.
*On The Big Day
We will help the bride with the wearing of your gown, veil, hair accessories, etc, ensuring you look picture perfect, and including Photographer taking images/photo-shoots of the bride get ready with the help of the Mua and sometime the Mua will have to pretend applying the makeup even after all the makeup is done just for the photoshoots, as well as guiding bridesmaids how to change your hair accessory if necessary for tea ceremony etc. All this takes up time and effort.
6. Is the makeup and hairdo for a wedding photo-shoot different from the actual day's wedding makeup and hairdo?
Yes, the makeup and hairdo for a wedding photoshoot can differ from the actual day’s wedding makeup and hairdo. Here’s how they typically vary:
Wedding Photoshoot Makeup and Hairdo
1. Purpose:
Focus: Designed primarily for capturing beautiful, high-quality images.
Duration: Usually intended to last for several hours, but not necessarily for an entire day.
2. Makeup:
Intensity: Often more dramatic and defined to ensure that it looks great in photographs. This may include:
Contour and Highlighting: Enhanced to create a well-defined look under lighting.
Eye Makeup: More pronounced, with techniques like false lashes or heavier eyeliner to stand out in photos.
Lips: Often a bolder color or finish, like matte, to ensure they appear vibrant and defined.
Photography Considerations: Special techniques may be used to ensure makeup looks good under different lighting conditions, such as softening shadows and enhancing highlights.
3. Hairdo:
Style: Can be more elaborate or stylized for visual impact. Options might include:
Intricate Styles: Braids, curls, or updos designed to look striking in photos.
Accessories: Decorative elements like flowers, tiaras, or hairpins may be used to enhance the visual appeal.
Focus: Ensuring that the hairstyle maintains its look from different angles and in various lighting conditions.
Actual Wedding Day Makeup and Hairdo
1. Purpose:
Focus: Designed to last throughout the entire wedding day, from the ceremony to the reception, and potentially through additional events.
Duration: Must withstand a full day of activities, including movement, emotional moments, and possibly different weather conditions.
2. Makeup:
Intensity: While still looking polished, it may be slightly softer than for photoshoots to ensure comfort and practicality.
Considerations include:
Longevity: Using products that last longer and remain fresh throughout the day.
Adjustments: May include touch-up options and setting sprays to maintain the look.
Photography Considerations: Ensuring that the makeup still looks good in a variety of lighting conditions, including natural light and evening lighting.
3. Hairdo:
Style: Needs to be durable and maintain its look for an entire day.
This might involve:
Stability: Securing styles with strong hold products and techniques to ensure longevity.
Comfort: Ensuring that the hairstyle remains comfortable and does not require frequent adjustments.
Focus: The hairstyle should look elegant from all angles and withstand various conditions throughout the day.
Summary:
Wedding Photoshoot: More elaborate, dramatic, and stylized for visual impact, with considerations for photo lighting and angles.
Actual Wedding Day: Practical and durable, designed to last the entire day and remain comfortable while still looking polished and elegant.Plu
7. Why do you need to charge for transport, and what is an early morning surcharge?
Transport:
To ensure you look your absolute best, we bring a variety of essential products and tools to every appointment.
This includes:
Extension Cords, Hair Dryers, Straighteners, Curling Irons, Hair Sprays: For achieving your desired hairstyle.
Comprehensive Makeup Bag: With products suitable for all skin types to ensure a flawless look.
Luggage: For transporting all necessary items safely.
Lighting Equipment and Camera: To ensure optimal results and capture every detail perfectly.
Due to the volume and weight of these items, we rely on taxis or Grab for transportation. Unfortunately, transport costs can vary significantly due to surge pricing, with round-trip fares sometimes reaching $48 - $70 per job. To cover these necessary expenses and ensure fairness, we include transportation costs in our service packages.
Early Morning Surcharge:
The Early Morning Surcharge is an additional fee applied when makeup and hair services need to start before our standard operating hours. Here’s why this surcharge is necessary:
Early Start: Our regular operating hours typically begin at [standard start time, e.g. 8:30 am] Services starting at 7:30 am or earlier require our team to start their day significantly earlier to prepare and commute to your location.
Overtime Consideration: Just like overtime in other professions, starting early requires our artists to adjust their schedules and often work longer hours. This surcharge compensates for the extra effort and time.
Preparation Time: Our artists need additional time to prepare, pack, and travel in the early hours, ensuring they are ready to provide high-quality service without compromising on standards.
Professional Quality: Ensuring that our team is well-rested and prepared means we can deliver the best results for you, regardless of the early start. The surcharge helps us maintain this level of professionalism and quality.
