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bcakes

struggling with hair and mua, would love recs from CT brides!

It has taken me a while to just find someone's portfolio online that I like! And now that I have I just don't know if I can justify the price. I usually do a very natural look when I do wear makeup, but usually I'm just out the door with my brows filled in and some mascara. I'm not looking for the fancy up do, more of the beachy wave blowout. It's a barn wedding, but with a big guestlist, so while I originally thought I could learn how to do my makeup really well, I don't want to break down that day when I can't cover a blemish or hold the mascara wand right! I also would love to give the gift of looking fab to my mom and future mother in law. Is $250 what you expect for bridal hair and makeup? $140 for moms and $180 for bridesmaids (which I would let them know and ask if they'd like the services, make clear they would be paying) Do I look around and see if a mua's who does heavy/dramatic looks online can give me the natural/minimal makeup? weddit what do?

Posted Mar 8, 2016, 12:40 AM UTC

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loulabellMarried June 26th & 27th, CT•

My MUA was AMAZING and cheap! 40 per face regular, 60 with airbrushing. I am an all natural type and it could not have been more perfect (I can send you before and after photos if you want to PM me but I don't like to post my face on here). I was so busy at my wedding I didn't ever look in the mirror or fix ANYTHING and my pictures from the beginning to the end still look great, I was really happy http://www.cherihaller.com/ Also, because she was so inexpensive I had her do a trial for my wedding shower and it was great. I didn't like my hair so I won't recommend them but good luck with hair!

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

Thank you so much! I feel much more confident with my hair (or at least I know I have girl back up if something were to go awry... I also never like my hair when someone else does it after a cut, only thing I feel like a control freak about!)

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dancenerdAugust 26, 2016 (CT)•

Hi CT bride!! I'm using Sculptures Salon in Newington, I don't remember the exact prices off the top of my head but I think it was $180 for my bridesmaids hair and makeup. They're all doing airbrush and updos.

Happy to chat more if you want to PM me. :)

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

These prices look great! And I wonder if I can get the blow dry styling price because that's all I want!

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dancenerdAugust 26, 2016 (CT)•

They'd definitely do that for you!

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loopsonflowersAugust 27, 2016 | Massachusetts•

Not a CT bride, but for makeup I'm using a CT makeup artist (Tricia at Jennie Fresa). She's much less expensive, and they do excellent work. I would also recommend looking into Sarah Victor.

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

I looked at Jennie Fresa, but they seem to be more expensive and just makeup. The $250 was the total for $125 airbrush makeup and $125 hair (2 stylists)

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loopsonflowersAugust 27, 2016 | Massachusetts•

Oh, I'm sorry! I thought you were just saying makeup!

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

no worries! It does make me feel better about the price though :)

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whatchutalkabout89086/4/16 MA•

Where in CT are you? My MUA is $70 for hair and $55 for makeup (for bride and bridemaids/mothers) and she travels (though I'm not sure how far). We're located in Western MA.

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

oh, those prices sound so much nicer... The wedding will be in Middletown- so a good 45min to and hour from MA

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whatchutalkabout89086/4/16 MA•

Might still be worth it to look into her! I'll PM you her info in case you want to check her out!

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kaos8u10/09/2016 | Western Massachusetts•

I'm in western MA and would love to know your people!!

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whatchutalkabout89086/4/16 MA•

I'll PM you her info!

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KittenImmaculate9/24/16 - Connecticut•

Can you send it to me too? Our wedding is in new Britain

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kaos8u10/09/2016 | Western Massachusetts•

Thank you, please do! :)

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smartgirlninjaRhode Island, August 2016•

RI bride originally from CT. I can highly recommend Janelle Colón at Salon Pure in Old Lyme for your hair. I worked with her for a number of years and she did my hair MANY times. Not sure about her current pricing. Generally speaking, most professional stylists should be able to give you any style you want (natural, updo, etc.) and will require a trial to make sure they know exactly what you're going for. I can also recommend Essence center for beauty and wellness in Old Saybrook for bridal hair and makeup. FYI, most hair stylists will not also be estheticians (make-up artists), so you will likely want to book two people - one for hair and one for makeup. Shop around for pricing -call up a few local places and ask for a price list for each. You should get 1 price list for hair and 1 price list for makeup. Each list should show an a la carte price, and some package options pricing. The list should also include prices for additional people. Good luck!!

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

I did get a full price sheet, it just happened to be $125 for hair and $125 for makeup. Thank you for the recs, my in laws live in Westbrook, so getting to trials in Old Saybrook and Old Lyme is so convenient!

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smartgirlninjaRhode Island, August 2016•

awesome! glad to help. Those two salons are the best in the area if you ask me :)

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angerilla9.04.16 CT•

If you don't have the same wedding date as me, I'll PM you!

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bcakesOPSep 2016 Connecticut•

I'm the 3rd! Labor day partiers :)

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KittenImmaculate9/24/16 - Connecticut•

Can you PM me too? Mine is not the same date and I need hair and makeup too! I'm hoping to go to a salon not have someone come to me.

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angerilla9.04.16 CT•

PMing now!

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