Hair & Makeup Trial

Two weekends ago I had my hair and makeup trial. I really didn't know what to expect but my great stylist from TC Salon Spa, Nicole, not only made me feel comfortable but eased my fears with my hair by doing what I believe was an awesome job. She didn't show fear and she was willing to do many styles instead of taking the asy way out and slicking back my hair as many stylists before has done to me. She will also be graced with the task of doing my PWC on Sunday.

Can you tell how comfortable I was? I was so happy to be there.

Oh yeah, I was a biohazard...Can you believe what us women go through for a day of styling, lol?

This really isn't a great picture of the back of my hair. Essentially it is a bunch of loose curls pinned up.

Me sans make-up!

Since my dopey self decided to forget my hair fascinator I had to put it in myself to take a picture of it in my hair. This will be placed differently when I actually bring it to the shop.

I think the only thing I would have done differently would have been to get highlights prior to the wedding as it would have brought a different type of dimension to the hair since right now it is one shade of brown all over except for the ends.

Now onto the make-up. Maia also did a wonderful job. She surpassed my goal of not looking like an Oompa Loompa.

So what do you think? Do like the hair? What about the makeup?

My FI wasn't too thrilled about the blush. Do you think it is a bit much?

The Hair

One of the details of the wedding that I knew was going to be tough was my hair. I just didn't think it was going to be this tough. There are so many beautiful styles out there but I haven't found many that I like or many that I know a stylist can do on my hair.

I have fine, thin, frizzy, curly hair that is down to the middle of my back. It's the kind of hair that never acts the same way twice. Just writing it down makes it sound like the most perfect hair to have :) {Sarcasm inserted here}. Since this is what I have to deal with, I decided that I definitely wanted my hair up. There is definitely a chance of high humidity and heat in September so if I have it down, it will frizz.

So what am I looking for you ask? Well I want an updo but I do NOT want my hair to be slicked back. That look is beautiful but I have played out that style long ago AND it usually is a cop-out hairdo for stylists when working with my hair. I am thinking a little height in the front but nothing unnatural and I am thinking of pinned up curls in the back. It is the semi-messy look with a little bit of structure, similar to Scarlett Johansson's look at "The Island" premiere in 2005 (shown below).

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There is something that I just LOVE about this style. It's funky, cool and serves my purpose (reminder: updo, un-slicked, & semi-messy w/ structure).

I will not be wearing a veil so in addition to the style, I will be wearing this fascinator made by the Etsy seller, BrendasBridalVeils.

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Next up? The Makeup.

Did you have a difficult time figuring out what you wanted your hair to be like for your dream wedding? Do you have unmanagable hair like me?