One of the first things you’ll probably look at in choosing a makeup artist are the pictures of their previous work. I urge you to make sure that when you do this, you look at the makeup and hair! It’s easy to get caught up in professional wedding photos with beautiful lighting, dresses, and backgrounds, make sure that whatever pictures you look at, you’re focusing on the makeup and hair.

If you’re interested in hiring a makeup artist, feel free to ask them what kinds of products they use and what their sanitation practices are for their kit. I do a LOT of prep before every client which includes stocking my kit with the best, top-of-the-line products, sanitizing all of my products, brushes and tools, and deep cleaning all of my brushes. During makeup applications, I make sure that I follow hygienic practices to ensure a clean and sanitary makeup application for every client! This is so important, and training and education plays a large role in this.

When it comes to pricing, I’m a firm believer in the old saying “you get what you pay for.” The makeup artist you decide on hiring for your wedding will depend on whose work you like, who you feel comfortable with, and who will work within your budget. However, just like all of the other details for your wedding day, keep in mind that lower prices may be an indication of lower quality and/or less experience. Feel free to ask makeup artists you love questions about their work.

I prefer to schedule a bridal preview (sometimes referred to as a trial) for all of my clients. This allows us to have a stress-free, scheduled time to really get to know each other and collaborate on finding a makeup or hair look that makes you feel incredible!

Allow approximately 3 hours for your preview appointment for hair and makeup. This gives us plenty of time to talk about your specific skin needs, your vision for your makeup and hair, and, of course, the makeup application and hairstyle!

The very first thing I’ll do at your bridal preview is talk to you, asking you questions and listening to your needs and wants so we’re on the same page before I even pick up a brush! I love it when my clients bring me pictures of what they like (or don’t like) because sometimes it’s hard to communicate what you like, but it’s always easy to SHOW someone what you like! Once we decide on what kind of look you’re going for, we’ll begin the makeup application. I’ll do a LOT of explaining about what I’m doing and what kind of products I’m using on you (and why), but feel free to ask me any questions you might have! Once we’ve completed the makeup application, I’ll sit down and write down all of the details for your big day and fill out details I will need with all of the products I used so we can replicate the exact same look for your big day!

The only thing you need to bring for makeup is your gorgeous face - I’ll have everything we need in my kit (including lashes)! However, feel free to bring any pictures you’ve found of looks that you like (or don’t like)!

Check out my Pinterest page to get you started on looking for some ideas! Please avoid removing facial hair (waxing and plucking and any facial augmentation prior to the trial and on your wedding day, more details on this later.)

For hair, please bring any hair accessories you might want to include in your hair including your veil, if you have it!

The best way to schedule an appointment with me is via email at cristin@cristinroseartistry.com. Please make sure to include complete details including your name, date and time of your event, location, and any specific needs or concerns.

I accept cash, Zelle, and credit cards.

I’m sure you’ve found that wedding dates can book up pretty quickly! Some people book their wedding dates with me a year in advance, but I would suggest at least six months in advance to ensure availability.

This is entirely up to you, but I would suggest scheduling your bridal preview at least 4-8 weeks prior to your wedding day. Previews are typically held on weekend mornings and afternoons, but feel free to contact me if you need to schedule your appointment during a weekday evening and I will do my best to accommodate you!

This is going to sound redundant, because you have heard it before, but drink as MUCH water as you can! I promise you, you will see a HUGE difference in your skin complexion and radiance!

If you plan on making any waxing appointments for your face (eyebrows, upper-lip, chin, etc.) make an appointment to test it out at least 3 months before your wedding. This way you’ll find out if you have any skin sensitivities to waxing. Then, make your waxing appointment about a week prior to the big day to allow time for any redness or inflammation to go away for the big day! Makeup will not sit correctly on freshly waxed (or augmented: botox, filler, cosmetic tatoos, microdermabrasion, microblading) skin!

I highly encourage you to stay away from tanning beds, but if you’re considering a spray tan for your wedding day, I suggest you make a test appointment at least 2 months prior to your wedding date to make sure you like it! Take pictures afterwards and look at them to see if you like the way it looks on you! If you’re going to get a spray tan, I’d also encourage you to make an appointment the same week of your trial so we can get an accurate idea of what colors we’ll use. (I can always match whatever colors you need the day of the wedding, but it might mean we need to change some of the eye or lip colors that we originally decided on at the trial, and I just like to let my brides know that ahead of time!)

One of the advantages of hiring a freelance makeup-artist is that you don’t have to worry about them trying to sell you a particular line of products! I love being a makeup artist, but I don’t like being a salesperson! I don’t “sell” any of the products I use, I use them because I love them, they work, and I believe in them. I can connect you with the products you need for your look and can help you procure them, but I don’t represent one brand or line of products.

If you are worried about the longevity of the makeup applications I do… My makeup application will last all day, but I do provide a touch up kit with little essentials you might need (mints, powder, deodorant, etc.) if you book your wedding or event with me, you as the bride will also get a full size touch-up lipstick of your choosing to keep in your clutch for the wedding day (I’m good, but not all lipsticks will make it through all of the kisses and eating and toasting!)

If you are booking a full day of half day photo shoot with me, I remain on set all day for touch ups as needed. Email me for more details on those services. cristin@cristinroseartistry.com

ABSOLUTELY! I’m skilled in working on ALL skin tones, and I always have my kit stocked with products and colors that work for everyone!