Makeup Artist in Kraaifontein

Many do, especially for weddings and events, usually with a travel/call-out fee based on distance. On-location saves you time on a hectic morning. Confirm whether the quoted price is studio-based or includes travel, and clarify any early-start surcharge for dawn wedding calls.

Yes — a trial is where you agree the look, test how it wears and photographs, and confirm the artist understands your skin and style. It's the single best way to avoid a wedding-morning surprise. Budget for it as part of the bridal package; most reputable artists include or strongly recommend one.

A portfolio of only heavily-filtered images with no real client photos, no trial offered for a wedding, poor hygiene (dirty brushes, double-dipping into products), vague pricing that balloons with add-ons on the day, and no clear cancellation or deposit policy. Reluctance to do a trial for a big event is a real warning sign.

Look at a Kraaifontein artist's real portfolio (not just heavily-filtered social posts) and, ideally, photos of clients with similar skin tone and features to yours. Read reviews for reliability on the day, and always do a trial for anything important. Hygiene — clean brushes, disposable applicators — is non-negotiable.

For weddings, 6-12 months ahead for popular dates — the best artists book out for peak-season weekends well in advance. For events and shoots, a few weeks is usually enough. Once your date is fixed, secure the artist (and the trial) early rather than leaving it to the last month.

Event makeup commonly runs R450-1,000 per face, and bridal packages R1,500-5,000 for the bride (trial plus day), with the bridal party per-person on top. Travel and lashes are add-ons.