8.Why fresh makeup is generally better than touchup when there's a long duration between applications, consider the following points:
~ Hygiene and Skin Health:
Oil and Dirt Accumulation: Over time, your skin naturally accumulates oil, sweat, and environmental pollutants. Touching up makeup without removing these can lead to clogged pores, breakouts, and other skin issues. Bacteria Growth: Old makeup, especially on brushes and sponges, can harbor bacteria. Reapplying makeup over this can increase the risk of skin infections.
~Longevity and Freshness:
Makeup Breakdown: Makeup can break down over time due to exposure to skin oils and sweat. Fresh makeup ensures that you start with a clean, even base, resulting in a longer-lasting application. Oxidation: Makeup can oxidize and change color after prolonged wear. Starting fresh ensures consistent and true color application.
Smooth Application: Fresh makeup provides a smoother, more even application. Touching up over old makeup can lead to a cakey, uneven appearance. Creasing and smudging: Makeup tends to settle into fine lines and creases over time. A fresh application minimizes this issue, offering a more polished look.
~Product Performance:
Effective Coverage: Freshly applied products tend to perform better in terms of coverage and blending. Touching up might not provide the same seamless finish Product Buildup: Adding layers of makeup on top of old makeup can result in product buildup, which can feel heavy and uncomfortable on the skin.
~Skin Prep Benefits:
Rehydration and Priming: Reapplying makeup allows you to prep your skin anew with moisturizer, primer, and other skincare products, which can enhance the performance and look of your makeup. Customization: A fresh application allows you to adjust your makeup to your current skin condition and the day's requirements (e.g., more hydration, different shades based on lighting).
~Psychological and Confidence Boost:
Routine and Ritual: Taking the time to remove old makeup and apply a fresh layer can be a calming and confidence-boosting ritual. Fresh Start: Starting with a clean face can give you a psychological boost, making you feel more put-together and ready to face the day or event.
In conclusion, while touchups can be convenient for minor corrections, a fresh makeup application after a long duration ensures better hygiene, improved aesthetics, and overall better skin health.
9. Why does Bridal wedding makeup take about 2 hours or more? (Morning Actual Day)
Here is the general breakdown of the timeline in the morning: (Sometimes it may take 15mins more) Always good to start slightly earlier.
Client requirement: Bride ready by 7.45am for groom's arrival
5am: Makeup artist arrives to set up
5.05am: Starts prepping face for bride - moisturize/apply makeup ampoule. Trim brows etc, Makeup Starts.
5.55am: Makeup completes.
5.55am: Preps hair for volume & texture, starts styling, pinning of hair etc.
6.45am: Full hairdo & makeup completed. (Photographer/ videographer arrives 15mins/30mins before the full makeup and hair are done)6.45am: Bride poses for beauty shots (before changing into gown) Photographer taking images/photo-shoots of the bride get ready, sometime the Mua will have to pretend applying the makeup even after all the makeup is done just for the photoshoots.(6mins)
7am: Bride change into the gown (5 to 7mins)
7.05am: Makeup artist adds hair accessories and pins the veil (5mins) after which the bride poses for additional beauty shots now fully dressed in a gown.
7.15am: Makeup artist does her job and leaves. Photographer & videographer takes shots of the bride with bridesmaids, family members & parents veiling the bride.
7.45am: The Groom arrives, Photographer & Videographer complete their shots with the bride and heads down to capture the groom's arrival.
It is very common for makeup and hair to start 2 hours 30mins prior, especially if you have a photographer or videographer, because they also need time to arrange things around in the house, compose their shots beautifully and direct you, and your loved ones how to look good for good pictures and videos.
10. What are the brands of products we use?
High End: Dior, Laura Mercier, Estee Lauder, Chanel, Pat Mcgrath, Nars, Tarte, Stila, Mac, Two faced, Lorac Pro, Florasis etc. Mid: Motives cosmetics, Colourpop, Urban Decay, Ce3, Maybelline New York, etc.
11. Can I opt for either hairstyling or makeup only?
Yes, it is possible. The rates would be the same as per indicated in our rate cards. Please note that there is no splitting of services (e.g. makeup for 1 pax and hairstyling for another pax).
12. What is 1 fresh bridal makeup & hairstyling and what is 1 style change?
1 fresh bridal makeup & hairstyling - 1 Complete new fresh look from bare face and 1 styling of hair from fresh.
1 style change - Freshen/touch up the existing makeup and completely redo the hair to another style.
13. Any discount?
We would love to give discounts to our potential or repeated clients, especially since we understand that a wedding is an expensive event. Unfortunately, we are unable to do so in order to be fair to all our brides and to prevent us from being overworked, which would affect the quality of our service and work. Therefore, we want to ensure that everyone is treated the same and to be charged at the same rate.
Lastly, just enjoy this journey and have a wonderful fantastic dream wedding! You can be sure, you are in good hands with us.
Elite Makeup Artists Inc
Em & Joey
Contact Us: +65 8399 5831
