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
- For once your foundation will 100% match your skin tone
- They have the skillz for things like false eyelashes and airbrush makeup
- You'll feel like a celebrity on your wedding day
Hiring a makeup artist: CONS
- If she goes crazy with the eye makeup you'll look like a drag queen in pictures
- It costs money
- She might insist that ultra-shimmery face highlighter looks great in pictures (it doesn't)
Doing your own makeup: PROS
- Your husband-to-be will recognize you when you walk down the aisle
- You'll save money
- You can choose to be trendy or classic without having to explain it to someone else
Doing your own makeup: CONS
- Your version of the "natural look" might make you look washed out in pictures
- For some reason brides tend to pile on matte powder, which is very aging
- You won't know any fancy tricks like subtle eye contouring and blending different shades of blush
