Peachy the Magazine Fall 2019 | Page 72

BEAUTY REPORT Tips for working with a MUA Communicate. Speak up about what you really want. If you don’t like something, tell your MUA. They want you to feel pretty and be happy. Bring pictures. Images from Instagram or Pinterest go a long way to make sure you are on the same page about your desired look. A smoky eye can mean differ- ent things to different people. Consider a trial run. For weddings, this is crucial. Many brides will do a test run with several artists and then pick the one they feel most comfortable with, possibly hiring them for their portrait and/or engagement party as well. Look at their work online. Most artists have social media accounts full of images for you to peruse. Or they may have a portfolio that will give you an idea about their style or signature look. Use referrals. Get names from friends, wedding plan- ners, photographers, or other professionals. Ask about costs up front. Having an onsite artist at a wedding or family portrait session is an expense but can really take the stress out of planning. Brides can expect to pay $150 and up—and should anticipate additional charges for makeup for other members of the wedding party. One artist I spoke with will stay on-site for $100 per hour to provide touch-ups during pictures and the reception and will even provide touch-up supplies (blotting papers and lipstick) for the wedding party. 70 PEACHYTHEMAGAZINE.COM