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We are a North East Hair and Makeup team, specialising in bridal beauty. Based in Stanley, Durham, we beautify Brides and their bridal parties across Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Planning a wedding? Let’s chat!

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Wearing lashes on your wedding day

MUBYLEIGH - Hair & Makeup Artist applies individual eyelashes to North East, Newcastle bride.

SHOULD YOU
WEAR LASHES ON
YOUR WEDDING DAY?

WEARING LASHES ON YOUR WEDDING DAY

One of the most common questions my brides ask is whether they should be wearing eyelashes on their wedding day? Many are open to suggestions, some are downright terrified, and few are already pro-lash before discussing options during their trial.

Let’s be honest, we’ve all seen complete disasters when it comes to false lashes. Whether you’ve worn them yourself and found them unbearably irritable, or you’ve walked past the girl on a night out with spiders literally hanging off her eyes. It’s no surprise that many brides are wary of how lashes will look, feel and last throughout their wedding day. But here’s why no bride should rule them out.

THE BENEFITS OF WEARING 'FALSE' EYELASHES

Second only to finding your perfect dress, possibly the most important part of achieving your dream wedding day look is nailing your hair and makeup. When it comes to applying makeup, bridal makeup is a whole different ball game. Not only do you want to look and feel your best, your makeup needs to survive a full day, excel in all kinds of lighting, and look amazing through a camera lens.

Aside from flawless skin, the beauty priority of most brides is their eye makeup. They want their eyes to pop, they want them to stand out. Without a doubt, applying eyelashes will quickly and dramatically enhance your eyes. They add length and thickness to even the sparsest of lashes, without the hassle of overusing lash curlers, layering mascara and inevitably having to separate spider legs.

With the added definition, your makeup will for sure stand out on your photographs and you will look and feel amazing. Whether you decide to go all out with a beautiful, bold lash, or keep it subtle with a natural, ‘no one would ever know’ lash, adding them to your look will undoubtedly be the perfect finishing touch. So how do you choose the right lash for you?

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LASHES

When it comes to wearing lashes on your wedding day, there are generally three options:

01. STRIP EYELASHES

So, these lashes you’ve definitely seen before. These are the ones prearranged on a (usually plastic) band and they come in all different lengths and styles. Often we’ll see advertisements or shop aisles full of huge, fluffy, pretty scary strip lashes, and this can certainly be what puts brides off wearing them full stop! But never fear, super natural strip lashes are readily available too.

Strip lashes are generally super easy to apply, meaning they quickly add that finishing touch to your eye makeup. As the strips are applied across the lash line, generally from corner to corner, they can certainly be known to lift at the ends. But, when using the right glue and with precise application, I can guarantee they will stay in place. 

Nevertheless, if you’re not used to wearing lashes in the first place, they would not be my first recommendation. They can definitely feel uncomfortable and can cause irritation. After years of wearing strip lashes myself, they are no longer my personal choice. Which brings me to the next option…

02. INDIVIDUAL/CLUSTER EYELASHES

My go to lash for both myself and my brides! Individual eyelashes are actually clusters of around 2-5 lashes and are applied, yes you guessed it, individually. This means that, as no strip is being placed across the length of your lash line, these eyelashes are much more comfortable to wear. I can guarantee that, when wearing these lashes, you will hardly feel that they are there and no one will ever guess they are either.

Individual lashes are buildable, meaning we can create the desired look without having to search for the perfect strip lash. Whether you’d prefer a natural, barely there look or long and fluffy lashes on your wedding day, these beauties will do the job. The only downside in my opinion – these lashes do take longer to apply, meaning more of my (steady hand, high concentration) time. I MUST love them!

03. SEMI-PERMANENT EYELASH EXTENSIONS

The most long-lasting option of the three, eyelash extensions are applied to your own individual lashes using semi-permanent glue and generally last between 2-3 weeks before an infill is required. As these lashes are applied prior to your wedding day, your makeup artist will save a lot of time on the morning of your wedding having no need to apply strips or individual lashes!

Extensions are a fantastic option for your wedding day, especially if you’re heading on your honeymoon soon after. You can continue to make the most of your lashes while lounging around the pool and will feel like an absolute babe despite being makeup free.

GIVE LASHES A TRY

So, it’s clear that I’m a fan of lash application and I sure hope that reading this post has helped them to seem slightly less scary! My advice is absolutely to be brave and try them out at your trial. Discuss options with your makeup artist (if that’s me, yay!) and they’ll help you choose the style that’s perfect for you. Try them, wear them in, get used to them. Keep checking yourself out in the mirror – I promise you’ll love it.

If you decide against them afterwards, then that’s fine! But, trust me, I haven’t had a bride to date who’s said no…

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I’m a professional Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist, based in Stanley, Durham. I beautify Brides and their tribes across Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Planning your own wedding and looking for your bridal hair and makeup artist? Let’s chat!

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Preparing for your trial

Durham, Tyne & Wear, and Northumberland based MUBYLEIGH - Hair & Makeup Artist applies mascara to blonde bride at her bridal trial before wedding.

HOW TO
PREPARE FOR
YOUR HAIR &
MAKEUP TRIAL

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR HAIR & MAKEUP TRIAL

Arranging your hair and makeup trial may be one of the last things you think about when planning your special day. It can also be one of the most nerve wracking. But rest assured, you have nothing to worry about. I have created this guide to help you feel as prepared as possible for your trial and to ensure that we can make the most out of your experience. As your big day inches closer, your hair & makeup trial will allow us to get to know one another better and provide you with an exciting glimpse of how amazing you will look on the big day!

