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Two weeks ago, I went on a mission to find my hair and makeup artist for the wedding.

I booked two appointments in one weekend… my skin and hair weren’t happy with me for that. Friday afternoon was my first trial run. I was very nervous because I’ve always just hit up the makeup counter for a free makeover and buy a lipstick. My hair, I’ve only had done a handful of times, each by different people.

Mom Hydrangea attended the first of two appointments with me. The second happened to fall on a Sunday and, unfortunately, Mom Hydrangea had other plans aka the Cowboy’s game was on tv (which they lost… tear). We drove to a small studio in Deep Ellum, an area that is known for its creative inhabitants. Everything seemed to be running smoothly, but the artist and I weren’t seeing the same thing when it came to my makeup. It took so much time to finally finish it (and I still wasn’t loving it) that she had to hurry with my hair and this is what I ended up with:

Yes, it had been less then an hour and this is what my hair looked like. I was not happy at all. I wanted a really low pony with curls. I’m not sure how you describe it, but here was my inspiration photo:

And this is how my makeup ended up:

The makeup wasn’t my favorite either. It was partially my fault - I had told her I wanted something very natural, but as she put on the makeup I realized that I wanted natural colors, but a very dramatic eye. She, at the last minute, added more liner and this is what I got. I wasn’t loving it at all. We didn’t even have time to put on lashes because she informed us that our 2 hour trial time was almost over.

It definitely wasn’t a great first experience with a trial run. Two days later, I was going back for more, only this time with a different artist. I got ready and headed to a downtown Dallas highrise for my next attempt.I met with April Ruiz from Pure Colour. She was super nice and I spoke to her the day before and informed her of my first experience. She was so nice and really worked with me to make sure that my second go-around was a much more positive experience.

I do have to say that I had a better idea of what I wanted with the second trial. Here’s what I ended up with:

I was much happier with this go-round. I will most likely use my own lipstick on the wedding day because I wasn’t feeling this one much, but I loved what she did with my eyes (I’ll have lashes on the day of).

My hair came out better then I was imagining. I might tweak it some, but overall I really liked it. The piece that is in my hair is actually a family heirloom - a pin that had been passed down to my mom. It is sapphires and diamonds. Something old, something borrowed and something blue! The earrings are also what I’ll be wearing on the day of the wedding. They were my Christmas present from Mom and Dad Hydrangea and I love them!

I booked April then and there. Overall I was happy with the end product and she was so nice to work with - and that’s what is most important for me. She does makeup, but also freelances for several tv stations here in Dallas. She was super nice and I can’t wait to work with her in the future!

*I realize there are no before pictures. That was intentional - while I love you Bees, I don’t quite have the guts to show you what my face looks like without any help.

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