I went back and forth for months trying to decide if I wanted to hire a stylist for my wedding. I don't wear much makeup and typically wear my hair in a ponytail. However, I decided it was something to make the wedding day feel special. After s...truggling to find someone who was available, affordable, and willing to travel to the North Shore of Lake Superior I finally found Glamour Beauty. Katie, the owner, was extremely prompt and patient when I had questions. Even when I dragged my feet a bit before committing. The contract was itemized and I knew what my services would be and what they would cost.
Something to be aware of for this vendor: the Glamour Beauty contract states you cannot amend the total cost due within 6 weeks of the event. They also will not schedule a trial with you prior to 6 weeks out. This means they will not schedule your hair and makeup trial until you are contractually locked into your final rate, even if you want to eliminate services after your trial. This to me seems pretty dubious and obviously an insurance tactic by design. For my experience, I felt pretty shaken after my hair and makeup trial. My makeup felt thick, cakey, and heavy. And my hair really did not look like the inspiration photos we'd gone over together in salon. After the trial I opted to do my own makeup for the wedding, but was still contractually obligated to pay for expensive bridal makeup services.
On the wedding day, our stylist Sommer arrived on time and was friendly and professional throughout the morning. I had shared a different inspiration photo with her than the hair trial and she checked in with me multiple times while she worked to make sure I was happy with the result, which I greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, it took longer to style five ladies than we were quoted on the schedule and we finished later than the hard end time I had submitted. As a result, I was an hour late to my wedding ceremony.
In summary:
-I would not recommend Glamour Beauty based on my personal wedding experience.
-If possible, brides who are uncertain about their hair and makeup should schedule a trial before signing a contract with Glamour Beauty. This will let you know if their hair and makeup services are right for you.