PREPARATION FOR ALL APPOINTMENTS

  • 1 Table 2’ x 4’ or larger, and 1 chair near outlets per artist.

  • Bookings with more than two artists may require more than 1 room.  

  • Restrooms will not be acceptable locations for hair and makeup services.

  • Clients with sensitivities and allergies are advised to bring their own products and tools and are responsible for addressing any concerns prior to the start of the makeup application or hair styling.  

PREPARATION FOR MAKEUP APPLICATION 

30-45 minutes per person

  • Brows and facial hair should be groomed prior to the event.

  • Face should be washed with soap and water and gently exfoliated that day.

  • Skin should be moisturized prior to makeup application. 

PREPARATION FOR HAIR STYLING 

1 hour per person unless arrangements have been made for extra time.unless arrangements have been made for extra time.

FOR FINE | SLIPPERY | SILKY HAIR

  • Shampoo well at the roots. 

  • Avoid conditioner and leave-in-conditioner. Apply a small amount at the ends if necessary for detangling hair.

  • Avoid oils prior to hair service.

  • Arrive with dry, clean, and detangled hair. 

FOR NATURALLY CURLY 
wanting a STRETCHED, SILKENED OR STRAIGHTENED final result 

  • Hair should be clean and detangled with your favorite leave-in conditioner and a light amount of oil if your hair is dry. .

  • Please have your hair detangled and sectioned into 4 sections. This will stretch your hair out and protect it from drying out. This will allow us to spend more time on looks and less time detangling and drying hair. 

  • Timing for straightening highly textured hair (1 hour)

    • Curling: 30 minutes

    • Testing looks: 1 hour

    • Total: 2.5 hours 

    • This leaves 30 minutes for makeup during our 3 hour preview/consultation. A second consultation is needed when there is a lot to cover or do during the first preview/ consultation. 

  • Touching up already smoothed out hair (30-45  minutes)

    • Curing: 30 minutes

    • testing looks 1 hour

    • Leaves approximately 1 hour -1.5 hours for testing makeup

  • The company’s suggestion is to have this hair type straightened prior to the appointment if possible.  

  • If a guest is getting a smooth out or silk press, there may not also be time for curling and pinning unless special arrangements have been made for scheduling. 

  • The company’s Senior Hair stylists will be able to do a smooth out or silk press however there will be less time for styling and the client should take timing into consideration during an event. (total 1 hour per hairstyle and 1.5 hours per bridal hair styling) 

NATURALLY CURLY | TEXTURED 
Wanting a NATURALLY CURLY HAIRSTYLE  

  • Wash and condition hair prior to the appointment. 

  • Detangle with a wide tooth comb or a detangling brush. 

  • Apply a leave-in conditioner.

  • Apply oil if hair needs extra control and shine. 

  • Do not pin or tie hair back before the appointment. 

  • Air dry or arrive with wet hair. 

WEAVES, and WIGS

  • Should all be installed, cut, and prepared prior to the appointment with the company.

  • Should be done with a professional prior to the appointment. 

  • Weaves and wigs will be styled by the Company but not installed. 

HIGHLY TEXTURED RELAXED HAIR

  • Washed, deep conditioned,  and detangled prior to the appointment. 

HIGHLY TEXTURED/ 4C NATURAL HAIR 
Wanting a Silk Press and Style
(Senior Artist only)

  • Wash, deep condition, rinse, and detangle hair prior to the appointment.

  • An appointment for styling with a silk press included will exceed 1 hour and will either be charged as two hairstyles or be added to a Lead Stylist’s timeline. 

BRAIDS, LOCS
(Senior Artist only)

  • Braiding, locs, weave, and wig installs are not available or possible on the event date. They should be completed by a professional prior to the event. 

  • Styling of Braids and Locs by Senior Artists only.