Notes from
the chair.
Real weddings, honest beauty advice, and the planning know-how of twenty-six years of wedding mornings, from the team that brings the salon to you.
How Early Should You Book Your Wedding Hair & Makeup?
The honest answer, by season, plus what actually holds your date, why popular Saturdays vanish first, and how to lock in a large team before someone else does.
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Airbrush vs. Traditional Bridal Makeup: How to Choose
Two beautiful finishes, two different feels. Which one photographs best, lasts longest, and suits your skin, without the jargon.
The Wedding-Morning Timeline That Keeps Everyone On Schedule
How we build a getting-ready schedule for a party of ten, and the buffers that mean you walk out the door calm, on time, photo-ready.
Do You Really Need a Hair & Makeup Trial?
When a preview is worth every minute, when you can skip it, and exactly what to bring so you leave knowing the look is right.
Behind the Chair: A Morning with the Updo’s Team
Thirteen artists, kits packed the night before, and a quiet kind of choreography. What a wedding morning looks like from our side of the chair.
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A few bridal beauty notes
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