{"id":6041,"date":"2020-04-19T10:06:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-19T10:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/?p=256"},"modified":"2020-04-19T10:06:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-19T10:06:01","slug":"what-to-do-before-booking-a-makeup-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/what-to-do-before-booking-a-makeup-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do Before Booking a Makeup Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether it\u2019s bridal makeup, office party glam, or a night out \u2014 help from a makeup artist can add oomph to any occasion. But unless you\u2019re a major celeb, chances are you\u2019ve had limited experiencing hiring a professional. Don&#8217;t sweat it \u2014 we&#8217;ve gathered some tips to help you through this daunting process.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-early\">Start Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some artists are booked months in advance. If your event is in a high traffic month (June for weddings, May for graduations, December for holiday parties etc.) make sure to set up an appointment at least 3 months ahead of time. If you need last minute help, try setting up a consultation at a makeup counter or beauty school.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-look-for-snap-worthy-artists\">Look for Snap-worthy Artists&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a picture-perfect look, find an artist certified in \u201cphotographic makeup\u201d. These pros are trained in techniques that make you look smashing in person and on the \u2018gram. Scan their portfolio and social profiles to see if their work looks great on camera.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/m\/v\/brooklynjarrett\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/41fa553e-17c_7173199_720x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285\" width=\"568\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/41fa553e-17c_7173199_720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/41fa553e-17c_7173199_720x540-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/41fa553e-17c_7173199_720x540-600x375.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Seattle-based makeup artist, Brooklyn Jarret. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-your-limits\">Know Your Limits&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got sensitive skin? Allergic to certain brands? Just really meh on specific trends? Knowing this information about yourself can help you inform your potential stylists about how to serve you. Having all this (and a Pinterest board of inspo) will help you find the artist who best fits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-your-skin-set\">Get Your Skin Set<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of your pretty face as the canvas for a makeup artist\u2019s ultimate masterpiece. Before meeting with an artist, do your best to glow up your skincare routine so that your canvas is as blemish free as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/m\/v\/daniellerochon\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76be3dfa-fc8_7358538_720x540-1.jpg\" alt=\"Danielle Rochon Makeup Artist\" class=\"wp-image-287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76be3dfa-fc8_7358538_720x540-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76be3dfa-fc8_7358538_720x540-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/76be3dfa-fc8_7358538_720x540-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Danielle Rochon, Chicago-based makeup artist.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-prepared-to-pay\">Be Prepared to Pay&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you have a fantastic makeup pro in your family, you should never expect them to work for free. Do some research about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/how-much-makeup-artists-charge\/?utm_source=wordpress&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=makeup_artist_charge&amp;utm_content=makeup_artist_prices\">makeup artist prices<\/a> near you to get a baseline for what they charge and also what is included in that rate. No one should work for favors and if you want a job done well, be prepared to invest in you glam session and tip! It&#8217;s plenty worth it in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve taken all this into account you\u2019re ready to get gorgeous! Browse local makeup artists and glam-gods on <a href=\"http:\/\/styleseat.com\">StyleSeat<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything you need to know before hiring a makeup artist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[98,111],"tags":[99],"class_list":["post-6041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makeup","category-makeup-trends","tag-makeup"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What to do Before Booking a Makeup Artist - StyleSeat Pro Beauty Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.styleseat.com\/blog\/what-to-do-before-booking-a-makeup-artist\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What to do Before Booking a Makeup Artist - 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