boudoir hair and makeup 101
Hellooo Beautiful! You must be about a month out from your Boudoir Session if you just received this link in your inbox. I hope you’re as excited as I am to create magic together!
Just in case you missed it, YES! Professional hair and makeup is included in your session retainer! This means that all you have to do on your session day is make sure you have your outfits with you as you walk out your door with a clean, moisturized face and clean (preferably day old) hair.
When you arrive to the studio and sit for hair and makeup, I want you to have the language you need to describe to our stylist exactly what you’re going for. Below, you’ll see how to best describe the makeup look you’d like to go for, as well as recommended hairstyles.
If you’re someone who feels like this is out of their wheelhouse would like to “leave it to the professionals," I can assure you that our stylist will find the perfect balance of glam and natural beauty so you don’t have to stress it. We’ve got you!
makeup guidance
When it comes to choosing a makeup look for your upcoming boudoir session, you’ll want to decide whether you’d like a “soft glam” look or a “full glam” one. (Both looks come with lashes for your appointment!)
Soft glam is one step up from a natural makeup look. You’ll get lighter, less dramatic tones that match and compliment your natural skin tone. This look will make you glow on camera!
Full Glam is a step above soft and takes just a tiny bit longer to complete. Full glam is characterized by bold colors, maybe some sparkle, and dramatic eyes. It’s for the person who wants to really pop!
Below are some examples of makeup from the studio! (All done by Virginia Wilkens Beauty.) Our clients tend to land somewhere right in between soft and full glam, but you can always ask to go more in one direction than the other. We always consider what you’ll be wearing when deciding on your look, too.
If you’re like us and want to see more, we did the research for you and created a couple of Pinterest boards for you to explore as well:
Soft Glam Examples
Full Glam Examples
hair style guidance
Hair is so unique to everyone. While there’s no one-size fits all when it comes to how you wear it for your session, there are a couple of guidelines that will help us create dynamic photos together.
The rule of thumb for longer hair is that if your hair can be let loose, let it loose! This can mean wearing it in long braids, wavy, curly, natural, straight, etc. Wearing your hair down allows for us to play with it in photos for an extra seductive look. It also will allow you to do the more advanced poses such as lying on the floor and arching your back! (Really hard to do with a ponytail.)
If you’re thinking about getting your hair cut or colored before your session, be sure to do it at least 3-5 days before your session so you can get used to the changes and so any dye left on your scalp has time to wash out.
We put some of our favorite styles from the studio below and have a pinterest board available for you here for further inspiration:
Boudoir Hair Inspiration
“what if i’m a man or more masc presenting!?”
I’m so glad you asked! Pampering is included in your session fee, too! It will include hair styling and minimal makeup application to cover any blemishes. While this is optional, we guarantee that if you do it you’ll feel more confident, which will help you look more confident on camera!
IF YOU don’t have a session booked yet and would like to learn more…
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If you’re already in touch with me…just shoot me an email with any questions or inspirational photos you have for your upcoming Boudoir Session! I’ll see you in a month!
Talk to you soon!
Christine