Commonly Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between bridal makeup and regular makeup?
The main difference is that Bridal makeup will take longer to apply as there will be a lot more details and added steps for brides (generally the makeup artist spends more time on the bride to make sure everything looks prefect) every process is thoughtfully planned. The makeup artist will typically apply a combination of long wearing products such as skincare products, primers, powders, setting sprays and waterproof mascara (for criers) etc, so that it will look good even after a few hrs.
Generally the Mua & Bride will discuss and choose a tasteful look to enhance the bride’s features, each bride is different so the makeup artist will often have to figure out what suit best in line with the bride’s vision. The bride may have a makeup style or hairstyle in mind, but if the features don’t transcend, things have to be tweaked by the Mua. Since it is such a special and important day, the bride will typically pay for a bridal consultation and trial, so that any final adjustments can be made before the actual day.
2. How is a bridal hairdo different from a normal occasion hairdo?
Bridal hairdo definitely takes much longer time to prep with added steps and to style, to create a perfect hairdo. Bridal hairdo has to be planned way ahead and the types of hair accessories that will look good with the bride’s gowns and also with veil or without veil. Putting on a veil also requires time and effort, arranging of fresh flowers (Will take more time to arrange the flowers individually) on the hair or pin beautiful hair accessories at the right placement, overall it has to look good from all angles as all eyes will be on the bride on her wedding day, as she will be the most photographed person on that day.
Hairdo has to withstand some humidity and wind to last about 5 hours averagely. For bride who has outdoor wedding or photoshoots which is more than 3 hrs, please do take up the service from Mua for touchup & a change of hairdo. Brides who have very long straight hair without any layer cuts, our advice is to have it trim with some layering, as the layers would help to hold up the curls well when we are done styling the hair.
3. I just need VERY SIMPLE makeup and hairdo, can you charge cheaper?
Well, to be honest if 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 Makeup?
ROM
ROM is typically a smaller event that last for about 3 hours . Makeup and hair will be less formal, but yet enhancement with detailed application is still necessary and is important to create perfect features and balance of the whole style for that important day.
Pre-wedding
Requires more planning, discussion with bride and sometimes photographer to understand the style and feel of the photo-shoot, the venue and the outfits. The hairdo and makeup has to be able to withstand different weather conditions and match the different outfits.
Actual day wedding
The makeup artist spends more time on communicating with the bride and preparing the job way before hand. Actual Day is normally a more formal events for most brides.
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 :
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Noting down your wedding day details – such as preparing the invoice, the date, time, venue, and number of Pax to doll up.
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Any preferences on makeup, hairstyles, any other concerns and limitation.
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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 trial is simply like a “mock up” 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 compare 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 do wash your hair the night before the actual day and no hair conditional 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 wedding photo-shoot different from the actual day wedding makeup and hairdo?
Yes, there will be a differences. For photo-shoot, in order for you to look good on camera, stronger makeup (not thicker) is necessary. Stronger makeup means, deeper colours, more contouring and highlighting in order to bring out the more defined features of yours , whether in studio setting (with strong lights) or outdoor setting (with more distracting surrounding lights) Bridal hairstyles take more time to prep and style. The bridal hairstyles should always match the beautiful wedding gowns, therefore much thoughts, preparations and research are done in advanced which require much more time than normal occasion.
7. Why do you need to charge for transport, and what is early morning surcharge?
Makeup artists have to bring along numerous products and tools, such as extension cord, hair dryer, straightener, curling irons, hair spray etc, on top of our makeup bag, which includes makeup products for all skin types. Hence, we carry a luggage and a makeup bag, plus our own lighting equipment or even a camera.
Thus, we have to rely on taxi or grab to commute to and fro our client’s place. Transport cost is not controlled by us, and at times due to surge pricing on the road, 2-way transport can cost up to $48 – $70 per job. Hence, to be fair, we have to include transportation cost into our packages.
Early morning surcharge is the service fee you pay when makeup service has to start 6.30am in the morning or earlier, most makeup companies start their surcharge at 7am/7.30am. It is like an OT charge for requesting the service to start before normal operating hours.
8. Why does Bridal wedding makeup takes about 2 hours or more? (Morning Actual Day)
Here is the general break down of timeline in the morning: (Sometime it may takes 15mins more) Always good to start slightly earlier.
Client requirement: Bride ready by 7.45am for groom’s arrival
5am: Makeup artist arrives to setup
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 pin the veil (5mins) after which the bride poses for additional beauty shots now fully dressed in gown.
7.15am: Makeup artist done her job and leaves. Photographer & videographer takes shots of bride with bridesmaids, family members & parents veiling the bride.
7.45am: The Groom arrives, Photographer & Videographer complete their shots with 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.
9. 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.
10. 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).
11. 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/touchup the existing makeup and completely redo the hair to another style.
12. Any discount?
We would love to give discounts to our potential or repeated clients, especially 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
Contact Us: +65 8399 5831
