Preparing for any celebration, be it a birthday, corporate party, wedding (your own or a loved one), is always stressful for a woman. Contrary to popular male belief, girls dress quickly. Any woman who has chosen an outfit in advance is able to put on underwear, 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 something has to be changed and redone.
At the same time, every girl wonders what they do first - makeup or hair. Each option has its pros, as well as its cons.
Professional makeup
Professional make-up is a special kind of art. It has almost nothing to do with everyday makeup,one that every woman makes for herself. Festive or evening make-up done by a make-up artist will not lose its freshness even after a few hours: the tonal foundation will not flow, lipstick will not smudge, the shadows will remain in place, and will not clump into ugly lumps. Given the fact that every celebration is photographed and faces are often taken close up, it's easy to see why a professional make-up becomes a necessity.
The secret is in cosmetics. You cannot buy it in a regular store, even in branded boutiques there are no such funds. The magic inscription "professional" does not make mascara and lipstick such. Make-up artists buy all their tools on order, in large palettes. And the price of such a miracle suitcase is quite high. Therefore, you should not be horrified by the cost of makeup from a good master - he puts into it not only the price of his time, but also the cost of expensive materials.
But what to do first - makeup or hair? What do make-up and hairdressing artists do when their work conflicts?
Hairstyle at home and in the hairdresser
Young girls often experiment with daily styling. At a young age, people often change their look, as they are looking for their own style and love to try new things. Older women, especially working ones, have a minimum of time for styling - no more than 10-15 minutes. At the same time, hair is often twisted in curlers since the evening, so makeup is done first.
When the master does the styling for the holiday, it's completely differenta business. She is more complex, refined - with her hair raised high, as in old portraits, or in the style of a Greek goddess, with beautifully flowing curls. Ribbons, beads, flowers and other decorations are often woven into the hair. The master can spend several hours on such styling.
So what do they do first - makeup or hair? In fact, there are advantages to both options. Let's dwell on them in more detail.
Why you need to do makeup first
Which is better to do first - hair 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 the styling is done, you can apply the right foundation - along the hairline, on the neck and décolleté.
- Flowing curls get in the way.
- Dye may accidentally get on the hair.
- Quite often, the trial version of the make-up is washed off, which can damage the styling.
Why you should do your styling first
The hairdresser has a different opinion. And if you ask him about what is done first - hair or makeup, then he will vote for the hair. And here's why:
- Using a hot hair dryer during styling can cause foundation to float.
- The hair is moistened with water, which blurs the border of the make-up along the hairline.
- During fixation, foam and varnish may get on the face. It comes out especially ugly when varnish is used withsequins. If you start rubbing styling products off your face, you will have to reapply the make-up. If they are not removed, then they will still appear in the photo. Not to mention it's just annoying.
- Sometimes, during styling, you need to slightly trim the bangs. Hair will fall on your face.
So what do they do first - makeup or hair? This is a rather difficult choice. If you do one job earlier, then there is a risk that it will be spoiled during the second procedure. Luckily, there is a third option where you don't have to choose.
Teamwork
Festive or evening hair and makeup are often done simultaneously by two different people - a makeup artist and a stylist. They work as a team, trying not to ruin 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.
To find such a team of masters is a real success. If you invite a separate make-up artist and a separate stylist who have not worked together before, there is a risk that they will not work together.
Master's Choice
Not all ladies can afford to pay for the services of two different masters - a stylist and a make-up artist. Does such a person exist in one person, that is, a master of hairstyles and makeup? There are such professionals, 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. BUTthe second is just an additional extra income.
In order not to be disappointed, when choosing a master, you should pay attention to the following criteria:
- Availability 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 make-up 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 make something beautiful.
- Education, availability of certificates. If the master studied abroad, this is a plus. Although usually such specialists double their price tag.
- Tight work schedule. The last point indicates that the master is in demand, therefore, he has a high rating in his field of activity.
You can also recommend doing a trial styling and makeup. They can usually be ordered on a weekday, with a 40-50% discount. This will require additional expenses, but when it comes to a really important event, such as a wedding, it is better not to save money.
Summing up
So what do you do first - hair 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, then it is better to do the hair first. Yes, then it will be very difficult for the makeup artist to work. But if you do the opposite, you canruin the make-up, which will be very well seen in the photo.
In everyday life, it is quite acceptable to do makeup first, and then styling. Or vice versa, whichever is more convenient for you.
