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Your wedding will be one of the most memorable days of your life, so you want to make sure everything is as perfect as possible, including your makeup. You may be wondering whether it is worth hiring a professional to do your makeup or if you should do your own makeup. Doing your own makeup for your wedding can be stressful because you already have so much on your plate, so why not reduce your stress and hire an expert to help make you look your best on your big day?

Reasons to Hire a Professional Makeup Artist for Your Wedding Day

There are several reasons that hiring a professional to do your makeup on your wedding day is the right choice, including:

Reduce your stress: Your wedding day will naturally be exciting and a little bit stressful. You have so much to do and so many people to talk to, so why add the stress of doing your own makeup? Having a makeup artist who comes in with a game plan and gets your makeup done while you can sit back and relax is game-changing for your wedding day.

They know what works for photos: When doing your makeup on an average day, you’re usually not concerned with how it will look in different lights and times of the day. Usually, your wedding photos will start during the day while it’s light outside and end with you and your new spouse leaving the venue at night. Professional makeup will look great in all your photos.

Best look for you: A professional makeup artist will know what will look best for your facial structure and the theme of your wedding. For example, you don’t want a heavy hand when your wedding theme is light and airy, or vice versa. A makeup artist will provide you with an outstanding look that perfectly matches your wedding dress and theme.

Long-lasting makeup coverage: Generally, when doing your makeup daily, you’re not concerned with it lasting through 16 hours of events that may include crying (in a good way). However, a makeup artist can make a look that lasts through crying, sweating, and even a cake to the face (if that’s your thing).

Don’t worry about spending money on testing different products: On your wedding day, you want to use the best products for the best result. Instead of spending money on different products to figure out what works, a professional will have what you need and know what to use.

Get pampered on your wedding day: Who doesn’t want to get pampered, especially on a day that is all about you? Hiring a professional makeup artist will allow you to sit back and relax. At the same time, they provide you with the attention and comfort you deserve on your wedding day.

They work fast: You may be fast at doing your makeup for everyday purposes, but it likely will take you a while to do your own wedding makeup, especially with the pressure of photos, needing to be ready for photos, and while your bridesmaids and mother are chatting and asking you random questions. A professional makeup artist is used to working in chaotic environments and will be able to get your makeup and the makeup of your wedding party (if you want) quickly and perfectly.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Professional Makeup Artist for Your Wedding

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so you want to make sure you have the right team getting you ready. Here are some questions to ask before hiring a makeup artist:

• Do they specialize in wedding makeup?
• Can I see photographs of previous wedding makeup you did?
• What does the price include?
• Are you able to travel to my location?
• How long will the makeup take on my wedding day?
• What is the process for the makeup trial?
• How long will the makeup trial take?
• Will a fake tan affect my makeup?
• What makeup brands do you use, and will you use my makeup if that’s what I want?
• What will happen if you can’t make it on my wedding day because of an unforeseen event?

If you’re getting ready for your wedding day, you will want a professional makeup artist by your side. At Therapy Hair Studio, we offer bridal makeup packages to help brides in the Greater Houston area look their best on their big day. Call us at (713) 355-4247 or contact us online to discuss your makeup options for your upcoming wedding.

So, if you want to try something new with your hair and are considering dying it but don’t know what to do, the stylists at Therapy Hair Studio are here to help. If you want to add some flair to your hair, you may want to consider either lowlights or highlights.

The main difference between the two options is that highlights are created by dying sections of your hair to a lighter shade than your natural hair color. In contrast, lowlights are created by dying sections of your hair darker than your natural hair color. However, there are also differences between the two more than just the color of the product used, including:

• The process
• The results
• Maintenance
• The price
• The long-term effect on hair
• Care routine

Both highlights and lowlights can be achieved through techniques such as foiling or Balayage. Foils are used to isolate the parts of your hair that you want to be colored and can be done in various shapes and foil and patterns. Balayage is a newer technique where the stylist hand-paints the color onto your hair in smaller sections, more randomly, which may result in a more natural look. Although, a professional will usually be able to use either technique to make you look fantastic.

Highlights

Highlights are a great option when you want some of your hair to be lighter than your natural color. For example, if your base color is brown, you can add lighter shades of brown or even get shades of blonde. In contrast, if your natural hair color is blonde, you will need to get lighter shades of blonde.

Process: Creating highlights requires lightening your hair through treatments such as bleaching the hair.

Results: Highlights give people a fresh and youthful look through bright streaks of color.

Maintenance: Highlights generally require more maintenance because the bleach can fade quickly if the bleached hair is not properly maintained.

Cost: Highlights are relatively expensive because they require the hair to be lightened, which can sometimes require several treatments to avoid damaging your hair. The number of treatments may depend on the color of your hair and how willing it is to hold the bleached color.

Long-term effect: Highlights can cause long-term damage to your hair when not done properly because it requires lightening your hair with someone harsh chemicals. An experienced stylist at Therapy Hair Studio will not do anything they know will damage your hair.

Care routine: Your stylist will go over instructions on how to care for your highlighted hair, but here are some things to keep in mind:

• Use color-protecting shampoo and conditioner to keep the color as long as possible.
• Avoid over-processing the hair with too many chemicals, or your hair will end up damaged.
• Use color-protecting products to help maintain the color.

