PREP TALK: By John & Benz Rana
Make a look at the wedding album of your mom, aunt or eldest sister and it’s likely that you’ll see a shot with a gay beautician fussing over the bride. But the past few years saw a rise in number of female make-up artists. These women are not just pretty faces; they actually invested time and money to study the art and train with experts. For whatever reason, being a make-up artist is now a glamour job for women, much like being a model or a flight attendant.
We contacted four make-up divas--whose names we have been hearing from our member brides within the WeddingsAtWork.com community--and invited them to a challenge. We informed them that instead of bringing their own models, they would have each other for models. We reserved an afternoon at the Pictures & Profiles studio in Shangri-La Mall and asked wedding photographer John Mateos Ong for the ladies’ before-and-after pictorial. Turns out that make-up session was less a challenge among competitors in the same industry, but more like a female bonding session!
See how each of our four make-up divas looked sans makeup and after their makeovers. We’ve also provided a bit of their backgrounds to help you decide which make-up artist would fit your taste and budget.
Cherry Pacheco-Uy
Studio/Salon Location: Greenhills West, San Juan
Contact Number: 0917.894.1975
Training: ICI (2005)
Rate for bridal make-up: P10,000: package for 3 persons; P7,500: bride only; P 1,200: trial session
Package rate & inclusions: Includes touch-up after church; free grooming/make up for the groom; free fashion/styling advice for the bride
Signature bridal look: Clean & classic with hair pulled back, slightly dramatic eyes
Hairstyle ideas/accessories to go with that look: Depends on shape of face, or how formal the wedding is and style of the gown. Usually gem/rhinestone pieces at the crown or back for formal weddings; fresh flowers for garden or beach settings.
Look for the groom? Classic hair with black tie or Barong
What should brides look for in a makeup artist? Professionalism, experience and good work ethics
Your most important bridal beauty tip: Enjoy your wedding day. SMILE! Leave the worrying to the people you hired. Consider your own facial features, occasion, etc. before insisting on a ‘friendly’ look
prep talkback: Send comments and queries to P.O. Box 233, Greenhills, San Juan 1502,
email: mail@WeddingsAtWork.com
or simply visit
www.WeddingsAtWork.com
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