To
do or not to do your own hair
Doing your own
hair? Practice, practice, practice.
 
1. Time your practice session and make
a list of all of the tools and products you will need.
If you are not going to be in your home, you will
need to plan and pack well.
2. If you are doing your hair at your
home put everything in a basket and hide it away to
bring out fresh and ready for your special day.
3. Schedule times for showers.
4. Make sure there is a mirror and a
counter or table to work from.
5. Make sure there are proper outlets,
if not bring a power bar and extension cord. Older
inns and Bed & Breakfasts's may not have as many
outlets or one near good lighting.
6. Put all of your pretty under things
on first and cover up with a button down shirt or
robe. This way after hair and makeup are done, just
slip into your gown!
Is
a stylist traveling to you?
1. Give exact, adequate directions and
phone numbers. Many times brides give the directions
they follow and forget the stylist may be coming from
the opposite side of the highway. Or make sure she
has GPS.
2. Have a spot prepared and set up for
the stylist to work. It can be a large bath room,
a well lit dining room or kitchen. Put out hot pads
or thick towels to protect surfaces from hot tools.
3. Don't assume the stylist can do extra
people last minute. Make sure everyone who is having
their hair done is mentioned ahead of time and arrives
promptly.
4. Be ready yourself and allow extra
time for interruptions.
Are
you going to a salon?
1. Schedule your wedding day hair appointment
at least eight weeks ahead.
2. Have a practice
session at least a month ahead and bring a picture
of your dress and your headpiece with you to the salon.
3. Record your travel time from the salon
to where you are getting dressed.
4. Add on extra time for getting dressed
and make-up if the salon is not applying it.
5. Ask for more than one stylist to help
with the wedding party. Three stylists for a party of
six is the best bet for staying on schedule.
6. Schedule all nail appointments for
the day before, this also saves time.
7. Don't expect to get your favorite stylist
to do your wedding hair if you desire an intricate Updo.
This is a specialty service and best left for the salon's
updo expert or team.
Me at Peter
Coppola Salon in West Port, CT in 2000
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