Booking a Maryland Stylist for Your Wedding
For your Baltimore wedding, sophistication is the way to go. Whether you’re getting married near the water, in a lush-green park, or in one of the amazing hotels, you want your hair to match the scene. Read on for hairstylist tips that will make your East Coast Wedding as enchanting as you are.
You should consider a hairstylist if you plan on trying a look that’s more complicated than normal, if your idea of styling your hair is putting a hat on it or if you think you’re going to be too busy or nervous to style it on your big day (and chances are, you will be!). You can hire a hairstylist for yourself, or go all out and treat the girls. Venues frequently offer an on-site stylist, and women take advantage of this for convenience and budget reasons. Make sure that you compare prices, as freelance stylists are sometimes cheaper.
Start looking for your Baltimore hairstylist about 6 months’ prior to your wedding; earlier if you have the time. When searching, ask friends and relatives, as well as other vendors. If you’re invited to a wedding and love the bride’s hair, make sure you get a name. A great hairstylist should have five 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 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 will spend about an hour on you and about 45 minutes on each of your girls. Many women hire a separate stylist for themselves, to have some alone time before the chaos. If it’s in your budget, book a hairstylist for the whole day, to keep your hair in top form.
When you’re ready to get serious about hair, visit the OurWeddingDay.com Baltimore Metro Local Vendor Section for a list of top-rated hairstylists in the Baltimore 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 with you on the day of your wedding, and it’s imperative she puts you at ease. Once you decide on a hairstylist, she’ll do a trial run, a must for your wedding and likely not free. Bring your wedding colors, swatches, and any jewelry you plan to wear.
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 something you didn’t request. You should have the name of any additional stylists, as well as substitutes in case of an emergency. Hairstylists should be tipped 20%, provided the service is exceptional.
-David Toussaint
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