Finding a hair stylist or a make-up artist can be a frustrating experience. 
Some things you should know when meeting with your potential stylist or make-up artist:

 

1. At you initial preview or consultation your artist/stylist should first discuss with you any skin and hair issues you may have. Your make-up artist should check with you to be sure you don't have any allergies to certain products or chemicals that you are aware of.
 

2. Try to schedule your preview on a day where you may be having a dress fitting, a special event, or shopping for veils. Wear a fitted white t-shirt or halter top to get a good idea on how your hair will look with your style dress.
 

3. Be VOCAL! Don't be shy in discussing what you want. It's YOUR wedding day, Have pictures ready with different styles of hair and make-up, they don't have to come from a bridal magazine. Your stylist/artist should be able to offer ideas and alternatives to suit your look.
 

4. Be Honest about the results. Let him/her now what you like and what you dislike. You want to look and feel like you only better.
 

5. Check with your make-up artist about purchasing an emergency kit for the day of consisting of the powder and lipstick you'll be wearing.
 

6. Consider purchasing your veil after you have decided how you would like to wear your hair. You should be choosing your hair style based on you not your veil.
 

7. ENJOY being pampered! A foreign concept to some. This is a great opportunity for you learn about what brand and type of make-up works for you.
 

8. Your make-up should look natural to the naked eye and flawless in photographs. Yes, you will need more than you normally wear... but it shouldn't feel or look like it has been caked on.
 

9. Your hairstyle should not give you a headache by the end of the day. This could really put a damper on your blissful occasion.
 

10. Get a manicure, pedicure and massage before your wedding day!
 

11. Forget what they say about having "dirty" hair. A Bride wants to feel clean on her wedding day. If you want to wash your hair, you go right ahead. Your stylist will put product in it to make it cooperate.
 

12. If you haven't been taking wonderful care of yourself, please start now. You will be stressed and elated in the next coming months. You will go through the widest range of emotions, only to be rivaled to pregnancy... if you take care of your body; your mind will have no choice but to follow.
 

13. Drink a lot of water! It will hydrate your skin, your make-up will wear so much better. Don't start the week before the wedding! Start NOW... up to 10 glasses a day. It will also help you burn fat and stay toned