How to Say No to Hair Stylists and Other Beauty Pros
How to Tell Hair Stylists, Nail Techs, and More Beauty Pros That You're Just Not That Into It
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As with any beauty appointment, the best way to assert yourself and protect yourself from your own dissatisfaction is to express your goals and desires clearly at the start. Describe the makeup looks you love, and just as importantly, describe the ones you don't. Bring in a few pictures (hey, even an entire moodboard if you have the time) to provide the artist with a visual reference.
Check in with yourself and the makeup artist throughout the application process (a good trick is to ask the makeup artist to provide you with a hand mirror, so you can check in on your appearance throughout the appointment). That way, if you don't like something, you can ask the makeup artist to change it right away, preventing a complete redo at the end. Simply say something like, "I prefer bold, winged liner instead of smoky, diffused liner. Can we make that change?" Or, "Heavy contour doesn't suit my style. Is it possible to just use blush and a bit of bronzer?"