Join hosts Sara and Danielle today as they speak with the extremely talented cosmetologist and makeup artist, Emmy Ward. Based out of Princeton, KY, Emmy works at The Q Salon and she specializes in bridal makeup. She talks about her passion for hair and makeup, and finding her path to this career. She then dives into all of her favorite tips and tricks for brides concerning hair and makeup on their big day, including doing a trial run beforehand, what to expect in terms of gratuities, and which types of foundations and products to use as a bride. She explains how to find a look that enhances your natural beauty rather than getting lost in the makeup, what to ask potential hair and makeup artists to make sure you’re a good fit, and she describes her signature “soft glam” look. You’ll also hear about Emmy’s favorite makeup products, how she makes her brides stand out, and the typical budget for wedding hair and makeup services. 

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Episode Highlights:

• Emmy Ward is a Hair and Makeup artist (HMA) based in Princeton, KY
• She works at The Q Salon in Princeton
• For weddings, she typically sticks to makeup only as it’s rather hectic to do hair as well
• Emmy recommends having two separate professionals to do hair and makeup in the interest of time on the big day, especially with large bridal parties
• She recommends scheduling about one hour per person for both hair and for makeup
• She discovered this career during her sophomore year of college and has never looked back
• Her biggest recommendation is to do a trial run as this helps you narrow down your aesthetic and take the pressure off on your wedding day
• You can also do a test run for portraits on the same day you have your hair and makeup done
• Gratuities are never expected, always appreciated, especially for associates who may not own the business
• Thank-you notes also go a long way
• Which types of foundation and products to use so that you feel authentic to who you are rather than getting lost in the makeup
• Emmy likes to get to know the bride ahead of time and get a sense of the look they’re going for
• Foundation also depends on the time of year and your skin type
• Emmy explains her process for keeping tools clean and sanitized
• She feels that getting licensed is important for cosmetologists, but there are also talented people out there who aren’t licensed
• You want to make sure you’re a good fit with your hair and makeup artist, and that you’re on the same page with the look you’re going for
• Emmy’s signature look is a soft glam
• Her favorite lip product is Pillow Talk by Charlotte Tilbury
• Emmy feels the bride should always stand out and have a different look from her bridesmaids - bridesmaids can have a similar look, but the bride should have a little extra
• Portrait trials can help you make sure...