Here are some frequently asked questions.....and answers :)
DO WE OFFER BOTH HAIR STYLING & PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP APPLICATION SERVICES?
We can provide both hair styling and makeup application services. You can pick and choose between a combination of hair styling and makeup application services (it is not required for everyone to do both)...or choose to have only hair styling or only makeup applications provided by us.
WHAT ARE MY PRICES?
SD Beauty pricing is “a la carte” - meaning you pick and choose exactly what you want and leave out what you don't want. You can view my pricing at www.SDbeauty.ca/pricing (click on the images to view a more detailed breakdown of what's included in my prices)
DOES SD BEAUTY HAVE A MINIMUM BOOKING REQUIREMENT?
Meaning how many services do you need to able to book SDBeauty? I don't have minimum requirements. If you're a bride who wants to book services just for yourself...feel free to do so (This preference is quite common for those that prefer peace and quiet on their big day, so don't hesitate to ask for it). Please note that on peak days (Friday-Sunday & holidays) if you're booking less than 6 services (hair or/and makeup) a Small Booking will apply (and will depend on how many services you are booking).
WHERE WILL HAIR STYLING/MAKEUP SERVICES BE PROVIDED?
So that you don't have the hassle of driving around on your wedding day....enjoy the luxury of having us come to you on your wedding day! Sit back and relax with loved ones and enjoy some pampering while we help you get you ready for your special day :)
Trial appointments usually happen at the SD Beauty home studio (70 McEwen Ave, Ottawa, ON)
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
The first 50kms of travel are included for wedding day bookings, so depending on your location a travel fee may apply (this fee covers time spent driving as well as standard mileage rates).
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO STYLE HAIR?
To style your hair into what appears to be "simple loose curls" or a "simple messy bun" that will be comfortable and last longer than 1 hour.......well it's not as simple of a process as it may seem...extra steps are needed....curls will need to be set to last as long as possible and updos need to be created so that they won't fall out!! (or need 500 bobby pins poking you in the head)
If anyone wants to use clip-in extensions (to make your hair thicker and/or longer) it will add about 20mins to their hairstyle. I book the following amount of time for hairstyles:
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPLY MAKEUP?
On your wedding day, alot of people will need to speak to you and many parts of your makeup application can't be done well while you're talking - so we will likely need to pause a few times during your makeup application - therefore I book 60mins to provide you a luxurious, unrushed, hygienic makeup application, that is created for long lasting results.
Beware of artists that only book 30mins/makeup...they are very often not working hygienically (unhygienic services could land you with a cold sore or pink eye on your honeymoon!) and they will often say no to a requested look saying they don't have time to do it....or worse yet they will do a horrible job because they're rushing to do it in 30mins.
DO YOU HAVE A LARGE GROUP AND WANT MORE THAN ONE ARTIST TO COME?
The lead artist (Shannon Doyle) can accommodate up to 8 services (hairstyles or makeup applications or a combination of both) working on her own. If you're booking 9 or more hairstyle/makeup application services you will need to book extra artist to complete all the services - I have a roster of trusted artists that can work with me when needed. The artists I work with, are reliable, show professionalism, are highly skilled....and are used to working with me and therefore will provide you with a flawless wedding morning experience. (An Extra Artist Fee starts at $95
DO YOU HAVE TO BOOK SD BEAUTY FOR ALL YOUR WEDDING PARTY'S HAIR STYLING & MAKEUP APPLICATION SERVICES?
The quick answer is no you don't have to book all services with SD Beauty, as long as you're meeting our minimum booking requirement.
Choosing to book all your artists from SD Beauty means that you won't have to do anymore work - you won't have to research any more artists to make sure you like their work and that they are reliable (we do that for you), you won't have to go through a 2nd booking process and when you book all your hair styling and makeup application services through SD Beauty then you'll know that all your artists are reliable, will be highly skilled (so you don't end up with some ladies complaining that they didn't get the good artist for their service) and you will also know that all of your artists have worked with each other before and will work seamlessly side by side while helping everyone get ready.
I know this is a lot of info to process and that you may have more questions not covered here. Please let me know if you have questions and we can set up a time to chat on the phone. I look forward to hearing from you!