Lowlights

Lowlights are a great option if you want to tone down your hair or disguise some grays without coloring all of your hair. Generally, lowlights will be a shade or two darker than your natural hair color so that it contrasts against the rest of your hair.

Process: Lowlights are created with darker dyes like semi-permanent or permanent hair colors that are not as harsh on your hair as bleach and chemical treatments required for highlighting.

Result: Lowlights create shadows and add depth and dimensions that can make your hair look thicker. The best results require some contrast but not too much difference between the lightest color of your hair and the darkest color, which the stylists at Therapy Hair Studio understand.

Maintenance: Lowlights require less maintenance than highlights because they are obtained through semi-permanent and permanent hair color dyes. This means they may last longer with less effort.

Cost: Lowlights are generally less expensive because they only need semi-permanent or permanent dyes, not the chemical treatments that highlights require.

Long-term effect: Dying your hair may cause damage, but lowlights cause less damage to your hair than highlights because of the process used to obtain the desired color.

Care routine: While lowlights require less care than highlights, some maintenance is still required to keep your lowlights looking fresh. Things to keep in mind when caring for your lowlights include:

• Avoid washing your hair too often because that can strip away the color.
• Use a deep conditioning mask regularly (e.g., once a week) to keep your lowlights healthy.
• Use shampoos and conditioners that are designed for color-treated hair.

Deciding whether highlights or lowlights are right for you can be difficult. Talking to a professional stylist can simplify the decision-making process. Call us at (713) 355-4247 or contact us online today to schedule an appointment.

When we say winter hairstyles for men, we are talking about hairstyles that don’t take much effort to maintain. No one wants to worry about redoing their hair when they finally get inside from the fridged outdoors and take their beanie off. So below are six hairstyles for men that make hat hair a thing of the past.

The Men’s Fringe

The men’s fringe has been getting rocked for a while and remains popular. This hairstyle is where the sides are cut shorter, and the top is left long, allowing for bangs. This look is sleek and sexy and will work with a variety of hair – straight, curly, or wavy. It can also work regardless of length. All it requires is hair long enough on top for bangs. If you think you want a men’s fringe, contact Therapy Hair Studios and ask for one of the following or tell us you don’t know what will work best for your hair, and we will help you out.

• Classic fringe: With a classic fringe, the top and the sides are almost the same lengths, so if you want an old-school, classy haircut, this may be the right choice for you.
• Modern fringe: With modern fringes, the top is long, and the sides usually fade.
• Textured fringe: This is one of the most popular fringe hairstyles. Your stylist blends the hair on top through texturizing techniques, and the sides and back are usually faded. This hairstyle is perfect for winter because you can throw your hand through your hair once the hat is off, and you’re as good as new.

Basic Slick Back

The slick-back look is a great choice if you want to look chic, and it can easily be maintained while wearing a hat. The most important parts of the slick-back hairstyle are to ensure the length is right to get the look you want and to use the right hair products to maintain the look throughout the day. With this look running your hands through your hair, and pushing it back, can fix any mishaps fairly easily.

Mullet

The mullet is back. Football players, musicians, and other celebrities have begun to embrace the mullet, providing them with a surprisingly complimentary look. So if you’re ready to hop on the business in the front, party in the back train, ask a Therapy Hair Studio stylists for one of the following:

• Mullet with fringe: To add a statement to your mullet (if you don’t think the mullet is statement enough), add bangs.
• Drop fade mullet: This style combines two popular hairstyles, resulting in an amazing look. The drop fade mullet provides length in the back and a tapered look in front by cutting drops in length down to your ear.
• Short mullet: This style is easily maintained because the longest part of your hair will generally only be to your shoulders.

The French Crop

The French crop is a classic hairstyle for men who do not want one of the more high-maintenance hairstyles. This cut requires minimal daily styling and features a style similar to the men’s fringe. The main difference is that while the top is longer, the bangs are not as prominent in the French crop as in the men’s fringe hairstyles. This hairstyle is perfect for wearing a hat.

Side Part Hair Cut

The side part is a low-maintenance classic that allows you to incorporate sophistication and sleekness into your life. If you think this hairstyle will suit you ask one of our stylists for the following:

• Classic side part: This side part has been sported by many celebrities, including David Beckham, and remains one of the most stylish options. You’ll never look better leaving the top a little longer and shaping the sides.
• Side part plus pompadour: This side part incorporates another popular haircut that leaves the top long and sweeps it away from the face. With this cut, with one brush of the hand, you’ll look great after that winter hat comes off.
• Side part plus quiff: This is perfect for men who want to keep the top longer while maintaining structure. This hairstyle allows you to gel your hair in place in the morning, keeping you ready for any event.

Simple Cut with Fade

Last but not least, one of the lowest-maintenance haircuts around. A simple cut on top to your desired length with the sides faded to your ears. This haircut will allow you to basically wake up and go.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

At Therapy Hair Studio, we provide various services in the Greater Houston area. Our aim is high fashion and quality. To schedule an appointment with one of our experienced stylists to get your winter hairstyle, call us at (713) 355-4247 or contact us online.