Your trial is the dress rehearsal for how you will look in photos, under banquet lights, and after hours of smiling. Print or save this checklist and tick items as you go—it keeps emotion from overriding practical decisions.
Before you sit in the chair
Sleep well the night before; avoid trying a brand-new skincare peel within a week
Arrive with a clean face or only light moisturiser if your artist prefers
Bring outfit swatches, nose ring, and any hair accessories you plan to wear
Charge your phone and clear storage—you will want reference shots
During application
Base: Does skin still look like skin—no mask-like edge along the jaw or hairline?
Colour match: Check neck and chest in daylight; undertone should blend, not look grey or orange.
Eyes: Are wings or liner symmetrical when you look straight ahead?
Lashes: Comfortable weight, no poking; inner corners secure.
Step outside or near a window—daylight reveals what indoor bulbs can hide.
Note lip and eye shades so you can recreate or adjust for the final event.
After the look is complete
Take photos with flash off and flash on (simulates many photographers)
Smile wide, turn profile both sides—check blush and contour in motion
Wear the look 3–4 hours if possible; note creasing, oil, or dryness
Ask how the artist will adapt for humidity, tears, or longer wear on the wedding
Green flag
An artist who invites honest feedback and tweaks liner or lip colour without rushing you out is invested in your final result—not only the booking.
