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Las Vegas Hairstylists Guide

Nevada Wedding Day Stylists: What You Need to Know

Las Vegas has more glamour than a diamond-studded necklace, and even more sparkle. For your wedding day, gambling on the perfect hairstyle isn’t an option. Whether you’re headed to an Elvis-themed Chapel or tying the knot at a place “The Hangover” guys would kill to destroy, hiring a hairstylist can be a great way to get the right look. Read more for tips you can bet on.

A professional hairstylist is a great idea if you plan on trying a look that’s more complicated than normal, if you’re idea of styling your hair is sticking it in a ponytail, or if you think you’re going to be too busy, or too nervous, to style it on your wedding day. You can hire a hairstylist for yourself, or go all out and treat the girls. Venues often offer an on-site stylist, and women take advantage of this for convenience and budget reasons. Make sure, however, that you compare prices; a freelance stylist might be cheaper because she has no overhead.

Start looking for your Las Vegas hairstylist about 6 months’ prior to your wedding; earlier if you have time. When searching, ask friends and relatives, as well as other vendors. By all means, if you’re invited to a wedding and love the bride’s hair, ask her what stylist she used. A good hairstylist should have 5 years’ experience, and you should ask for references and contact the Better Business Bureau for complaints.

Prices for hairstylists vary tremendously, depending on where you live, your demands, and your personal style. Expect to pay anywhere from $300 to $500 for you, and from $500 to $1,500 for your whole party. Your hairstylist should spend about an hour on you, and approximately 45 minutes on each bridesmaid. Many women hire a separate hairstylist for themselves (often one they’ve used for years), to have some alone time before the wedding. If it’s in your budget, book a hairstylist for the entire wedding, to keep your hair in top form all day.

When you’re ready to get serious about hair, visit the OurWeddingDay.com Las Vegas Local Vendor Section for a list of top-rated hairstylists in the Las Vegas area.

When talking to hairstylists, ask to see as many photos as possible, and check out web sites for additional pictures. Make sure you vibe with her personality; like other vendors, she’s going to be an integral part of your wedding, and you want to make sure her energy matches your own. Once you decide on a hairstylist, she’ll do a trial run, a must for your wedding day (you will probably be charged for this service). Bring your wedding colors, if you have them, swatches of your dress, and any jewelry.

On the contract, make sure the hairstylist you interview is the same one who shows up on your wedding day, and go over all extras, to make sure you’re not charged for anything you didn’t request. You should have the name of any additional stylists, as well as substitutes in case of emergency. Stylists should be tipped approximately 20%, provided the service is exceptional.

-David Toussaint