Question for all the Brides and Brides to be

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 01:55 PM

Question for all the Brides and Brides to be

Just got off the phone with my hair lady. (she was recommended)

She stated that I should send her a $25.00 check to secure the date.

Then when I get my vail I should make a trial appointment with her.

The trial is $75.00

Then the day of the wedding it will be $175 for me and $75.00 for anyone in my bridal party.

Does this sound resonable? I just dont see why I have to give $75.00 to her for a trial. wont if I dont like it. Im out the $75.00 ?

futuremrsmultari Posted: Jun 04, 2007 01:57 PM

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Sounds like standard procedure to me....

SusiBtoM Posted: Jun 04, 2007 01:59 PM

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pretty standard.

kag1610 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:03 PM

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Yes that sounds correct.....maybe like a $10 difference from someone else but not much....It's rediculous though! Not like you're not speding enough already then you have to go spend that on your hair with tip

MrsQ-in2007 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:05 PM

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Unfortunately, this is the norm. Same goes for makeup trials too. My trial was $85.

Kelly1015 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:07 PM

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im a hairdresser, and you shouldnt have to send her $25 to secure the date...lol...if you book an appointment its secure, your should give money upfront. but that whole paying for a trial is reasonable. everywhere you go you'll have to pay for a trial updo.

Kelly1015 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:08 PM

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'you shouldnt give money up front' sorry i was thinking ahead before typing...hahaha

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:23 PM

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Thanks ladies.!!!

Yeah its crazy.. Im like $75.00 for trail, what if i dont like it, I just paid her to play with my hair hehehehehe.

But I guess as a bride we do what we have to for that special day

Lemons Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:27 PM

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yeah it is standard....expensive, I know!

Kara and Todd Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:29 PM

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This is why I'm going to my regular stylist for my wedding. She can do as good a job as any of the much more expensive freelancers.

Jackie012100 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:45 PM

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That sounds kind of high in my opinion. I'm not at that stage yet. My cousin paid $150 on her wedding day and all BM paid $125. Maybe that is too high? Not sure.

Kelly1015 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 02:49 PM

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is the salon right in LI? i know the salon i work at is 55 for brides and 45 for everyone else...im also in mass so that makes a difference. i would look around more. ask to see portfolios of other brides they have done

stickymartini Posted: Jun 04, 2007 03:00 PM

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I havent heard of giving them a deposit but I suppose it makes sense. My trial was on $45 but I just went to a salon...it's frustrating at how expensive makeup & hair can get though..

Lori-Chris2008 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 03:18 PM

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I think she works out of her house. I would go there for the trial and then the day of she will come to the RH (thats where im getting ready).

But she does not charge for time being there or travel so thats good

Sept07Bride Posted: Jun 04, 2007 03:44 PM

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That's about what I am paying.. (or paid for my trial)

donegal419 Posted: Jun 04, 2007 03:48 PM

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sounds standard...

i actually ended up going to a salon and paid $150.00 for my hair AND make-up on the wedding day.

my girls paid $75 for their hair---this included a $25 fee for opening early (5 AM) usually BM hair is only $50.00

Go to a salon---SO much cheaper than the people that come to your house.