How to find a makeup artist and a hair stylist for your wedding?

Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. On that special day, you will want to have a competent professional makeup artist and hair stylist lined up and ready to put your perfect look together. You should meet with your makeup artist/stylist in advance of your wedding to try different looks and colors, and to settle on the look you want to achieve for your wedding day. Having your make-up and hair style pre-arranged will save you time and reduce stress on your big day. The makeup artist/hair stylist should be willing to travel to your wedding day location, as the last thing you need is to be running around on your wedding day.

To be on the safe side, you should start searching for your makeup artist and hair stylist at least 6 months prior to your wedding date. Good makeup artists are in demand, and you want to prevent an overlap with another bride on your wedding day.
A good bridal makeup artist will know how to make you look radiant in photos as well as look beautiful in person.

Here are few more tips on finding a makeup artist and a hair stylist:

1. Read the reviews of his/her past clients.
2. See photos of his/her past clients.
3. Chat with him/her on the phone and get a feel for the person: you want someone who is professional and dedicated to making you look your best.
4. Definitely ask for a makeup and hair "trial run": try different colors and styles, and see for yourself if you like the stylist's work. Communication is key.
5. Anyone can tell you they "do makeup", but a good makeup artist knows how to match the right colors to your complexion and how to achieve the look that will complement your wedding theme.
6. Most hair dressers know how to style, but they don't specialize in wedding hair styling: look for a stylist who is an expert at wedding hair styles.

she wanted me to LOVE my hair, not just be OK with it.

Chailling did my hair and hair and make up for my mother and my mother-in-law. I will echo many of the other reviews about Chailling being professional, very attentive to detail and talented. What I can add is that she has a wonderful personality that is extremely calming. You have enough to stress about when choosing vendors for your wedding - this one was a no-brainer. She was professional, honest, extremely reasonably priced and was so flexible and willing to do a couple of hair trials until we were both really happy. One thing she told me is that she wanted me to LOVE my hair, not just be OK with it. And she was willing to put a lot of time into getting us all to love our hair. We all LOVED our hair and make up. You will too if you choose Chailling.

She's the best!

I had the honor of receiving a free hair and makeup session from Chailling . She was so friendly and easy to work with. Even though it was a free session she put a lot of time and effort into my look. My hair looked gorgeous , I love love loved my makeup. I wish I could bring Chailling everywhere with me to make me look that beautiful again and again. I also have to mention how gentle she was while applying the makeup and doing my hair. She constantly asked my opinion and wanted to know if I wanted to make any changes . I felt completely comfortable with her.

It was a wonderful experience working with Chailling . She made me look and feel beautiful. My make-up lasted whole day and night. Even after tons of hugs and kisses,tears and breakdowns! I didn't need any touch-ups. I was worry free. I would recommend her to anybody looking to get their makeup done for any event. She's the best!

Hair and makeup held perfectly for over 14 hours!

"Chailling did a great job on my hair and makeup for my wedding day! She worked hard with her schedule to accommodate me as I had to request her at the last minute and she had a client booked earlier the same day. Nevertheless, she showed up at my hotel right on time and ready to go. Chailling was professional and took the time to work with me to get my hair and makeup exactly how I wanted it on my big day! Chailling was attentive to my wishes and when I didn't like a certain way the makeup was done, she would listen to me and adjust accordingly until everything was perfect. It was a very long day and reception but her hair and makeup held perfectly for over 14 hours! Thank you Chailling!"

I was very pleased and so was my husband.

Working with Chailling was a great experience. She listened to what I wanted and also gave some input.

My hair and makeup held very well the all evening.

She is really talented and I will definitely work with her in the future.

I was very pleased and so was my husband.

I knew wanted Chailling to do my makeup again!

If I could describe Chailling in 3 words, they would have to be Professional, Attentive, and Sweetheart. Her passion for makeup definitely shows in the great work that she does. A few years ago I had a makeover done by Chailling and I absolutely loved it. She is so easy to talk to, gentle and makes your face look so flawless and natural. After that makeover, I already knew I wanted Chailling to do my makeup again! So I asked her if she would be willing to do my Wedding Makeup. She is very punctual, prepared, and makes sure that your makeup looks the way you want it to look. On the day of my wedding, my makeup looked awesome and it stayed on the whole day. I didn』t need to touch up at all, maybe just my lips. She has a gift and made me feel very comfortable and confident. I would strongly recommend using Chailling as a makeup artist for any occasion.

Joel and Ken's engagement photos

10/03/2009
My name is Kennellie, I met Chailling at the Queen Mary Bridal Show.. I think it was meant to be.. I was having a hard time finding a talented person to do my hair and make up knowing that I am very picky.. But then I met her and I had my trial couple day after. At first, I was kinda worried but then after she did my hair and make up I absolutely adore her and I told my self that I have to have her do my make up.. And take note ~ not just me plus my 7bridesmaids, 2 flower girls and 2 mothers..I didn't hire anymore make up artist because I know that having her is worth every penny! What amazes me is she knows what kind of hair fits your face and what kind of make up you should use. Oh, before I forgot, she did my Engagement Photo Shoot and my Rehearsal Dinner... Which by the way I loved... I had a lot of compliments even from the people that I don't even know from the restaurant.. That's why I was so happy and proud that I hire her to be my make up artist. We also became a good friend...She had a nice personality and always always on time..that's what I like about her. You will never be late on your photo shoot or any occasions because she knows what time to start enable to finish on time!!!...I would highly recommend her to everyone not just wedding, any event that you need a hair and make up done you should go to Chailling. It's not because we became friends it's because how she does hair and make up..