Hair/makeup at house or at salon?

Original post by gfield101

May 28, 2007 11:12 AM

My normal girl does both hair and make up, but at the salon, which is only 2 minutes from my house.

They dont do house calls and if we go there, there would be enough girls so that we would all be getting either hair or make up done at the same time. They use mineral make up and I loved my trial. They dont do clip on extentions, I may be able to buy my own and have them add it in though.

But is it more convenient for everyone to have someone come to the house? I know its more expensive? Your thoughts? pro's? cons?

emmaNrob Posted: Sep 17, 2013 05:30 PM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon?

Salon! It's fun to share your excitement !

cets1290 Posted: Sep 17, 2013 05:34 PM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

we booked at the salon. i feel comfortable knowing everything they need is right there and that we can cater breakfast/mimosas/coffee etc. and not have to worry about making a mess in the house or anything. We are also at the end of may, and i'm worried about blowing a fuse in my house with all of the hair dryers and stuff haha

futuremap Posted: Sep 18, 2013 08:51 AM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

As a makeup artist myself, I have done makeup both at a salon and at people's homes. I can tell you from experience that having the artist at your home is easier for everyone. You don't have to worry about leaving anywhere, getting someplace else on time and we don't have to worry about you running late. You're comfortable in your own home, you can relax in your pj's and it's less stressful to plan!

HTH!

guitarstikibars Posted: Sep 18, 2013 09:36 AM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

I am having my hair stylist come to TVI, since I'll be staying there the night before the wedding. I will also have the makeup artist come there, as well.

butrfly1rm Posted: Sep 18, 2013 11:43 AM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

wow! Surprised at the poll results!

teacherteacher Posted: Sep 25, 2013 07:47 PM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

Has anyone else had mineral makeup done for their wedding? I'd only heard negative things about it from different sites because it reflects the light and doesn't show up well in photos. I'd love to know because as someone who doesn't wear foundation, etc. I feel like mineral would be much more comfortable!

Jen08 Posted: Sep 26, 2013 10:35 AM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

If you notice... This thread was started in 2007. Now in 2013, it seems to be cheaper sometimes to have someone come to you. Plus most traveling stylists specialize in special occasion hair. Most of the girls at my salon don't do updos or they do them but very rarely. The updos start at $85 there and can reach $250 for a bride. I think the average for a on location stylist is like $150. I'm starting my search for stylists that will come to me!

aiavaro1 Posted: Sep 26, 2013 11:05 AM

Hair/makeup at house or at salon? - Long Island Weddings

I am kind of doing both. I have my bridal party getting ready at the salon. I set them up for hair and makeup there. Once they are all done then they will come to my house and get dressed.

I am having a make up and hair stylist come to my house to take of myself and my mother and mother in law. This way it is less stress the morning of. Not to many people running around going crazy stressing me out more.

J9JP2013 Posted: Sep 26, 2013 11:08 AM

Re: Hair/makeup at house or at salon?

My parents live a few blocks from my regular salon and since I'm staying by them the night before, I'm going to my salon for hair and makeup, then heading to the hotel to get dressed.