Bridal Trial Makeup: Are They Really Necessary for Your Wedding Day? |

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Are bridal makeup attempts worth it?

Ashita Rawat, a 29-year-old publicist who will tie the knot in December, went through two rounds of negotiations but found it wasn’t entirely worth it. “The time between your makeup test and your wedding day can bring significant changes to the health of your skin. My skin had changed drastically between my first and second attempt. “I realized that makeup can react differently to our skin after treatments and a skincare routine, and that what works on the day we test it may not work on the actual day.” However, different brides may have different requirements and must decide on the options that work best for them.
Make-up artist Mausam Gandhi, who also specializes in this Bridal makeup says: “Testing is primarily done by brides who have had bad experiences with their appearance in the past and are not confident. Additionally, for some brides who suffer from certain skin concerns, a test will help provide clarity on whether or not certain spots can be covered so they know what to expect. Some brides also have a vision and want to check at the trial appointment whether or not the make-up artist can bring that vision to life.”
“A makeup trial is beneficial for both the bride and her makeup artist,” says Kanikka Gauraav Tandon, bridal makeup artist. “Not only does it allow the bride to communicate her expectations, but it also helps the makeup expert understand her needs, her skin type, the type of products she wants, and her overall vision.” She adds, “Makeup trials help “It also helps save time on the main day that could otherwise be wasted experimenting with different looks before the main look is finalized.” It reduces stress and panic on the wedding day.”

The average price for a trial is between Rs 10,000 and Rs 45,000 depending on the makeup artist and their expertise

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