Hair 2 Makeup

Weddings · proms · parties · photo days

Event hair and makeup, planned calmly.

Hair 2 Makeup is a friendly guide to looking and feeling like your best self on the big day. We explain how to book and brief a stylist, how trial runs work, how to plan the morning minute by minute, and how to make curls and lipstick last until the last song.

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Our most useful guides for anyone with an event on the calendar.

PlanningPlan the morning hour by hourHow to work backwards from your ready-by time to build a calm hair and makeup schedule for a wedding, prom or event, with sample timings, buffers and the order that usually works best.
BridalBridal trial runs, explainedWhat a bridal hair and makeup trial is for, when to book it, what to bring, how long it takes, and how to give feedback so the wedding-day look is exactly right.
BookingBooking an artist, step by stepA practical guide to finding, vetting and booking a hair and makeup artist: when to start, questions to ask, what a contract should cover and how deposits usually work.
BookingBrief your stylist like a proTurn a vague idea into a clear brief: how to choose inspiration photos, describe what you like, share practical details and avoid the classic miscommunications at a hair and makeup appointment.
HairUpdo, half-up or down?How to decide between an updo, half-up style or wearing your hair down for a wedding, prom or event, based on your outfit, hair type, weather, comfort and the photos you want.
MakeupMakeup that lasts all nightLayering, primers, powder placement, setting sprays and touch-up tactics that help makeup survive a long event, plus the common reasons it slides, creases or fades.

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Event-day prep timeline builder

Tell us when everyone needs to be ready, how many people are getting styled and how many artists are coming. We will work backwards and sketch a schedule, including setup time and a buffer for the inevitable dropped curl.

Timings are general planning estimates, not quotes. Always confirm real timings with your own stylist, because pace varies with the artist, the hair and the look.

What you will find here

Getting ready for a big event involves more decisions than people expect. Who should you book, and how far ahead? What do you bring to a trial? Should your hair be up or down with a halter neckline? Why did your powder look white in the flash photos? Our articles answer those questions in plain language, with checklists and tables you can actually use on the day.

We cover booking and briefing a stylist, trial runs, prep timelines, skin prep, long-wear makeup, heat styling and the tools that make it all happen.

Our promise

  • Practical advice you can use, not hype.
  • We talk about product types and techniques, never fake rankings or made-up reviews.
  • We are honest about what depends on your hair, your skin and your stylist.
  • For anything medical, like skin conditions or allergies, we point you to a qualified professional.