You may consider doing your own hair and makeup, but trust us, hiring a professional is your best option. They will ensure that every strand is in place and make your skin glow for pic- tures. QUESTIONS TO ASK Notes: Questions to ask: 1. Do you provide on-location services? Yes No 2. Is there a travel fee? Yes No Fees: 3. How long will it take to do my hair and/or makeup? 4. Do you conceal tattoos? Yes No 5. What is included in a trial? 6. When should I schedule my trial? 7. How much does a trial run cost? 8. Will you be my stylist the day-of? Yes No 9. What size party can you accommodate? BECOMING PICTURE PERFECT Hair & Makeup Cost Range*: $50 to $200+ *Depending on the services you book. BEAUTY TIMELINE 6-9 months • Decide on a hair color. If you’re going to exper- iment with new shades (like trying out blonde for the first time) n w is the time to do it so you can tweak or fix a ything you don’t like. • Schedule a conditioning hair treatment. • If you plan to lose weight, book a per- sonal trainer or come up with a fitness and diet routine. • Meet with a dermatologist if you have severe skin issues you want to address. • Develop a skin regimen. 3-5 months • Find hair and makeup stylist(s). • Have your first hair and ma eup trial appointment. • Start using whitening toothpaste, strips, rinses, or schedule a consulta- tion with a dentist. 1-2 months • If you’re planning on using self-tanning lotion, begin use once a week. • If you’re planning on using tanning beds, visit a salon once a week for 10 minute increments. • Get a facial. 2 weeks • Get final highlights • Have a final trial hair and ma eup appointment to finali e your look. Use your own lipstick so you can reapply as often as necessary the day-of! • Get a final trim, but don’t xperiment with new styles or cuts. Week-of • Get a manicure and pedicure. • Use your self-tanning lotion or visit the tanning salon twice this week. • Get a full body massage. • Get a facial. Make sure to schedule at least one other facial before this one. You don’t want to have an allergic reaction the week of your wedding! • Schedule a bikini, eyebrow, and under arm wax, and shave (or wax) your legs. Continue thisonce everythree months. Bringyourveilandaccessoriesto makesuretheyworkwithyour'do! Carol Martin Salon Spa . . . . . . . . . 57 A White Pond Paradise Salon & Day Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Trillium Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 LOCAL BEAUTY & HEALTH VENDORS Find more local vendors at TodaysBride.com Tanning bedscanbe harmfulto yourskin,Use withcaution. Sabrina Hall Photography Coloringisa greatstress reliever. BEAUTY & HEALTH 56 | TODAY'S BRIDE 8-12 MONTHS UNTIL "I DO"