Bridal Makeup: The Pros & Cons of Hiring a Professional
There seems to be little question in a bride's mind regarding hiring a professional to do her hair, but the same certainty doesn't apply to hiring a professional makeup artist.
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It's wedding season-o-rama and while there seems to be little question in a bride's mind regarding hiring a professional to do her hair, the same certainty doesn't apply to hiring a professional makeup artist. Here are some pros and cons for doing your own makeup versus hiring a pro. (PS: There isn't a wrong choice.)
Hiring a makeup artist: PROS
Hiring a makeup artist: CONS
Doing your own makeup: PROS
Doing your own makeup: CONS
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