We can provide both hair styling and makeup application services. You can pick and choose between a combination of hair styling and makeup application services (it is not required for everyone to do both)...or choose to have only hair styling or only makeup applications provided by us.
WHAT ARE MY PRICES?
SD Beauty pricing is “a la carte” - meaning you pick and choose exactly what you want and leave out what you don't want. You can view my pricing at www.SDbeauty.ca/pricing (click on the images to view a more detailed breakdown of what's included in my prices)
DOES SD BEAUTY HAVE A MINIMUM BOOKING REQUIREMENT?
Meaning how many services do you need to able to book SDBeauty? I don't have minimum requirements. If you're a bride who wants to book services just for yourself...feel free to do so (This preference is quite common for those that prefer peace and quiet on their big day, so don't hesitate to ask for it). Please note that on peak days (Friday-Sunday & holidays) if you're booking less than 6 services (hair or/and makeup) a Small Booking will apply (and will depend on how many services you are booking).
WHERE WILL HAIR STYLING/MAKEUP SERVICES BE PROVIDED?
So that you don't have the hassle of driving around on your wedding day....enjoy the luxury of having us come to you on your wedding day! Sit back and relax with loved ones and enjoy some pampering while we help you get you ready for your special day :)
Trial appointments usually happen at the SD Beauty home studio (70 McEwen Ave, Ottawa, ON)
IS THERE A TRAVEL FEE?
The first 50kms of travel are included for wedding day bookings, so depending on your location a travel fee may apply (this fee covers time spent driving as well as standard mileage rates).
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO STYLE HAIR?
To style your hair into what appears to be "simple loose curls" or a "simple messy bun" that will be comfortable and last longer than 1 hour.......well it's not as simple of a process as it may seem...extra steps are needed....curls will need to be set to last as long as possible and updos need to be created so that they won't fall out!! (or need 500 bobby pins poking you in the head)
If anyone wants to use clip-in extensions (to make your hair thicker and/or longer) it will add about 20mins to their hairstyle. I book the following amount of time for hairstyles:
- Standard event hairstyle 45-60mins
- Glamour hairstyles are up to 2.5 hours
- If you're adding hair extensions to your hairstyle 15mins will be added
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO APPLY MAKEUP?
On your wedding day, alot of people will need to speak to you and many parts of your makeup application can't be done well while you're talking - so we will likely need to pause a few times during your makeup application - therefore I book 60mins to provide you a luxurious, unrushed, hygienic makeup application, that is created for long lasting results.
Beware of artists that only book 30mins/makeup...they are very often not working hygienically (unhygienic services could land you with a cold sore or pink eye on your honeymoon!) and they will often say no to a requested look saying they don't have time to do it....or worse yet they will do a horrible job because they're rushing to do it in 30mins.
DO YOU HAVE A LARGE GROUP AND WANT MORE THAN ONE ARTIST TO COME?
The lead artist (Shannon Doyle) can accommodate up to 8 services (hairstyles or makeup applications or a combination of both) working on her own. If you're booking 9 or more hairstyle/makeup application services you will need to book extra artist to complete all the services - I have a roster of trusted artists that can work with me when needed. The artists I work with, are reliable, show professionalism, are highly skilled....and are used to working with me and therefore will provide you with a flawless wedding morning experience. (An Extra Artist Fee starts at $95
DO YOU HAVE TO BOOK SD BEAUTY FOR ALL YOUR WEDDING PARTY'S HAIR STYLING & MAKEUP APPLICATION SERVICES?
The quick answer is no you don't have to book all services with SD Beauty, as long as you're meeting our minimum booking requirement.
Choosing to book all your artists from SD Beauty means that you won't have to do anymore work - you won't have to research any more artists to make sure you like their work and that they are reliable (we do that for you), you won't have to go through a 2nd booking process and when you book all your hair styling and makeup application services through SD Beauty then you'll know that all your artists are reliable, will be highly skilled (so you don't end up with some ladies complaining that they didn't get the good artist for their service) and you will also know that all of your artists have worked with each other before and will work seamlessly side by side while helping everyone get ready.
I know this is a lot of info to process and that you may have more questions not covered here. Please let me know if you have questions and we can set up a time to chat on the phone. I look forward to hearing from you!