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So I really loved the makeup, but I think we’ll have to make a few very minor changes. The hair? Sold, as is. No changes needed. I love, love, love it. It’s a little messy, a little structured and really cute. Ashley did an awesome job.

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The great thing about doing the trial on Saturday was that I could test out my look at a party on Saturday night. My eye makeup looked more natural in darker light. I didn’t even notice the really light shadow below my eyebrows. The airbrushing was flawless. It didn’t get shiny or feel thick, and it looked really great.

The hair did great as well. I think we’ll need a little something to keep the few strays down, but nothing crazy. Some of the pieces of hair that got pinned under came undone, but it didn’t look bad. I think they were just a little shorter than the rest, and a few more months of growing my hair out will fix that.

I really liked doing the trial and then going out, because it helped me get a feel for everything. I know what little details we’ll try to change, and what really worked. I also learned that I will need to make sure I provide a power strip for Ashley, and possibly a good lamp. I don’t want her to have to hunt for multiple outlets or plug and unplug things over and over again.

Also, the trial gave me a good sense of how much time to budget for hair and makeup on the big day. It took us a little over an hour to do the whole trial. That included the time setting up the lighting, deciding on a hairstyle, getting used to the fragile flare lashes I bought, and deciding on shadow color.

What “ah-ha” moments did you have during or after your trial?

P.S. Check out my new (and final) hair piece! I think it looks great with the ’do.