Frequently Asked Questions
- How will my stylist know what style is best for me?
All of our stylists are hired and trained on their ability to not only do great hair and makeup but also to help a bride, bridesmaid or mom determine the best style for her. The stylist does this by using a well developed system which takes into consideration many different factors including face shape, hair length and type, style of wedding, client's personal style, clients likes and dislikes among others. Our stylists truly work with you educating you on your options but ultimately letting you make all the decisions.
- What type of makeup do you use?
We use primarily MAC makeup. All of our stylists have some other products in their kits that they may like to use. But, the majority of all of our makeup is MAC. We have found through years of trial and error with different makeup lines, that MAC's makeup goes on very light and natural looking (when the right products and techniques are used), the colors are beautiful and foundations match skin tones perfectly, it has incredible staying power.
- Do you offer Airbrush Makeup?
We do offer airbrush makeup. As a matter of fact, it is included in all of our packages for both the bride and bridesmaids. We feel as though a client should get airbrush makeup if she needs it, not if she pays extra for it. Together, you and your Eminence stylist will determine if airbrush is right for you.
- What if I never wear makeup?
As you can see by the pictures in our portfolio, we are known for doing very light natural makeup. We want to find that perfect happy medium between looking good for your pictures and looking and feeling beautiful for your family and friends. That is going to mean something different for everyone. Our job is to find that perfect look for you.
- Do I have to wear a lot of makeup for photos?
This is actually a very common misconception. Yes, if you are doing studio photos under bright studio lighting, then that is the case. But, for natural lighting (which most wedding photography is) and/or flash photography, a lot of makeup is not needed. Your stylist will work with you to find the perfect amount of makeup that makes you feel beautiful, not "made up".
- Will the hair and makeup stay all day?
This is a big part of our job and something that a stylist who does not specialize in weddings may not know. We are going to use the right products and techniques so that your hair and makeup will stay all day AND still look natural. Don't worry, you won't get any cakey makeup or crunchy hair.
- How long will it take on the wedding day?
One of the great things about booking with Eminence Salon is that we have the ability to keep your wedding "getting ready" time to three hours. Many other smaller companies take five, six or even more hours. That's a long time! No matter how large your wedding party, we are going to bring enough stylists so that everyone gets done within a reasonable time and without compromising quality. Our stylists can do amazing hair.
- How much experience do the stylists have?
Each girl comes to us with a little bit different experience. Honestly, at Eminence Salon we look more to a person's talent and personal character rather than experience. Each and every stylist that joins our team must pass a strict hiring process, is tested and works alongside one of senior stylists "shadowing" her to learn our techniques before she is ever allowed to work with a bride or anyone for that matter.
- Will the stylist do more than one style at the trial?
Your stylist is going to consult with you to determine which style is going to be the best based on all of the factors. We really do try and narrow it down to one particular style.
This is part of the stylist’s job. That being said, your stylists job is to make sure that you are happy and that you feel confident before she leaves the preview appointment. If this means doing more than one style, than that is what she will do.
- Can I get hair only or makeup only?
Bridesmaids can choose to have hair only or makeup only. We do require that the BRIDE book us for both hair and makeup. The reason we require this is that in our many years servicing brides, we have come to realize that logistically when a bride hires two separate people to do hair and makeup, it really creates chaos with the timing of the wedding. Our goal is to have everything run smoothly for the bride and to get her done on time.
- Will you apply false eyelashes?
Yes, we love false eyelashes and we put them on anyone who is getting makeup done and wants them, free of charge. If someone is not getting a makeup service with us but still wants false eyelashes, we will do them if we have time for a fee of $15.00. We supply strip lashes.
- Do you work with hair extensions?
Yes, we can work with any kind of hair extensions as long as they are human hair. There is no additional charge to work with hair extensions. The better quality the hair extensions the easier they are to work with and the better they will look.
- Will you come out just for bridesmaids?
Yes, there is a 5-service minimum. We require a non-refundable deposit to secure the wedding date since no trail is being done.
**The deposit is applied towards your wedding day total.**
