How to Prepare for a Bridal Trial

Photo By: Kristen Marie Photography Written By: Photo By: Kyle Loves Tori Photography

Schedule your trial about six to three months prior to your wedding day.

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Schedule a call ahead of your trial so you can talk details about style, accessories, and colors.

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Make note of what hairstyles you do and do like and then find inspiration photos of what you want.

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Plan to go alone or with one or two of your friends or family for support.

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Arrive at your trial as a blank canvas with clean hair and face.

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Bring any makeup essentials that you know work perfectly for you even if the artist has their own products.

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Buy any accessories or hair extension you might need or want before your trial.

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Limit your expectations your inspiration photos don’t show every angle and are staged to look perfect. Don’t compare your natural hair to what you see online.

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Be open to your stylist’s feedback on what looks are completely achievable and how you might be able to achieve your dream look.

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Don’t do anything too drastic like use extreme amounts of new make-up that make cause you to break out or die your hair a completely different color at home.

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If you aren’t completely happy with your first trail schedule another one.

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How to Prepare for a Bridal Trial