This training option is designed to cater for anyone who wants to learn how to apply their own makeup, or someone wanting to be trained as a professional makeup artist in (including hair styling) or for working makeup artists who wish to up-skill in a particular area of their profession.

Lessons are 1 hour long and Mariessa caters the appointment to suit the individual needs of her client.

The secret to a beautiful face is knowing where to put the right products in the right places to enhance your natural beauty. The makeup lesson is designed for you to learn the skills in practical and positive ways which will fit in with your lifestyle. Mariessa will evaluate your current look, products, and attitudes and then design, recommend, and direct you through the lesson. The step-by-step lesson creates the perfect look that reflects your personality, profession, style, and taste.

Mariessa will teach you the best techniques that are right for your face and that fit your …

Mariessa understands that many people have sensitive skin and can react to many makeup brands. This is why she has sourced her own makeup range, Georgie. It really is wonderful, designed for sensitive skins and in the past 7 years since Mariessa has been using this range she has never had anyone have a problem with this range.

We would recommend, just to be on the safe side, doing the trial if possible a few months before to guarantee we have no problems. It’s important for everyone to feel comfortable. We can do a patch test also, if you prefer.

Please come with clean hair, washed the night or morning before. Your hair will need to be completely dry but please avoid using GHD straighteners or product beforehand.

Feel free to bring any pictures or photos of looks that appeal to you and bring hair-pieces or veils if possible.

Photographs

You are never going to be more photographed than on your wedding day so choosing both an amazing photographer and an experienced hair and makeup artist is vital. These photographs are going to be looked at by all your friends, family, children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren so you’ll want to look your best.

An experienced makeup artist will ensure that your makeup is stunning …

Just come as you are – a light moisturised face is fine. Please don’t wear any makeup. If possible, wear or bring with you lighter coloured clothes, preferably a similar tone to your wedding gown. Avoid wearing black.

Feel free to bring any pictures or photos of looks that appeal to you.

Makeup

Wedding makeup trials need to be done in natural light and so are conducted Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm. This will ensure that you are able to see how your makeup will look in natural light and how long it will last – from morning through to afternoon and evening.

Hair

Hair trials can be done in the evening as natural light is not needed. Late night appointments are available for hair trials on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday as required.

It is best to complete wedding hair trials and makeup trials at the same time so the whole look can be seen together.

It is quite difficult to give an exact time until Mariessa sees the styles you want for both hair and makeup. It will depend on the length of your hair and how simple or elaborate the styles are.

Mariessa will work backwards from when you need to be ready, generally organising it so that hair and makeup is finished at least one hour before you need to leave to allow for time to get into your gown, have some photos and a relax so it is not all rushed.

Mariessa will work with an assistant on the day to save time as they help with all the preparation work.

Before you wedding trial please determine …

Makeup and hair trials are held in the studio at 44 Bowenvale Avenue, Cashmere by appointment only. Contact Mariessa for more information or to make an appointment.

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Prior to your spray tan you need to exfoliate well. Mariessa recommends that you exfoliate every day for the week before you receive your spray tan.

It is best to shower just before arriving but do not moisturise and do not apply deodorant. We suggest you bring a dressing gown or loose dark clothing to wear after your spray tan. Your tan is washed off after 2 -3 hours.