Prettier Please

Hair and Makeup can get pretty expensive now a days especially when you have multiple wedding events in one weekend. Enter our new obsession Prettier Please which will come directly to you for hair and makeup services. Exclusive to NYC they will come wherever you are as long as there is an outlet right now. With prices starting at ($50 for a blow out and $120 for hair and makeup this is ideal for bridesmaids and wedding guests. 

Here is how it works...

You log into their website and choose a time and date (they are available daily from 5am-10pm), you pay for your services online and a professional stylist shows up to your place with everything they need, just make sure to wash your hair 20min prior to their arrival. It's as simple as that. 

Damali NYC Hair, Makeup and Spa

Fresh, new, innovative…relaxing, exquisite, and chic. These are just a few words that you would use to describe Damali NYC Spa’s ambiance and services. Whenever we look for different hair and makeup vendors to work with, we require a certain caliber, competence and essence in them and their work. When first walking into Damali NYC, you feel like you are walking into a typical high end New York City spa. With a decor that merges regal Western European taste with metropolitan modern edge, it is no wonder that so many clients from all over the country hail Damali NYC as a New York City favorite for hair, makeup and spa treatments. With Damali NYC servicing everyone from the bride next door to celebrity clients, it amazes us how down to earth and inviting they are! With this beauty and concierge studio being run by a commendable and delightful sister duo, it is really easy to feel like one of the family. They offer an array of beauty services with everything from spa treatments to hair and makeup, to “Girls Night Out” girlfriend and bachelorette parties right from their space! http://www.damalinyc.com/

Choosing the right stylists for your big day...

Choosing a good hair and makeup artist is one of the most important decisions a bride can make. A great dress is nothing without the perfect hair and makeup. Here are a few tips and questions you should ask when looking for the perfect beauty team.

1. Make sure you get along with whomever you choose: this is important because you don't want any additional stress on the big day because of feeling uncomfortable around your team. They need to share the same vision as you on your hair and makeup.

2. Try out different stylists. You might think you like someone's work in photos but you can get a total different result in person. Interview about 3 stylists first, see their work and then set trials with at least 2.

3. Don't just go by what your friends tells you. Just because someone raves about the person they used for their wedding it does not mean they are the right fit for you. Ask questions such as, "What makeup do you use?", "How many brides have you worked with?", "Can I check some references?", "Do you wash your brushes after each client or do you open a fresh pack of brushes for each client?".

4. When discussing price, ask if there are additional charges for airbrush makeup, extensions for you hair or eyelashes, and travel charges. Also ask if the price of the the trial will be deducted from the total price if you book them (yes, almost all stylists charge for a trial).

5. Bring photo examples of what styles you would like. The more information you give to the hair and makeup artist the better they can see your overall vision. Also be clear in saying what you like and what you don't like. Not every bride likes red lipstick, but some brides really do need it to not look washed out in photos.

6. Bring someone you really trust to the trial. You will need a second opinion on your look but remember one person is more than enough. If you bring your mom, your sister and your maid of honor, be prepared to get three different opinions.

We have seen time and time again where brides leave a stylist trial more confused than when they started. It is very important to be clear about your wants and needs. You want to radiate on your wedding day and the right team of stylist can make all the difference.