How Long Does Wedding Hair & Makeup Take?

Tips For Figuring Out “How Long Does Wedding Hair & Makeup Take” 

When it comes to getting ready on a wedding day, the guys definitely have it easy. A simple shower, shave and get dressed usually will do for our favorite guys but the women, well let’s just say it ain’t easy. Today we’re sharing some incredible 2021 wedding hair & makeup tips.

All the primping gals need to look their best on a wedding day is a shock to most but we want you to be prepared and smooth sail through your special day.

To get you through it with minimal or no bumps, we rounded up some great tips for figuring out how long wedding hair and makeup take starting with creating a wedding-day timeline.

A 2021 Wedding Day Timeline Will Help Calm The Nerves

It’s not unusual for wedding day hair and makeup to take hours and sometimes even the full day. And let’s be honest we all have that one family member or friend who always runs late for EVERYTHING, including her own wedding. LOL

So, when planning your wedding morning routine it is important to know how long it will take for each bridesmaid and of course, the bride’s hair and makeup to be done. Knowing this in advance will allow you to coordinate with your bribe tribe to ensure that everyone arrives early (or let’s hope for on time).

Your wedding-day beauty professionals will be able to give you the details on how long they need for each of your girls. Timing really depends on what style of hairdo you want, how long their hair is, and whether or not they come prepared.

How Many Beauty Professionals Do You Need

This is one of the most important things you must do to have your wedding day run smoothly and stress-free. Meet with the hair and makeup team and give them all the details on hairstyles, makeup requirements, and how many girls will need to be dolled up so that they can educate you on “how many” beauty professionals will need to be on hand to get your bride tribe looking their best!

Create A Wedding Day Timeline (and give it to your tribe)

Creating a wedding day timeline will give you peace of mind because it allows your bridal party to have all the details in one place and know exactly when they are supposed to show up (so they are not late). If they run late, your beauty team will be stressed and off schedule which will add undue stress for you. Keeping your bride squad organized and informed of the details will hopefully lead to a smooth and easy day that is fun & exciting not stressed and drama-filled.

 2021 Wedding Hair & Makeup Tips

Figure Out Who’s Paying For What

No one likes surprises especially when it comes to money that has to be spent. If you’re footing the bill, they will LOVE you even more. But if they are required to pay they may opt to skip one of the services or both. Make sure you communicate with your girls to let them know what they will have to pay for. This means they will be prepared both with timeliness and dollars. Also, it means your stylists won’t have to scramble to fit someone in unexpectedly.

Get A General Idea Of How Long Each Service Will Take

Different hairstyles will take different lengths of time to perfect. Check with your wedding-day hairstylist beforehand to figure out how much time is needed for each girl. A loose bun may take only 20 minutes, but long and dramatic curls may take hours.

Make certain to be specific about the styles you want. Being specific will allow your beauty team to provide accurate quotes for both cost and timeline. Extra Tip: tell your bridal party to come with their foundation already on and “day-old” hair (this makes it easier to style).

Keep It Fun

All the planning, organizing, and details can certainly make your wedding day pretty stressful. Remember to keep the day of prep fun and exciting. Have some yummy treats and drinks on hand, lively music, and don’t forget to snap some pics! Lighthearted and upbeat is definitely the best way to tackle a day that is full of nerves and anxiety.

Have A Trial Run On Wedding Hair & Makeup

To make sure you love the hairstyle and makeup look, have at least one of the gals do a trial run with the professionals that you are hiring. This will help you know you have chosen the right look for your wedding.

Decide If Your Beauty Squad Comes To You

One important factor to consider is where the wedding day hair and makeup get done. It may be a great idea to have your beauty team come to your getting ready room.. If they won’t come to you (or they charge too much to come to you) then you will need to schedule appointments. Then coordinate with your bridesmaids to make sure everyone arrives on time.

Another great idea – if your girls have preferred stylists they can go get their hair and makeup done. Then join you to get dressed and ready for the “I Do’s”. If you choose the last option, we suggest that you double-check appointment times with your girls. This helps make certain they know what time they need to arrive to get dressed.

Add Cushion Time To Your Wedding Day Timeline

No matter how you choose to handle your wedding day getting ready time, knowing the answer to this “how long does wedding hair & makeup take?” will help you ease the stress of so much to do. But the overall best tip we can give you is to add some “cushion” time into your wedding day timeline. If you want your girls to arrive to get ready at 10:00 am then tell them 9:30 am. Someone is always late so this little cushion time could be a lifesaver for your stress level.

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