Preparing for any celebration, whether it’s a birthday, corporate party, wedding (your own or a loved one), is always a stress for a woman. Contrary to popular belief, girls dress quickly. Any woman who has chosen an outfit in advance is capable of putting on linen, tights and a dress in a matter of minutes. But before you get dressed, you need to do makeup and hair. And these procedures can take hours. Moreover, the result is not always successful on the first try, and you have to change and redo something.
At the same time, each girl wonders what they do first - makeup or hairstyle. Each option has its advantages, as well as cons.
Professional makeup
Professional make-up is a special kind of art. It has almost nothing to do with everyday makeup, the fact that every woman does for herself. A festive or evening make-up made by a make-up artist will not lose freshness even after a few hours: the tonal foundation will not leak, lipstick will not be smeared, the shadows will remain in their places, and will not become ugly lumps. Given the fact that a photographer takes any celebration, and people often take close-ups, it is easy to understand why a professional make-up becomes a necessity.
The whole secret is in cosmetics. You can’t buy it in an ordinary store, even in branded boutiques there are no such funds. The magical inscription "professional" does not make mascara and lipstick as such. Makeup artists buy all their tools on order, in large palettes. And the price of such a miracle suitcase is quite high. Therefore, one should not be terrified of the cost of makeup by a good master - he lays in it not only the price of his time, but also the cost of expensive materials.
But what to do first - makeup or hairstyle? What do make-up and hairdresser masters do when their work conflicts?
Hairstyle at home and at the hairdresser
Young girls often experiment with daily styling. At a young age, people are characterized by frequent changes in the image, since they are looking for their own style and love to try everything new. Older women, especially those who work, have a minimum time for laying - no more than 10-15 minutes. At the same time, the hair is often curled from the evening on curlers, so first make up.
When styling is done by a master for a holiday, this is a completely different matter. It is more complex, sophisticated - with hair held high, as in old portraits, or in the style of the Greek goddess, with beautifully flowing curls. Ribbons, beads, flowers and other jewelry are often woven into the hair. The master can spend several hours on such installation.
So what do they do first - makeup or hairstyle? In fact, there are pluses to both of these options. Let us dwell on them in more detail.
Why make up first
What is better to do first - a hairstyle or makeup? If you ask the makeup artist, he will vote for the make-up to be done first. And there are several reasons for this:
- Until styling is done, you can apply the tonal foundation correctly - along the hairline, on the neck and décolleté.
- Flowing curls are very disturbing.
- Paint may accidentally get on your hair.
- Quite often, the trial version of the make-up is washed off, because of which styling can suffer.
Why it is worth doing the styling first
The hairdresser has a different opinion. And if you ask him about what is done first - hairstyle or makeup, then he will vote for the hairstyle. And that's why:
- During installation they use a hot hairdryer, and the tonal base can "float".
- The hair is moistened with water, due to which the make-up border is blurred along the hairline.
- During fixation, foam and varnish can get on the face. It comes out especially ugly when glitter varnish is used. If you start to wipe styling products from the face, you will have to apply the make-up again. If they are not removed, then in the photo they will still appear. Not to mention that this is just unpleasant.
- Sometimes during styling you need to slightly trim the bangs. Hair will sprinkle on your face.
So what do they do first - makeup or hairstyle? This is a pretty tricky choice. If you do one job earlier, there is a risk that it will be ruined during the second procedure. Fortunately, there is a third option, in which you do not have to choose.
Teamwork
A festive or evening hairstyle and makeup are often performed simultaneously by two different people - a makeup artist and a stylist. They work as a team, trying not to spoil each other's work. At the same time, they can adjust their actions so that in the end they get a single image, harmonious and complete.
Finding such a team of masters is a real success. If you invite separately a makeup artist and a separate stylist who have not worked together before, there is a risk that they will not work together.
Wizard selection
Not all ladies can afford to pay for the services of two different masters - a stylist and a makeup artist. But is there such a person in one person, that is, a master of hairstyles and makeup? Such professionals are found, and even often, but finding a good master among them is not easy. Often such a person specializes in one activity in which he is a real guru. And the second is only an additional run-in.
In order not to be disappointed, when choosing a wizard, you should pay attention to the following criteria:
- The presence of professional cosmetics.
- Recommendations and portfolio. It is advisable to look at the finished work of the master at least in the photo and make sure that he has talent. Stylist and makeup artist are examples of those professions in which even having a lot of experience is not enough. It requires artistic taste and an innate ability to see and do something beautiful.
- Education, availability of certificates. If the master studied abroad, this is a plus. Although usually such specialists double their price tag.
- A busy schedule. The last paragraph indicates that the master is in demand, therefore, he has a high rating in his field of activity.
You can also recommend doing a test styling and makeup. They can usually be ordered on a weekday, at a discount of 40-50%. This will require additional costs, but when it comes to a really important event, such as a wedding, it is better not to save.
To summarize
So what do you do first - hairstyle or makeup? If we are talking about a really important event, then it is better to pay for the services of two masters who will work simultaneously. In extreme cases, you can order both services from one person, but then you need to take into account the fact that he will need much more time.
If the masters are different and work at different times, it is better to do a hairstyle first. Yes, then it will be very difficult for a makeup artist to work. But if you do the opposite, you can ruin the make-up, which will be very clearly visible in the photo.
In everyday life, it is perfectly acceptable to do makeup first and then styling. Or vice versa, depending on how you prefer.