PLAN FOR YOUR TRIAL

  1. Choose your dress – So many Brides will tell you that the wedding dress they chose was nothing like the dress they thought they would wear down the aisle. So, find the one before deciding on your hair and makeup. Once you have your dress, we can create a look that compliments your overall bridal vibe.
  2. Start looking for ideas – Remember, Pinterest is amazing but it can also be full of unrealistic and heavily edited images! Look for inspiration to incorporate into your wedding day look – know what you want, as well as what you definitely don’t want!
  3. Focus on skin care – One of the best things you can do in the run up to your wedding is to up your skin care game. Commit to drinking at least 2 litres of water a day. Consider chatting with a skin care specialist to create a tailored regime. Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise!
  4. Care for your hair – Get healthy hair ahead of your wedding day! There are tons of tips you can try: drink plenty of water; invest in a tangle teezer; reduce heat; use heat protectant; schedule regular hair cuts (& colours); take your vitamins; avoid ‘cheap’ shampoos; if your hair is feeling limp and lifeless, look into purchasing a clarifying shampoo to remove any excess build up. Let’s chat about more options if you have any specific hair concerns.
  5. Time to book – I will be in touch with you in good time to request your availability and discuss booking in your trial. Trials are held on weekdays between 10am-4pm. This allows you to get a true representation of how you’ll look on your wedding day and test the longevity of the styles. I allocate up to 3 hours for bridal hair & makeup trials, and up to 2 hours if hair/makeup only.

ARRANGING YOUR TRIAL

  • All bridal hair & makeup trials are held at my home studio: 20 Ousterley Terrace, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6EU
  • I generally recommend holding your hair and/or makeup trial around 2 months prior to your wedding day, although there’s no specific rule! Please be aware that weekends are reserved for weddings – trials are held on weekdays, during the day (see yourself in daylight, as you will on your wedding day). Once I have your availability, I will be in touch with some potential trial dates.
  • The trial price stated on your invoice will be payable via bank transfer and must be paid before you leave my studio at the latest.

TRIAL PREP

prepare YOUR HAIR
  • Please wash your hair the night before or, if necessary, on the morning of your trial. Do not arrive with dirty or wet hair!
  • Arrive with dry hair – please blow dry smooth, rather than allowing to air dry, but avoid overusing heated tools/straighteners and please no product before your trial.
  • Your Hair Trial is for one hairstyle only. If you have a ton of ideas, I would recommend narrowing them down to your two favourite styles and we can have a chat and choose between them. If the styles are somewhat similar in preparation and there is an ‘easy’ way of moving from one to the other, then we may be able to try out both within the one trial. If you would like to try out completely different styles, or a number of different styles, I may recommend booking additional time.
  • I have a range of beautiful hair accessories available to wear at your trial (available with discount codes to purchase online!) and would definitely recommend achieving your dream hairstyle before 100% deciding on accessories. We want the piece to compliment your hairstyle, rather than having to work your hair ideas around the piece.
  • If you have already chosen your accessories/a veil/your jewellery, please bring them along with you so that we can try them out. This will really help you to see your overall wedding day bridal look!
prepare for MAKEUP
  • Please arrive wearing no makeup – especially no mascara! If possible, follow your usual skincare beforehand.
  • Please prepare inspiration photos. You can also show me photos of how you would normally wear your own makeup, including on a night out. This will help me to get a better understanding of the style/amount of makeup you’re used to.
  • Your Makeup Trial is for one full makeup look only, with the option of ‘tweaking’ the look throughout e.g. adding more definition, changing the lip colour etc. If you have lots of different ideas, lets talk about them and I’ll help you decide which would be the best for you! If you would like to trial more than one full makeup look, I may recommend booking additional time.
prepare for PHOTOS
  • I love capturing stunning portraits of my beautiful Brides-to-be, and will send any images taken to you following your trial.
  • Your trial is the perfect opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera, see just how amazing your makeup and hair looks in photographs, and take away some special wedding journey memories to look back on.
  • Of course, I love being able to share these images too. Once you’ve received them, you can let me know if you’d be happy for me to share them on my website/social media, and of course if you’d prefer that I wait until after your wedding day.
Trial tOP TIPS
  • Avoid wearing black/dark colours to your trial. Instead, wear a pretty white top or similar to mimic the colour of your wedding dress.
  • Even better if you can wear a top with a similar neckline to your dress. Avoid turtle/high neck tops.
  • If nothing else, wear a top that makes you feel pretty and a Bride-to-be!
  • Come with ideas, as well as an open mind! Be ready to answer lots of questions and tell me all about your big day!
  • Please arrive to your trial on time (ideally no earlier than 5 minutes before, and not late)! If for any reason you are going to be late, please let me know immediately – save my number now so you can send me a quick message (07515059729).
  • Please allow up to 2 hours for hair/makeup only trials and 3 hours for both hair and makeup.
  • You are welcome to bring along ONE family member/friend. Make sure it’s someone who’s opinions and ideas you admire – positive vibes only!
  • We do have a dog, a small Miniature Dachshund, so you may wish to take precautions beforehand if you have allergies!
North East based MUBYLEIGH - Hair & Makeup Artist blends eyeshadow during bridal hair and makeuptrial.

I’m a professional Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist, based in Stanley, Durham. I beautify Brides and their bridal parties across Durham, Tyne & Wear and Northumberland. Planning a wedding? Let’s chat!

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